U.S. Revokes Antidumping Duty Order on Barium Carbonate from China Estimated reading time: 3 minutes On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it is ending the Antidumping Duty (AD) Order on barium carbonate from the People’s Republic of China. The Department of Commerce started the fourth review of the AD Order on July 1, 2025. This “sunset review” looked at whether the duty order should continue. In these cases, U.S. law allows for review every five years. No company or party in the United States responded to Commerce’s notice about this review. According to section 751(c)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, if no one responds, the Department of Commerce must revoke the order after 90 days. Barium carbonate is covered by this order, no matter what form or grade it is. Its tariff code is 2836.60.0000 under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The written description of the product matches the legal definition given in the order. Because no U.S. parties responded, the Department of Commerce is revoking the AD Order. This means the order will no longer apply starting from August 20, 2025. Entries of barium carbonate made before this date will still have to follow the earlier rules. The Department of Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to lift all suspensions for the period after August 20, 2025. Any requests for reviews about imports before August 20, 2025, may still be considered. Details of this decision are published in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 190, on October 3, 2025. For more information, you may contact David De Falco of the Trade Agreements Policy and Negotiations team at the U.S. Department of Commerce. His phone number is (202) 482-2178. 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.

United States Keeps Antidumping Duties on Calcium Hypochlorite from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the results of its second expedited sunset review of the antidumping duty order on calcium hypochlorite from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that ending the antidumping duty order would likely cause dumping from China to continue or happen again. The dumping margins could be as high as 210.52 percent. On January 30, 2015, the Department of Commerce put an antidumping duty order on calcium hypochlorite from China. On June 2, 2025, the Department started the second sunset review, as required by law. Innovative Water Care, LLC (IWC), a company in the U.S., showed support for keeping the duties. IWC sent a notice of intent to participate by June 17, 2025. IWC is a domestic producer of a similar product. The Department gave notice to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that there was support from a domestic interested party. This notice went to the ITC on July 1, 2025. IWC sent its full response by July 2, 2025, staying within the 30-day deadline. There were no responses from any parties in China. No hearing was requested. On July 21, 2025, the Department again notified the ITC that no responses were received from any Chinese parties. Since only the U.S. party responded, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review. Scope of the Order The order covers calcium hypochlorite from China. Details on the product scope are listed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, available at http://access.trade.gov. Analysis and Final Results All issues brought up in the sunset review were discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. This document is public and can be found on the Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Department has decided that ending the antidumping order would likely let dumping continue or happen again. Dumping margins could be up to 210.52 percent. Administrative Protective Orders This notice reminds interested parties who are under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) to follow the rules on handling information, as stated in 19 CFR 351.305. Publication These results and this notice are issued and published under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and related regulations. The notice is dated 2025-09-26, and signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. For more details, readers can review the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 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 and Countervailing Duties on Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel from Six Countries Estimated reading time: 7 minutes On September 23, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce announced the continuation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products. The countries affected are India, Indonesia, the People’s Republic of China (China), Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. Why Did This Happen? The ITC and the Department of Commerce found that removing these duties would likely lead to more dumping and subsidies. This could hurt industries in the United States. Because of these findings, the duties will stay in place. What Are These Duties About? Antidumping duties are extra taxes on foreign products sold at unfairly low prices. Countervailing duties are extra taxes on goods that get unfair help from foreign governments. These duties help U.S. companies compete fairly. History of These Orders The duties on these steel products started between November 29 and December 3, 2001. Since then, the government reviews whether to keep these orders every five years. The most recent reviews, called “sunset reviews,” began on July 1, 2024. In these reviews, both the Commerce Department and the ITC agreed that ending the orders would hurt U.S. businesses. Scope of the Orders The steel products covered include hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel in rectangular shapes. These are at least 0.5 inch wide and less than 4.75 mm thick. The steel must also meet certain chemical requirements, such as having low amounts of manganese, silicon, copper, and other elements. Some steel products are excluded, like: Alloy hot-rolled steel with higher levels of certain elements Steel grades SAE/AISI 2300 and up Ball bearing steel Tool steel Silicon electrical steel with high silicon Some specialty and abrasion-resistant steels The affected steel is mainly listed under certain tariff codes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). What Happens Next? U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting the AD and CVD cash deposits on these steel imports. The effective date for this continuation is September 23, 2025. The Department of Commerce will review these orders again within five years. Legal References This decision is based on sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as related federal regulations. For More Information For details, contact: Yang Jin Chun (AD India, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine): (202) 482-5760 Peter Zukowski (CVD India and Indonesia): (202) 482-0189 Thomas Cloyd (CVD Thailand): (202) 482-1246 End of 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. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results in Review of Chinese Chlorinated Isocyanurates Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, has released the preliminary results of its antidumping duty administrative review on chlorinated isocyanurates from the People’s Republic of China. This review covers shipments during the period June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. Who Is Involved The review covers two producers and exporters from China: Heze Huayi Chemical Co., Ltd. Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd. These companies applied for “separate rate” status, which means they requested to be treated individually in the review instead of as part of the “China-wide entity.” What Was Found Commerce made preliminary findings that both Heze Huayi and Kangtai sold chlorinated isocyanurates in the U.S. for less than normal value, which is the basis for determining dumping. The following dumping margins were calculated: Heze Huayi Chemical Co., Ltd.: 18.39% Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd.: 4.77% The China-wide rate remains 285.63% because no party requested a review of the China-wide entity. How the Review Was Done Commerce used data and methods based on U.S. law, using specific sections from the Tariff Act of 1930. China is considered a “non-market economy,” so special rules are used to calculate the normal value of products. The review looked at prices, sales, and other records provided by the companies. Product Details The products covered are called chlorinated isocyanurates. These chemicals are derivatives of cyanuric acid and are also known as chlorinated s-triazine triones. They are used for purposes like disinfectants and are identified under certain codes in the U.S. tariff schedule. Next Steps and Public Comments Interested parties can submit written comments or case briefs on these preliminary results. The deadlines are set at 21 days after the publication of the notice for main comments and 5 days later for rebuttal comments. Parties are asked to include a summary at the start of their briefs. If anyone wants a public hearing about these results, a written request must be submitted within 30 days of the notice’s publication. Assessment and Cash Deposit Requirements After the final results, Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess duties on the entries reviewed. If the company-specific rates are not zero or very low (de minimis), duties will be collected at those rates. If margins are very low or zero, the entries will not have duties collected. New cash deposit rates will be set for future imports as follows: For companies getting a separate rate, the new cash deposit rate will be based on the final review results. Companies not reviewed or without a separate rate will keep their current rates, including the higher China-wide rate of 285.63%. Importer Responsibilities Importers must file certificates stating whether they were reimbursed for antidumping or countervailing duties. Not doing so can lead to the assumption that reimbursement happened, resulting in doubled duties. When Results Become Final Final results are expected within 120 days after this notice. All procedures follow U.S. law as cited in the Federal Register notice. Official Contacts Questions about this review can be directed to Brian Warnes at the U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0028. These results were signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on September 29, 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. Department of Commerce Rescinds Review of Countervailing Duties on Certain Steel Cylinders from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. The notice announces that the Department is rescinding its administrative review of countervailing duties (CVD) on certain non-refillable steel cylinders from the People’s Republic of China. The review would have covered the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Sanjiang Kai Yuan Co., Ltd. (SKY) had requested the review on May 22, 2025. No other requests for a review were received. On June 25, 2025, Commerce started the review process. On July 9, 2025, Commerce checked data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about shipments of the subject merchandise by SKY during the review period. The data showed there were no such shipments. Commerce informed interested parties of its intent to rescind the review and allowed them to comment. No comments were submitted. According to Commerce rules, an administrative review of a CVD order is only done when there are entries of the subject merchandise during the review period for which liquidation is suspended. In this case, there were no entries from SKY, so there was nothing to review. Because of this, Commerce is ending the review completely, in line with federal regulations. There will be no change to the cash deposit rates because of this rescission. The current cash deposit requirements will stay the same until Commerce issues further notice. Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties at the cash deposit rates that were required at the time of entry, as stated in the federal regulations. These instructions will be issued at least 35 days after the date of publication of this notice. The notice also reminds parties who are under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) of their responsibility to return or destroy any protected information according to Commerce’s regulations. Failure to do so could result in sanctions. This notice is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(l) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and Commerce regulations. The notice was signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. 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 Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From China Are Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made its final decision about thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department found that these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). This covers sales from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. What Are Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products? These are items made from cellulose fibers using heated molds. They include plates, bowls, clamshells, trays, lids, food packaging, and more. They can be made from any kind of cellulose fiber and may be colored, printed, or have special treatments. The U.S. government looks at these products under special tariff codes for customs. Investigation Details On May 12, 2025, the Department published a preliminary decision that these products were sold below fair value. People affected by the decision had a chance to comment. Some companies claimed there were errors in the decision, but after further checks and changes, the Department moved forward. The Department followed normal procedures. This included reviewing records and checking information given by important companies in China. The team looked at how much it cost to make the products and how much they were sold for. Scope of the Investigation The products included are all types of thermoformed molded fiber items. This includes anything made with this method, no matter the size, color, or shape. Some products are not included, such as certain paper plates and items used only to package other merchandise for sale. Final Dumping Margins The Department found that many companies made these products and exported them to the U.S. at prices below their fair value. The margins, or percentages by which prices were lowered, are as follows: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.: 49.08 percent Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (and its related companies): 283.89 percent Several other companies: 214.73 percent China-wide entity: 477.97 percent (for companies not assigned a separate rate) A full list of companies and their rates is included in the official notice. Customs Instructions U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to “suspend liquidation.” This means they will continue to hold off on making the final decision about the amount of duties owed until the process is complete. Importers must pay cash deposits equal to the dumping margin listed next to their producer-exporter combination in the table. These instructions are in effect until further notice. Export Subsidies Some companies received export subsidies. The Department adjusted the dumping margins to account for these. More adjustments could happen if the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final positive finding about injury to U.S. industry. Next Steps The Department will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC will decide if the U.S. industry was hurt by these imports within 45 days. If there is no injury, all deposits will be refunded and duties will not be collected. If there is injury, antidumping orders will be issued. Official Information These results are in Federal Register Notice 2025-18891. More details, like the list of companies and discussion topics, are available through official government websites. Contact For more information, parties can contact the Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, at (202) 482-5973 or (202) 482-7976. Appendix: Scope Description Thermoformed molded fiber products from China include many kinds of packaging and serving items made with heated molds from cellulose fibers. The products are covered whether alone or combined with other items, unless specifically excluded. Official: Dated 2025-09-24Christopher Abbott, 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. Announces Final Countervailing Duty Determination on Chinese Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published its final results in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that Chinese producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies during the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Summary of the Investigation The investigation covered certain molded fiber products made in China. These products are made from cellulose fibers using heated molds. They are used as plates, bowls, trays, lids, and packaging. The Department looked at many kinds of these products, in any shape, color, or size. The U.S. Department of Commerce used verification methods to check information from Chinese companies. Two main companies were investigated: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (Firstpak), and Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Zhongxin). Final Subsidy Rates The Department found the following estimated subsidy rates: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.: 7.56% Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (and cross-owned companies): 97.82% Shaoneng Group Guangdong Luzhou Paper Mould Packing Products Co., Ltd.: 319.92% (rate based on adverse facts available) All other Chinese producers/exporters: 62.66% Scope of Investigation Thermoformed molded fiber products included in the investigation are made from virgin or recycled cellulose fibers and are formed using heat. They have smooth surfaces and can have any design, color, or function. They may include additives to improve usefulness, such as making them heat-resistant or waterproof. Items excluded are some packaging materials and any products already covered by earlier antidumping or countervailing duty orders. Suspension of Liquidation Because of the earlier preliminary determination, the Department had already ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation of entries from China, starting March 14, 2025. Imports entered or withdrawn from warehouse after July 11, 2025, are not under suspension, but any entered before that date remain suspended. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that these imports injure U.S. industry, the Department will issue a CVD order. If not, the proceeding will end and any cash deposits will be refunded. Next Steps The Department will share its findings with the ITC. The ITC will decide in 45 days whether U.S. industry has been harmed by these imports from China. If the ITC rules there is no injury, all deposits will be returned. If it finds injury, countervailing duties will be put in place on all such products from China. Full Details Available The Department’s full memoranda, calculations, and all related documents are available via the Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov. Contact Information Questions about this investigation can be directed to Allison Hollander at the International Trade Administration: (202) 482-2805. Published September 30, 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.

Court Decision Changes Antidumping Duties for Chinese Wood Flooring Company Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) made a final decision about duties on multilayered wood flooring from China. The case is called Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co. et al. v. United States, Court No. 22-00190. This case is about how much extra tax, or “antidumping duty,” should be added to certain wood flooring from China. The review covered products imported between December 1, 2019, and November 30, 2020. The Department of Commerce had first set a dumping margin of 39.27 percent for Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. Commerce used Malaysian data for certain types of logs and Brazilian data for other materials. For plywood, Commerce used adjusted Brazilian import data. Jiangsu Senmao and others challenged this decision in court. The CIT told Commerce to review and better explain the data choices three separate times. The court’s main concerns were: Commerce did not clearly explain why Brazilian data was not good enough. Commerce did not follow usual rules by using data from two countries. Commerce did not put all used documents on the record. Commerce needed to check and use the most accurate data for plywood. During three remand rounds, Commerce had to adjust and explain its calculations: First Remand: Commerce gave more documents and reasons for using different data sources. Second Remand: Commerce provided more explanation about using data from more than one country. Third Remand: Commerce changed its method and used Malaysian data for plywood, replacing the Brazilian data. After these changes, Commerce revised Jiangsu Senmao’s dumping margin to 14.35 percent. On September 15, 2025, the CIT agreed with Commerce’s new margin. This final court judgement is not in harmony with Commerce’s original decision. As a result, the Department of Commerce is now officially changing its earlier decision. The new weighted-average dumping margin for Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. is 14.35 percent. Cash Deposit and Liquidation Details Jiangsu Senmao already has a new cash deposit rate from a review after this case, so Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not get new deposit instructions. The current cash deposit rate will not change. The Department of Commerce is still ordered by the court not to liquidate (finalize) certain wood flooring entries for Jiangsu Senmao imported between December 1, 2019, and November 30, 2020. This hold will remain while any further court appeals happen. If there are no more appeals, or if an appeal is unsuccessful, Commerce will tell CBP to use the new antidumping rate to calculate duties on the affected flooring imports. If the final rate for certain imports is zero or too small to count, CBP will not collect any duties for those. Official Information This change is announced under sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Dated: September 25, 2025. 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. Moves to Partly End Duties on Some Solar Products from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce said it may take away some trade duties on certain solar cell products from China. This comes after a request by Nextracker LLC, an importer of solar cells. The government shared its early plan on September 30, 2025. People and companies can comment on this plan. Background The U.S. put special taxes on solar cells from China in December 2012. Nextracker asked for a review of these taxes in June 2025. The company wants the government to stop the duties on certain products. Nextracker says it is an interested party because it brings these solar cells into the country. Other groups and companies involved in making solar cells in the U.S. said they do NOT oppose Nextracker’s request. The following groups sent letters of no opposition: The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Bila Solar, Inc. Sunspark Group Jinko Solar Canadian Solar Current Scope of Duties The rules right now cover: Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Modules, panels, and laminates with these cells. Parts for final solar products, even if assembled after shipment. Some items are NOT included. These are: Thin film solar made from amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, or copper indium gallium selenide. Tiny solar cells (10,000mm² or less) built into consumer goods that use the power for their function. Modules and panels made outside China from Chinese cells ARE included. Modules and panels assembled in China from third-country cells are NOT included. What Products Are Part of the Proposed Change? The U.S. may remove duties for “off-grid” solar cell panels that: Have a glass cover. Have an aluminum frame. Output 140 watts or less per panel. Are long and skinny (the long side is at least 3.5 times the short side). Are less than 8,200 cm² in area. Connect using 12-16 AWG wires, 1200-1310 mm long. Do not include a built-in inverter. Nextracker says these products are used: As a controller for panel tilt and tracker position. As a weather sensor to protect from extreme weather. These items are smaller and less powerful than normal solar panels. They are used only to power Nextracker parts, not to compete with other solar products. Why the Change May Happen The law lets Commerce change or cancel duties if most U.S. makers of these goods agree. If these makers show they no longer want the duties, the government can end them in part or whole. The Commerce Department says that at least 85% of U.S. makers must agree. For these reviews, almost all the main U.S. solar cell makers said they do NOT oppose Nextracker’s plan. The Commerce Department says this shows there is enough support for the change. Next Steps Anyone interested can send written arguments by 14 days after this notice. Replies can be sent five days after that. These documents must include a summary of each point, limited to 450 words per topic. If Commerce decides to go forward, duties would be ended on the special off-grid solar cell panels. This change would apply only to solar panels that entered the U.S. after January 1, 2024 (for one order) and December 1, 2024 (for the other). If the rules are changed, Customs will not collect the duties and will give refunds for deposits made on these products after those dates. The review should finish within 270 days, or 45 days if all parties agree. More Details You can read the full notice and updates at the Federal Register or at access.trade.gov. Contact For questions, contact Maureen Shaheen at the U.S. Department of Commerce, phone (202) 482-3004. 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 New Duties on Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From China Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes What Is Covered The orders cover sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains made with at least 94% aluminum oxide. These grains may also have other materials like titanium dioxide or silicon dioxide. They come in sizes from 0.85 mm to 0.0395 mm. Shapes can include angular, blocky, round, and more. The grains are extremely hard and can be various colors like blue or white. These grains are included in the duties whether imported in bulk or already made into products like abrasive papers or grinding wheels. However, only the ceramic grains inside the finished products are covered, not the entire product. Duties for Dumping The U.S. determined that ceramic abrasive grains from China were sold below fair value. Importers must pay antidumping duties at a weighted-average dumping margin of 88.32 percent. This rate applies to all producers from China and is based on facts available with adverse inferences. Duties for Subsidies The investigation found that Chinese companies producing these grains received unfair government support. Countervailing duties were set at a subsidy rate of 165.05 percent. This rate applies to several named companies and all others not listed. How Duties Are Applied U.S. Customs and Border Protection must collect cash deposits for these duties on imports from China. For antidumping duties, this started for products entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 2, 2025. For countervailing duties, this started for products entered on or after May 22, 2025. There was a temporary pause for the subsidy duties after September 18, 2025, until publication of the final injury determination. Duties collection resumed with the new order. Legal Process and Ongoing Requirements The orders were put in place after both Commerce and the International Trade Commission found that dumped and subsidized grains from China hurt the U.S. industry. These rules are upheld under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The orders also include instructions about how interested parties and lawyers can be added to annual inquiry service lists to receive updates and take part in future matters related to the orders. Special instructions apply for both U.S. petitioners and the Government of China. A full list of affected Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes is provided in the orders, with the written description taking priority over any classification. Where to Find More Information The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The full list of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders is available at https://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/iastats1.html. These new duties are effective as of September 29, 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.

Department of Commerce Requests Comments on Export Services Forms Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Department of Commerce Requests Comments on Export Services Forms The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a request for public comments on its revised information collection for export services forms. This review is being conducted by the International Trade Administration (ITA). The request was published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2025. The ITA helps U.S. businesses by providing services that make it easier to export goods and work in markets outside the country. Details of the Information Collection The form is known as “Domestic and International Clients Export Services & Customized Forms.” It is being revised and needs new approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB control number for this collection is 0625-0143. There are no specific form numbers. The total number of expected respondents is 100,020. Each response is expected to take about 10 minutes. The yearly burden is estimated to be 34,133 hours. Purpose and Use of Collected Information Congress requires ITA to help more U.S. companies export and to encourage foreign companies to invest in the United States. The ITA offers help to U.S. companies, such as finding business partners in other countries, setting up meetings, and preparing reports on possible foreign partners. Some ITA services are customized for unique business needs. These forms help ITA know how to assist each business. Information can be shared and collected online or by paper. U.S. companies can show interest through forms on the ITA website, web-based surveys, or paper forms. Who Can Respond The affected groups are: Businesses or for-profit organizations Not-for-profit institutions State, local, or tribal governments Submitting these forms is voluntary and only needed when a business wants ITA’s help. Legal Authority The legal authority for this information collection comes from Public Law 15 U.S.C. et seq and 15 U.S.C. 171 et seq. How to Comment The public can view the request and submit comments at www.reginfo.gov. Go to “Currently under 30-day Review–Open for Public Comments” or search for the form using its title or OMB control number (0625-0143). Comments and recommendations must be submitted within 30 days from the date of the notice. Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department, is listed as the contact for this request. Reference Federal Register Volume 90, Number 185, September 26, 2025. Document Number: 2025-18765. 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 Lists Scope Ruling Applications for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a list of applications for scope rulings in antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings. These applications were filed in August 2025. Scope rulings help decide if certain products are covered by existing AD or CVD orders. Details of Scope Ruling Applications Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From China Order Codes: A-570-016, C-570-017 Product: New pneumatic light truck tires made of rubber with a “LT” marking. Sizes are not listed in the 2023–2025 Tire and Rim Association Year Books. These tires have an outer diameter of 31 to 39 inches, section widths of 11.5 to 15.5 inches, radial construction, and inner diameters of 17 to 26 inches. They have ply ratings from 10 to 12, load indices from 100 to 128, and speed ratings of Q, P, or S. Producer/Exporter: China Applicant: Transamerica Tire Co., Ltd. (Transamerica) Date Filed: August 25, 2025 ACCESS Segment: “Transamerica” Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From China Order Codes: A-570-073, C-570-074 Product: Aluminum composite panels (also called aluminum composite materials). These panels include a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) core, bonded between two aluminum sheets of the 3003-H24 series. Adhesive film coats both sides of the LDPE. The top and bottom aluminum sheets are painted different colors, and the top sheet has a protective film. The total thickness is 3mm. The top aluminum sheet is 0.5mm or 0.3mm thick, and the bottom sheet is 0.3mm thick. Producer/Exporter: China Applicant: Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited (HKH) Date Filed: August 28, 2025 ACCESS Segment: “HKH Aluminum Composite Panels” Process Information Commerce will accept a scope ruling application if it is not rejected or a scope inquiry is not started within 30 days after filing. If the 30th day is a non-business day, the next business day will be used. If the application is accepted, a scope inquiry will begin on day 31. If Commerce chooses to address the issue under a different process, it will let the applicant know. Scope inquiries will be conducted on the record of the AD proceeding if there are companion AD and CVD orders for the same product from the same country. Commerce can decide if the ruling will apply country-wide or only to specific companies. Public Access and Participation The full list of scope ruling applications is available at https://access.trade.gov. For more information on how to file or participate, visit https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf. Anyone wishing to take part in a scope inquiry must file an entry of appearance according to 19 CFR 351.103(d)(1) and 19 CFR 351.225(n)(4). Interested parties may ask to be on the annual inquiry service list during the anniversary month of the relevant order’s publication. This is in line with Commerce’s procedures under 19 CFR 351.225(n). Submitting Comments Comments about the completeness of this notice should be sent to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, at the U.S. Department of Commerce. This notice, dated 2025-09-18, is published according to 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3). The public can check the current status of each scope ruling application on the 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.

Correction Issued on Multilayered Wood Flooring Countervailing Duty Review Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce made a correction related to a recent court decision on multilayered wood flooring from the People’s Republic of China. On September 15, 2025, Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. This notice was about the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (CIT) final judgment in Evolutions Flooring, Inc. et al. v. United States, Consol. Court no. 21-00591. The judgment covered the review of countervailing duties for wood flooring from China for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. The original notice said the court’s judgment was not in harmony with Commerce’s final results of the administrative review. It also said Commerce would amend the final results for certain companies. However, Commerce found an error in the spelling of a company’s name. The company’s correct name is Dalian Shengyu Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. This company is a producer/exporter without a superseding cash deposit rate. Commerce is also changing its cash deposit instruction for this company. The notice directs that, in the Federal Register of September 15, 2025 (FR Doc 2025-17777), on page 44371, the name should be corrected to “Dalian Shengyu Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.” This correction applies to both the first column, where the company is named, and the second column, where it is listed in Appendix II. This correction is being shared as required by sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. For more information, contact Jonathan Schueler or Laurel Smalley at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, Washington, DC 20230. Phone numbers are (202) 482-9175 or (202) 482-3456. This notice is signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, acting for the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. The official correction notice was filed on September 22, 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. Amends Countervailing Duty Results for Multilayered Wood Flooring from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background Commerce’s 2017 CVD review included important Chinese companies. The companies affected include Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Senmao), Riverside Plywood Corporation and its cross-owned affiliates like Baroque Timber Industries (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. (Baroque Timber), and non-selected companies under review. The case does not change the result for Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Guyu). Commerce first published its 2017 review on November 27, 2020. It chose Baroque Timber and Jiangsu Guyu as mandatory respondents. Commerce did not select Jiangsu Senmao for individual review. Court Remands and Commerce Actions Jiangsu Senmao and other companies appealed Commerce’s results. On August 11, 2022, the CIT told Commerce to reconsider how it picked which companies to review and to recalculate the rate for companies not chosen for individual examination. After more court orders and remands, Commerce changed its methodology. The CIT then told Commerce to review Jiangsu Senmao as a main respondent and adjust its subsidy rate calculations for companies not chosen as main respondents. On August 8, 2025, Commerce issued new results. Commerce now based the rate for non-selected companies on both Baroque Timber and Jiangsu Senmao’s rates. The CIT accepted Commerce’s new final results on September 11, 2025. Subsidy Rates Assigned The amended rates for the 2017 period of review are: Producer/Exporter Subsidy Rate (percent ad valorem) Riverside Plywood Corporation and affiliates 13.18 Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo Wood Industry Co., Ltd. 2.45 Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd. 122.94 Non-selected companies under review 10.02 Cash Deposit Requirements Commerce will send new import duty collection (cash deposit) instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for some companies. If a company already has a newer deposit rate from a later review, Commerce will not issue new instructions. For Houzhou Chenchang Wood Co., Ltd., Shenzhenshi Huanwei Woods Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Biyork Wood Co., Ltd., Commerce will issue new cash deposit instructions because they do not have newer rates. Liquidation of Entries At present, entries by Riverside Plywood Corporation, its affiliates, Jiangsu Senmao, and companies listed in Appendix II remain under court injunction and cannot be finalized. This applies to goods entered between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017. These entries will remain on hold until the appeals process is complete. If the CIT’s decision is not appealed, or after final court decisions, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties as per the amended rates, unless the rate is zero or de minimis. Companies Affected The companies impacted by these amended results are detailed in Appendices I and II of the official notice. Notice This action is required under U.S. law based on sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 17, 2025 Christopher Abbott,Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations For questions, contact:Jonathan Schueler (202-482-9175) or Laurel Smalley (202-482-3456),AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, 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 Eight Chinese Exporters Part of China-Wide Entity in Wooden Bedroom Furniture Case Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its review of antidumping duties for wooden bedroom furniture from China. The review looked at exports made between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Commerce decided that eight exporters from China did not show that they qualify for a separate rate from the China-wide entity. These exporters are: Dorbest Ltd. Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Ltd. Rui Feng Lumber Development Co., Ltd. Rui Feng Woodwork Co., Ltd. Wanvog Furniture (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. Yeh Brothers World Trade Inc. Zhongshan Fookyik Furniture Co., Ltd. Shenzhen New Fudu Furniture Co., Ltd. These companies either did not file the required forms, did not respond to requests for information, or failed to show that they meet the rules for a separate rate. Because of this, they are treated as part of the China-wide entity. Commerce did not calculate any individual dumping margins for this review. There are no new calculations to share. For all entries of wooden bedroom furniture from these companies, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will collect antidumping duties at the China-wide entity rate. The current China-wide rate is 216.01 percent. The cash deposit requirements for shipments will be as follows: If an exporter already has a separate rate from a past review, that rate is still used. For exporters from China that do not have a separate rate, including those listed above, the cash deposit rate is 216.01 percent. For non-China exporters with no separate rate, the rate will match the Chinese supplier they used. Importers must file a certificate showing they did not get reimbursed for antidumping duties before their entries are finalized. If they do not do this, they may have to pay double duties. This notice also reminds anyone under an Administrative Protective Order to follow rules for handling confidential information. These results were published under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930 and United States regulations. For more information, interested parties can find the full decision and related documents on the Enforcement and Compliance’s 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. Keeps Special Taxes on Wooden Cabinets and Vanities From China Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Why Are There Special Taxes? The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is keeping its special taxes, called antidumping and countervailing duties, on wooden cabinets and vanities from China. This decision was made because removing the taxes could lead to more unfair trading and hurt U.S. companies. Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) looked at the trade rules about wooden cabinets and vanities from China. They found that if the special taxes were removed, more unfair trading, called dumping and subsidies, would happen. This would likely hurt companies in the United States. What Products Are Covered? The taxes apply to wooden cabinets and vanities and their parts from China. These products are usually used in kitchens and bathrooms. They can be floor mounted, wall mounted, or attached in other ways. The material can be real wood or wood made from particles, fibers, or bamboo. Wooden cabinets and vanities, with or without wooden or other coverings. Wooden component parts, such as frames, cabinet boxes, doors, drawers, shelves, and panels. “Ready to assemble” cabinets, also known as “flat packs.” Cabinets and vanities imported with sinks, faucets, plumbing, or countertops. Only the wooden part is taxed. Wooden cabinets and vanities processed in another country (such as cutting, painting, or assembly) are still included. What Is Not Included? Some products are not taxed. These include: Accessories added after making the cabinet, like drawer organizers or lazy Susans. Solid wooden decorations, like corbels and rosettes. Hardware made of metal, like hinges, handles, or screws. Medicine cabinets that are wall mounted, have mirrors, are assembled before shipping, are sold ready for retail, and are no deeper than seven inches. Wooden bedroom furniture. Hardwood plywood that is taxed under other rules. Trade Code Numbers These products are listed under special trade codes. The main codes are 9403.40.9060 and 9403.60.8081. Some parts may use codes 9403.90.7080 and 9403.91.0080. What Happens Next? Customs officers will keep collecting the special taxes on these products when they enter the United States. This rule began on September 9, 2025. The next check on these taxes will happen five years from the last ITC decision. Important Reminders Parties with special business information must keep following the rules on how to return or destroy the information. Breaking those rules could lead to punishment. This notice follows all U.S. trade law rules. It was officially signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on September 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.

U.S. Finds Chinese MDI Sold Below Fair Value in Preliminary Decision Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary finding on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China. Commerce determined that MDI from the People’s Republic of China is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less-than-fair-value (LTFV). What is MDI? MDI is a chemical used in making foams and plastics. It has two or more isocyanate groups connected to benzene rings with methylene bridges. MDI can be liquid or solid. Some of the common names for MDI include Polymeric MDI, Monomeric MDI, and Modified MDI. The investigation covers all types and grades of MDI from China, regardless of their physical form, additives, or packaging. Investigation Scope The investigation covers MDI and products containing more than 40% MDI by weight. Some products with less MDI or that are highly modified are not included. If MDI is processed in a third country or mixed with MDI from other sources, only the Chinese component is covered. Preliminary Dumping Margins Commerce found these estimated dumping margins for Chinese exporters and producers: Covestro Polymers (China) Co., Ltd.: 376.12% Shandong Mingko Co., Ltd.: 376.12% China-wide entity: 511.75% (based on facts available with adverse inferences) These margins show that MDI from China is being sold in the U.S. at much lower prices than normal value. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend liquidation of MDI from China that is entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the date of publication of the notice. Importers will need to provide a cash deposit equal to the dumping margin above for their specific supplier. How Did Commerce Make Its Decision? Commerce used information from the original petition and relied on facts available for the China-wide entity. For companies not individually examined, Commerce used the average margin alleged in the petition (376.12%). No Changes to Scope No parties commented on the scope of the products covered. Therefore, the scope remains unchanged from the initial notice. Public Comments and Hearing Requests Interested parties can submit written comments (case briefs) within 30 days of the notice’s publication. Parties may also request a hearing on the issues raised. If requested, the hearing date will be announced by Commerce. Postponement of Final Decision Wanhua Singapore and Wanhua Ningbo requested to postpone the final determination. Commerce agreed, extending the final decision deadline to 135 days after this notice. Provisional measures (such as cash deposits) may now last up to six months. Next Steps Commerce will send its findings to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the final determination confirms the preliminary findings, the ITC will then decide if imports of MDI from China harm U.S. industry. Details and Contacts The full decision can be found online at https://access.trade.gov. For further information, contact Kayden Jenson or Christopher Maciuba at the International Trade Administration in Washington, DC. This finding was published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2025 (Volume 90, Number 177, Pages 44629-44632). 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.

Court Orders Amended Results in Chinese Wood Flooring Duty Review Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Court Orders Amended Results in Chinese Wood Flooring Duty Review On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) gave its final judgment in the case of Evolutions Flooring, Inc. et al. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 21-00591. The CIT agreed with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s revised findings about the countervailing duty on multilayered wood flooring from China for goods imported between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Changes to Subsidy Rates Riverside Plywood Corporation and its cross-owned affiliates: 9.02% Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo Wood Industry Co., Ltd.: 5.29% Non-selected companies under review: 7.91% Background of the Decision In its earlier decision on October 27, 2021, Commerce used certain facts to say that the Government of China’s Export Buyer’s Credit Program (EBCP) applied to companies under review. This contributed to their subsidy rates. Later, the Department fixed errors in its calculations. Evolutions Flooring, Inc. and others appealed the results. On March 27, 2025, the CIT sent the decision back for corrections. The Commerce Department then found that Jiangsu Senmao did not use the EBCP during the review period. It also corrected calculation mistakes for Baroque Timber. Cash Deposit Rules The Commerce Department will update instructions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, companies listed in Appendix I already have newer cash deposit rates, so their current rates will not change. For Dailan Shengyu Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., which does not have a newer rate, new instructions will be sent to CBP. Liquidation of Entries Certain entries remain on hold by order of the CIT while any appeals are pending. These are imports by Riverside Plywood Corporation, Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo Wood Industry Co., Ltd., and companies listed in Appendix II from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. If the CIT ruling is not appealed, or if higher courts agree with CIT, Commerce will order CBP to collect duties at the new rates for these companies. Lists of Companies *Appendix I lists companies with superseding cash deposit requirements. Appendix II lists non-selected companies now subject to the new amended final results.* The news is official as of September 8, 2025, and is signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. 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.

United States Sets Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Hexamethylenetetramine From China Estimated reading time: 8 minutes What Happened Commerce and the ITC made final decisions that Chinese hexamine sold in the U.S. was both dumped at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. This was found to hurt U.S. manufacturers. Important Dates These orders apply starting September 11, 2025. Antidumping duties apply to service entries from May 6, 2025. Countervailing duties apply to entries from March 7, 2025. Duty Rates Antidumping Duties: The cash deposit rate for all Chinese exporters is set at 394.65%, based on a dumping margin of 405.19%. This applies to the “China-wide Entity.” Countervailing Duties: The cash deposit rate is 420.73% for all named Chinese companies and for all others. The companies include Changzhou Highassay Chemical Co., China Bluestar International Chemical Co., Ltd, Fengchen Group Co., Ltd, Hutubi Ruiyuantong Chemicals Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Guotai Guomian Trading, Jiaozuo Runhua Chemical Industry Co., and Qingdao Sun Chemical Corp. Ltd. How It Works U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will collect duties on imports of hexamine from China, based on these rates. For antidumping duties, CBP will collect the difference between the normal value and the exported price. Rates apply to entries after May 6, 2025, except some entries after provisional measures expired before the final ITC injury determination. For countervailing duties, CBP will collect duties equal to the subsidy rate. This applies to entries from March 7, 2025, except for entries during certain periods when provisional measures expired. Product Scope The orders cover granular hexamine from China, which has a particle size of 5 millimeters or less. It does not matter if the hexamine is stabilized or unstabilized. The orders apply whether it is blended, mixed, or ground with other products, as long as it contains at least 50% hexamine by weight. Hexamine may also be called: Hexamethylene tetramine HMT HMTA 1,3,5,7-tetraazaadamantanemethenamine 1,3,5,7-tetraazatricyclo{3.3.1.13,7}decane It is classified under HTSUS code 2933.69.5000. The written description decides if a product is covered, not just the HTS code. Suspension of Liquidation CBP will continue to suspend the processing (liquidation) of all affected entries until further instructions. The AD and CVD orders are effective as of the Federal Register publication date. Annual Inquiry Service Lists Commerce will maintain an annual service list for each order or investigation. Law firms, petitioners, foreign governments, and interested parties must enter appearances on Commerce’s online system, ACCESS. This ensures they are notified of any new scope applications or rulings related to these orders. What It Means Any U.S. importer of hexamine from China must now pay very high cash deposits. These new trade orders are designed to protect U.S. industry from unfairly traded imports. Contact Information For questions about antidumping, contact Thomas Cloyd at (202) 482-1246. For countervailing duties, contact Eliza DeLong at (202) 482-3878, both at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Reference This order was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on September 8, 2025. For more details and a list of all ongoing AD and CVD orders, visit https://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/iastats1.html. 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: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Review on Citric Acid from China Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On September 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary results for the antidumping duty administrative review of citric acid and certain citrate salts from China. The review covers sales made between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024. The companies under review are RZBC Group Co., Ltd., RZBC Co., Ltd., RZBC Import & Export Co., Ltd., and RZBC (Juxian) Co., Ltd. (together, RZBC). The Department determined that RZBC did not sell citric acid in the United States at less than its normal value during this period. Key Details of the Review The Department of Commerce began this review after a request was submitted following the publication of the original antidumping order on May 29, 2009. The current review only covers RZBC, which was selected as the mandatory respondent. On December 9, 2024, Commerce extended some deadlines in this review by 90 days. The preliminary results deadline was then extended to September 5, 2025. All detailed events and analysis are available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, available to the public through the ACCESS system. Product Scope The product covered by this review is citric acid and certain citrate salts from China. The full product description can be found in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. China-Wide Entity The China-wide entity, which has an assessment rate of 156.87 percent, is not under review because no party requested its review. Its rate is not subject to change. Methodology Commerce used the methods set by the Tariff Act of 1930. Export price was calculated using section 772(a), and normal value was calculated using section 773. More detail is in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Results For the review period, the following preliminary dumping margin was found: Exporter Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (percent) RZBC Group Co., Ltd., RZBC Co., Ltd., RZBC Import & Export Co., Ltd., and RZBC (Juxian) Co., Ltd. 0.00 Next Steps and Public Comment Commerce will release its calculations within five days of this notice. Interested parties have 21 days from publication to submit case briefs. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Briefs must include a table of contents and table of authorities. Executive summaries should be provided for each issue and be no more than 450 words per issue. Anyone who wants a hearing must submit a request through the ACCESS system within 30 days of publication. The hearing can only cover issues raised in the written briefs. Final Results The final results of the review are expected within 120 days from publication unless extended. These will include analysis of all comments. Assessment Rates After the final results, the Department will set antidumping duties as follows: If a company’s margin is zero or less than 0.5 percent (de minimis), Customs will liquidate entries with no additional duties. If an importer-specific rate is not de minimis, duties will be collected. Instructions to Customs (CBP) will be issued not less than 35 days after publication of the final results. Cash Deposit Requirements After the final results, the following will apply: For RZBC, the new cash deposit rate will be based on the final results (zero if the margin is zero or de minimis). For other exporters with past separate rates, their previous rate will continue. For Chinese exporters without a separate rate, the China-wide entity rate applies. For non-Chinese exporters without their own rate, the rate of their Chinese supplier applies. These requirements stay in effect until further notice. Reminder to Importers Importers must file a certificate about reimbursement of antidumping or countervailing duties before liquidation. Failing to do so may result in double duties being assessed. Publication This notice is issued and published in accordance with U.S. law. The review was signed on September 5, 2025, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix The Preliminary Decision Memorandum discusses: Summary Background Scope of the Order Methodology Adjustment Under Section 777A(f) Currency Conversion Recommendation For full documents and more information, refer to the Federal Register notice and the ACCESS portal. 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. Keeps Antidumping Duties on Chinese Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States Department of Commerce has announced that the antidumping duty order on small diameter graphite electrodes from the People’s Republic of China will continue. This decision comes after the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided that ending the order would likely result in continued dumping and harm to U.S. industry. The antidumping order was first put in place on February 26, 2009. On March 3, 2025, the ITC and Commerce began the third five-year review of this order, as required by law. In July 2025, the Department of Commerce found that getting rid of the order would likely lead to more dumping of these products into the U.S. market by Chinese companies. The ITC agreed, saying that the ending of the order would likely cause further harm to American businesses. The order covers small diameter graphite electrodes of any length, with diameters of 400 millimeters (16 inches) or less. These electrodes are used in furnaces and include those attached or not attached to a joining system. The order also covers graphite pin joining systems for these electrodes, whether sold attached or separately. These products are mainly used in metal melting, steel refining, and special furnace industries like foundries and smelters. The products fall under several subheadings of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), including 8545.11.0010, 3801.10, and 8545.11.0020. Some products under these codes were included due to earlier decisions to stop companies from using extra processing in other countries to get around the order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect cash deposits at current rates for these Chinese imports. The effective date for this continuation is August 29, 2025. The Commerce Department plans to begin its next five-year review of the order no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the last ITC determination. This notice also reminds involved parties about their duty to return or destroy any confidential business information in line with the law and regulations. For more information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at the Department of Commerce. This news is published according to sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and the related federal regulations. Dated: August 29, 2025. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy 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.