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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a list of scope rulings and circumvention determinations made between October and December 2024. These rulings clarify the coverage of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. For instance, certain roof tiles imported by Landscape Associates Inc. from China are not subject to the AD/CVD orders on ceramic tiles, while decorative board brick is included. Additionally, materials imported by Mohawk from China also fall outside the scope of their respective AD/CVD orders. Interested parties can comment on the completeness of this list by contacting the Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has shared preliminary findings that thermal paper from Germany was not sold below normal value from November 2022 to October 2023. The review process involved examining sales of Koehler Paper SE, as a request for review of another company, Mitsubishi Hitec Paper, was withdrawn. The review's results will inform customs duties and deposit rates, and public comments are invited. The final results will be published later, guiding assessments for future imports.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to trade rules affecting imports from Mexico. Due to multiple presidential executive orders, new duties (taxes) are applied to various products from Mexico. Some products, particularly those related to the automotive industry, are not subject to these additional charges, while others like potash have reduced taxes. From March 7, 2025, these rules will take effect, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined that removing tariffs on hand trucks and certain parts from China would likely harm U.S. industry. The decision was based on a review process outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. The review began on July 1, 2020, and finished in February 2021, concluding that keeping the tariffs is necessary to prevent significant damage to the U.S. market.

Curia New York, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become an importer of controlled substances. The company intends to use these substances in bulk manufacturing to produce other controlled substances for their clients. Public feedback on the application can be submitted electronically until January 29, 2025. The application must align with DEA regulations and does not permit importing finished or unfinished drug products for commercial sale.

The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed the pricing of citric acid and certain citrate salts imported from China by RZBC Group and found that they were not sold in the U.S. at prices below their normal value between May 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023. As a result, no antidumping duties will be imposed on RZBC's exports during this period, and calculations were adjusted following received comments. The finalized results will guide future assessments, and notification to importers regarding antidumping duties is also included in the findings.

The U.S. Department of Commerce invites public comments on whether certain scientific instruments, which various universities propose to import duty-free, are available domestically. These instruments are mainly lasers and microscopes intended for advanced scientific research in fields like quantum physics, materials science, and biological studies. The applicants include prestigious institutions like Harvard University, University of Colorado, and Duke University, all claiming no equivalent U.S.-made instruments exist. The deadline for written comments is May 1, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that wood mouldings and millwork products imported from China are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This means these products are sold at less than their fair market value, negatively affecting U.S. businesses. As a result, certain Chinese companies will face dumping margins, including a high rate for companies that didn't fully cooperate with the investigation. U.S. Customs will continue to hold some of these imports and require deposits to match the difference between normal and dumped prices until further notice.