U.S. Sets Antidumping Duties on Steel Nails from China: Final 2022-2023 Review Results Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its administrative review of antidumping duties on certain steel nails from the People’s Republic of China. This review covers shipments made from August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023. Company Found Dumping Steel Nails The department determined that Shanghai Yueda Nails Co., Ltd. (also known as Shanghai Yueda Nails Industry Co., Ltd.) sold steel nails in the United States at prices less than the normal value during the time studied. Final Antidumping Duty Rate Announced For the review period, Commerce found that Shanghai Yueda Nails Co., Ltd. will face a weighted-average dumping margin of 11.73 percent. Companies Removed from Review Commerce has rescinded the review for eight companies because there was no evidence of suspended entries during the review period. The companies are: Hebei Minmetals Co., Ltd. Nanjing Caiqing Hardware Co., Ltd. Nanjing Yuechang Hardware Co., Ltd. Shandong Qingyun Hongyi Hardware Products Co., Ltd. Shanxi Hairui Trade Co., Ltd. Suntec Industries Co., Ltd. Tianjin Jinchi Metal Products Co., Ltd. Xi’an Metals & Minerals Import & Export Co., Ltd. China-Wide Entity and S-Mart S-Mart (Tianjin) Technology Development Co., Ltd. remains part of the China-wide entity because it did not submit a separate rate application. The China-wide antidumping duty rate is set at 118.04 percent. How Duties Will Be Assessed Commerce will order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess antidumping duties on all applicable entries. For Shanghai Yueda, duties will be set at the rate of 11.73 percent for each importer, unless the amount is less than 0.5 percent. If the rate is lower than 0.5 percent, entries will not be charged duties. For sales not reported by Shanghai Yueda, Commerce will use the China-wide rate. Entries made by companies in the China-wide entity, including S-Mart, will be assessed at the rate of 118.04 percent. For the eight companies with rescinded reviews, duties will be based on the deposit rate at the time of entry. Commerce plans to send assessment instructions to Customs 35 days after the final results notice is published, unless a summons is filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade. Cash Deposit Instructions These cash deposit requirements will be implemented at the time of publication: For Shanghai Yueda, the rate is 11.73 percent. For other exporters with a separate rate from prior reviews, their existing rate continues. For all exporters from China without a separate rate, the rate is 118.04 percent. For non-Chinese exporters without a separate rate, the Chinese supplier’s rate applies. These rates will stay in effect until Commerce announces otherwise. Importer and Legal Reminders Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of duties. Not doing so may result in Commerce charging double duties. Parties under an Administrative Protective Order must return or destroy confidential information as required by law. Not following these rules can lead to sanctions. Additional Information The scope, background, and detailed points from this review are included in the official Issues and Decision Memorandum, available to the public at the Commerce Department’s online ACCESS system. This final decision was signed by Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on June 10, 2025. The official notice was published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Continues Antidumping Duties on Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it will continue the antidumping duty order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People’s Republic of China. This decision follows findings by both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Both agencies determined that canceling this order would likely result in more dumping of these pipe fittings from China. They also found that such dumping would likely harm the U.S. industry. The original antidumping duty order was published on December 12, 2003. A new review of the order began in November 2024. The ITC started its review on November 1, 2024. The Department of Commerce began its review on November 4, 2024. This was the fourth five-year (sunset) review for this order. The Department of Commerce found that removing the order would likely bring back dumping of these products at similar rates seen before. They sent their findings to the ITC. The ITC agreed that getting rid of the order would likely lead to more injury to U.S. businesses within a short period. The products under this order are certain malleable iron pipe fittings that are cast and not grooved. These items are from China. They are currently listed under U.S. tariff numbers 7307.19.90.30, 7307.19.90.60, and 7307.19.90.80. Metal compression couplings are not covered by this order, even if they have similar tariff codes. Because of these decisions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting antidumping cash deposits for these imports. The continuation of the order started on June 10, 2025. The Department of Commerce plans to start the next five-year review of this order before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s latest decision. This notice also reminds parties with access to confidential records about the need to return or destroy any protected information, or change it to a judicial order, as the law requires. For more details, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at the U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0473. The notice was signed by Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on June 10, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Wood Mouldings and Millwork from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the preliminary results for its review of wood mouldings and millwork products imported from China. The review covers the period from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Key Findings The Commerce Department found that certain Chinese exporters sold wood mouldings and millwork products in the U.S. at prices lower than normal value. This means those companies were selling items for less than the usual price, or below “fair value.” Companies Reviewed The Department reviewed 38 companies or groups. Later, the review was stopped for 20 of these companies because there were either no requests to continue, or no entries of merchandise needing review. Four companies were removed from the review after all requests concerning them were withdrawn. Separate Rate Status The Commerce Department said that some companies proved they are separate from the Chinese government and can get their own rates. These included Longquan Jiefeng Trade Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd.; Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd.; Fujian Province Youxi City Mangrove Wood Machining Co., Ltd.; and 12 other companies. Antidumping Margins Preliminary results show the following estimated dumping margins for the period: Longquan Jiefeng Trade Co., Ltd. / Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd.: 140.79% Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd. / Fujian Province Youxi City Mangrove Wood Machining Co., Ltd.: 101.70% 12 other companies that qualified for separate rates: 109.42% For companies that did not qualify for their own rate, the China-wide dumping margin remains at 220.87 percent. Customs and Assessment Cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties will be applied to shipments entered on or after the date of the final decision. Importers must be ready to file certificates proving they did not get reimbursed for dumping or countervailing duties. Failure to do so could mean paying extra duties. Next Steps and Deadlines The Commerce Department is sharing these results for public comment. Parties who wish to comment have up to 21 days after publication to submit their case briefs. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Any hearing request must be filed within 30 days of this notice. The Department expects to announce the final results of this review within 120 days of this preliminary notice. Appendices The notice also lists, in detail, all companies included in each group: those receiving separate rates, those rescinded from review due to withdrawn requests, and those rescinded from review because there were no entries during the review period. Responsibility of Importers This announcement reminds importers to follow all rules about paperwork and proof of duty payments. Not following the rules could lead to extra penalties. This news is based on official information from the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 114, published June 16, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Opens Antidumping Investigations on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the start of less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations into imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This means Commerce is looking into whether these products are being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. Background On May 22, 2025, a group of U.S. plywood producers (the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood) filed petitions asking for these investigations. The same day, they also filed petitions for countervailing duties on imports from all three countries. Commerce reviewed the petitions and asked for more information. The group provided all requested details between May 28 and June 10, 2025. Scope of Investigations The investigations cover hardwood and decorative plywood from these three countries. This includes flat, multilayered plywood panels with face or back veneers made from hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. The product can have other surface coatings, coverings, or minor processing. The full description and all relevant product codes (HTSUS) are included in the official notice. Some items are excluded, like structural plywood stamped for specific standards, cork-faced plywood, multilayered wood flooring, certain bamboo products, fully assembled furniture, and others. Investigation Periods For Indonesia, the study covers sales from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. For China and Vietnam, which are considered non-market economies, the period is October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Industry Support To start an investigation, Commerce checks if there is enough support from U.S. producers. The Coalition represents more than 50% of U.S. hardwood and decorative plywood makers who support the petition. They also meet the requirement of representing at least 25% of total U.S. production. Allegations of Injury The petitions claim that U.S. industry is being hurt by these imports due to increasing import volumes, prices under U.S. market rates, shifting market share, and financial harm. The petitions say each country’s imports are high enough to meet investigation rules. Alleged Dumping Margins The estimated dumping margins (how much lower the prices are compared to fair value) are listed as follows: China: 540.07% Indonesia: 84.94% Vietnam: 138.04% to 152.41% Investigation Procedures Commerce will choose companies from each country to study closely. For Indonesia, companies will receive questionnaires, and the largest firms will be examined based on sales data. For China and Vietnam, Commerce will use special methods because these are non-market economies. Companies must apply for “separate rates” if they want to be treated apart from government-run businesses. Parties have deadlines to comment on scope (July 1, 2025) and to respond to product characteristic questions or other requests. Timeline and Next Steps The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide within 45 days if there is a reasonable sign that U.S. industry is being injured. If the ITC finds no injury by imports from any of the countries, the investigation regarding that country will stop. Commerce will make a preliminary decision within 140 days unless postponed. Legal and Filing Details All parties must use the Enforcement and Compliance Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) for submissions unless exceptions apply. There are clear instructions and timelines for submitting information, requesting deadline extensions, and applying for participation rights. Commerce has set rules for how information should be filed and certified. These requirements ensure submissions are complete and accurate. Product Codes Products are most commonly imported under many specific HTSUS codes, which are detailed in the official notice. The written product description controls the investigation, not the HTSUS codes. Contact Information Questions can be directed to: Theodora Mattei (China) at (202) 482-4834. Joy Zhang (Indonesia) at (202) 482-1168. Kabir Archuletta (Vietnam) at (202) 482-2593. The notice was signed by Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on June 11, 2025. The full text with all technical details and codes is available through the Federal Register. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Launches Countervailing Duty Investigations on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce started countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on hardwood and decorative plywood imported from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This action was announced in the Federal Register on June 16, 2025. Background The Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood filed CVD petitions on May 22, 2025. The coalition includes U.S. producers like Columbia Forest Products, Commonwealth Plywood Inc., Manthei Wood Products, States Industries LLC, and Timber Products Company. They claim that manufacturers in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam benefit from government subsidies, making it hard for American producers to compete. The CVD petitions came with antidumping duty (AD) petitions for the same products from these countries. Process and Investigation Period The Department reviewed the information in the petitions and exchanged several supplemental questions and answers with the Coalition until June 10, 2025. The investigation period is from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Product Scope The investigations cover hardwood and decorative plywood. These are flat, layered wood panels made with two or more wood veneers, possibly over a core. At least one outer veneer must be made of hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. The panels can have different surface coatings or coverings but are still included under this review. More details and exclusions are listed in the Federal Register notice. Submitting Scope Comments Interested parties can comment on which products should be included. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2025. Rebuttal comments are due by July 11, 2025, also at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must use the Department’s electronic filing system, ACCESS. Consultations The Department notified the governments of China, Indonesia, and Vietnam about the petitions and invited consultations. Meetings were held with Indonesia and Vietnam on June 5, 2025. China did not request a meeting but sent written comments. Industry Support For a petition to proceed, U.S. producers supporting the petition must make up at least 25 percent of total production and more than 50 percent of those expressing either support or opposition. The Department found that the coalition met these requirements. Injury Test The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if the imported plywood causes or threatens harm to the U.S. industry. Allegations The coalition says that imports from these countries are getting subsidies and that the U.S. industry is suffering. Reasons include a large rise in imports, lower prices, lost sales, and falling profits in the U.S. industry. Initiation of the Investigations The Department found enough support to start investigations on nearly all the subsidy programs listed in the petitions: 33 for China, 12 for Indonesia, and 26 for Vietnam. Public checklists with more details are available online. Respondent Selection The Department plans to issue questionnaires to many identified producers and exporters in each country. If companies do not get a questionnaire directly, they can still submit information. Responses are due by June 25, 2025. Next Steps The Department will send a copy of the public version of the petitions to the governments involved and, as much as possible, to all named exporters. The ITC will make a preliminary decision in 45 days on whether U.S. industry has been harmed. If they decide there is no harm for any country, the case for that country will end. Other Instructions All parties must follow specific rules when submitting evidence and requests for more time. Special certification forms and procedures must be used for anything submitted. Rules on who must be notified and how paperwork is served have been updated. What Is Covered Under the Scope The plywood covered under investigation includes a wide range of wood panels. Some products are excluded, such as plywood certified to certain U.S. structural standards, products with cork veneers, specific wood flooring, some fully assembled or ready-to-assemble furniture, finished countertops, certain laminated door parts, and some two-ply products. The plywood usually enters under many different customs numbers, which are listed in detail in the notice. These customs numbers help identify which products are included, but the written descriptions are what matter most for the investigations. Published By Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, signed the notice for publication. For full legal text and more details, please refer to the official Federal Register Volume 90, Number 114, dated June 16, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Issues Final Results on Chinese Metal Lockers Countervailing Duties Review Estimated reading time: 6–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has published the final results of its 2022 countervailing duty administrative review on certain metal lockers and parts from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Key Findings The Department found that some Chinese producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies during the review period. The products in question are metal lockers imported from China. Final Subsidy Rates Hangzhou Evernew Machinery & Equipment Company: 220.95 percent. (This includes Zhejiang Yinghong Metalware Co., Ltd., which is cross-owned with Hangzhou Evernew.) Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Hangzhou Xline Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Jiangsu Wanlong Special Containers Co., Ltd.: 22.82 percent. Rescission for Four Companies The Department is rescinding the review for four companies. This decision comes from U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, which showed these companies had no entries of subject merchandise during the review period. The companies are: Kunshan Dongchu Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. Pingchu Chenda Storage Office Co., Ltd. Tianjin Jia Mei Metal Furniture Ltd. Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. Methodology The Department conducted the review under section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Subsidies were evaluated on financial contribution, benefit, and specificity, as defined in the Act. For some findings, Commerce used facts available and, in some cases, adverse facts available (AFA). Changes from Preliminary Results The rate for Hangzhou Evernew Machinery and Equipment Company (and its cross-owned producer) was revised based on comments and evidence. The Department also revised the rate for companies not selected for individual review. Because the rate for Hangzhou Evernew is now based on total AFA, the rate for the two non-selected companies (Hangzhou Xline Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Wanlong Special Containers Co., Ltd.) is set at the level for the cooperating mandatory respondent, Xingyi Metalworking. Cash Deposit Requirements The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the rates listed above for those companies. These deposits apply to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption on or after June 13, 2025. Firms not reviewed must continue to pay deposits at the all-others rate or their last company-specific rate. Duty Assessment For the companies with final rates, CBP will assess duties at the appropriate ad valorem rates. For rescinded companies, duties will be assessed at the cash deposit rate in effect during the review period. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results. If a timely summons is filed in U.S. Court of International Trade, liquidation of entries will be held until the period for statutory injunction requests ends. Administrative Protective Order Parties with access to proprietary information under an administrative protective order (APO) must comply with regulations regarding the return or destruction of that information. Further Information These final results are in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). The Issues and Decision Memorandum related to this review is publicly available online via the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Dated: June 6, 2025. Steven Presing, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Preliminary Results of Aluminum Sheet Review From China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary results for the countervailing duty review of common alloy aluminum sheet from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department first put the countervailing duty order in place in February 2019. This review started on April 9, 2024. Since then, Commerce made several changes to the timeline and extended deadlines several times. The deadline for these results was June 5, 2025. Companies Reviewed Commerce chose two main companies for detailed review: Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd. Commerce also looked at related companies for Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. These are Henan Gongdian Thermal Co., Ltd. and Zhengzhou Mingtai Industry, Co., Ltd. Partial Rescission Commerce decided to stop the review for Alcha International Holdings Limited and Jiangsu Alcha Aluminium Co., Ltd. (known together as Alcha Group). Customs data shows they had no shipments of reviewed goods during the review period. No party commented on this. Calculation Method Commerce decided that subsidies were given to some companies and that these subsidies were specific and measurable. Commerce used “facts available with adverse inferences” for Henan Mingtai Al. and its related companies. This means the decisions are based on the information available when companies do not provide all needed data. Preliminary Subsidy Rates Commerce calculated the following preliminary countervailable subsidy rates for the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023: Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd.: 9.45% Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd.; Henan Gongdian Thermal Co., Ltd.; and Zhengzhou Mingtai Industry, Co., Ltd.: 238.22% Next Steps Commerce will share its detailed calculations with interested parties within five days. Comments and Hearing Requests Parties can send case briefs with comments within 21 days of the notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after the case briefs. Briefs must include a table of contents and a list of authorities. Parties should also write a short summary for each issue in their briefs. Hearing requests must be filed within 30 days of this notice. Hearings will cover only issues in the briefs. Assessment and Cash Deposit Rates After the final results, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection on how to assess duties on entries from the review period. For the companies not reviewed, Commerce will tell Customs to keep collecting deposits at the previously determined rates. Final Results Commerce plans to issue the final results within 120 days after these preliminary results are published. Further Details These results were issued under U.S. law by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Appendix Topics in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum include: Summary Background Scope of the Order China’s Economy Use of Facts Available and Adverse Inferences Subsidies Valuation Interest Rate Benchmarks Analysis of Programs Recommendation For full information, the public can access these details on the Enforcement and Compliance Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) website. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Releases Preliminary Results for 2023 Review of Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Background and Review Process The Department of Commerce started an administrative review of countervailing duties on wood mouldings and millwork products from China. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Commerce chose two companies as mandatory respondents in the review: Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd. (Senya Board) Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd. (Yinfeng) The review originally included 38 producers and exporters. On certain occasions, some reviewing parties withdrew their review requests for some companies, so Commerce rescinded the review for those companies. In total, 22 companies were rescinded from the review because of withdrawn requests or because there were no imports during the review period. Methodology The review used the requirements stated in the Tariff Act of 1930 and relevant federal regulations. Commerce examined different subsidy programs and decided that financial contributions from the Chinese government gave certain companies unfair advantages. For companies not individually investigated, Commerce used the weighted average of the subsidy rates given to the two main respondents. Preliminary Results Commerce found the following preliminary subsidy rates for the review period: Zhejiang Senya Board Industry Co., Ltd.: 26.25 percent Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd.: 10.16 percent Non-selected companies under review: 12.94 percent These rates will apply from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Rescission of Review for Some Companies The Department rescinded the review for certain companies because all requests were withdrawn or there were no reviewable entries. The list of impacted companies can be found in Appendices II and III of the official notice. Public Comment Parties interested in this review can submit case briefs within 21 days after the notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. All briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Summaries for each issue in the brief are required and must not be more than 450 words per issue. Parties requesting a hearing must file electronically and must state their name, address, and contact information. They must also state whether any foreign nationals will participate and list the issues to be discussed. Final Results The final results of the review will come within 120 days of publication. The Department will address all issues raised in submitted briefs. Assessment and Cash Deposits Once the review is complete, duties will be assessed. For companies with rescinded reviews, duties will be based on the cash deposit rates that were in effect at the time of import during 2023. For companies still under review, new rates will apply after the final results. After the final results are published, new cash deposit instructions will be sent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These rates will stay in effect until further notice. For More Information The full list of topics from the review and lists of companies involved are in the Federal Register notice. Additional information is available at the Department of Commerce’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). These results are effective as of June 12, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Correction Issued on Antidumping Review for Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from India Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a correction to its earlier notice on the final results of the antidumping duty review for certain cold-drawn mechanical tubing of carbon and alloy steel from India. The Department published the final results for this product’s 2022-2023 administrative review in the Federal Register on April 14, 2025. In the April notice, Commerce gave the name of one mandatory respondent as “Goodluck India Limited.” It did not include other names under which this company’s products might be shipped to the United States. The correction notice has now listed all possible company names. The names identified are: Goodluck India Limited Good Luck Steel Tubes Ltd. Good Luck Industries Goodluck Industries The cash deposit and assessment rates calculated for “Goodluck India Limited” now apply to these other company names as well. This correction was published on June 11, 2025, in Volume 90, Number 111 of the Federal Register. The correction refers to previous entries where the same issue occurred and reminds interested parties of the names to which rates apply. For more information, the contact at the U.S. Department of Commerce is Colin Thrasher, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance. The office is located at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. The phone number is (202) 482-3004. This correction notice follows the rules included in sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The notice was formally issued and published on June 5, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Corrects Metal Locker Antidumping Rate for China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has made a correction about the cash deposit rate for metal lockers and parts from China. This update was published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2025. The mistake was found in a previous notice from April 16, 2025. That notice was about the final results for the 2022–2023 review of the antidumping duty order on certain metal lockers and parts from China. Commerce said it had listed the China-wide cash deposit rate as 322.25 percent. This was not correct. The actual existing cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity is 311.71 percent. Because of the mistake, Commerce will issue new liquidation instructions. These new instructions will have the correct China-wide rate of 311.71 percent. The correction applies to the “China-Wide Entity” section from the April 16, 2025, notice. The correct number—311.71 percent—is now the official cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity. This notice was signed on June 5, 2025, by Christopher Abbott. He is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the International Trade Administration. If you have questions, you can contact Matthew Palmer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. His phone number is (202) 482-1678. This update follows rules under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Continues Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Vertical Metal File Cabinets From China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continued enforcement of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on vertical metal file cabinets imported from the People’s Republic of China. This action follows determinations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They found that removing these orders would likely cause dumping, unfair government subsidies, and harm to American industries. Background The original antidumping and countervailing duty orders were published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2019. These orders aim to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition due to low-priced imports and government-supported exporters. In November 2024, the ITC began the first five-year (sunset) reviews. The Department of Commerce started its review soon after. The reviews followed section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commerce Department determined that removing these orders would likely result in continued dumping and subsidized imports. The ITC agreed that removing the orders would likely cause injury to U.S. companies. On May 30, 2025, the ITC confirmed its decision. The Commerce Department is therefore continuing the AD and CVD orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting AD and CVD deposits at the existing rates for all vertical metal file cabinets covered by these orders. Scope of the Orders These orders cover freestanding vertical metal file cabinets. The cabinets must have two or more drawers or extendable storage parts and be 25 inches wide or less. The main features include: Made of carbon, alloy steel, or other metals (painted, coated, or galvanized). Have two or more extendable elements (like drawers) sized for letter (8.5 x 11 inches) or legal (8.5 x 14 inches) hanging files. May include small storage parts (like pencil drawers) as long as these do not total more than six inches in height. May have a non-extendable storage area (like a small cubby) not higher than six inches. Are “freestanding” with a solid top—not made for attaching to desks or worktops. May have wheels, casters, or similar features. Accessories packaged with the cabinets do not remove them from the scope. Can be imported assembled or unassembled, if all essential parts are included. Exclusions from the Orders The orders explicitly do not cover: Lateral metal file cabinets (wider than 25 inches, body width is more than depth). Pedestal file cabinets (file cabinets with body depths greater than or equal to width, under 31 inches in height, and with certain features such as a central locking system, 90% drawer extension, minimum weight density of 9.5 lbs./cubic foot, and casters or glides). Fire-resistant cabinets meeting Underwriters Laboratories standard 72, class 350. The cabinets are mostly classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 9403.10.0020, but may also be imported under other related subheadings. Continued Enforcement Commerce is continuing the orders, with the effective date of continuation as May 30, 2025. Customs will keep collecting deposits as before. The next five-year review is scheduled to begin within 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the last ITC decision. Administrative Notes The notice reminds parties involved about their responsibilities concerning confidential information. Parties must dispose of or convert confidential materials, according to the rules, after the proceeding. This continuation was published as required under the Tariff Act and related regulations. Official Dated: June 5, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (Performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance). Federal Register Doc. 2025-10576, filed on June 10, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Announces Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued new orders on certain alkyl phosphate esters from the People’s Republic of China. These orders enforce both antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duties. The decision comes after final positive determinations by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). What’s Included in the Orders These orders apply to specific chemical products called alkyl phosphate esters. These are phosphorus-based ester chemicals. They include compounds like tris (2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP), tris (1,3-dichloroisopropyl) phosphate (TDCP), and triethyl phosphate (TEP). The orders cover both halogenated and non-halogenated esters with a phosphorus content of at least 6.5% and a viscosity between 1 and 2000 mPa·s (at 20-25°C). The products are classified under three Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes: 2919.90.5050, 2919.90.5010, and 3824.99.5000. Blends that have at least 20% alkyl phosphate esters by weight are also covered. Why These Duties Were Ordered On April 25, 2025, the Department of Commerce found that alkyl phosphate esters from China were both sold at less than fair value (antidumping) and subsidized by the Chinese government (countervailable subsidies). The ITC agreed, finding that U.S. companies were harmed by these imports. Antidumping Duty Details The antidumping duty order affects unliquidated entries of alkyl phosphate esters from China entered after December 4, 2024. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now collect duties on these imports. Exporters and producers from China are assigned different rates. Producer Exporter Dumping Margin (%) Cash Deposit Rate (%) Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd. 254.60 167.46 Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. 152.38 126.45 Xinji Hongzheng Chemical Co., Ltd. ACETO (SHANGHAI) LTD. 174.40 135.28 Several Others (see official order) Various 174.40 135.28 China-wide Entity — 269.02 243.09 The China-wide entity rate is based on adverse facts. Duration of Rules Suspension of liquidation remains in effect from the date of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determination published in the Federal Register, June 11, 2025. There is a gap between June 2, 2025 (the end of provisional measures), until the date of ITC’s determination publication, where no duties are collected. Countervailing Duty Details For countervailing duties, the order applies to entries imported after October 1, 2024. The following subsidy rates apply: Company Subsidy Rate (%) Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd.; Yixing RunYue Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. 117.51 Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. 81.82 Zhejiang Wanda Tools Group Corp. 491.21* All Others 91.07 *Rate is based on adverse facts. Scope of Products The orders cover: Tris (2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP) Tris (1,3-dichloroisopropyl) phosphate (TDCP) Triethyl phosphate (TEP) Any blends containing 20% or more of these esters by weight Products are included even if they consist of a single isomer or mixtures different from those usually sold. Process for Interested Parties The Commerce Department will establish an annual inquiry service list for this order. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS) within 30 days after the order’s publication to be included. Petitioners and foreign governments will be added automatically each year after their initial entry. Official Publication This action was published on June 11, 2025, in the Federal Register (Vol. 90, No. 111, pages 24579–24582). More information on such duty orders is available at: https://www.trade.gov/data-visualization/adcvd-proceedings Contacts for Further Information Dennis McClure (AD Issues): (202) 482-5973 Benjamin Nathan (CVD Issues): (202) 482-3834 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Amends Preliminary Determination on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes U.S. Commerce Department Amends Preliminary Determination on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China The U.S. Department of Commerce has changed its preliminary decision in the investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department is correcting mistakes found in its first review of whether these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. Background and Investigation The investigation began with a publication on May 12, 2025. Companies from China, such as Shaoneng Group Guangdong Luzhou Eco Technology Co., Ltd., Shaoneng Group Luzhou Eco (Xinfeng) Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. said the Department made some errors. These mistakes included missing some producer names and using the wrong amount for electricity costs. Errors Corrected The Department agrees with the companies. It fixed the list of exporter-producer combinations. It also corrected the rate for the company group called Zhongxin Group, because it had used the wrong number for electricity in its calculations. Since the rate for other companies was based on Zhongxin Group’s numbers, these rates were also changed. The changes in rates were large, more than five percentage points, which is considered significant. New Cash Deposit and Dumping Margin Rates The Department has listed new rates. Here are some examples: Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. and related companies: 136.54% estimated dumping margin, 136.27% cash deposit rate. Many other exporter-producer combinations: 110.30% estimated dumping margin, 110.16% cash deposit rate. China-wide Entity: 477.97% rate (based on facts available with adverse inferences). These rates show by how much products from China are considered by the Department to be sold below fair value in the U.S. Retroactive Changes The new cash deposit rates will be used starting from May 12, 2025. This is the same date as the first publication of the preliminary decision. This means that money collected for imports after this date will use the new rates. Notification The Department will tell the U.S. International Trade Commission about these changes. All parties interested will be notified. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers all thermoformed molded fiber products from China. These goods are made from cellulose fibers, shaped and dried in heated molds. Items include plates, bowls, trays, food containers, and packaging. They may have different sizes, shapes, and finishes. They are usually dense and have smooth surfaces. They can be made from any fiber source, may be printed, colored, or include different chemicals for function. Some products are not included in this investigation, such as: Products already covered by other orders on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Products imported as packaging around other final goods, like molded fiber around mobile phones. Products processed in a third country are still included if they match the description. The main customs codes used are 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), but other codes may also apply. Conclusion These changes affect the rates and cash deposits for all the companies involved in importing thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department has corrected the mistakes and updated the rules moving forward. This update is required by law and was dated June 5, 2025. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 111, June 11, 2025 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.