US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-04-13
1) Executive Summary
Seven China-related trade remedy and Section 337 actions are reported today.
Authorities involved include the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).
Key policy tools are Section 337 investigations, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases, and administrative reviews.
Actions span industries from chemicals and furniture to industrial materials, reflecting both new investigations and continuation of existing trade orders.
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) — Antidumping Investigations (Institution and Scheduling)
The ITC instituted preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations on PTMEG from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The investigations assess whether a U.S. industry is injured by imports allegedly sold at less than fair value.
– Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1782–1785 (Preliminary)
– Key date: Preliminary determination due by May 26, 2026; Commission’s views due to Commerce by June 2, 2026
– Source: MYLink
Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same — Section 337 (Motion to Intervene)
The ITC decided not to review an administrative law judge’s Order No. 9 that granted Cosentino North America’s motion to intervene as a respondent in Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1482.
– Authority: International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Inv. No. 337-TA-1482; Cambria Company LLC complaint
– Key date: Commission vote April 8, 2026
– Source: MYLink
Certain Coated Confectionery Products — Section 337 (Complaint; Public Interest Comments)
The ITC received a complaint titled *Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof, DN 3900* and seeks public interest comments on potential exclusion or cease-and-desist remedies.
– Authority: International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Docket No. 3900; complainant Promotion in Motion, Inc.
– Key date: Comments due within 8 calendar days after Federal Register publication
– Source: MYLink
Screen Protectors and Application Systems — Section 337 (Institution of Investigation)
The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1497 based on a complaint filed by Belkin International, Inc. concerning possible infringement of U.S. patents on screen protectors and application systems.
– Authority: International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Inv. No. 337‑TA‑1497; Belkin International complaint against Superior Communications, Inc.
– Key date: Commission order issued April 8, 2026
– Source: MYLink
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China — Antidumping Administrative Review (Preliminary Results)
The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that 11 companies did not qualify for separate rates and remain part of the China‑wide entity. The review was rescinded for 18 other companies.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: A‑570‑890; POR Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2024
– Key date: Issued April 8, 2026
– Source: MYLink
Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks from China — Continuation of AD/CVD Orders (Sunset Review Final)
Commerce continued the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on kitchen appliance shelving and racks from China after determinations that revocation would likely lead to the recurrence of dumping and subsidization.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key date: Continuation effective April 1, 2026
– Source: MYLink
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China — Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
Commerce issued its final affirmative determination that MDI imports from China were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value for the investigation period July 1–December 31, 2024.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: A‑570‑200; weighted‑average dumping margin 159.04% for the China‑wide entity, 85.11% for separate‑rate firms
– Key date: Final determination dated April 7, 2026
– Source: MYLink
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC launched or advanced multiple Section 337 investigations, covering processed slabs, screen protectors, and confectionery products.
– Commerce initiated and scheduled preliminary antidumping inquiries into PTMEG imports from China and several Asian economies.
– Commerce continued existing AD/CVD orders on Chinese kitchen appliance racks, maintaining duties following a positive sunset review.
– The final MDI determination confirmed a significant dumping margin for Chinese exporters, setting the stage for potential duties subject to ITC injury confirmation.
– Administrative reviews continue under long‑standing orders—such as for wooden bedroom furniture—showing ongoing enforcement of AD measures on Chinese goods.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– Certain Processed Slabs — Section 337 Motion to Intervene
– Certain Coated Confectionery Products — Complaint and Public Interest Comments
– Certain Screen Protectors — Institution of Investigation
– Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) — AD Investigation Initiation
– Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China — Administrative Review Preliminary Results
– Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks from China — Continuation of AD/CVD Orders
– Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China — Final LTFV Determination
5) Legal Disclaimer
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This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
