US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-01-21

1) Executive Summary

Today’s update covers two notices from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). The first addresses an information collection notice related to import procedures for emergency relief supplies. The second concerns final results of an antidumping duty administrative review on uncoated paper from Brazil. The authorities involved are the Department of Commerce and its Enforcement and Compliance unit, and the primary instruments include procedural and antidumping duty measures.

2) Updates by Authority

Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration)

Procedures for Importation of Supplies for Use in Emergency Relief Work — Procedural Notice (Policy Notice)
The Department of Commerce issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act inviting public comment on the continued information collection related to import procedures for emergency relief work under 19 CFR 358. The regulations provide for waivers of antidumping and countervailing duties on supplies, including food, clothing, and medical goods, imported for use in emergency relief operations. There are no proposed changes to the information collection. Comments are due by March 23, 2026.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: Procedural Notice
  • Event Type: Policy Notice
  • Key identifiers: OMB Control Number 0625-0256; Legal authority 19 U.S.C. 1318(a)
  • Key dates: Comments due by March 23, 2026
  • China Indicator: None
  • Source: Link

Uncoated Paper from Brazil — Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Trade Remedy)
The Department of Commerce published the final results of the 2023–2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain uncoated paper from Brazil. Commerce determined that exporter Suzano S.A. sold subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, with a weighted-average dumping margin of 14.42 percent. No changes were made from the preliminary results. Assessment and cash deposit instructions were outlined consistent with established procedures.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD (Antidumping Duty Administrative Review)
  • Event Type: Trade Remedy
  • China Indicator: None
  • Key identifiers: Case No. A-351-842
  • Key dates: Applicable January 21, 2026; Period of review March 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024
  • Source: Link

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The Department of Commerce requested public input on continuing information collection requirements relating to import procedures for emergency relief supplies under 19 CFR 358.
  • The information collection supports waivers of antidumping and countervailing duties on emergency relief materials but proposes no regulatory changes.
  • Commerce finalized its 2023–2024 review of the antidumping order on uncoated paper from Brazil, maintaining a 14.42 percent dumping margin for Suzano S.A.
  • No parties submitted comments on the uncoated paper preliminary results, and the final results remain unchanged.
  • Both notices were published in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Issue 13 (January 21, 2026).

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5) Legal Disclaimer

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