Federal Government Announces Public Meeting on U.S. Environmental Exports Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a public meeting of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST, then resume from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will be held virtually. The public is invited to attend. To participate, individuals must register online at https://www.trade.gov/ettac. The deadline to register is Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Requests to speak during the meeting, to use auxiliary aids such as sign language interpretation, or to submit written comments before the meeting, must also be sent by the January 27 deadline. Written comments can be emailed to Ms. Megan Hyndman at the Office of Energy & Environmental Industries. Her contact information is listed in the official meeting notice. The meeting is open to everyone, including people with disabilities. Attendees needing special help or tools to access the event should request them by January 27, 2026. After this date, the committee may not be able to meet the request. The ETTAC is a federal advisory group. Its goal is to improve U.S. exports of environmental technology goods and services. The committee gives advice to the Environmental Trade Promotion Working Group. This group is part of the government’s Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee. The ETTAC was created under the Export Enhancement Act of 1988. It was most recently re-chartered through August 6, 2026. This will be the committee’s eighth meeting during the current charter term. At the meeting, members will talk about problems U.S. environmental businesses face. They will also discuss possible recommendations and hear talks from government officials. The agenda for the meeting will be available one week before the event. Those who want the agenda should contact Designated Federal Officer Megan Hyndman. Written comments related to the committee can be sent any time. However, to be reviewed during the upcoming meeting, comments must be submitted by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Meeting minutes and other related materials will be available within 30 days of the meeting. For more details, members of the public can call Megan Hyndman at 202-482-1297. The Federal Register reference number for this meeting notice is 2026-01199. This notice was signed by Man K. Cho, Deputy Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, on January 20, 2026. 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 in Review of Indian Organic Soybean Meal Imports Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on organic soybean meal imported from India. The review covers the period from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. The sole exporter/producer examined in this review was Tejawat Organic Foods. Commerce determined that Tejawat made sales in the United States at prices below the normal value. Tejawat received a final estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 18.80 percent. These findings are based on the application of adverse facts available (AFA) under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Commerce did not make any changes to the preliminary results published on July 11, 2025. This decision was reached after reviewing and addressing all issues raised by interested parties. Details are found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. The memorandum includes discussion of two key issues: Comment 1: Whether Commerce should continue applying total AFA to Tejawat. Comment 2: Whether Commerce should apply a higher AFA rate. No new calculations were disclosed because the final results continue to rely solely on AFA. Commerce conducted the review under section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on all applicable entries based on the final results. Commerce intends to send assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. If a legal challenge is filed, liquidation of relevant entries may be delayed for up to 90 days to allow time for any parties to request an injunction. New cash deposit rates are now in effect for all shipments of organic soybean meal from India entered on or after January 23, 2026: Tejawat Organic Foods must post a deposit equal to the 18.80 percent dumping margin. For firms not covered in this review but already covered in a prior completed segment, the deposit rate remains the previously determined rate. If the exporter is new but the producer was already reviewed, the rate for the producer applies. For all other producers and exporters, the deposit rate remains 3.07 percent, which was set in the original less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation. Importers are reminded that under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2), they must file certificates confirming that they did not receive reimbursements for antidumping duties. Failing to do so could result in Commerce assuming reimbursement occurred and doubling the duty amount. Parties subject to an Administrative Protective Order (APO) are also reminded to comply with regulations and return or destroy proprietary information as required under 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). The final results are issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). This information is publicly available via the Federal Register and the Enforcement & Compliance ACCESS system. 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. Preliminarily Finds Wind Towers From South Korea Sold Below Fair Market Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary results in the 2023–2024 antidumping duty administrative review of utility scale wind towers imported from the Republic of Korea. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Commerce found that one company, Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd., sold utility scale wind towers in the United States at prices below normal value. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Dongkuk is 4.99 percent. This means Dongkuk may face additional import duties of 4.99 percent when the final results are issued. Commerce is also rescinding the review for eight South Korean companies. These companies did not have entries of wind towers in the United States during the review period. Because no merchandise was imported from them during the review period, no further review will take place for these firms. The eight companies removed from the review are: CS Wind Corporation Enercon Korea Inc. Hyosung Heavy Industries Nordex SE Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited Unison Co., Ltd. Vestas Korea Wind Technology Ltd. Win&P., Ltd. Commerce used data reported by Dongkuk to calculate the dumping margin. They used export price methods based on U.S. law – Sections 751(a), 772, and 773 of the Tariff Act of 1930. All information used to reach these results is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. The document can be found online at https://access.trade.gov. Parties affected by this decision can submit case briefs no later than 21 days after this notice is published. Rebuttal briefs may be filed five days later. Hearings, if requested, must be asked for within 30 days of publication. Commerce stated that the final results will be released no later than 120 days after the publication of this preliminary notice. Commerce intends to assess duties on affected entries after the final results are published. If the final margin remains above 0.50 percent, CBP will collect duties using the calculated margin. If the margin is below 0.50 percent, no duties will be collected. The cash deposit rate for Dongkuk will also change once final results are entered. For exporters not covered in this review, the previously assigned rates will continue to apply. The all-others dumping margin from the original investigation remains at 5.41 percent. Commerce reminds importers to submit certificates about any reimbursements of duties. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including double duties. This review is part of ongoing enforcement of the Antidumping Duty Order issued in August 2020, originally published in 85 FR 52546. The review is conducted under the authority of the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office. For further information, contact Anne Entz at the Commerce Department by phone at (202) 482-3845. 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. Issues Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Overhead Door Springs from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) order on overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China. This follows final affirmative determinations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC concluded on September 30, 2025, that U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports. The AD and CVD duties address sales at less than fair value and illegal subsidies given to Chinese manufacturers. The merchandise covered includes steel torsion springs used in overhead doors such as garage doors and industrial rolling doors. These springs must have a coil inside diameter between 15.8 mm and 304.8 mm, a wire diameter between 2.5 mm and 20.4 mm, and a length of at least 127 mm. Springs with attached hardware such as cones or fittings, or those entered with such fittings on the invoice, are also covered. Kits containing these springs and fittings are included in the scope. Springs that have undergone further processing in a third country, such as cutting or adding fittings, are also included if they meet the scope definition. Excluded products are leaf springs, disc springs, extension springs, compression springs, and spiral springs. Covered imports are classified under HTSUS 7320.20.5020, 7320.20.5045, and 7320.20.5060. They may also fall under HTSUS 8412.90.9085, 8412.80.1000, and 7308.90.9590, depending on configuration. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect duties equal to the amount by which the normal value exceeds the U.S. price. Duties on affected imports will apply to unliquidated entries from June 2, 2025, onward. Entries between the end of provisional measures and the ITC’s injury determination will not be subject to duties. Critical circumstances were not found. Commerce will refund cash deposits for affected entries made between March 4, 2025, and June 2, 2025. Suspension of liquidation resumes as of January 23, 2026, and CBP will again collect cash deposits. For countervailing duties, CBP will assess duties on affected Chinese imports entered from April 3, 2025, onward. CBP will not assess duties on entries from August 1, 2025, to the day before January 23, 2026, when provisional measures expired. The final cash deposit rates for both AD and CVD cases are those published on August 15, 2025. Commerce has created an Annual Inquiry Service List (AISL) through its ACCESS system. Interested parties must file entries of appearance within 30 days of the order’s publication. Petitioners and the Government of China only need to file once and will be automatically added in future years. This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. For more information, contact Jacob Keller at (202) 482-4849 or Laurel Smalley at (202) 482-3456. The full scope description and detailed product criteria are included in the appendix to the Federal Register notice. The AD and CVD orders are now in effect. 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. Government Keeps Tariffs on Lightweight Thermal Paper from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Published: 2026-01-23 The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on lightweight thermal paper from the People’s Republic of China. The action follows findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They determined that ending the orders would likely lead to renewed dumping, unfair subsidies, and harm to American industry. The AD and CVD orders were first published on November 24, 2008. This current update is the result of the third five-year “sunset” review under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. On June 2, 2025, both the Department of Commerce and the ITC began the third sunset review of the orders. The purpose of the review was to see if ending the orders would affect U.S. industries. Commerce concluded that revoking the orders would likely lead to more dumping and subsidies. Commerce shared the data with the ITC. On January 8, 2026, the ITC made its final determination. It agreed that removing the tariffs would likely cause continued harm to a U.S. industry. Effective January 8, 2026, the AD and CVD orders remain in place. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits on imports of affected paper. Lightweight thermal paper is often used in ATM receipts, gas pump receipts, and retail store receipts. The product under review includes thermal paper with a basis weight of 70 grams per square meter or less, even with a 4.0 g/m² tolerance. It may have base coats, top coats, or thermal coatings on one or both sides. It may come in any shape or size, with or without adhesive backing. The thermal paper is classified under several Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes, including: 3703.10.60 4811.59.20 4811.90.8040 4811.90.9090 4820.10.20 4823.40.00 4811.90.8030 4811.90.8050 4811.90.9030 4811.90.9050 Even though HTSUS codes are listed, the full written description of the order defines the scope. Jumbo rolls as well as converted rolls are both covered. Rolls of all sizes, or thermal paper in any form, are affected by the order. The Department of Commerce states that the next five-year review will be started no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s latest ruling. This Federal Register notice is published in accordance with sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). The notice serves as a reminder about Administrative Protective Orders. All parties must return or destroy proprietary information, or convert it to a judicial protective order, under 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). For more information, contact Matthew Eiss at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-5675. Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing duties of Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01283 Filed: January 22, 2026 Billing Code: 3510-DS-P 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. Finds Chinese Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final ruling about corrugated boxes from China. The government decided that polypropylene corrugated boxes from the People’s Republic of China are being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This trade practice is known as dumping. The boxes are used to hold or carry goods. They are made from corrugated polypropylene sheets. These sheets have air pockets that make them strong and lightweight. The final ruling comes after the Department’s review of the investigation period, which ran from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Commerce published its preliminary ruling on August 28, 2025. That ruling also found that dumping had taken place. No one gave public comments to oppose or change the initial decision. Due to a government funding lapse and shutdown, deadlines were changed twice—once on November 14, 2025, adding 47 days, and again on November 24, 2025, adding 21 more days. The final ruling was released on January 15, 2026. No Chinese companies took part in the investigation. So, Commerce used “facts available with adverse inferences” (AFA). This means they based the rate for all box producers in China on facts in the record and assumed the worst outcome for not cooperating. Because no companies got a separate rate, all producers in China are treated as one “China-wide entity.” The final dumping margin is 83.64 percent. The deposit rate (after adjusting for export subsidies) is set at 82.21 percent. No calculations were needed to be shared because the rate used was based entirely on AFA, not on any responses from companies. The product scope includes boxes, bins, totes, and other containers made with corrugated polypropylene sheets from China. These sheets may be known by different names, including fluted or hollow-core sheets. The boxes may be printed or blank, with or without handles, lids, tops, or wires. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep holding back (suspending liquidation of) imports of the products in question. This has been in effect since August 28, 2025. CBP must require cash deposits from importers equal to the dumping margin. For China-based sellers and third-country exporters alike, this deposit rate will be adjusted for export subsidies, as listed in the recent chart. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now decide if the domestic industry in the U.S. is being hurt or is in danger of being hurt by these imports. They have up to 45 days to make this decision. If the ITC says there is no injury, the case will end and cash deposits will be returned. If the ITC finds injury, the Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. Such an order would require CBP to collect duties on all subject goods that entered the U.S. after the preliminary ruling date. If the case closes with a negative injury outcome, parties that received sensitive information must destroy or return it, as required under federal protective rules. This decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 15, 2026. The product is identified in trade under the code 3923.10.9000 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the written scope of the items is what matters for this decision. 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. Finalizes Countervailing Duties on Plastic Boxes from China Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning polypropylene corrugated boxes from the People’s Republic of China. The Commerce Department found that Chinese producers and exporters of these plastic boxes received unfair government subsidies during the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The subsidy rates for five Chinese companies were set at 62.27%. These companies are: Dongguan Jian Xin Plastic Products Jinan Mantis Co Ltd Ningbo Luchen Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. Shandong PPKG I&E Co. Ltd. Suzhou Huiyuan Plastic Products Co All other Chinese exporters or producers of these boxes will also receive the same rate of 62.27%. The rates are based on “adverse facts available” because these companies and the Government of China did not provide full information requested by the Commerce Department. A verification was not conducted for these companies. The scope of the case covers plastic boxes made from corrugated polypropylene sheets. These boxes may be made in one piece, two pieces, or multiple pieces. They may include features like lids, handles, tabs, printing, or reinforcements. The boxes fall under the U.S. customs code 3923.10.9000. This case started with a preliminary determination published on August 20, 2025. The petitioners in the case are: CoolSeal USA Inc. Inteplast Group Corporation SeaCa Plastic Packaging Technology Container Corp. The final stage in the investigation is now in the hands of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC has 45 days from the Commerce Department’s decision to decide if these imports harm or threaten to harm U.S. industry. If the ITC makes a final affirmative injury finding, the Commerce Department will issue a formal countervailing duty order. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will then collect cash deposits based on the 62.27% rate on all future entries of the subject merchandise. If the ITC finds no harm, this proceeding will end. In that case, all collected deposits will be refunded, and no duties will be applied. The Commerce Department stopped the suspension of liquidation for goods entered after December 17, 2025. However, it will reinstate this suspension — and resume collecting duties — if the ITC makes a positive injury determination. The Commerce Department will also provide non-confidential information from this investigation to the ITC and allow secure access to confidential information under proper procedures. For parties involved under an Administrative Protective Order (APO), if the ITC issues a negative injury determination, they must destroy or return all proprietary information in compliance with federal rules, or convert it to a judicial protective order. This final determination was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 15, 2026. The full scope of the investigation and product definitions are included in the official notice. 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 Preliminary Countervailing Duties on Chinese Plywood Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a preliminary finding in the Federal Register. The agency found that hardwood and decorative plywood from the People’s Republic of China received unfair subsidies. This is a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation. The period of investigation covers January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Key Findings The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that certain producers and exporters in China received countervailable subsidies. Subsidies are financial help from the government that gives unfair benefits in trade. The following companies were found to receive such subsidies: Xuzhou Shelter Import and Export Co., Ltd. Linyi Evergreen Wood Co., Ltd. Bergey (Tianjin) International Larkcop International Co., Ltd. Linyi Dongstar Import & Export Co., Ltd. Linyi Jiahe Wood Industry Co. Ltd. Linyi Ocean International Trading Co. Xuzhou Edlon Wood Products Co., Ltd. Xuzhou New Defu Wood International Xuzhou Tianshan Wood Co., Ltd. Yishui Win-Win Wood Co., Ltd. These companies did not cooperate with the investigation. The Commerce Department applied “facts available with adverse inferences” (AFA) under section 776 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Based on this, each received a preliminary subsidy rate of 81.34%. The “all others” subsidy rate is also 81.34%, because all individually examined companies received that rate based on adverse facts. Critical Circumstances Commerce made a preliminary affirmative determination of “critical circumstances.” This means that the imports may have surged in a short period, harming the U.S. industry. The determination applies to Linyi Evergreen, Xuzhou Shelter, the non-responsive companies, and all others. As a result, suspension of liquidation and duties will apply to entries made up to 90 days before this public notice. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will: Suspend liquidation of subject imports (plywood from China) entered on or after 90 days before January 22, 2026. Require cash deposits equal to the 81.34% preliminary subsidy rate. Scope of Products The products covered are hardwood and decorative plywood from China. These include multilayered panels that have: Two or more wood veneers with or without a core. At least a face or back veneer made from hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. The plywood may be coated, covered, or finished. It may also have minor processing like cutting or drilling. It includes plywood processed in third countries that fits the criteria. Products excluded from the investigation include: Structural plywood certified to U.S. standards. Certain bamboo products. Hardwood plywood already under existing orders from 2018. Multilayered wood flooring. Assembled or ready-to-assemble furniture and kitchen cabinets. Finished countertops and table tops. Specific LVL window and door components. Two-ply products not glued to additional plies. Product codes under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) are listed, but Customs may classify the imported goods differently. Alignment With Companion AD Investigation Commerce is aligning the final CVD determination with the final Antidumping Duty (AD) determination in the related case. The final determination is expected by May 11, 2026, unless postponed. Public Comments Interested parties may submit written case briefs within 30 days from publication. Rebuttal briefs may be filed within five days after that. Each brief must have: A table of contents. A table of authorities. A public executive summary for each issue, limited to 450 words per issue. Hearing requests must be submitted within 30 days of publication. No Verification Because the companies did not cooperate, Commerce will not conduct on-site verification. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will inform the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will decide whether the U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened. Next Steps This notice is the preliminary stage. The final decision may confirm or change these findings. Authority The notice is issued under authority of sections 703(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: 2025-12-29 Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. 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. Finds Indonesian Plywood Producers Received Unfair Subsidies; Imports Face New Duties Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced a preliminary determination in its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia. Commerce determined that Indonesian producers and exporters are benefiting from unfair government subsidies. This investigation covers plywood products exported from Indonesia during the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The preliminary findings come under section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The investigation was originally announced on June 16, 2025. Due to delays caused by the July 2025 postponement, the November 2025 federal government shutdown, and document backlogs, the preliminary decision was delayed and finalized on December 29, 2025. This determination aligns with the timeline for a related antidumping duty investigation concerning the same product from Indonesia. The final determinations for both investigations are expected by May 11, 2026. Commerce examined three companies. These companies received the following subsidy rates: PT Mustika Buana Sejahtera: 128.66 percent (based on facts available with adverse inferences due to lack of cooperation). PT Sengon Indah Mas (and cross-owned PT Java Wood Industri): 2.40 percent. PT Wijaya Cahaya Timber Tbk. (WCT): 62.68 percent. WCT was found to be cross-owned with six other companies, one of which remains confidential. All other Indonesian producers and exporters received a 43.18 percent subsidy rate. Commerce used the companies’ export sales data to calculate an “all-others” rate. This ensures unexamined companies are fairly accounted for. Commerce relied partly on “facts available” and used “adverse inferences” where companies did not fully cooperate in the investigation. All companies not fully participating may be subject to higher duties based on this approach, as outlined in sections 776(a) and 776(b) of the Tariff Act. As a result of these findings, Commerce will now instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all plywood imports from Indonesia, effective from the date of this notice. Importers must now pay cash deposits based on the subsidy rates listed above. Commerce plans to verify all submitted data before making the final determination. Interested parties may submit written comments after verification. They may also request a hearing within 30 days of this notice. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will independently determine if Indonesian plywood imports harm the U.S. industry. The ITC will make its final injury determination by either 120 days from this notice or 45 days after Commerce’s final determination, whichever is later. This investigation applies to hardwood and decorative plywood, including veneered panels with a wood or bamboo face or back. It excludes structural plywood, bamboo products, ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, and other products listed in the full Scope found in Appendix I of the determination. The public version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum and full scope language can be accessed via https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. For further information, contact: Benito Ballesteros at (202) 482-7425 Samuel Evans at (202) 482-2420 Both are from the Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, 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. Finds Subsidies on Plywood from Vietnam, Sets Preliminary Duties Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision in its investigation of hardwood and decorative plywood from Vietnam. The Commerce Department found that companies in Vietnam received subsidies that violate U.S. trade laws. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The case is handled by the International Trade Administration’s Enforcement and Compliance unit. The products involved include flat, multilayered plywood panels. These are made of wood veneers, with at least one face or back layer made from hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. These panels are used in a range of furniture, flooring, and building products. Commerce began its investigation on June 16, 2025. The deadline for the preliminary decision was postponed after a federal government shutdown and a backlog in the filing system. The new deadline became December 29, 2025. Two Vietnamese companies were investigated in detail: Junma Phu Tho Co., Ltd Trieu Thai Son., Ltd Junma received an estimated subsidy rate of 26.75 percent. Trieu Thai received a rate of 4.37 percent. Other companies that were not individually examined received a rate of 15.56 percent. This “all-others” rate is based on a simple average of the two company rates. Commerce used facts available to reach parts of its decision where data was missing. A full explanation is in the preliminary decision memorandum available on the official ACCESS website. Commerce also looked at whether “critical circumstances” exist. This refers to whether imports surged suddenly to avoid duties. Commerce found that this was not the case. So, no early duties will be applied. The final decision in this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation is aligned with the final decision in the related anti-dumping investigation. The final decisions will come by May 11, 2026, unless postponed. Commerce will now instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to stop liquidation of entries of this plywood from Vietnam. This means importers must pay cash deposits using the duty rates listed. Commerce plans to verify the data submitted by the companies. If needed, corrections may be made to this preliminary ruling before the final decision. Parties can submit comments and briefs after verification reports are issued. Rebuttals must follow five days later. Any party that wants a hearing must make their request within 30 days of January 22, 2026. If the final determination is also affirmative, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will then decide whether the imports from Vietnam are harming the U.S. industry. This investigation could impact a wide range of wood-based products imported from Vietnam. The full details, including the scope of products affected and HTSUS codes, are included in the official notice published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2026. 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. Finds Chinese Fiberglass Door Panels Are Being Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–8 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a preliminary finding in its investigation of fiberglass door panels from China. The Commerce Department ruled that fiberglass door panels from the People’s Republic of China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation covers the period from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This decision was made under Section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The initial investigation was announced on April 15, 2025. The preliminary determination was delayed by 50 days on August 12, 2025. Due to a government shutdown and a tolling adjustment, the deadline for the preliminary decision was moved to December 23, 2025. The fibreglass panels under investigation include door panels and sidelights made with fiberglass skins. These may be finished or unfinished, with or without frames and glass inserts. These panels may be part of larger entry door systems. All such panels made in China are covered whether processed in another country or not. The products are classified under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule code 3925.20.0010. They may also fall under other codes such as 4418.29.4000; 4418.29.8030; 4418.29.8060; and 7019.90.5150. Some types of products are excluded. For example, goods already covered under the antidumping duty orders on wood mouldings and float glass from China are not part of this new investigation. Commerce used a separate rate for certain companies that qualified. Two firms were individually examined: Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd., and Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd. Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd. was assigned a dumping margin of 38.78%. After adjusting for subsidies, the cash deposit rate is 38.75%. Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd. and two related firms — Jiangxi Hangda Tech Co., Ltd. and Jiangxi Onda Tech Co., Ltd. — received a margin of 99.49%, with a cash deposit rate of 99.40%. A “China-wide” entity received a dumping margin of 147.85%. This rate was based on facts available and adverse assumptions due to lack of cooperation. Certain producers not individually examined but eligible for separate treatment received a dumping margin of 68.93%. Their adjusted cash deposit rate is 68.87%. These companies are: Anhui Xinyu Fiberglass Door Co., Ltd. Wuxi Lutong Fiberglass Doors Co., Ltd. (when exported by East Grace Corporation) Wuxi Lutong Fiberglass Doors Co., Ltd. (when exported by Wuxi Xinli New Material Co., Ltd.) Commerce will send instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of subject goods entered on or after January 22, 2026. Importers must post cash deposits equal to rates listed in the determination chart. If the related subsidy investigation ends before this one, importers may need to post higher cash deposits for the remainder of this proceeding. Commerce will conduct a verification of the data used in this case. Interested parties may file case briefs. These are due seven days after the last verification report is released. Rebuttal briefs are allowed within five days after case briefs are submitted. Each brief must include a table of contents, a table of legal authorities, and an executive summary with footnotes. A hearing may be held, if requested, on issues raised in the briefs. Dalian Capstone requested a delay of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures. Commerce granted this request. Now, the final determination will be due no later than 135 days from the publication of this preliminary finding. The U.S. International Trade Commission has also been notified. If the final determination is affirmative, the Commission will determine whether these imports injured or threaten to injure the domestic industry. This decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations on December 23, 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 Preliminary Ruling on Chinese Lysine Imports Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a preliminary determination in the Federal Register regarding the ongoing countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning L-lysine imports from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that Chinese producers and exporters of L-lysine benefited from countervailable subsidies. These subsidies are financial contributions from authorities, providing benefits that are specific and unfair under U.S. trade law. The investigation covers lysine widely used in animal feed. This includes several types: lysine monohydrochloride (lysine HCL), lysine sulfate, and liquid lysine. The scope also includes coated or encapsulated lysine as well as mixtures with other products. The covered products are classified under HTSUS code 2922.41.0090. Other possible classifications include 2922.41.0010, 2922.49.4950, 2309.90.7000, and 2309.90.9500. The period of investigation spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The preliminary determination was originally scheduled for October 27, 2025, but was delayed due to a government shutdown and backlog. The effective date for the preliminary ruling is January 2, 2026. Commerce conducted the investigation under section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It used facts available and adverse inferences where some companies did not fully cooperate in providing requested information. The Department determined the following preliminary subsidy rates: Inner Mongolia Eppen Biotech Co. Ltd.: 39.50% Heilongjiang Wanli Runda Biotechnology Co., Ltd.: 80.37% (adverse facts available) Shouguang Golden-land Industry & Trading Co Ltd.: 80.37% (adverse facts available) All Other Chinese producers/exporters: 39.50% For Inner Mongolia Eppen, various affiliated firms were found to be cross-owned. These include: Heilongjiang Eppen Trading Co., Ltd. Heilongjiang Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd. Heilongjiang Eppen Energy Co. Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co. Ltd. Star Lake Bioscience Co., Ltd Zhaoqing Guangdong Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been directed to suspend the liquidation of all entries of lysine from China that enter the U.S. on or after the publication date. Importers must post cash deposits equal to the subsidy rates listed. Commerce has also aligned the final determination date of this CVD investigation with the final determination date of the companion antidumping duty investigation. The final determinations are expected no later than May 18, 2026, unless postponed. Commerce will release calculation details within five days and allow parties to submit comments. Interested parties may also request a hearing. The timeline for written briefs and hearing requests will be provided later. If the final determination is affirmative, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if imports of lysine from China are causing or threatening injury to the domestic industry. ITC’s decision would be expected within 120 days of this preliminary ruling or 45 days after the final determination, whichever is later. This notice is published under sections 703(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.205(c). For additional information, contact: Grant Fuller AD/CVD Operations, Office IX U.S. Department of Commerce (202) 482-6228 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 14 (January 22, 2026), Document No. 2026-01193. 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.

Final Results Issued in 2023–2024 Antidumping Review of Uncoated Paper from Brazil Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review on certain uncoated paper from Brazil. The period of review (POR) was from March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. The final determination, published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2026 (Volume 91, Number 13), confirms that Suzano S.A. made sales of uncoated paper to the United States at prices below normal value. Commerce calculated a weighted-average dumping margin of 14.42 percent for Suzano S.A. There were no comments submitted after Commerce released its preliminary results on July 10, 2025. As a result, the agency made no changes from the preliminary findings. This review was conducted under section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The scope of the order includes uncoated paper from Brazil. A full description of the scope is provided in the preliminary decision memorandum referenced in the July 2025 notice. Commerce has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on entries covered by this review. Because Suzano’s dumping margin is above de minimis (not less than 0.5 percent), importer-specific ad valorem assessment rates will be applied. These are based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping to the total entered value of the sales. If any importer-specific rate is de minimis or zero, CBP will not assess antidumping duties on those entries. For entries of uncoated paper that Suzano produced but did not know were going to the U.S., and where there is no specific rate for the intermediary involved, Commerce will apply the “all-others” rate. Assessment instructions will be issued to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final findings in the Federal Register. If a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade, CBP will be instructed not to liquidate entries until the applicable statutory timeline for injunction requests has expired. New cash deposit requirements are now in effect as of January 21, 2026: Suzano will have a deposit rate of 14.42 percent. For companies covered in past reviews but not listed in this review, their previous deposit rates remain in effect. If the exporter was not reviewed, but the producer was, the producer’s most recent rate will apply. For all other manufacturers or exporters, the “all-others” deposit rate of 27.11 percent will apply, as established in the original less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation. Importers are reminded of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to certify whether they were reimbursed for antidumping duties. Failure to make this filing could result in double duties. Parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) must properly dispose of proprietary materials as required under 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Written notices confirming this must be submitted timely. This notice was signed on January 14, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Reference: Federal Register, Doc No. 2026-01025. 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 Seeks Comments on Emergency Relief Supplies Duty Waiver Procedures Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 21, 2026, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. The notice concerns an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to submit comments. These comments are related to the process of importing supplies for emergency relief work without paying antidumping and countervailing duties. The regulations at 19 CFR 358.101 through 358.104 allow both for-profit and non-profit groups to import supplies such as food, clothing, and medical items. These must be used in emergency relief work. There are no changes planned to the current rules. However, the Department seeks input to evaluate the process and its impact on those providing information. Each request must be submitted in writing. Three copies are needed. The request should be sent to: Secretary of Commerce Enforcement and Compliance Central Records Unit, Room B-8024 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 The information collection has the following details: OMB Control Number: 0625-0256 Form Numbers: None Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current collection Affected Public: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15 Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $450 Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 1318(a) The Department seeks public comments to: Assess the necessity and usefulness of the information collected. Review the accuracy of the estimated time and cost burden. Explore ways to improve data quality and clarity. Reduce the burden on respondents, including through technology. All comments must be received by March 23, 2026. Comments may be submitted by mail or by email. The emails should be addressed to: [email protected] [email protected] Use the subject line: “OMB Control Number 0625-0256”. Do not include confidential or sensitive information in the comments. All comments will become a matter of public record. Personal identifying information may be made public and cannot be guaranteed to be withheld. For questions or more information, contact: Enforcement and Compliance Office of Communications International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 14th and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202-482-1413 Email: [email protected] The notice was signed by Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01041 Filed January 20, 2026 Billing Code: 3510-DS-P 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.