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U.S. Department of Commerce Announces New Scope Ruling Applications in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings

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On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register listing new scope ruling applications in antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases. These applications ask the Department to decide if certain products are covered by current AD or CVD orders.

What is a Scope Ruling Application?

A scope ruling application is a request made to the Department of Commerce to determine if a product is included under an existing AD or CVD order. The orders are trade actions that add duties on imports to offset unfair pricing or government subsidies.

New Applications Received in May 2025

Three new applications were filed in May 2025:

  • Printed Fashion File Folder from China
    • Order: A-570-147 (Antidumping)
    • Description: Paper file folders made with CMYK offset printing on 250gsm paper and full plastic lamination. The sheets are die-cut, folded, glued, and assembled into folders.
    • Produced in and exported from: China
    • Applicant: A2V Trade Limited (A2V)
    • Date Filed: May 13, 2025
    • ACCESS Segment: “Fashion File Folder”
  • Certain Forged Steel Fittings from China
    • Orders: A-570-067 (Antidumping), C-570-068 (Countervailing)
    • Description: Automotive brake hose fittings made of 12L14 steel. The fittings have detailed limits on material composition. Lengths range from 3/16 inch to 1/4 inch, and threading dimensions vary.
    • Produced and exported from: China
    • Applicant: AGS Company Automotive Solutions (AGS)
    • Date Filed: May 20, 2025
    • ACCESS Segment: “Brake Hose Fittings”
  • Certain Forged Steel Wheels from China
    • Orders: A-570-090 (Antidumping), C-570-091 (Countervailing)
    • Description: Steel wheels ranging from 14 to 18 inches in diameter and 4 to 10 inches in width. They have bolt hole patterns of four to eight holes, bolt spacing from 4.5 to 6.69 inches, hub bore sizes from 81.7 to 130.8 mm, offset values from -39 to 50 mm, and load capacity from 1,210 to 3,650 lbs.
    • Produced in and exported from: China
    • Applicant: Vision Wheel, Inc. (Vision Wheel)
    • Date Filed: May 21, 2025
    • ACCESS Segment: “Vision Wheel”

How Are Applications Processed?

The Department has 30 days to accept or reject a scope application. If not rejected or acted upon in that time, the application is considered accepted and a scope inquiry is started on day 31. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day is used.

For products covered by both AD and CVD orders, the scope inquiry is done as part of the AD proceeding. The Department may issue rulings that apply to all similar products from the same country, or just for a specific company.

Access to Application Details

All applications are available in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov.

How to Participate

Interested parties must file an entry of appearance under specific regulations to join a scope inquiry and be added to the public service list. Parties can comment on the monthly list’s completeness and may request to receive documents during the order’s anniversary month.

For more information about filing through ACCESS, see the Scope Ruling Application Guide at https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf.

Contact Information

Questions may be directed to Yasmin Bordas at the Department of Commerce, phone (202) 482-3813.

This notice is published in line with federal regulations to inform the public about scope ruling applications received in May 2025.


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