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The Department of Commerce has decided that removing the antidumping duty order on barium chloride from China would likely result in continued dumping of the product at high levels, potentially up to 155.50%. The review process was expedited because there was not enough response from other interested parties. This conclusion follows an evaluation of risks and potential impact if the duty order was revoked. The decision was made to ensure fair trade practices are maintained.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed an expedited sunset review of the countervailing duty order on circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe from China. The findings indicate that revoking this order would likely result in the continuation or reoccurrence of subsidies. As such, Commerce has published the final results showing the countervailable subsidy rates, ensuring that duties remain in place to counteract these subsidies. The decision is part of a routine review process governed by trade regulations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission (ITC) have determined that removing antidumping duties on persulfates from China would likely result in continued dumping and harm to U.S. industries. Therefore, the antidumping duties will remain in place. Persulfates include ammonium, potassium, and sodium persulfates, and the duties' continuation ensures fair trade practices. The next review of these duties will occur before five years pass from the latest ITC determination.

The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination for a countervailing duty investigation on imports of temporary steel fencing from China. This delay, requested by the petitioner ZND US Inc. and granted because of the investigation's complexity, moves the deadline from April 10, 2025, to June 16, 2025. This adjustment complies with regulatory guidelines and allows for a more thorough analysis of the subsidy programs involved. The final determination is still due 75 days after the new preliminary determination date.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary decision determining that producers and exporters of thermoformed molded fiber products from China receive governmental subsidies. This investigation covers the entire year of 2023, and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on this determination. The final decision regarding these subsidies is set to be released by July 21, 2025, and during this investigation, Commerce plans to verify its findings. Additionally, certain companies have not cooperated fully with the investigation, leading to adverse assumptions about them being made by the Commerce Department.

The U.S. Department of Commerce amended the final results of a review on antidumping duties for pure magnesium imported from China during May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. The review identified ministerial errors in computing transportation and labor costs, impacting the dumping margin for Tianjin Magnesium Metal Co., Ltd. and its affiliate. Correcting these errors changed their dumping margin from 32.60% to 25.26%. The amended results affect future duties and deposits, with new cash deposit rates applicable from December 13, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission have decided to continue the antidumping duty order on persulfates imported from China. The decision is based on findings that removing the order could lead to the continuation of unfair pricing and harm to U.S. industries. This means that customs will keep collecting duties on imports of persulfates at current rates, which is intended to maintain fair market conditions. The continuation comes as part of a regular review process that occurs every five years.

The Department of Commerce has issued countervailing duty orders for forged steel fluid end blocks (FEBs) from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These orders come after findings that U.S. industries were harmed by subsidized imports from these countries. An earlier determination regarding FEBs from China was amended to correct errors, slightly lowering some subsidy rates. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will now assess duties on affected imports dating back to May 2020.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a correction to its earlier notice regarding the circumvention of antidumping duties on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China. In the original notice published on February 21, 2025, the certifications for importers and exporters contained three errors. The department has now provided corrected text for these certifications, specifying the procedures for submission and verification by the relevant agencies. These corrections aim to ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws by requiring accurate documentation related to the importation and exportation of MSG.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of monosodium glutamate (MSG) from Malaysia, made using glutamic acid from China, are circumventing antidumping duties on MSG from China. As a result, they have decided to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for these imports. Importers and exporters must submit certifications demonstrating that MSG from Malaysia does not use Chinese glutamic acid to avoid these duties. Public comments and requests for a hearing are invited, and the findings will be verified before a final decision is made.