US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-09

1) Executive Summary

– Today’s brief covers 6 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC/ITA).

– Actions span Section 337 proceedings and AD/CVD processes, including termination of investigations, court-ordered vacatur, scheduling of five-year reviews, and preliminary/final administrative review results.

– Key tools: ITC Section 337 enforcement, countervailing duty five-year reviews, and antidumping/countervailing duty administrative reviews.

– All items reference official notices with links provided for source traceability.

2) Updates by Authority

ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission)

Headline (bold):
Hydrodermabrasion systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The Federal Circuit vacated the ITC’s final determination in Investigation No. 337-TA-1408 and ordered the investigation dismissed as moot due to patent expiration. The ITC confirms the investigation is terminated as moot; the investigation had previously been terminated on March 23, 2026.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1408
– Federal Circuit order: July 23, 2026; mandate: September 15, 2026
– ITC vote: October 3, 2026; Notice issued: October 2, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hydrodermabrasion-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-vacatur-of-the-commissions-final-determination-and-mootness-of-the-investigation-by-the-federal-circuit-due-to-patent-expiration/

Headline (bold):
DRAM devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination (Order No. 31) granting an unopposed motion to terminate Investigation No. 337-TA-1472 based on settlement. The investigation is terminated.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1472
– Parties (as named): Netlist, Samsung; Google and Super Micro Computer identified as respondents; OUII participated
– ALJ ID (Order No. 31): September 4, 2026; Commission vote: October 6, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-inv/

Headline (bold):
Phosphate fertilizers (Morocco and Russia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to assess whether revocation of the countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission exercised its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-650-651 (Review)
– Scheduling date: October 6, 2026
– Key dates: Prehearing staff report (March 15, 2027); Hearing (April 1, 2027); Prehearing briefs due (March 24, 2027); Posthearing briefs due (April 8, 2027)

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-morocco-and-russia-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/

DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration)

Headline (bold):
Passenger vehicle and light truck tires (Thailand) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found PVLT tires from Thailand were sold at less than normal value for the POR July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is 1.14 percent; several firms were rescinded from review; non-examined companies received a review-specific rate of 1.14 percent.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-549-842
– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Preliminary margin: Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd.—1.14%; non-examined companies—1.14%
– Rescission in part for listed companies (per notice)
– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; hearing requests due within 30 days

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/passenger-vehicle-and-light-truck-tires-from-thailand-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Headline (bold):
Hot-rolled steel (Republic of Korea) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce issued the final results of the 2023 CVD administrative review for certain hot-rolled steel flat products from Korea, finding countervailable subsidies for Hyundai Steel and POSCO. The final ad valorem subsidy rates are 1.28 percent for Hyundai Steel and 3.68 percent for POSCO.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: C-580-884
– POR: January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023
– Final subsidy rates: Hyundai Steel—1.28%; POSCO—3.68%
– Publication date: October 9, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/

Headline (bold):
Paper shopping bags (Cambodia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
Commerce preliminarily determined sales of paper shopping bags from Cambodia at less than normal value for the POR January 3, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Nice Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. received a 20.08 percent margin; UUPak Company Limited received a 73.30 percent rate based on total adverse facts available; two non-selected companies are assigned 20.08 percent.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-555-002
– POR: January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Preliminary margins: Nice Packaging—20.08%; UUPak—73.30% (AFA); Brandart S.p.A. and TB Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.—20.08%
– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; hearing requests due within 30 days

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-cambodia-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

– The ITC closed two Section 337 matters: one terminated as moot following Federal Circuit vacatur (hydrodermabrasion systems) and one terminated based on settlement (DRAM devices).

– The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews for CVD orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia and extended the review period by up to 90 days.

– Commerce issued preliminary AD results for PVLT tires from Thailand (1.14 percent for SRT; partial rescission) and for paper shopping bags from Cambodia (20.08 percent for Nice Packaging; 73.30 percent AFA for UUPak).

– Commerce finalized CVD rates for Korean hot-rolled steel for 2023, setting 1.28 percent for Hyundai Steel and 3.68 percent for POSCO.

– Multiple proceedings set near-term deadlines for briefs and hearing requests as specified in the respective notices.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hydrodermabrasion-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-vacatur-of-the-commissions-final-determination-and-mootness-of-the-investigation-by-the-federal-circuit-due-to-patent-expiration/ (Hydrodermabrasion systems — ITC 337 vacatur/mootness)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-inv/ (DRAM devices — ITC 337 settlement termination)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-morocco-and-russia-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ (Phosphate fertilizers — ITC five-year reviews scheduled)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/passenger-vehicle-and-light-truck-tires-from-thailand-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (PVLT tires Thailand — AD preliminary results)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ (Hot-rolled steel Korea — CVD final results)

– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-cambodia-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Paper shopping bags Cambodia — AD preliminary results)

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