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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 preliminarily determined that ceramic tile from India is not being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is also known as "dumping." This decision covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result of this finding, U.S. Customs will not impose duties on these imports. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment on this determination before it is finalized.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Thailand are being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, known as less than fair value (LTFV). This investigation covers the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. They have calculated different rates for the involved companies and issued a provisional measure to suspend the liquidation of the affected tires. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this preliminary decision, and the final determination is expected to be announced within 135 days.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision regarding certain low speed personal transportation vehicles from China, determining they are likely being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value (LTFV). The investigation covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024, and comments from interested parties are welcomed. The department will require cash deposits from importers to offset the unfair pricing and has identified that "critical circumstances" exist for these imports, meaning there could be significant harm to U.S. industry if these goods continue to flow into the country under current pricing. The final determination on this matter has been postponed, with provisional measures extended to ensure all relevant data is considered before a final decision is made.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that vanillin from China is being sold in the U.S. at below fair value and has taken initial measures to address this issue. This decision affects vanillin imports between October 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, and interested parties are invited to comment on it. The determination involves calculating duties based on differences between normal value and U.S. prices, and further details can be found in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. The final decision may be postponed up to 135 days after this preliminary determination if requested by significant exporters, allowing for an extension of provisional measures.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision that Brazilian producers and exporters of hard empty capsules are receiving unfair subsidies. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department is aligning its final decision on subsidies with another investigation into whether capsules are being sold below fair value, with a final decision expected by August 5, 2025. The details of this preliminary determination and how the subsidies were evaluated are available for public comment and review.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has delayed making a preliminary decision in its investigation of imports of thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam. This investigation is part of a countervailing duty case, which looks into whether foreign companies are receiving improper subsidies. The preliminary decision was originally due by January 2, 2025, but has been extended to March 7, 2025, after a request was made by the petitioners to allow more time to analyze information and respond to questionnaires. The final decision will be made 75 days after the preliminary determination is issued.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that certain corrosion-resistant steel products from Canada are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This investigation covers the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Department has calculated preliminary dumping margins for two Canadian companies and established an "all-others" rate for other producers and exporters not individually examined. U.S. Customs will suspend shipment of these products based on this decision, and interested parties can submit comments on the findings.

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.