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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 70
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Department of Commerce concluded that imports of wood mouldings and millwork products from Brazil are not being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation covered the period from January 1 to December 31, 2019. As a result, there will be no suspension of liquidation or cash deposits required for these imports. The findings have been communicated to the International Trade Commission, effectively terminating the proceeding.

    Simple Explanation

    The government checked if Brazil was selling special wooden products in the U.S. for too cheap and found that they weren't, so there won't be special taxes on these products.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97586
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of melamine from Germany are receiving government subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Because no comments were received on the preliminary findings, the Department adopted the preliminary determinations as final without changes. If the U.S. International Trade Commission confirms that these imports harm U.S. industry, a countervailing duty will be applied to balance the effects of the subsidies.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government found out that some melamine producers in Germany are getting help from their government, which makes it unfair for U.S. businesses. Now, they're deciding if they should add extra taxes to make it fair again.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96207
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Malaysia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. This investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result, the Commerce Department plans to implement duties on these imports to counteract the underpricing, although some products, such as those produced by Hanwha Q Cells, might be exempt from these measures due to their zero dumping margin. The public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce thinks that some solar panels from Malaysia are being sold too cheaply in the United States, which might be unfair, so they plan to put special taxes on them, but they want to hear what people think about this first.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15352
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that corrosion-resistant steel from the Netherlands is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and has been postponed for a final determination. Stakeholders are invited to comment on these initial findings. If the final determination is positive, the Department will take steps to address these imports, which could include requiring deposits or other measures.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government thinks that some special steel from the Netherlands might be sold too cheaply in America, and they are checking it out. They want to make sure everything is fair, so they are asking people to help decide what to do next.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8891
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Russia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value during the investigation period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend the importation of these pipes, and cash deposits will be required based on the calculated dumping margins. The final decision will take longer due to a request for postponement. Further comments on the investigation are being sought from interested parties, and the public will be notified of the final determination.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. found that some steel pipes from Russia were being sold too cheaply, so now they must hold off on selling more until the final decision is made, which will take more time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8379
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand are likely being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and this initial decision could lead to the imposition of duties on these products to offset the unfair pricing. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their comments regarding this preliminary determination. Additionally, Commerce plans to postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures following a request from Toshiba.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Commerce thinks that big fridges from Thailand are being sold too cheaply in the U.S., hurting U.S. businesses. They will wait a bit longer to make a final decision and want to hear what people think about this.