US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-07-07
1) Executive Summary
Today’s update covers six events published by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The actions include one antidumping/countervailing duty review notice and several Section 337 investigations and determinations. The policy tools involved are AD/CVD five-year reviews, Section 337 intellectual property and unfair import investigations, and procedural notices regarding information collection. China is explicitly referenced in several ITC_337 investigations relating to flash-spun nonwoven materials, ink cartridges, and antibody drug conjugates.
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand — AD/CVD (Full Five-Year Review)
The ITC announced that it will proceed with full reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether the revocation of the countervailing duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Turkey and revocation of the antidumping duty orders on PC strand from multiple countries would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. industry. A schedule will be issued later.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-646 and 731-TA-1502–1516
– Key dates: Determination to conduct full reviews dated April 7, 2026; notice issued July 2, 2026
– Link: Source
Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials — ITC_337 (Public Interest Submission)
The Commission issued a request for submissions on the public interest following an Initial Determination by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) finding a violation of Section 337. The notice concerns possible general or limited exclusion orders relating to flash-spun nonwoven materials, with potential respondents including Kingwills New Material Technology, Jiangsu Qingyun New Materials, and other Chinese firms. Submissions are due by August 3, 2026.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1424
– Key dates: Initial Determination dated July 1, 2026; submission deadline August 3, 2026
– Link: Source
Antibody Drug Conjugates — ITC_337 (Termination Based on Complaint Withdrawal)
The ITC determined not to review an Initial Determination issued by an ALJ that terminates the investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint. The investigation, initiated on AbbVie’s complaint against ProfoundBio and others, is now closed.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1466
– Key dates: ALJ Order No. 17 issued June 16, 2026; Commission determination July 1, 2026
– Link: Source
USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin — Procedural Notice (Information Collection)
The Commission submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval of an information collection plan related to the investigation “USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2027 Report.” The data gathered will inform the third of five biennial reports required by the USMCA Implementation Act.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE
– Event Type: POLICY_NOTICE
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 332-608
– Key dates: Issued July 1, 2026
– Link: Source
Vehicle Space Guards — ITC_337 (Institution of Investigation)
The ITC instituted an investigation under Section 337 based on a complaint by Johnathan Black Kotyk of Florida alleging patent infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314 related to vehicle space guards. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1509
– Key dates: Complaint filed June 1, 2026; investigation instituted July 1, 2026
– Link: Source
Ink Cartridges — ITC_337 (Partial Review of Summary Determination)
The ITC announced a partial review of an ALJ’s Initial Determination granting summary determination of violation concerning certain ink cartridges and components thereof. The respondents include multiple China-based entities such as Dongguan Ocbestjet Digital Technology and others. The Commission requests written submissions on issues of remedy, public interest, and bonding.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1451
– Key dates: Initial Determination May 15, 2026; written submissions due July 15, 2026; replies due July 22, 2026
– Link: Source
Microcurrent Facial Toning Devices — ITC_337 (Termination Based on Settlement)
The ITC determined not to review an Initial Determination terminating an investigation on microcurrent facial toning devices based on settlement between ZIIP Inc. and The Carol Cole Co. The case is now closed.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1463
– Key dates: ALJ Order No. 12 issued June 11, 2026; Commission determination July 1, 2026
– Link: Source
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC initiated full five-year reviews of AD/CVD orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from multiple countries under the Tariff Act of 1930.
– Several Section 337 investigations advanced or concluded, reflecting a range of intellectual property and unfair import concerns, including cases involving Chinese respondents.
– The ITC requested public interest comments relating to proposed exclusion orders in the flash-spun nonwoven materials investigation.
– Multiple cases were terminated—one due to withdrawal of a complaint (AbbVie) and another through settlement (ZIIP Inc.).
– The ITC submitted a procedural questionnaire to the OMB for the 2027 USMCA automotive rules of origin study.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand — Five-Year Review
– Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials — Public Interest Submission
– Antibody Drug Conjugates — Termination Based on Withdrawal
– USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin — OMB Review Notice
– Vehicle Space Guards — Institution of Investigation
– Ink Cartridges — Partial Review of Summary Determination
– Microcurrent Facial Toning Devices — Termination Based on Settlement
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