US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-01-23

1) Executive Summary

Seven trade-related events are covered in today’s update. The key authorities involved include the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). The main policy mechanisms reported are Section 337 investigations and remedies, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders and reviews, continuation of duty orders, and an upcoming DOC advisory meeting. The events include final determinations, new investigations, and procedural notices involving Chinese-origin goods such as oil vaporizing devices, lightweight thermal paper, and torsion springs.

2) Updates by Authority

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)

Oil Vaporizing Devices — Section 337 Violation (Final Determination)

The ITC found a violation of Section 337 in its investigation of certain oil vaporizing devices, components, and products containing the same. The Commission issued a limited exclusion order (LEO) prohibiting unlicensed entry of infringing devices produced or imported by ALD Group Limited and other respondents, along with cease and desist orders (CDOs) against two respondents. The investigation is terminated.

Video-Capable Electronic Devices — Section 337 Investigation (Notice of Institution)

The ITC has instituted a Section 337 investigation following a complaint by InterDigital, Inc. and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. The complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com Services, LLC import and sell infringing video-capable electronics in violation of five listed patents. The complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION)

Lightweight Thermal Paper — Continuation of AD/CVD Orders (Final Notice)

Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on lightweight thermal paper from the People’s Republic of China after determinations by both Commerce and the ITC that revocation would likely result in resumed dumping, subsidization, and material injury. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD deposits at the existing rates.

Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs — AD and CVD Orders (Final Issuance)

Following affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC, AD and CVD orders were issued on overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China. The orders direct suspension of liquidation and cash deposit collection for subject merchandise. The ITC found material injury but no critical circumstances for the imports.

Utility Scale Wind Towers from Korea — AD Administrative Review (Preliminary Results)

Commerce preliminarily determined that sales of utility scale wind towers from Korea were made at less than normal value during the 2023–2024 period of review. The weighted-average dumping margin for Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd. was 4.99%. The review was rescinded in part for eight other companies.

Organic Soybean Meal from India — AD Administrative Review (Final Results)

Commerce issued final results of its administrative review, determining that Tejawat Organic Foods sold organic soybean meal from India at prices below normal value during the period May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024. The weighted average dumping margin is 18.80%.

Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee — Public Meeting Notice

The DOC’s Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on February 3, 2026, to discuss issues related to U.S. environmental technology exports and competitiveness. Registration and public comment instructions are provided in the notice.

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC issued a limited exclusion and cease-and-desist orders in the Section 337 case concerning oil vaporizing devices involving Chinese firms.
  • Commerce and the ITC jointly reaffirmed existing AD/CVD orders on lightweight thermal paper from China.
  • New AD and CVD orders were imposed on Chinese overhead door torsion springs, confirming final injury findings.
  • The ITC opened a new Section 337 investigation involving InterDigital’s video-capable device patents against Amazon.
  • Commerce scheduled a virtual public meeting of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee for February 3, 2026.

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