US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-14

1) Executive Summary

– Today’s brief covers 12 U.S. trade actions and notices. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA), including the USMCA Secretariat. The primary policy instruments are Section 337 investigations, antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings (preliminary/final results, scheduling, and continuation), and a USMCA binational panel decision. Several items explicitly involve China, including continuation of AD/CVD orders and an antidumping review.

2) Updates by Authority

ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission)

Vertical Power Delivery Systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1526 based on a complaint by Vicor Corporation alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 10,903,734 involving certain vertical power delivery systems, components, and computing systems containing the same.
– The complaint seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders; the investigation’s scope includes systems for data center, AI, TPU, GPU, and CPU power delivery.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1526
– Issued: October 9, 2026
– Noted respondents include entities in multiple countries, including China (e.g., Luxshare, Foxconn affiliates; Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.; MPS International (Shanghai) Ltd.)
– Scope description provided pursuant to 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1)

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-vertical-power-delivery-systems-components-thereof-and-computing-systems-containing-the-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/

Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– The ITC received a complaint (DN 3943) titled “Certain Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems and Components Thereof” filed by Cytek Biosciences, Inc., and is soliciting public interest comments on the requested remedies.
– Respondents are Beckman Coulter, Inc. (U.S.) and Beckman Coulter Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (China). Requested relief includes a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Docket No.: 3943
– Issued: October 8, 2026
– Public interest comments due: Eight calendar days after Federal Register publication

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-45/

Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of CVD orders on CAAS from Bahrain, India, and Turkey and revocation of AD orders on CAAS from multiple countries would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury.
– The ITC will extend the review period by up to 90 days; hearing and filing schedules are set through April 2027.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-639, 641-642; 731-TA-1475-1479, 1481-1483, 1485-1492 (Review)
– Key dates: Prehearing staff report (March 1, 2027); Hearing (March 18, 2027); Posthearing briefs (March 29, 2027); Final comments (April 26, 2027)
– Issued: October 8, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-bahrain-brazil-croatia-egypt-germany-india-indonesia-italy-oman-romania-serbia-slovenia-south-africa-spain-taiwan-and-turkey-scheduling-of-full-five-ye/

Fatty Acids (Indonesia and Malaysia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– The ITC scheduled the final phase of the AD and CVD investigations of fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia following Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations of subsidization and sales at less than fair value.
– Hearing and filing schedules are established into March 2027.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-785-786 and 731-TA-1773-1774 (Final)
– Dates: September 22, 2026 (notice); Prehearing staff report (January 21, 2027); Hearing (February 4, 2027); Posthearing briefs (February 11, 2027); Final comments (March 2, 2027)

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/fatty-acids-from-indonesia-and-malaysia-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/

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

PET Film from India — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for SRF Limited during the 2024 review period and rescinds the review for nine companies.
– The preliminary subsidy rate for SRF Limited is 3.98 percent; interested parties may comment.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: C-533-825
– POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024
– Preliminary rate: SRF Limited 3.98%
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-film-sheet-and-strip-from-india-preliminary-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-and-rescission-in-part-2024/

Paper Shopping Bags from Vietnam — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value by International Packaging Limited Company during the 2024–2025 review period and rescinds the review for four companies.
– The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for IPSC is 28.52 percent.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-552-836
– POR: January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Preliminary margin: International Packaging Limited Company 28.52%
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-and-recission-of-administrative-review-in-part-2024-2025/

Hot-Rolled Steel from Japan — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce issued final results of the 2023–2024 AD administrative review, finding certain producers/exporters sold at prices below normal value.
– Final margins: Nippon Steel Corporation entity 13.96%; Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 0.00%; review-specific rate for non-examined companies 13.96%.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-588-874
– POR: October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-japan-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/

Boltless Steel Shelving from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Following determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury, Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China.
– U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits at rates in effect at entry.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case Nos.: A-570-018; C-570-019
– Effective date of continuation: September 29, 2026
– Issued: October 8, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/boltless-steel-shelving-units-prepackaged-for-sale-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/

Xanthan Gum from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 review and rescinds the review in part due to no shipments/withdrawals for several companies.
– Preliminary margins: Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd. 70.21%; Fufeng entity 51.82%; separate-rate company Jianlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 56.20%.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: A-570-985
– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/xanthan-gum-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Steel Nails from Malaysia — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for Region International Co., Ltd./Region System Sdn. Bhd. and rescinds the review for 40 companies due to no reviewable suspended entries.
– The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Region is 2.01 percent; non-examined companies receive the same rate.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-557-816
– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-malaysia-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Corrosion-Resistant Steel from Taiwan — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– Commerce preliminarily determines sales at below normal value during the 2024–2025 review; the review is rescinded in part due to no reviewable entries for certain companies.
– Preliminary margins: Prosperity Tieh Enterprises Co., Ltd. 3.54%; Sheng Yu Steel Co. 20.73%; non-examined Great Grandeul Steel Company Limited (Samoa) 5.92%.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: A-583-856
– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Applicable: October 14, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-resistant-steel-products-from-taiwan-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

USMCA Binational Panel Decision (Softwood Lumber, Canada) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary:
– A USMCA Article 10.12 binational panel issued its decision on Commerce’s final affirmative CVD administrative review (2017–2018) for certain softwood lumber products from Canada, affirming in part and remanding in part.
– The notice is published pursuant to USMCA panel review procedures (Rule 74).

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration (USMCA Secretariat, U.S. Section)
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Secretariat File No.: USA-CDA-2020-10.12-01
– Decision date: October 8, 2026

Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement-usmca-article-10-12-binational-panel-review-notice-of-panel-decision/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC instituted a new Section 337 investigation into vertical power delivery systems and sought public interest comments on a separate spectral flow cytometry complaint naming a China-based respondent.
  • Commerce continued the AD/CVD orders on boltless steel shelving from China following sunset reviews, maintaining cash deposit collection.
  • Commerce issued multiple AD/CVD administrative review determinations across India, Vietnam, Japan, China, Malaysia, and Taiwan, including several preliminary rates and one set of final results for Japanese hot-rolled steel.
  • The ITC scheduled full five-year CAAS reviews and the final phase of fatty acids AD/CVD investigations, setting detailed hearing and filing timelines into early 2027.
  • A USMCA binational panel affirmed in part and remanded in part Commerce’s CVD administrative review on Canadian softwood lumber for 2017–2018.

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5) Legal Disclaimer

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