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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 This conclusion follows an evaluation of risks and potential impact if the duty order was revoked.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 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 determined that removing the countervailing duty order on boltless steel shelving units from China would likely result in the continuation of unfair subsidies. This decision is based on an expedited review process because no substantial responses were received from other interested parties, including the Chinese government. The original duty order was imposed in 2015 to balance the market and prevent unfair trade practices. The final determination document is available online for those interested in the details.

The Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, is set to begin a series of reviews in March 2025. These "Sunset Reviews" determine if ending duties or investigations on certain imports would likely result in continued unfair trade practices that harm U.S. industries. Interested parties must inform Commerce of their participation within specific timeframes and can provide comments, accompanied by executive summaries, to support their views. This process ensures ongoing monitoring and protection against unfair international trade practices.

The Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration is inviting interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations. This review, conducted annually, allows parties to request an examination of duties or trade practices affecting imported goods. Respondents will be selected through U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, and any interested parties must make their requests by the end of January 2021. This notice is a part of the department's efforts to keep the international trading community informed and involved.