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The U.S. Department of Commerce has started an investigation to determine if seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China are avoiding existing trade duties by being sent to Thailand for completion before being imported into the U.S. This inquiry is in response to concerns raised by certain U.S. industries and unions, suggesting these goods might be evading antidumping and countervailing duties. The department will collect data from Thailand and decide whether these goods meet the criteria for circumvention under U.S. trade laws. Letters and questionnaires will be sent to producers in Thailand to gather necessary information.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced an investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices, including computers and streaming devices, to determine if they violate trade laws under Section 337. The investigation might result in orders to stop the importation and sale of these devices by Amazon if a violation is found. The Commission is seeking public comments on how potential orders might affect public health, the economy, and consumers in the U.S. Comments must be submitted by January 30, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, alleging violations related to certain semiconductor devices and related components. The complaint accuses Ericsson AB and associated parties of infringing U.S. trade laws by importing and selling these items in the United States. The Commission is inviting public comments on whether the requested relief measures, such as exclusion and cease and desist orders, would impact public health, safety, economic conditions, or consumers in the U.S. Interested parties must submit their comments within eight days of this notice being published in the Federal Register.

The City of Conroe, Texas, has submitted a request to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board on behalf of Unimacts Company for production activities involving steel products at their facility in Conroe, Texas, within FTZ 265. The proposed activities include handling various types of flat-rolled steel and adding them to the company's existing production authority. Some of the materials may be subject to duties under specific trade laws, requiring specific status in the FTZ. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 18, 2025, and more information is available on the Board's website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., alleging that certain companies in China are violating U.S. trade laws by importing and selling urine splash guards without proper authorization. The complaint seeks a ban on these products and asks for other measures like cease and desist orders to stop the sale and importation. The Commission is inviting comments from the public and interested parties on the public interest issues related to the complaint, such as health, safety, and economic impacts. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline.

The Department of Commerce is inviting parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, findings, or suspended investigations published each March. Interested parties may ask for a review to assess duties on specific exporters or producers, specifying which ones they want reviewed. The requests must be filed electronically by the end of March 2021. If no requests are made, the current duties will be assessed on the entries. Additionally, there are guidelines for handling particular market situation allegations and procedures for withdrawing a request for a review.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from The NOCO Company regarding the importation and sale of portable battery jump starters, which allegedly violate trade laws. The complaint lists numerous companies, including some from the U.S. and abroad, and requests the Commission to issue orders to stop these activities and possibly impose a bond during a review period. The public is invited to comment on this issue, especially on how the proposed actions might impact public health and U.S. consumers. Any submissions must be made electronically, and the rules for confidential submissions are outlined.