U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Scope Ruling Applications for Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has received scope ruling applications. These applications ask if certain products are covered by antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. The Department will issue scope rulings if necessary.

The applications were filed in February 2026. The public is being notified as part of the standard procedure.

Two specific applications have been highlighted in this notice:

  • Raw Flexible Magnets from China: The products are educational tools like letter magnets and place value disks. These are produced and exported from China. They were submitted by Adams Magnetic Products Co. on February 12, 2026.
  • Hand Trucks from China: The product in question is a heavy-duty industrial cart. It is made from steel and exported from China. American Lubrication Equipment Corporation submitted the application on February 20, 2026.

These applications are available for public access online.

If the Department of Commerce has not rejected an application within 30 days, it is accepted for a scope inquiry. If the 30th day is a non-business day, the next business day is considered the deadline.

If there are antidumping and countervailing duties for the same product from the same country, the inquiry will be on the antidumping record. The Department can apply a scope ruling generally or specifically to certain companies.

For more information on filing and participation, interested parties can consult the Scope Ruling Application Guide available online.

The public can comment on the completeness of the scope ruling applications. Comments should be sent to Scot Fullerton from the International Trade Administration.

This announcement follows regulations set under CFR 19 351.225(d)(3).

The Department of Commerce encourages all interested parties to participate in a transparent and fair review process.


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