US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-05 1) Executive Summary – This edition covers 10 events. Actions involve the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (Commerce/Enforcement and Compliance). – Policy instruments span antidumping (AD), countervailing duty (CVD), five-year (sunset) reviews, administrative reviews (final, preliminary, rescission, initiation), and procedural scheduling for expedited reviews. – China-related items include ITC’s expedited injury reviews for metal lockers, Commerce’s expedited CVD sunset review final on metal lockers, a rescission of a China CVD review for wood mouldings, a China-wide preliminary outcome for common alloy aluminum sheet, and initiation of multiple China AD/CVD reviews. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline:Metal Lockers from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the AD and CVD orders on metal lockers from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found the domestic response adequate and the respondent response inadequate, and will proceed on an expedited basis under section 751(c)(3). Key Details (bullets): – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-656 and 731-TA-1533 (Review) – Key dates: DATES: October 5, 2026; Staff report (nonpublic) available January 28, 2027 (public version thereafter); Written comments due February 4, 2027; Issued November 3, 2026 – Notes: List Industries Inc. and Tennsco LLC responses deemed individually adequate; expedited reviews per 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/metal-lockers-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ Headline:Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube (Vietnam) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC scheduled an expedited five-year review to evaluate whether revoking the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam would likely cause continuation or recurrence of material injury. The domestic response was adequate, the respondent response was inadequate, and the review was designated extraordinarily complicated with authority to extend by up to 90 days. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: 731-TA-1528 (Review) – Key dates: DATES: October 5, 2026; Staff report (nonpublic) December 30, 2026 (public version thereafter); Written comments due January 7, 2027; Extension authority exercised for up to 90 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-refined-copper-pipe-and-tube-from-vietnam-scheduling-of-an-expedited-five-year-review/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline:Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce rescinded the 2025 administrative review of the CVD order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China. The rescission is based on timely withdrawal requests and the absence of reviewable, suspended entries during the period of review. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case No.: C-570-118 – POR: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 – Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication; Cash deposit rates unchanged Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wood-mouldings-and-millwork-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2025/ Headline:Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe (Korea) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued the final results of the 2023–2024 AD review, finding Hyundai Steel Company/Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. sold below normal value, while Husteel Co., Ltd. did not. Non-selected companies received the review-specific rate based on Hyundai Steel/HSP. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-580-809 – POR: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024 – Final weighted-average dumping margins: Husteel Co., Ltd. 0.00%; Hyundai Steel Company/Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. 4.20%; Review-specific rate (non-examined companies) 4.20% – Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Hearing held October 15, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-non-alloy-steel-pipe-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline:Multiple Products (including China cases) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce initiated administrative reviews of various AD and CVD orders with September anniversary dates. The notice outlines respondent selection (via CBP data or Q&V), collapsing limitations at selection, separate rate filing requirements for NME cases, certification eligibility for mixed subject/non-subject exports, and procedural deadlines. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Scope highlights (China-related): Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (AD/CVD), Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks (AD), Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof (AD/CVD), Certain Steel Wheels (AD/CVD), Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge (CVD) – Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Planned final results issuance by September 30, 2027 – Procedural deadlines: Separate Rate Applications/Certifications due 14 days after publication; Certification Eligibility Applications due 30 days; Respondent selection generally within 35 days; Withdrawal of review requests within 90 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-8/ Headline:Oil Country Tubular Goods (Mexico) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce’s final results of the 2023–2024 AD review found sales at less than normal value for certain OCTG from Mexico. Tubos de Acero de Mexico, S.A. (TAMSA) received a weighted-average dumping margin of 1.87 percent. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-201-856 – POR: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024 – Final weighted-average dumping margin: TAMSA 1.87% Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-mexico-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline:Metal Lockers from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued the final results of the expedited first CVD sunset review for certain metal lockers from China, determining that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The notice lists net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case No.: C-570-134 – Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Initiated July 2, 2026; Expedited review due to inadequate respondent response – Likely net countervailable subsidy rates (percent ad valorem): Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd./Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. 24.66; Multiple listed producers/exporters 131.51; All Others 24.66 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-metal-lockers-and-parts-thereof-from-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline:Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate (Korea) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce’s final results of the 2024 CVD review found countervailable subsidies for certain producers/exporters
US Highlights 2026-11-04
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-04 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 12 Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) actions across antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) matters. – Actions include preliminary less-than-fair-value (LTFV) determinations in ongoing AD investigations, final results of expedited sunset reviews, and preliminary results of administrative reviews. – Commerce announced suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions in several proceedings and, in two investigations, postponed final determinations and extended provisional measures. – Products addressed include oil country tubular goods (OCTG), wind towers, magnesia carbon bricks, metal lockers, floor-standing ironing tables, light‑walled rectangular pipe and tube, steel nails, and ripe olives. 2) Updates by Authority Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Oil Country Tubular Goods (UAE) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from the United Arab Emirates are being, or are likely to be, sold at less than fair value for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026. Commerce also clarifies that certain mechanical pipe products (for oilfield tools, perforating guns, and expandable mechanical pipe) are preliminarily outside scope. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-520-812– Margins: Ajmal Steel Tubes and Pipes Industries, LLC 68.88%; Universal Tube and Pipe Industries FZE/THL Pipe and Tube Industries LLC 61.45%; All Others 68.23– POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-the-united-arab-emirates-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ Headline (one line, bold):Oil Country Tubular Goods (Taiwan) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from Taiwan are being, or are likely to be, sold at LTFV for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, and clarifies that specified mechanical pipe products are preliminarily outside scope. Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures up to six months; suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-583-881– Margins: Shin Yang Steel Co. Ltd. 51.19%; Tension Steel Industries Co., Ltd. 54.74%; All Others 52.43– POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026; final determination postponed up to 135 days after publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-taiwan-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/ Headline (one line, bold):Oil Country Tubular Goods (Austria) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from Austria are being, or are likely to be, sold at LTFV for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, and clarifies specified mechanical pipe products are preliminarily outside scope. Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures up to six months; suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-433-814– Margins: voestalpine Tubulars GmbH & Co. KG 47.21%; All Others 47.21– POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026; final determination postponed up to 135 days after publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-austria-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/ Headline (one line, bold):Utility Scale Wind Towers (India, Malaysia, Spain) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– In the expedited first sunset reviews of the AD orders on wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies likely margins up to the levels listed below. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-533-897; A-557-821; A-469-823– Margins likely to prevail: India up to 54.03%; Malaysia 3.20%; Spain 73.00– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-malaysia-and-spain-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ Headline (one line, bold):Magnesia Carbon Bricks (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– In the expedited third sunset review of the CVD order on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Commerce lists rates for RHI (3.00%), Mayerton (232.63%), and All Others (3.00%). Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: C-570-955– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026– Final subsidy rates: RHI 3.00%; Mayerton 232.63%; All Others 3.00 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-magnesia-carbon-bricks-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Light‑Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– Commerce preliminarily determines Hangzhou Ailong Metal Products Co., Ltd. did not demonstrate eligibility for a separate rate and is part of the China‑wide entity in the 2024–2025 AD administrative review. Commerce is rescinding the review in part for 39 companies. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-914– POR: August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025– China‑wide rate referenced: 255.07%– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/light-walled-rectangular-pipe-and-tube-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Utility Scale Wind Towers (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– In the expedited first sunset review of the CVD order on wind towers from India, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Commerce identifies net subsidy rates of 2.25% for Vestas Wind Technology India Private Limited; 397.70% for the listed group of companies; and 2.25% for all others. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: C-533-898– Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026– Final subsidy rates: Vestas 2.25%; Named group 397.70%; All Others 2.25 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Certain Steel Nails (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences):– Commerce preliminarily finds that Shanghai Yueda Nails Co., Ltd. / Shanghai Yueda Nails (Chuzhou) Ltd. made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 AD administrative review. Commerce rescinds the review in part for nine companies. Key Details (bullets):– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-909– POR: August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025– Preliminary margin: Shanghai Yueda Nails (collectively) 9.27%–
US Highlights 2026-11-03
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-03 1) Executive Summary Four events are covered today. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Policy instruments include Section 337 (unfair import) investigations and complaints, and countervailing duty (CVD) measures, including a sunset review and an amendment following a NAFTA panel decision. One ITC investigation explicitly involves a China-based respondent. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold): Shrimp and products containing shrimp — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): The ITC received a complaint titled “Certain Shrimp and Products Containing Same,” DN 3945, and is soliciting public interest comments. The complaint, filed by Versaggi Shrimp Corp. and W&W Dock LLP, seeks a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60‑day Presidential review period. Comments should address potential impacts of the requested relief on U.S. public health and welfare, competitive conditions, domestic production, and consumers. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: Docket No. 3945; matter titled “Certain Shrimp and Products Containing Same” Key dates: Issued October 29, 2026; written public interest submissions due no later than eight calendar days after Federal Register publication (November 3, 2026) Requested relief: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders; bond during Presidential review (19 U.S.C. 1337(j)) Named respondents (per notice): Nekkanti Sea Foods Ltd.; Eastern Fish Company; ALDI SÜD Dienstleistungs-SE & Co. oHG; ALDI Inc.; Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.; Ahold Delhaize USA; Meijer, Inc. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-46/ Headline (one line, bold): Extrusion-coated magnet wire — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1527 based on a complaint by Essex Solutions Inc. and Essex Solutions USA LLC alleging patent infringement involving certain extrusion‑coated magnet wire. The investigation covers alleged infringement of claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,847,075; 9,224,523; and 10,210,966, with a plain language scope of “extrusion-coated magnet wire having an outer layer formed from an extruded thermoplastic resin.” The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1527; patents: 8,847,075; 9,224,523; 10,210,966; claims at issue include ’075 (claims 1, 3), ’523 (claims 1–4), ’966 (claims 1–5) Parties: Complainants—Essex Solutions Inc.; Essex Solutions USA LLC. Respondents—Wellascent Electronic (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd. (China); Wellascent Technologies USA LLC Scope description: “Extrusion-coated magnet wire having an outer layer formed from an extruded thermoplastic resin” Institutional note: Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate as a party Key dates: Commission order instituting investigation issued October 29, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-extrusion-coated-magnet-wire-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ DOC (Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): Phosphate fertilizers (Morocco) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce issued the final results of the first full sunset review of the CVD order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Commerce finds that revocation of the order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, with net subsidy rates identified in the final results. The Issues and Decision Memorandum addresses comments from the Government of Morocco, OCP S.A., and domestic interested parties. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: Case C-714-001 Final subsidy rates: OCP S.A. 20.04%; All Others 20.04% Key dates: Applicable November 3, 2026; memorandum dated October 28, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-the-kingdom-of-morocco-final-results-of-first-full-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold): Softwood lumber products (Canada) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Following a NAFTA Binational Panel’s final action, Commerce announced that the panel’s judgment is not in harmony with Commerce’s original final CVD determination on softwood lumber from Canada and amended the determination and resulting CVD order for specified companies and all others. Revised subsidy rates include, among others, Canfor (12.49%), J.D. Irving (2.96%), Resolute (13.90%), Tolko (11.01%), West Fraser (16.73%), and All Others (12.80%). Commerce will issue revised cash deposit instructions to CBP, noting that companies with superseding rates are unaffected. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: Case C-122-858; NAFTA Secretariat Notice of Final Panel Action (October 19, 2026) Amended subsidy rates (percent): Canfor 12.49; J.D. Irving 2.96; Resolute 13.90; Tolko 11.01; West Fraser 16.73; All Others 12.80 Key dates: Applicable October 29, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-softwood-lumber-products-from-canada-notice-of-nafta-panel-decision/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The ITC received a Section 337 complaint on shrimp products (DN 3945) and is soliciting public interest comments on the requested limited exclusion and cease and desist orders. The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1527 on extrusion-coated magnet wire, naming a China-based respondent and seeking potential exclusionary and cease and desist relief. Commerce’s first full sunset review of the Morocco phosphate fertilizers CVD order finds likely continuation or recurrence of subsidization, maintaining a 20.04 percent rate for OCP S.A. and all others. Commerce amended CVD rates on Canadian softwood lumber after a NAFTA Panel action, revising rates for several producers and for all others, and will update CBP cash deposit instructions. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-46/ (Shrimp — ITC public interest comments) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-extrusion-coated-magnet-wire-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ (Magnet wire — 337 investigation instituted) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-the-kingdom-of-morocco-final-results-of-first-full-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ (Phosphate fertilizers — Morocco CVD sunset review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-softwood-lumber-products-from-canada-notice-of-nafta-panel-decision/ (Softwood lumber — NAFTA panel decision and amended CVD) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-11-02
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-02 Executive Summary – Today’s edition covers 13 events spanning actions by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC/ITA). – Instruments include antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) five-year reviews and investigations, administrative review process notices, and Section 337 proceedings, as well as a court-driven amendment to an AD order. – China-related items include ITC five-year reviews (mobile access equipment, potassium permanganate), a new shopping carts AD/CVD case, Section 337 actions, and DOC amendments in a China LTFV investigation and DOC sunset review initiations that include China orders. – Key deadlines were established across multiple proceedings, including response windows for sunset reviews, briefing schedules in Section 337 matters, and preliminary investigation and hearing dates in AD/CVD cases. Updates by Authority U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission) Polyester Textured Yarn — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews) Summary: The ITC instituted five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties are requested to respond with specified information. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1550-1553 (Review) – Key dates: Instituted November 2, 2026; responses due December 2, 2026; adequacy comments due January 12, 2027 – China Indicator: NONE Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyester-textured-yarn-from-indonesia-malaysia-thailand-and-vietnam-institution-of-five-year-reviews/ Mobile Access Equipment (MAE) — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews) Summary: The ITC instituted five-year reviews to assess whether revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties are invited to respond as specified. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-665 and 731-TA-1557 (Review) – Key dates: Instituted November 2, 2026; responses due December 2, 2026; adequacy comments due January 12, 2027; Order Dates: CVD—December 10, 2021; AD—April 14, 2022 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-mobile-access-equipment-mae-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-china-institution-of-five-year-reviews/ Potassium Permanganate — AD (Institution of a Five-Year Review) Summary: The ITC instituted the sixth five-year review to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties are requested to submit the specified information. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation No. 731-TA-125 (Sixth Review) – Key dates: Instituted November 2, 2026; responses due December 2, 2026; adequacy comments due January 12, 2027 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/potassium-permanganate-from-china-institution-of-a-five-year-review/ Utility Scale Wind Towers — AD/CVD (Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews) Summary: The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to evaluate whether revocation of countervailing duty orders on wind towers from India and Malaysia and antidumping duty orders from India, Malaysia, and Spain would likely result in continuation or recurrence of material injury. The review period was extended by up to 90 days. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: NONE – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-660-661 and 731-TA-1543-1545 (Review) – Key dates: Commission determined expedited reviews on October 5, 2026; APO staff report to be placed January 7, 2027; comments due January 14, 2027; period extended up to 90 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-malaysia-and-spain-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ DRAM Devices — Section 337 (Termination on Settlement) Summary: The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s initial determination granting a joint motion to terminate the Section 337 investigation concerning certain DRAM devices and components based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1511; Order No. 7 – Key dates: ALJ ID issued September 28, 2026; Commission vote October 28, 2026 – China Indicator: NONE Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-ii-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-jo/ Twist Ties — AD/CVD (Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews) Summary: The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on twist ties from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The ITC extended the review period by up to 90 days and set hearing and briefing schedules. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-649 and 731-TA-1523 (Review) – Key dates: Prehearing staff report February 16, 2027; hearing March 9, 2027; posthearing briefs due March 22, 2027; final comments due April 20, 2027; review period extended up to 90 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/twist-ties-from-china-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ Shopping Carts — AD/CVD (Institution of Investigations; Preliminary Scheduling) Summary: The ITC instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on shopping carts and parts thereof from China to determine whether there is a reasonable indication of material injury or threat thereof. The ITC scheduled a staff conference and set briefing and determination timelines. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-811 and 731-TA-1813 (Preliminary) – Key dates: Petitions filed October 28, 2026; conference November 18, 2026; party written briefs due November 23, 2026; preliminary determinations due by December 14, 2026; ITC views transmitted by December 21, 2026 (unless initiation extended) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/shopping-carts-and-parts-thereof-from-china-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ Wi‑Fi Routers and Mesh Devices — Section 337 (Partial Review; Remedy/Public Interest Briefing) Summary: The ITC determined to review in part the final initial determination finding a violation in the investigation involving certain Wi‑Fi routers, Wi‑Fi devices, mesh Wi‑Fi network devices and components. The Commission extended the target date to January 14, 2027, and requested briefing on issues under review and on remedy, public interest, and bonding. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1454
US Highlights 2026-10-29
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-29 1) Executive Summary – This briefing covers three U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) actions, with one coordinated outcome involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The policy instruments include antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD), a rescission of an administrative review, and a request for public comment on subsidies. One action concerns softwood lumber subsidies (request for comments), one concerns frozen warmwater shrimp from China (AD administrative review rescission), and one concerns non-refillable steel cylinders from China (continuation of AD/CVD orders). The updates are factual notices published in the Federal Register. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): Softwood lumber subsidies — Request for public comment (Policy notice) Summary:Commerce requests public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Pursuant to section 809(b) of the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008, the Secretary must report to Congress every 180 days on such subsidies. The notice focuses on countries with at least one percent of U.S. imports by quantity during the period, identified as Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: POLICY_NOTICE Key identifiers: Docket No. ITA-2026-0100; HTSUS subheadings 4407.1100, 4407.1200, 4407.1300, 4407.1400, 4407.1900 Key dates: Comments due November 30, 2026; last subsidy report submitted to Congress on June 30, 2026 Submission: Regulations.gov (attachments accepted in Word, Excel, or PDF) Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/subsidy-programs-provided-by-countries-exporting-softwood-lumber-and-softwood-lumber-products-to-the-united-states-request-for-comment-pursuant-to-the-softwood-lumber-act-of-2008/ Headline (one line, bold): Frozen warmwater shrimp — AD administrative review rescission (China) Summary:Commerce rescinded the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from the People’s Republic of China for the period February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, there were no reviewable, suspended entries of subject merchandise during the period of review. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Case No. A-570-893 Key dates: Applicable October 29, 2026; CBP data placed on the record April 10, 2026; no comments received Next steps: Commerce will instruct CBP to assess AD duties at the cash deposit rates in effect at entry; assessment instructions to issue no earlier than 35 days after publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-frozen-warmwater-shrimp-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2025-2026/ Headline (one line, bold): Non-refillable steel cylinders — Continuation of AD and CVD orders (China) Summary:Commerce is continuing the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People’s Republic of China following determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting AD/CVD cash deposits at existing rates. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Case Nos. A-570-126 and C-570-127 Scope HTSUS references: 7311.00.0060, 7311.00.0090; may also enter under 7310.29.0025 and 7310.29.0050 (written scope controls) Key dates: Continuation effective October 14, 2026; first sunset reviews initiated April 1, 2026; ITC determination published October 14, 2026 Note: Next five-year reviews to be initiated not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s last determination Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/non-refillable-steel-cylinders-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) Commerce requested public input on subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, relating to softwood lumber imports for January–June 2026, with comments due November 30, 2026 (Docket ITA-2026-0100). Commerce rescinded the 2025–2026 AD administrative review covering frozen warmwater shrimp from China due to no reviewable, suspended entries during the period of review. Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China after Commerce and the ITC found that revocation would likely lead to dumping, subsidization, and material injury; continuation is effective October 14, 2026. All notices were issued by the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, with the ITC’s injury determination referenced in the steel cylinders sunset review. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/subsidy-programs-provided-by-countries-exporting-softwood-lumber-and-softwood-lumber-products-to-the-united-states-request-for-comment-pursuant-to-the-softwood-lumber-act-of-2008/ (Softwood lumber subsidies — Request for comment) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-frozen-warmwater-shrimp-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2025-2026/ (Frozen warmwater shrimp — AD review rescission) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/non-refillable-steel-cylinders-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ (Non-refillable steel cylinders — Continuation of AD/CVD orders) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-10-26
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-26 1) Executive Summary – This briefing covers 8 events. Main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Actions span antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) scheduling notices, order continuations, administrative reviews and rescissions, and a changed circumstances review. China-related items include ITC scheduling for graphite electrodes and melamine, DOC continuation of AD/CVD orders on small vertical shaft engines, and DOC rescission of a CVD review on common alloy aluminum sheet. 2) Updates by Authority ITC — United States International Trade Commission Headline:Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes — AD/CVD (Scheduling of Final Phase) Summary:The ITC scheduled the final phase of investigations Nos. 701-TA-787-788 and 731-TA-1775-1776 to determine whether imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India materially injure or threaten the U.S. industry, following Commerce’s preliminary findings of subsidization and sales at less than fair value. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigations: 701-TA-787-788 and 731-TA-1775-1776 (Final) Dates: Notice dated September 30, 2026; Prehearing staff report (nonpublic) January 26, 2027; Hearing February 9, 2027; Requests to appear due February 3, 2027; Prehearing briefs due February 2, 2027; Posthearing briefs due February 17, 2027; Final comments due March 10, 2027 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-graphite-electrodes-from-china-and-india-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ Headline:Melamine — AD/CVD (Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews) Summary:The ITC scheduled expedited second five-year reviews to assess whether revocation of AD and CVD orders on melamine from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission found the domestic response adequate and the respondent response inadequate, and extended the review period by up to 90 days. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigations: 701-TA-526 and 731-TA-1262 (Second Review) Dates: Institutional adequacy determination September 4, 2026; Staff report (nonpublic) December 23, 2026; Written comments due December 30, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/melamine-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ DOC — Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Headline:Small Vertical Shaft Engines (99cc–225cc) — AD/CVD (Continuation of Orders) Summary:Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on certain small vertical shaft engines from China after determining, along with the ITC, that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Case Nos.: A-570-124; C-570-125 Dates: Applicable October 26, 2026; ITC final determination published October 20, 2026; Effective continuation date October 20, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-small-vertical-shaft-engines-between-99cc-and-up-to-225cc-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-orders/ Headline:Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet — CVD (Administrative Review Rescission) Summary:Commerce rescinded the 2025 administrative review of the CVD order on common alloy aluminum sheet from China due to the absence of reviewable, suspended entries for the remaining companies after withdrawal of certain requests. Existing cash deposit rates remain in effect. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Case No.: C-570-074 Period of Review: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 Dates: Applicable October 26, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2025/ Headline:Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 (India) — CVD (Final Results; Partial Rescission) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2023 CVD administrative review for Navpad Pigments Private Limited, assigning a net countervailable subsidy rate of 2.81 percent, and rescinded the review for one company due to no reviewable entries. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case No.: C-533-839 Period of Review: January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 Dates: Applicable October 26, 2026 Final Rate: Navpad Pigments Private Limited—2.81% (ad valorem) Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ Headline:Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (Spain) — AD (Final Admin Review Results) Summary:Commerce determined that Global Special Steel Products S.A.U. (d.b.a. TYCSA) sold subject merchandise at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 period of review, with a weighted-average dumping margin of 13.57 percent. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case No.: A-469-821 Period of Review: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025 Dates: Applicable October 26, 2026 Final Margin: TYCSA—13.57% Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/prestressed-concrete-steel-wire-strand-from-spain-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline:Heavy-Walled Rectangular Pipes and Tubes (Mexico) — AD (CCR Initiation & Preliminary Successor Finding) Summary:Commerce initiated and issued preliminary results of a changed circumstances review, preliminarily finding Perfiles LM, S.A. de C.V. to be the successor-in-interest to Perfiles y Herrajes LM, S.A. de C.V., and invited comments. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case No.: A-201-847 Dates: Applicable October 26, 2026; Name change effective July 11, 2017; Case/rebuttal briefs due within seven days of publication; Hearing requests due within seven days of publication Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/heavy-walled-rectangular-welded-carbon-steel-pipes-and-tubes-from-mexico-initiation-and-expedited-preliminary-results-of-changed-circumstances-review/ Headline:Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh (Mexico) — AD/CVD (Continuation of Orders) Summary:Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico after ITC’s determination that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case Nos.: A-201-853; C-201-854 Dates: Applicable September 23, 2026 (effective date per ITC determination of September 21, 2026) Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/standard-steel-welded-wire-mesh-from-mexico-continuation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-orders/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) ITC advanced two China-related proceedings: the final phase scheduling for large diameter graphite electrodes (China and India) and expedited second sunset reviews for melamine from China. DOC continued AD/CVD orders on small vertical shaft engines from China, with the effective continuation date tied to the ITC’s October 20, 2026 determination. DOC rescinded the 2025 CVD administrative review of common alloy aluminum sheet from China due to no reviewable, suspended entries for the remaining companies. Additional DOC actions included: final 2023 CVD results for CVP-23 from India (2.81% for Navpad), final AD results for prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Spain (13.57% for TYCSA), initiation and preliminary successor finding in a Mexico HWR CCR, and continuation of AD/CVD orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-graphite-electrodes-from-china-and-india-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ (Graphite electrodes — ITC scheduling) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/melamine-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (Melamine — ITC expedited reviews) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-small-vertical-shaft-engines-between-99cc-and-up-to-225cc-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-orders/ (Small vertical engines — DOC continuation) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2025/ (Common alloy aluminum sheet — DOC rescission) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ (CVP-23 India —
US Highlights 2026-10-22
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-22 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 2 events. The main authorities involved are the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (referenced). The primary policy instruments are antidumping and countervailing duties, including an administrative review and a five-year (sunset) continuation of orders. Both actions were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 2026. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline: Welded stainless pressure pipe from India — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce finalized the antidumping duty administrative review of welded stainless pressure pipe from India for the period November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024. Commerce determined that Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited made sales at less than normal value and assigned a weighted-average dumping margin. The notice is applicable October 22, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: NONE – Investigation No.: A-533-867 – FR Doc No.: 2026-21624 – Period of Review: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024 – Final Margin: 0.74% for Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited – Publication: Federal Register, 91 FR 66679–66681 (October 22, 2026) – Applicable Date: October 22, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-pressure-pipe-from-india-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ – Headline: Certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Ukraine — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce published a notice of continuation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain oil country tubular goods from India, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Türkiye, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Ukraine. The continuation follows Commerce and ITC determinations that revocation would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury. The continuation is effective September 29, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: NONE – Investigation Nos.: A-489-816, A-533-857, A-552-817, A-580-870, A-823-815, C-489-817, C-533-858 – FR Doc No.: 2026-21530 – Applicable Date: September 29, 2026 – ITC Determination: 91 FR 61439 (September 29, 2026) – Publication: Federal Register, 91 FR 66681–66682 (October 22, 2026) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-india-the-republic-of-korea-the-republic-of-turkiye-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-and-ukraine-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders-and-countervailing/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce finalized an antidumping administrative review for welded stainless pressure pipe from India, assigning a 0.74% margin to Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited. – Commerce continued the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Ukraine, effective September 29, 2026. – The OCTG continuation followed ITC determinations that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. – Both actions were published in the Federal Register on October 22, 2026, and involve AD/CVD enforcement by Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-pressure-pipe-from-india-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Welded stainless pressure pipe — final AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-india-the-republic-of-korea-the-republic-of-turkiye-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-and-ukraine-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders-and-countervailing/ (OCTG — continuation of AD/CVD orders) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-10-20
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-20 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers six events involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department of Commerce (DOC/ITA), the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). – Policy tools featured include antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations, sanctions listings and removals, and an administrative enforcement action. – The ITC instituted preliminary AD/CVD investigations on seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe from Georgia and India; DOC corrected dates in an AD orders notice; OFAC announced SDN additions and removals; DEA issued a registration revocation order. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline: Seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe — AD/CVD (Institution and preliminary phase scheduling) Summary: – The ITC instituted preliminary AD and CVD investigations Nos. 701-TA-810 and 731-TA-1811-1812 on seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from Georgia and India. The Commission will determine whether there is a reasonable indication of material injury or threat to a U.S. industry by reason of alleged LTFV imports (Georgia and India) and subsidized imports (India). – Unless Commerce extends initiation, the ITC’s preliminary determination is due by November 30, 2026, with transmission of views to Commerce by December 7, 2026. A staff conference is scheduled for November 5, 2026, and written submissions are due November 10, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigations: 701-TA-810; 731-TA-1811-1812 (Preliminary) – Noted HTSUS subheadings: 7304.19.10, 7304.19.50, 7304.31.60, 7304.39.00, 7304.51.50, 7304.59.60, 7304.59.80 – Petition filed: October 15, 2026 – Preliminary determination due: November 30, 2026; ITC views due to Commerce: December 7, 2026 – Staff conference: November 5, 2026; Requests to appear due: noon, November 3, 2026 – Written submissions due: 5:15 p.m., November 10, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-carbon-and-alloy-steel-standard-line-and-pressure-pipe-from-georgia-and-india-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investig/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline: Dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) — AD (Orders; correction) Summary: – Commerce corrected the Federal Register notice of May 22, 2025, for the AD orders on DOTP from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Türkiye. The notice had misstated the end of provisional measures and the start of termination of suspension of liquidation due to expiration of provisional measures. – The correct dates are: end of provisional measures on May 3, 2025, and termination of suspension of liquidation beginning May 4, 2025. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case Nos.: A-557-827 (Malaysia); A-455-808 (Poland); A-583-875 (Taiwan); A-489-852 (Türkiye) – Corrected dates: May 3, 2025 (end of provisional measures); May 4, 2025 (termination of suspension of liquidation) – Notice date: October 15, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/dioctyl-terephthalate-from-malaysia-poland-taiwan-and-the-republic-of-turkiye-antidumping-duty-orders-correction/ Other – Headline: Cartel del Noreste–related persons and entities — Sanctions listing (SDN additions) Summary: – OFAC added individuals and entities to the SDN List under Executive Order 14059 (illicit drug trade) and Executive Order 13224, as amended (counterterrorism). As a result, all property and interests in property of these persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transactions with them. – The designations include persons and entities linked to Cartel del Noreste and related networks, with certain secondary sanctions risks noted. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Legal authorities: E.O. 14059; E.O. 13224, as amended – Action date: October 13, 2026 – Examples named in notice: individuals such as Pablo Cesar Guajardo Alvarez; entities such as Club La Molienda; TAMEX LOGISTICS Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-34/ – Headline: Multiple persons and vessels — Sanctions actions (SDN removals/unblocked) Summary: – OFAC announced that certain persons and vessels have been unblocked and removed from the SDN List. Actions span multiple sanction programs, including Russia-related (E.O. 14024), Belarus-related (E.O. 14038), counter-narcotics (SDNTK), Libya-related, Iran-related (E.O. 13902), and Democratic Republic of the Congo-related programs. – Determinations occurred on September 3, 16, 17, 23, 30, and October 8, 2026, and include entities and individuals such as DULAC CAPITAL LTD, Hans Peter Bomatter, LAKOKRASKA OAO, Francois Olenga, and vessels including MARAYA, HAKUNA MATATA, and PINOCCHIO. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Determination dates: September 3, 16, 17, 23, 30; October 8, 2026 – Programs cited: E.O. 14024; E.O. 14038; SDNTK; LIBYA3; IRAN-EO13902; DRCONGO Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-actions-19/ – Headline: Unspecified persons — Sanctions listing (SDN additions) Summary: – OFAC determined that the property and interests in property of certain persons are blocked under Executive Order 13902. The public notice references designations issued on October 15, 2026. – The Federal Register excerpt provided contains only graphical exhibits; specific names are not presented in the text excerpt. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Legal authority: E.O. 13902 – Action date: October 15, 2026 – Named parties: Not specified in the notice Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-35/ – Headline: Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D. — DEA registration revocation (Decision and Order) Summary: – DEA issued a final order revoking the Certificate of Registration No. FA2682967 of Youmna Abdulhadi, M.D., based on loss of state authority to handle controlled substances in California. The registrant did not request a hearing and was found in default; the order is effective November 19, 2026. – DEA also denied any pending applications by the registrant to renew, modify, or obtain additional registration in California. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Drug Enforcement Administration – Policy Type: OTHER – Event Type: OTHER – Order signed: October 14, 2026 – Effective date: November 19, 2026 – Citation: 21 U.S.C. 824(a), 823(g)(1); 21 CFR 1301.43, 1316.67 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/youmna-abdulhadi-m-d-decision-and-order/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC opened preliminary AD/CVD investigations into seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe imports from Georgia and India, with key procedural dates set
US Highlights 2026-10-16
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-16 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 5 items from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Policy instruments include antidumping (AD), countervailing duties (CVD), and Section 337. Highlights: the ITC scheduled the final phase of the AD/CVD investigations on n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide (CBS) from China; DOC issued final AD determinations on high purity dissolving pulp (HPDP) from Brazil and Norway and a final CVD determination on HPDP from Brazil; and the ITC allowed amendment of claims in a semiconductor Section 337 investigation. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline:N-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide (CBS) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC scheduled the final phase of Investigations Nos. 701-TA-797 and 731-TA-1793 to determine whether the U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of CBS from China. Commerce has preliminarily determined subsidization and alleges sales at less-than-fair-value; the AD preliminary determination is pending. The notice sets procedural deadlines, including the staff report, hearing, and briefing schedule. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-797 and 731-TA-1793 (Final)– Key dates: Scheduling notice dated October 8, 2026; prehearing staff report (nonpublic) December 29, 2026; hearing January 14, 2027; requests to appear by January 8, 2027; prehearing briefs January 7, 2027; posthearing briefs January 21, 2027; final party comments February 9, 2027 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ – Headline:Certain Semiconductor Devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination (Order No. 8) granting GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.’s motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in Investigation No. 337-TA-1500. The amendment adds dependent claims 8–12 and 19 of U.S. Patent No. 8,507,983 to the asserted claims. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1500; ALJ Order No. 8; U.S. Patent No. 8,507,983– Key dates: Commission vote October 13, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-to-amend-the-complaint-and-notice-of-investig/ DOC (Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) – Headline:High Purity Dissolving Pulp (Norway) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative less-than-fair-value determination for high purity dissolving pulp from Norway. The final weighted-average dumping margins are 6.51 percent for Borregaard AS and 6.51 percent for all others. Suspension of liquidation continues from May 27, 2026; the ITC will make its injury determination within 45 days. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-403-808– Key dates: Applicable October 16, 2026; POI July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025; preliminary determination published May 27, 2026; suspension of liquidation continues from May 27, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-norway-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ – Headline:High Purity Dissolving Pulp (Brazil) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative less-than-fair-value determination for dissolving pulp from Brazil. The final weighted-average dumping margins are 6.50 percent for Bracell Bahia Specialty Celulose S.A./Bracell SP Celulose Ltda. and 6.50 percent for all others; adjusted cash deposit rates are 6.40 percent. Suspension of liquidation continues from May 27, 2026; the ITC will decide injury within 45 days. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-351-866– Key dates: Applicable October 16, 2026; POI July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025; preliminary determination published May 27, 2026; suspension of liquidation continues from May 27, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-brazil-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ – Headline:High Purity Dissolving Pulp (Brazil) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination for HPDP from Brazil, finding countervailable subsidies during the period January 1–December 31, 2024. Final subsidy rates are 9.37 percent for Bracell Bahia Specialty Cellulose S.A. and 9.37 percent for all others. Provisional measures began March 25, 2026 and lapsed July 23, 2026; any order will follow a final affirmative ITC injury determination. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: C-351-867– Key dates: Applicable October 16, 2026; preliminary determination published March 25, 2026; provisional measures discontinued on entries on/after July 23, 2026; alignment with companion AD investigation Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-brazil-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC scheduled the final phase of its AD/CVD injury investigations on CBS from China, setting a January 14, 2027 hearing and related briefing deadlines. – Commerce issued final AD determinations for HPDP from Norway and Brazil, with margins of 6.51 percent (Norway) and 6.50 percent (Brazil), and continued suspension of liquidation from May 27, 2026. – Commerce issued a final CVD determination for HPDP from Brazil with subsidy rates of 9.37 percent for Bracell and all others. – The ITC declined to review an ALJ decision allowing GlobalFoundries to add dependent patent claims to the Section 337 semiconductor investigation (337-TA-1500). – Multiple proceedings now await ITC final injury determinations to determine whether orders will issue. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ (CBS — ITC final phase scheduling) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-to-amend-the-complaint-and-notice-of-investig/ (Semiconductor devices — Section 337 amendment) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-norway-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (HPDP Norway — AD final) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-brazil-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (HPDP Brazil — AD final) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/high-purity-dissolving-pulp-from-brazil-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ (HPDP Brazil — CVD final) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-10-15
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-15 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 5 events from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (Enforcement and Compliance). Actions include court-related amendments to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews and preliminary results in ongoing AD reviews. Key policy instruments are AD/CVD administrative reviews, CIT Timken notices, amended final results, and preliminary determinations. China-related actions concern wood mouldings and millwork products (AD and CVD). 2) Updates by Authority H3: DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): Wood mouldings and millwork products (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment on September 23, 2026, sustaining Commerce’s first remand results in the AD review of wood mouldings and millwork products from China (POR: August 12, 2020–January 31, 2022). Commerce reports the judgment is not in harmony with its prior final results and amends the results to include China Cornici Co. Ltd. in the review, assigning a revised cash deposit rate. Commerce will issue revised cash deposit instructions and, consistent with the CIT’s ruling, will not issue assessment instructions for entries already liquidated. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation No.: A-570-117 – CIT Case Nos.: 23-00216 & 23-00217; Slip Op. 26-118 (September 23, 2026) – Applicable Date: October 5, 2026 – Amended result: China Cornici Co. Ltd. cash deposit rate 220.87 percent – Notes: Timken notice; Commerce states it lacks authority to reliquidate already-liquidated entries; revised cash deposit instructions to CBP for China Cornici – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wood-mouldings-and-millwork-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-re/ Headline (one line, bold): Wood mouldings and millwork products (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The CIT’s September 23, 2026 final judgment sustained Commerce’s first remand results in the CVD review of wood mouldings and millwork products from China (POR: June 12, 2020–December 31, 2021). Commerce amends the final results to include China Cornici Co., Ltd. and RaoPing HongRong Handicrafts Co., Ltd. in the review and assigns each the non-selected cash deposit rate of 8.89 percent. Commerce will provide updated cash deposit instructions and, as affirmed by the CIT, will not issue assessment instructions for entries previously liquidated. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation No.: C-570-118 – CIT Case Nos.: 23-00216 & 23-00217; Slip Op. 26-118 (September 23, 2026) – Applicable Date: October 3, 2026 – Amended results: Cash deposit rates (ad valorem) — China Cornici: 8.89%; RaoPing: 8.89% – Notes: Timken notice; no authority to reliquidate already-liquidated entries; updated cash deposit instructions to CBP pending appeals – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wood-mouldings-and-millwork-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final/ Headline (one line, bold): Forged steel fluid end blocks (Italy) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: On October 2, 2026, the CIT sustained Commerce’s first remand results in the AD review of forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy (POR: July 23, 2020–December 31, 2021). Commerce is amending the final results for Lucchini Mame Forge S.p.A., increasing the weighted-average dumping margin to 7.55 percent, while noting existing cash deposit instructions remain unchanged due to a superseding rate. Injunctions on liquidation remain in place pending any appeals. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: A-475-840 – Court No.: 23-00191 (CIT judgment dated October 2, 2026) – Applicable Date: October 12, 2026 – Amended margin: Lucchini Mame Forge S.p.A. — 7.55 percent (from 2.97 percent) – Notes: Timken notice; no change to current cash deposit rate due to subsequent review; injunction on liquidation continues during appeals – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/forged-steel-fluid-end-blocks-from-italy-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ Headline (one line, bold): Certain steel nails (Oman) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce preliminarily finds that Oman Fasteners LLC did not sell certain steel nails at less than normal value during the POR July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. Commerce also intends to rescind the review for 15 companies due to no reviewable suspended entries and preliminarily applies a 9.10 percent rate to the non-selected respondent, Gulf Nails LLC. Interested parties may comment per the notice’s deadlines. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: A-523-808 – POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary results: Oman Fasteners LLC — 0.00 percent; Gulf Nails LLC (non-selected) — 9.10 percent – Intent to rescind: 15 companies listed in Appendix II of the notice – Applicable Date: October 15, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-preliminary-results-and-intent-to-rescind-in-part-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold): Certain pasta (Italy) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce preliminarily determines sales at less than normal value for producers/exporters subject to the review of certain pasta from Italy (POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025). Preliminary weighted-average dumping margins are 3.62 percent for La Molisana, S.p.A., 6.47 percent for Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A., and 5.05 percent for companies not individually examined. Commerce rescinds the review for 15 companies at the request of interested parties. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: A-475-818 – POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary margins: La Molisana — 3.62%; Garofalo — 6.47%; non-selected companies — 5.05% – Rescission: 15 companies (listed in Appendix III of the notice) – Applicable Date: October 15, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-pasta-from-italy-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) Commerce amended both AD and CVD administrative review results for wood mouldings and millwork products from China following CIT’s September 23, 2026 judgments, assigning updated cash deposit rates and declining to issue assessment instructions for already-liquidated entries. In the AD case for China wood mouldings, China Cornici’s cash deposit rate was set at 220.87 percent; in the CVD case, China Cornici and RaoPing each received an 8.89 percent cash deposit rate. Commerce issued preliminary AD results for steel nails from Oman (0.00 percent for Oman Fasteners; intent to rescind for 15 companies; 9.10 percent for
US Highlights 2026-10-14
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-14 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 12 U.S. trade actions and notices. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA), including the USMCA Secretariat. The primary policy instruments are Section 337 investigations, antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings (preliminary/final results, scheduling, and continuation), and a USMCA binational panel decision. Several items explicitly involve China, including continuation of AD/CVD orders and an antidumping review. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Vertical Power Delivery Systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1526 based on a complaint by Vicor Corporation alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 10,903,734 involving certain vertical power delivery systems, components, and computing systems containing the same. – The complaint seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders; the investigation’s scope includes systems for data center, AI, TPU, GPU, and CPU power delivery. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation No.: 337-TA-1526 – Issued: October 9, 2026 – Noted respondents include entities in multiple countries, including China (e.g., Luxshare, Foxconn affiliates; Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.; MPS International (Shanghai) Ltd.) – Scope description provided pursuant to 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-vertical-power-delivery-systems-components-thereof-and-computing-systems-containing-the-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The ITC received a complaint (DN 3943) titled “Certain Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems and Components Thereof” filed by Cytek Biosciences, Inc., and is soliciting public interest comments on the requested remedies. – Respondents are Beckman Coulter, Inc. (U.S.) and Beckman Coulter Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (China). Requested relief includes a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Docket No.: 3943 – Issued: October 8, 2026 – Public interest comments due: Eight calendar days after Federal Register publication Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-45/ Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of CVD orders on CAAS from Bahrain, India, and Turkey and revocation of AD orders on CAAS from multiple countries would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. – The ITC will extend the review period by up to 90 days; hearing and filing schedules are set through April 2027. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-639, 641-642; 731-TA-1475-1479, 1481-1483, 1485-1492 (Review) – Key dates: Prehearing staff report (March 1, 2027); Hearing (March 18, 2027); Posthearing briefs (March 29, 2027); Final comments (April 26, 2027) – Issued: October 8, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-bahrain-brazil-croatia-egypt-germany-india-indonesia-italy-oman-romania-serbia-slovenia-south-africa-spain-taiwan-and-turkey-scheduling-of-full-five-ye/ Fatty Acids (Indonesia and Malaysia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The ITC scheduled the final phase of the AD and CVD investigations of fatty acids from Indonesia and Malaysia following Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations of subsidization and sales at less than fair value. – Hearing and filing schedules are established into March 2027. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-785-786 and 731-TA-1773-1774 (Final) – Dates: September 22, 2026 (notice); Prehearing staff report (January 21, 2027); Hearing (February 4, 2027); Posthearing briefs (February 11, 2027); Final comments (March 2, 2027) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/fatty-acids-from-indonesia-and-malaysia-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) PET Film from India — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for SRF Limited during the 2024 review period and rescinds the review for nine companies. – The preliminary subsidy rate for SRF Limited is 3.98 percent; interested parties may comment. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: C-533-825 – POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024 – Preliminary rate: SRF Limited 3.98% – Applicable: October 14, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-film-sheet-and-strip-from-india-preliminary-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-and-rescission-in-part-2024/ Paper Shopping Bags from Vietnam — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value by International Packaging Limited Company during the 2024–2025 review period and rescinds the review for four companies. – The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for IPSC is 28.52 percent. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-552-836 – POR: January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary margin: International Packaging Limited Company 28.52% – Applicable: October 14, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-and-recission-of-administrative-review-in-part-2024-2025/ Hot-Rolled Steel from Japan — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce issued final results of the 2023–2024 AD administrative review, finding certain producers/exporters sold at prices below normal value. – Final margins: Nippon Steel Corporation entity 13.96%; Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 0.00%; review-specific rate for non-examined companies 13.96%. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-588-874 – POR: October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024 – Applicable: October 14, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-japan-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Boltless Steel Shelving from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Following determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury, Commerce continued the AD and CVD orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits at rates in effect at entry. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case Nos.: A-570-018; C-570-019 – Effective date of continuation: September 29, 2026 – Issued: October 8, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/boltless-steel-shelving-units-prepackaged-for-sale-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ Xanthan Gum from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 review and rescinds the review in part due to no shipments/withdrawals for several companies.
US Highlights 2026-10-13
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-13 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 4 events. The main authorities involved are the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Policy instruments include antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings and sanctions actions (sector determination and a general license). Notices span a NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel decision, preliminary AD review results, an Iran-related sector determination, and a Venezuela-related general license. 2) Updates by Authority Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Softwood Lumber (Canada) — AD/CVD (Trade Remedy) – The NAFTA Article 1904 Binational Panel issued its Decision on October 5, 2026, affirming the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Second Redetermination on Remand in the case of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (countervailing duty determination). – The notice reflects a Chapter 19 binational panel review providing judicial review of a U.S. trade remedy determination under established NAFTA procedures. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration (United States Section, NAFTA Secretariat) – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifier: Secretariat File Number USA-CDA-2017-1904-02 – Key date: Decision issued October 5, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-article-1904-binational-panel-review-notice-of-panel-decision-2/ Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe (Vietnam) — AD/CVD (Trade Remedy) – Commerce preliminarily determines that Vietnamese sales of welded stainless steel pressure pipe were made at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and intends to preliminarily rescind the review in part for seven companies. – The Vietnam-wide entity is preliminarily assigned a weighted-average dumping margin of 90.80 percent. Interested parties may submit case briefs within 21 days of publication and request a hearing within 30 days. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration (Enforcement and Compliance) – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case number: A-552-816 – POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary rescission (in part): Sonha International; Sonha SSP; Vinlong; Quang Thuong; Cong Ty; Mejonson; Vinasteel – Preliminary margin: Vietnam-wide entity 90.80% – Key dates: Applicable October 13, 2026; Dated October 6, 2026; Case briefs due no later than 21 days after publication; Hearing requests due within 30 days of publication – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-steel-pressure-pipe-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-and-intent-to-rescind-in-part-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025-2/ Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Iran Automotive and Rail Sectors — Sanctions Listing (Sanctions) – OFAC published a determination under Executive Order 13902 applying section 1(a)(i) to the automotive and rail sectors of the Iranian economy. The determination took effect on October 1, 2026, and was previously posted on OFAC’s website. – Persons determined to operate in these sectors are subject to sanctions pursuant to E.O. 13902. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Instrument: Executive Order 13902; 31 CFR part 560 – Effective date: October 1, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-an-iran-related-determination-2/ Venezuela Earthquake Relief — Sanctions Listing (Sanctions) – OFAC published General License (GL) 60 under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations authorizing transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela through 12:01 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2026. GL 60 was issued on June 25, 2026, and previously posted on OFAC’s website. – The GL includes authorization for processing or transferring funds on behalf of third-country persons in support of authorized relief transactions; it does not unblock any property or authorize activities under other authorities. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Instrument: Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 591; General License No. 60 – Issuance date: June 25, 2026 – Expiration: October 23, 2026 (12:01 a.m. EDT) – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-license-60-2/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce reported two actions: a NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel affirmation of a softwood lumber CVD remand decision and preliminary AD review results for welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Vietnam. – The Vietnam review includes a preliminary 90.80 percent margin for the Vietnam-wide entity and an intended partial rescission for seven named companies. – OFAC determined that E.O. 13902 sanctions authorities apply to Iran’s automotive and rail sectors, effective October 1, 2026. – OFAC published General License 60 authorizing specified transactions for earthquake relief in Venezuela through October 23, 2026. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-article-1904-binational-panel-review-notice-of-panel-decision-2/ (Softwood lumber CVD—NAFTA panel decision) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-steel-pressure-pipe-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-and-intent-to-rescind-in-part-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025-2/ (WSS pressure pipe—Vietnam AD review prelims) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-an-iran-related-determination-2/ (Iran automotive/rail sector determination) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-license-60-2/ (Venezuela GL 60—earthquake relief) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-10-12
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-12 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 4 events from the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). – Instruments include antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings and sanctions actions (sector determination and a general license). – Commerce posted a NAFTA Article 1904 binational panel decision in the softwood lumber CVD matter and preliminary results in an AD administrative review on welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Vietnam. – OFAC published an Iran-related sector determination under E.O. 13902 and a Venezuela General License authorizing certain earthquake relief transactions. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline: Certain Softwood Lumber Products (Canada) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – On October 5, 2026, a NAFTA Article 1904 Binational Panel issued its decision on the Second Redetermination on Remand in the matter of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination. – The Panel affirmed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Second Redetermination on Remand. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration; United States Section, NAFTA Secretariat – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifier: Secretariat File Number USA-CDA-2017-1904-02 – Key dates: Panel decision issued October 5, 2026; Federal Register notice dated October 13, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-article-1904-binational-panel-review-notice-of-panel-decision/ Headline: Welded stainless steel pressure pipe (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily determines that sales of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Vietnam were made at less than normal value during the period July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. – Commerce also intends to preliminarily rescind the review in part for seven companies, and has assigned the Vietnam-wide entity a weighted-average dumping margin based on total adverse facts available. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration (Enforcement and Compliance) – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation number: A-552-816 – POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary rescission in part: Sonha International; Sonha SSP; Vinlong; Quang Thuong; Cong Ty; Mejonson; Vinasteel – Vietnam-wide entity preliminary margin: 90.80 percent – Key dates: Applicable October 13, 2026; Preliminary Decision Memorandum dated October 6, 2026 – Public comment: Case briefs due no later than 21 days after publication; rebuttal briefs due five days after case briefs; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-steel-pressure-pipe-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-and-intent-to-rescind-in-part-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury) Headline: Iran automotive and rail sectors — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary: – OFAC published a determination under Executive Order 13902 applying section 1(a)(i) to the automotive and rail sectors of the Iranian economy. – The determination was issued on October 1, 2026, and made available on OFAC’s website. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Legal authorities: E.O. 13902; 31 CFR part 560 (reference in notice) – Key date: Determination effective October 1, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-an-iran-related-determination/ Headline: Venezuela earthquake relief (General License 60) — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary: – OFAC published General License 60 under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations authorizing transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela through 12:01 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2026. – The GL was issued on June 25, 2026, and previously posted on OFAC’s website. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Legal authorities: 31 CFR part 591 – GL identifier: General License No. 60 – Key dates: Issued June 25, 2026; expires 12:01 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2026 – Scope notes: Authorizes earthquake relief-related transactions; does not unblock property or authorize activities prohibited by other authorities Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-license-60/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – A NAFTA Article 1904 Binational Panel affirmed Commerce’s Second Redetermination on Remand in the Canadian softwood lumber CVD case (USA-CDA-2017-1904-02). – Commerce’s preliminary AD review for welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Vietnam found sales below normal value for the 2024–2025 POR and intends to rescind in part for seven firms; the Vietnam-wide entity margin is 90.80 percent. – OFAC determined that E.O. 13902 applies to Iran’s automotive and rail sectors effective October 1, 2026. – OFAC’s Venezuela General License 60 authorizes certain earthquake relief transactions through October 23, 2026. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta-article-1904-binational-panel-review-notice-of-panel-decision/ (Softwood lumber — binational panel decision) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-stainless-steel-pressure-pipe-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-of-and-intent-to-rescind-in-part-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (WSS pressure pipe — AD prelim review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-an-iran-related-determination/ (Iran sectors determination) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-license-60/ (Venezuela GL 60) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-10-09
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-09 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 6 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC/ITA). – Actions span Section 337 proceedings and AD/CVD processes, including termination of investigations, court-ordered vacatur, scheduling of five-year reviews, and preliminary/final administrative review results. – Key tools: ITC Section 337 enforcement, countervailing duty five-year reviews, and antidumping/countervailing duty administrative reviews. – All items reference official notices with links provided for source traceability. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (bold):Hydrodermabrasion systems — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The Federal Circuit vacated the ITC’s final determination in Investigation No. 337-TA-1408 and ordered the investigation dismissed as moot due to patent expiration. The ITC confirms the investigation is terminated as moot; the investigation had previously been terminated on March 23, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: 337-TA-1408 – Federal Circuit order: July 23, 2026; mandate: September 15, 2026 – ITC vote: October 3, 2026; Notice issued: October 2, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hydrodermabrasion-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-vacatur-of-the-commissions-final-determination-and-mootness-of-the-investigation-by-the-federal-circuit-due-to-patent-expiration/ Headline (bold):DRAM devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination (Order No. 31) granting an unopposed motion to terminate Investigation No. 337-TA-1472 based on settlement. The investigation is terminated. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: 337-TA-1472 – Parties (as named): Netlist, Samsung; Google and Super Micro Computer identified as respondents; OUII participated – ALJ ID (Order No. 31): September 4, 2026; Commission vote: October 6, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-inv/ Headline (bold):Phosphate fertilizers (Morocco and Russia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to assess whether revocation of the countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission exercised its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-650-651 (Review) – Scheduling date: October 6, 2026 – Key dates: Prehearing staff report (March 15, 2027); Hearing (April 1, 2027); Prehearing briefs due (March 24, 2027); Posthearing briefs due (April 8, 2027) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-morocco-and-russia-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (bold):Passenger vehicle and light truck tires (Thailand) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily found PVLT tires from Thailand were sold at less than normal value for the POR July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is 1.14 percent; several firms were rescinded from review; non-examined companies received a review-specific rate of 1.14 percent. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-549-842 – POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary margin: Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd.—1.14%; non-examined companies—1.14% – Rescission in part for listed companies (per notice) – Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; hearing requests due within 30 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/passenger-vehicle-and-light-truck-tires-from-thailand-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (bold):Hot-rolled steel (Republic of Korea) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued the final results of the 2023 CVD administrative review for certain hot-rolled steel flat products from Korea, finding countervailable subsidies for Hyundai Steel and POSCO. The final ad valorem subsidy rates are 1.28 percent for Hyundai Steel and 3.68 percent for POSCO. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: C-580-884 – POR: January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 – Final subsidy rates: Hyundai Steel—1.28%; POSCO—3.68% – Publication date: October 9, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ Headline (bold):Paper shopping bags (Cambodia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determined sales of paper shopping bags from Cambodia at less than normal value for the POR January 3, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Nice Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. received a 20.08 percent margin; UUPak Company Limited received a 73.30 percent rate based on total adverse facts available; two non-selected companies are assigned 20.08 percent. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-555-002 – POR: January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025 – Preliminary margins: Nice Packaging—20.08%; UUPak—73.30% (AFA); Brandart S.p.A. and TB Packaging (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.—20.08% – Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; hearing requests due within 30 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-cambodia-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC closed two Section 337 matters: one terminated as moot following Federal Circuit vacatur (hydrodermabrasion systems) and one terminated based on settlement (DRAM devices). – The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews for CVD orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia and extended the review period by up to 90 days. – Commerce issued preliminary AD results for PVLT tires from Thailand (1.14 percent for SRT; partial rescission) and for paper shopping bags from Cambodia (20.08 percent for Nice Packaging; 73.30 percent AFA for UUPak). – Commerce finalized CVD rates for Korean hot-rolled steel for 2023, setting 1.28 percent for Hyundai Steel and 3.68 percent for POSCO. – Multiple proceedings set near-term deadlines for briefs and hearing requests as specified in the respective notices. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hydrodermabrasion-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-vacatur-of-the-commissions-final-determination-and-mootness-of-the-investigation-by-the-federal-circuit-due-to-patent-expiration/ (Hydrodermabrasion systems — ITC 337 vacatur/mootness) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-inv/ (DRAM devices — ITC 337 settlement termination) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-morocco-and-russia-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ (Phosphate fertilizers — ITC five-year reviews scheduled) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/passenger-vehicle-and-light-truck-tires-from-thailand-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (PVLT tires Thailand — AD preliminary results) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ (Hot-rolled steel Korea — CVD final results) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-cambodia-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Paper shopping bags Cambodia — AD preliminary results) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-10-08
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-08 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 14 items. Actions span the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). – Primary instruments include Section 337 investigations, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) determinations and reviews, final orders, critical circumstances, and scope ruling applications. – China-related updates include a preliminary affirmative CVD determination with critical circumstances on N‑Cyclohexylbenzothiazole‑2‑Sulfenamide (CBS) from China and scope ruling applications involving disposable aluminum containers from China. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold):Electric aircraft power systems — ITC Section 337 (Commission determination on ALJ amendment) Summary:The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s Order No. 12 granting Archer Aviation Inc.’s unopposed motion to amend the Notice of Institution to correct a typographical error in an asserted patent number in Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1499. The amendment corrects the ’087 patent identification to U.S. Patent No. 12,473,087. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1499– Dates: ALJ Order No. 12 issued Sept. 8, 2026; Commission vote Oct. 6, 2026; Federal Register notice Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-electric-aircraft-power-systems-for-electric-aircraft-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-complainants-motion-to-ame/ Headline (one line, bold):Seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe — AD/CVD (ITC five-year reviews scheduling) Summary:The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to determine whether revoking AD orders on Russia and South Korea and CVD orders on Czechia, Russia, South Korea, and Ukraine for seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission exercised its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-654-655 and 731-TA-1529-1532 (Review)– Key dates: Staff report (nonpublic) due Feb. 18, 2027; Hearing Mar. 11, 2027; Posthearing briefs due Mar. 23, 2027; Final comments due Apr. 16, 2027; Notice issued Oct. 6, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-carbon-and-alloy-steel-standard-line-and-pressure-pipe-from-czechia-russia-south-korea-and-ukraine-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ Headline (one line, bold):Mobile electronic devices — ITC Section 337 (Institution of investigation) Summary:The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1525 based on a complaint by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH alleging infringement of six U.S. patents by certain iPhones and iPads and components thereof. Complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders; the Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1525– Product scope (plain language description): iPhones and iPads and components (e.g., processor and TrueDepth camera with VCSELs and near-infrared camera) incorporating face authentication, 3D-sensing, and/or material detection– Parties: Complainants — trinamiX Sensing LLC; trinamiX GmbH; Respondent — Apple Inc.– Date Commission ordered institution: Oct. 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-mobile-electronic-devices-and-components-thereof-institution-of-investigation/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Corrosion‑resistant steel (Korea) — CVD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for certain corrosion‑resistant steel products from Korea for the 2024 POR and rescinded the review for Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd. Preliminary subsidy rates were calculated for Hyundai Steel Company (0.58%) and KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (4.82%); non‑selected companies received a rate of 2.22%. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: IMPLICIT– Case No.: C-580-879– POR: Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-resistant-steel-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-recission-in-part-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Corrosion‑resistant steel (Korea) — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determined that producers/exporters made sales at less than normal value during the POR (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025), and rescinded the review for specified companies with no reviewable entries. Preliminary margins: KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (23.40%), Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd./Aju Steel Co., Ltd. (19.43%); non‑selected companies (20.58%). Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: A-580-878– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-resistant-steel-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Chromium trioxide (Türkiye) — AD (Final affirmative LTFV determination) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative less‑than‑fair‑value determination for chromium trioxide from Türkiye. The sole mandatory respondent received an AFA‑based margin; the all‑others rate is 40.88 percent, unchanged from the preliminary determination. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD investigation)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: A-489-856– Period of Investigation: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ Headline (one line, bold):Chromium trioxide (India) — CVD (Final affirmative determination) Summary:Commerce made a final affirmative CVD determination for chromium trioxide from India for the POI Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024. Vishnu Chemicals Limited received a final subsidy rate of 29.35 percent; the all‑others rate is 29.35 percent. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD investigation)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: C-533-945– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ Headline (one line, bold):Chromium trioxide (India) — AD (Final affirmative LTFV determination) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative LTFV determination for chromium trioxide from India. Vishnu Chemicals received an AFA‑based margin of 14.44 percent; the all‑others rate is 14.44 percent, with cash deposit rates adjusted for export subsidies to 11.82 percent. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD investigation)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: A-533-944– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ Headline (one line, bold):Steel nails (Korea) — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily found sales at less than normal value in the AD administrative review for the POR July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025, and rescinded the review for three companies with no reviewable entries. Preliminary margins: Je‑il Co., Ltd. (3.07%), Korea Wire Co., Ltd. (0.00%); non‑selected companies (3.07%). Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: A-580-874– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Disposable aluminum containers (China) — AD/CVD (Scope ruling applications filed) Summary:Commerce notified the public that scope
US Highlights 2026-10-07
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-07 Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 7 events from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA), and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). – Key instruments include Section 301 actions and product exclusions, antidumping duty administrative reviews, and sanctions listings/unblockings. – USTR issued a conforming HTSUS amendment to maintain product exclusion coverage and confirmed continuation of the 2018 Section 301 actions. DOC/ITA released preliminary antidumping results for certain paper shopping bags from Colombia, Malaysia, and India. OFAC updated sanctions lists, including new designations and administrative removals/identifier updates. Updates by Authority USTR (Office of the United States Trade Representative) Headline (one line, bold):Section 301 product exclusion (HTSUS statistical update) — PROCEDURAL_NOTICE (POLICY_NOTICE) Summary:USTR issued a conforming amendment to an additional product exclusion associated with the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The action aligns the exclusion with USITC changes to HTSUS ten‑digit statistical reporting categories effective July 1, 2026. Key Details:– Authority: OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE– Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE– Event Type: POLICY_NOTICE– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Modifies U.S. note 20(vvv)(i)(20) to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTSUS; inserts “through June 30, 2026; described in statistical reporting number 8479.90.9591 effective July 1, 2026” after “January 27, 2022.” FR Doc. 2026-20511– Key dates: Effective July 1, 2026; CBP to issue entry guidance and implementation instructions Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-conforming-amendment-to-product-exclusion-chinas-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to-technology-transfer-intellectual-property-and-innovation/ Headline (one line, bold):Section 301 tariff actions — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:USTR announced that, following requests from representatives of domestic industries, the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 Section 301 actions, as modified, did not terminate on their four‑year anniversaries and remain in effect. USTR will conduct a review of the actions under Section 307(c)(3) of the Trade Act and will separately notice the process for public comments. Key Details:– Authority: OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key dates: July 6, 2018 action did not terminate on July 6, 2026; August 23, 2018 action did not terminate on August 23, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/continuation-of-actions-chinas-acts-policies-and-practices-related-to-technology-transfer-intellectual-property-and-innovation/ DOC (Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Paper shopping bags (Colombia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds that Ditar S.A. made sales of certain paper shopping bags from Colombia at less than normal value during the January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025 period of review. The preliminary weighted‑average dumping margin is 6.47 percent. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-301-805; Ditar S.A. margin 6.47%– Key dates: Case briefs due within 21 days of publication; rebuttal briefs due 5 days after case briefs; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-colombia-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Paper shopping bags (Malaysia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determines Hexachase Packaging Sdn. Bhd. sold subject merchandise at less than normal value (2.16%) during the January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025 review period, and that Sin Boon Beng Printing Sdn. Bhd. had no shipments. The review is rescinded for UPS SCS (Malaysia) Services Sdn Bhd and Qlopac Sdn Bhd. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-557-825; Hexachase margin 2.16%; SBBP no shipments; rescission for UPS SCS (Malaysia) Services Sdn Bhd and Qlopac Sdn Bhd– Key dates: Case briefs due within 21 days of publication; rebuttal briefs due 5 days after; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-malaysia-preliminary-results-preliminary-determination-of-no-shipments-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Paper shopping bags (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for Ckaari Packaging Private Limited (1.23%) and for Velvin Packaging Solution Private Limited/Velvin Paper Products/Velvin Group (3.01%) for the January 3, 2024–June 30, 2025 review period. A review‑specific rate of 2.44% is assigned to companies not individually examined, and Commerce rescinds the review, in part, for seven companies with no reviewable entries. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-533-917; Ckaari 1.23%; Velvin 3.01%; non‑examined companies 2.44%– Rescission (companies): Amate Products Pvt. Ltd.; Dynaflex Private Limited; Harrshan Pro‑Pack LLP; Poonam; Shriniwas Enterprises; True Tag International Private Limited; Vama Packaging– Key dates: Case briefs due within 21 days of publication; rebuttal briefs due 5 days after; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-india-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ OFAC (Department of the Treasury — Office of Foreign Assets Control) Headline (one line, bold):Sanctions lists updates and unblocking — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC published the names of persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and removed from the SDN List. OFAC also removed duplicate entries from the SDN List, NS‑PLC List, or SSI List, and updated identifying information for certain persons or property that remain blocked or subject to applicable prohibitions. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control– Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING– Event Type: SANCTIONS– Key dates: Actions determined July 27, 2026; notice published October 7, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-actions-18/ Headline (one line, bold):Hamas-linked individuals and organizations — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC designated additional persons and entities to the SDN List under E.O. 13224, as amended, including Faouzi Barika, Amel Oualid, Association Baraka, and Ensemble C Mieux. Their property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transactions with them. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control– Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING– Event Type: SANCTIONS– Key dates: Action issued October 2, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-33/ Key Takeaways (Factual) – USTR maintained continuity of the 2018 Section 301 actions against China following industry requests and initiated the next stage of the statutory four‑year review. – USTR aligned a Section 301 product exclusion with July 1, 2026 HTSUS statistical changes to preserve pre‑existing coverage; CBP will issue implementation guidance. – DOC/ITA released preliminary antidumping results for paper shopping bags from
US Highlights 2026-10-05
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-05 1) Executive Summary – This update covers 13 events. The main authorities are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration. The primary policy tools are antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings, including preliminary investigations, administrative reviews, and five-year (sunset) reviews, as well as one correction notice. China-related actions include new ITC preliminary AD/CVD investigations on amine compounds and multiple DOC final sunset review determinations for products from China (melamine; potassium phosphate salts; cut-to-length plate), plus a DOC final CVD administrative review on corrosion inhibitors from China. 2) Updates by Authority ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission Headline (one line, bold):Amine Compounds — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-808 and 731-TA-1809) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of amine compounds from China alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of China. Unless Commerce extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination by November 13, 2026, and transmit its views by November 20, 2026. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigations: 701-TA-808 and 731-TA-1809 (Preliminary)– Key dates: DATES: September 29, 2026; Preliminary determination due by November 13, 2026; ITC views due by November 20, 2026; Staff conference October 20, 2026; Requests to appear due October 16, 2026; Written submissions due October 23, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/amine-compounds-from-china-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ Headline (one line, bold):Railway Tank Cars and Parts — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-809 and 731-TA-1810) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of railway tank cars and parts from Mexico alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by November 16, 2026, and transmit its views by November 23, 2026, unless Commerce extends initiation. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigations: 701-TA-809 and 731-TA-1810 (Preliminary)– Key dates: DATES: September 30, 2026; Preliminary determination due by November 16, 2026; ITC views due by November 23, 2026; Staff conference October 21, 2026; Requests to appear due October 19, 2026; Written submissions due October 26, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/railway-tank-cars-and-parts-thereof-from-mexico-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ DOC — Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Melamine (China) — AD (Sunset Review Final) Summary:Commerce determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on melamine from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Final results set weighted-average dumping margins likely to prevail up to 363.31 percent. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key dates: Applicable October 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/melamine-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Potassium Phosphate Salts (China) — CVD (Sunset Review Final) Summary:Commerce determined that revocation of the CVD order on certain potassium phosphate salts from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Final results list net subsidy rates of 109.11 percent for named companies and “all others.” Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Companies/rates: Lianyungang Mupro Import Export Co Ltd 109.11%; Mianyang Aostar Phosphate Chemical Industry Co. Ltd 109.11%; Shifang Anda Chemicals Co. Ltd 109.11%; All Others 109.11%– Key dates: Applicable October 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-potassium-phosphate-salts-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Potassium Phosphate Salts (China) — AD (Sunset Review Final) Summary:Commerce determined that revocation of the AD order on certain potassium phosphate salts from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Final results identify weighted-average dumping margins likely to prevail up to 95.40 percent. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key dates: Applicable October 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/potassium-phosphate-salts-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate (China, Russia) — AD (Sunset Review Final) Summary:Commerce found that revocation of the AD orders on CTL plate from China and Russia would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Final results set margins up to 128.59 percent for China and 185.00 percent for Russia. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key dates: Applicable October 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-cut-to-length-carbon-steel-plate-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-russian-federation-final-results-of-the-expedited-fifth-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ Headline (one line, bold):Certain Corrosion Inhibitors (China) — CVD (Administrative Review Final) Summary:Commerce determined countervailable subsidies were provided to certain Chinese producers/exporters of corrosion inhibitors during the 2024 period of review. Final subsidy rates include 18.64 percent for Anhui Trust Chem Co., Ltd. (and cross-owned companies) and 48.45 percent for Nantong Botao Chemical Co., Ltd. (and cross-owned companies), with a review-specific average rate of 36.40 percent for other non-selected firms. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Period of Review: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024– Final rates: Anhui Trust Chem Co., Ltd. 18.64%; Nantong Botao Chemical Co., Ltd. 48.45%; Connect Chemicals GMBH, Gold Chemical Limited, Kanghua Chemical Co., Ltd. 36.40%– Key dates: Applicable October 2, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-inhibitors-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Methionine (France, Japan, Spain) — AD (Sunset Review Final) Summary:Commerce concluded that revocation of the AD orders on methionine from France, Japan, and Spain would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Final results identify margins up to 43.82 percent (France), 76.50 percent (Japan), and 37.53 percent (Spain). Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key dates: Applicable October 5, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/methionine-from-france-japan-and-spain-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ Headline (one line, bold):Mattresses (Poland) — AD (Administrative Review Preliminary Intent to Rescind) Summary:Commerce preliminarily intends to rescind the 2024–2025 AD administrative review of mattresses from Poland, finding CORRECT—K. Błaszczyk i Wspólnicy Sp. K. did not make a bona fide sale during the period of review and that other reviewed firms had no reviewable, suspended entries. The POR is July
US Highlights 2026-10-02
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-02 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 8 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC/ITA). Actions include Section 337 determinations and a new complaint (ITC), antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) reviews and final results (DOC), a correction to a covered merchandise determination following Court of International Trade (CIT) action (DOC), and a self-initiated circumvention inquiry (DOC). Policy tools span Section 337 remedial orders, expedited five-year reviews, sunset review results, administrative review results, circumvention procedures, and suspension of liquidation instructions. All items include source links to the cited notices. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold): Storage containers and toolboxes — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The ITC determined a violation of Section 337 with respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952 in the investigation covering certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers. The Commission issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order, set a bond of 18% of entered value during Presidential review, and extended the target date to November 2, 2026. A final determination on U.S. Patent No. 11,952,167 remains pending. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1409; patents 11,365,026; 11,794,952; 11,952,167 (pending) Key dates: Commission vote September 29, 2026; target date extended to November 2, 2026; bond 18% during Presidential review Remedial orders: Limited exclusion order (LEO); cease and desist order (CDO) Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-storage-containers-and-toolboxes-organizers-component-boxes-and-coolers-notice-of-a-commission-determination-to-find-a-violation-of-section-337-issuance-of-remedial-orders-continued-proc/ Headline (one line, bold): Chassis and subassemblies — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to assess whether revoking the AD and CVD orders on chassis and subassemblies from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The ITC found the domestic interested party response adequate and the respondent group response inadequate, and extended the review period by up to 90 days. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537 (Review) Key dates: Adequacy determination July 6, 2026; staff report (nonpublic) October 5, 2026; public version thereafter; written comments due October 13, 2026; potential additional comment deadline tied to Commerce final results Notes: Coalition of American Chassis Manufacturers found individually adequate; reviews deemed extraordinarily complicated and extended up to 90 days Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chassis-and-subassemblies-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ Headline (one line, bold): Extrusion-coated magnet wire — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The ITC received a complaint (DN 3940) in Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire filed by Essex Solutions Inc. and Essex Solutions USA LLC, naming Wellascent Electronic (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd. (China) and Wellascent Technologies USA LLC as respondents. The Commission seeks public interest comments addressing the requested relief, which includes a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Docket No. 3940; complaint filed September 29, 2026 Requested relief: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders; bond under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j) Key dates: Public interest and other written submissions due no later than eight calendar days after Federal Register publication; replies due three calendar days thereafter Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-44/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): PET film from Taiwan — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce preliminarily determined that Nan Ya Plastics Corporation sold PET film from Taiwan at less than normal value during the July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 period of review. Commerce preliminarily intends to rescind the review for SMTC/SSFC due to no reviewable entries. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: A-583-837 Key dates: Applicable October 2, 2026; preliminary margin disclosure within five days of publication; comment/hearing timelines per notice Preliminary results: Nan Ya Plastics Corporation weighted-average dumping margin 3.95%; SMTC/SSFC no suspended entries—intent to rescind in part Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-film-sheet-and-strip-from-taiwan-preliminary-results-and-preliminary-intent-to-rescind-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold): Aluminum foil from Türkiye — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce finalized the 2023 CVD administrative review for certain aluminum foil from Türkiye, determining countervailable subsidies for reviewed producers/exporters. No changes were made from the preliminary results. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: C-489-845 Key dates: Applicable October 2, 2026; assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication Final subsidy rates: Assan Aluminyum Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. 2.65%; Panda Aluminyum A.S. 3.82% Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-aluminum-foil-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ Headline (one line, bold): Melamine from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: In the expedited second sunset review of the CVD order on melamine from China, Commerce found that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at specified rates. The review proceeded on an expedited basis due to the absence of an adequate respondent substantive response. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: C-570-021 Key dates: Applicable October 2, 2026 Final results (net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail): Far-Reaching Chemical Co., Ltd. 154.00%; M and A Chemicals Corp China 154.00%; Qingdao Unichem International Trade Co., Ltd. 154.00%; Shandong Liaherd Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. 156.90%; Zhongyuan Dahua Group Co., Ltd. 154.00%; All Others 154.58% Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/melamine-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold): Carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings (China/Vietnam processing) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce issued a correction clarifying that, following a CIT decision not in harmony with its prior covered merchandise determination, liquidation of entries of unfinished fittings (cut to length and formed in China, further processed in Vietnam) will be retroactively suspended. These products are covered by the scope of the China AD order. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: A-570-814 Key dates/instructions: CBP to continue suspension of previously suspended entries and apply applicable cash deposits; suspend and require cash deposits for unliquidated entries on/after September 26, 2022 (CMI initiation
US Highlights 2026-09-28
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-28 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 2 U.S.–China trade-related actions. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is the authority involved. Policy instruments include antidumping and countervailing duty procedures and a Section 337 intellectual property investigation. Actions concern tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, and powered rocker- and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold): Tin mill products — AD/CVD (Final phase scheduling) Summary: The ITC announced scheduling of the final phase of countervailing and antidumping duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-792 and 731-TA-1786–1788 on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey. The final phase will determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened, or the establishment of an industry is materially retarded, by reason of imports preliminarily found by the Department of Commerce to be subsidized and sold at less than fair value from China; Commerce’s preliminary less-than-fair-value determinations for Taiwan and Turkey are pending. The scope covers tin mill flat-rolled products coated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides, with a specific exclusion for certain single-reduced electrolytically chromium-coated steel tape. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-792; 731-TA-1786–1788 (Final) – Key dates: DATES: September 21, 2026; Prehearing staff report November 18, 2026; Hearing December 4, 2026; Requests to appear due November 25, 2026; Prehearing briefs due November 27, 2026; Posthearing briefs due December 11, 2026; Release of information December 28, 2026; Final comments due December 30, 2026. – Scope note: Tin mill flat-rolled products coated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides; certain steel tape excluded as specified. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tin-mill-products-from-china-taiwan-and-turkey-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ Headline (one line, bold): Powered rocker- and glider-recliner mechanisms — Section 337 (Investigation instituted) Summary: The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1524 based on a complaint by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; and L&P Property Management Company alleging infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165; 8,398,168; 8,016,348; and 8,297,693 by certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing the same. The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Named respondents include entities in China and other jurisdictions; the Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation No.: 337-TA-1524 – Accused products: Powered glider-recliner mechanisms; powered rocker-recliner mechanisms; finished seating units incorporating those mechanisms. – Patents/claims at issue: ’165 patent (claims 1–7, 15–18); ’168 patent (claims 1–7, 15–18); ’348 patent (claims 1–4, 6–9); ’693 patent (claims 1–7, 11–14). – Complainants: Ultra-Mek, Incorporated; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; L&P Property Management Company. – Selected respondents: Jiangsu Carya Smart Home Hardware Co., Ltd.; Henglin Home Furnishings Co., Ltd.; and others listed in the notice. – Key dates: Complaint filed August 21, 2026; supplements filed September 9 and 10, 2026; investigation instituted September 22, 2026; respondent responses due 20 days after service. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-powered-rocker-recliner-and-glider-recliner-mechanisms-and-seating-units-containing-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC scheduled the final phase of AD/CVD investigations into tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, with a hearing set for December 4, 2026, and multiple filing deadlines in November–December 2026. – Commerce has preliminarily determined subsidization and sales at less than fair value for tin mill products from China; preliminary less-than-fair-value determinations for Taiwan and Turkey are pending. – The ITC instituted Section 337 Investigation No. 337-TA-1524 on powered rocker- and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units based on alleged infringement of four U.S. patents. – Respondents in the Section 337 case include companies in China, among others, and complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. – The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate in the Section 337 investigation. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tin-mill-products-from-china-taiwan-and-turkey-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ (Tin mill products — AD/CVD scheduling) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-powered-rocker-recliner-and-glider-recliner-mechanisms-and-seating-units-containing-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ (Powered recliner mechanisms — Sec. 337 institution) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority.This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-09-25
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-25 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 6 events involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA), and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Actions span Section 337 investigations, antidumping/countervailing duty reviews, and sanctions regulations updates. The ITC instituted a Section 337 investigation on DRAM devices and moved PVLT tire orders into full five-year reviews. DOC/ITA issued final results in AD administrative reviews for welded pipe (Türkiye) and superabsorbent polymers (Korea). OFAC created consolidated penalties regulations and updated terrorism list government regulations following the Syria rescission. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline (one line, bold): DRAM devices (DDR5 DIMMs) — ITC Section 337 (Institution of Investigation) Summary (2–3 sentences): The ITC instituted a Section 337 investigation based on a complaint by Netlist, Inc. alleging infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,025,731; 10,217,523; 12,373,366; and 12,675,407 involving certain DRAM devices (specifically DDR5 generation DIMMs), products containing the same, and components thereof. The investigation will determine whether violations exist under 19 U.S.C. 1337(a)(1)(B) and whether a domestic industry exists or is in the process of being established. Netlist seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: 337-TA-1523 – Scope description: “certain DRAM devices (specifically, DDR5 generation DIMM), and products containing the same (such as servers, computing systems, and storage systems), and components thereof” – Complainant: Netlist, Inc., Irvine, CA – Named respondents: Micron Technology, Inc.; Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.; Lenovo Group Ltd.; Lenovo (United States) Inc.; Super Micro Computer, Inc. – Commission vote/order: September 22, 2026; Notice issued: September 23, 2026 – Response deadline: Within 20 days of service, per 19 CFR 210.13 – Requested remedies: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dynamic-random-access-memory-dram-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-iii-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ – Headline (one line, bold): Passenger vehicle & light truck tires — AD/CVD Five-Year Reviews (Full Reviews) Summary (2–3 sentences): The ITC determined it will conduct full five-year reviews of the countervailing duty order on PVLT tires from Vietnam and the antidumping duty orders on PVLT tires from South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Commission found adequate responses from parties for South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam and is also conducting a full review for Taiwan to promote administrative efficiency. A schedule for the reviews will be announced later. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-647 and 731-TA-1517-1519 (Review) – Determination date: September 4, 2026 – Countries/Orders: Vietnam (CVD); South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand (AD) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/passenger-vehicle-and-light-truck-tires-from-south-korea-taiwan-thailand-and-vietnam-notice-of-commission-determination-to-conduct-full-five-year-reviews/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold): Large diameter welded pipe (Türkiye) — Antidumping (Final Results, Admin Review 2024–2025) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce finalized its review and determined that subject welded pipe from Türkiye was sold in the United States at less than normal value during May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025. The final results are unchanged from the preliminary results. Assessment instructions will issue no earlier than 35 days after publication. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-489-833 – POR: May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025 – Final weighted-average dumping margins: HDM Celik Boru Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. — 1.89%; Cimtas Boru Imalatiral Ticaret Ltd — 1.89% – Applicable date: September 25, 2026 – Commerce official: Dated September 21, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-welded-pipe-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (one line, bold): Superabsorbent polymers (Korea) — Antidumping (Final Results, Admin Review 2023–2024) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce finalized its review and determined that certain superabsorbent polymers from Korea were not sold at less than normal value during December 1, 2023–November 30, 2024. The final results are unchanged from the preliminary results, with a zero percent margin for LG Chem, Ltd. Entries will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties, and LG Chem’s cash deposit rate will be zero. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-580-914 – POR: December 1, 2023–November 30, 2024 – Final weighted-average dumping margin: LG Chem, Ltd. — 0.00% – Applicable date: September 25, 2026 – Commerce official: Dated September 21, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-superabsorbent-polymers-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) – Headline (one line, bold): Sanctions Penalties Regulations — Procedural Rule (Final Rule, 31 CFR Part 505) Summary (2–3 sentences): OFAC issued the Sanctions Penalties Regulations, consolidating previously existing information on civil penalties and enforcement procedures applicable to multiple sanctions programs. The rule reproduces penalty and process information under IEEPA and the UNPA without substantive changes and standardizes references across 31 CFR chapter V. The rule is effective September 25, 2026. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Citation: 31 CFR Part 505 – Effective date: September 25, 2026 – Noted penalty framework: IEEPA civil monetary penalties up to the greater of $377,700 or twice the value of the transaction; process includes pre-penalty notice, penalty notice, and findings of violation Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/sanctions-penalties-regulations/ – Headline (one line, bold): Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations — Amendment (Syria GL Removal) Summary (2–3 sentences): OFAC amended the Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations to remove and reserve a Syria-specific general license at 31 CFR 596.505 following the rescission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism effective August 24, 2026. With the rescission, the Government of Syria is no longer a “Terrorism List Government” for purposes of these regulations. The amendment is effective September 25, 2026. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control – Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING – Event Type: SANCTIONS – Citation: 31 CFR Part 596; Section 596.505 removed and reserved – Effective
US Highlights 2026-09-21
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-21 1) Executive Summary Today’s edition covers 4 events from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. Actions include a preliminary less-than-fair-value determination with critical circumstances in an antidumping investigation, and three antidumping administrative review outcomes (one preliminary, two final). Policy instruments span antidumping (AD) determinations, application of adverse facts available, and administrative review final results. All items include official Federal Register notices and MYLinks for source traceability. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): Tin mill products from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): The Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that tin mill products from the People’s Republic of China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period of investigation October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Commerce also preliminarily finds critical circumstances for the China-wide entity and indicates extension of provisional measures. Interested parties may comment on the preliminary determination. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation A-570-228; FR Doc. 2026-19274 Preliminary margin: China-wide entity 136.52 percent; cash deposit rate adjusted for subsidy offsets 130.17 percent Critical circumstances: Preliminary affirmative for the China-wide entity; suspension of liquidation applies retroactively 90 days before publication POI: October 1, 2025–March 31, 2026 Key dates: Applicable September 21, 2026; signed September 16, 2026; initiation published May 5, 2026; preliminary scope decision memorandum dated September 8, 2026 Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 14 days after publication; rebuttals 5 days after case briefs; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tin-mill-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-critical-circumstances-and-exten/ Headline (one line, bold): Seamless refined copper pipe and tube (Mexico) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce preliminarily finds that Nacional de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. made sales below normal value during the period of review November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, and applies adverse facts available resulting in a 56.43 percent margin. The review is rescinded for GD Affiliates S. De R. L. de C.V. (Golden Dragon) and IUSA, S.A. de C.V., following withdrawal of review requests. Interested parties are invited to comment. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: IMPLICIT Key identifiers: A-201-838; FR Doc. 2026-19273 Preliminary margin: Nacional de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. — 56.43 percent (AFA) Rescission: Golden Dragon; IUSA POR: November 1, 2024–October 31, 2025 Key dates: Applicable September 21, 2026; preliminary results deadline extended to September 16, 2026 Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 14 days after publication; rebuttals 5 days after case briefs; hearing requests due within 14 days of publication Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-refined-copper-pipe-and-tube-from-mexico-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold): Heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes (Korea) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce issues the final results of the 2023–2024 administrative review, finding no sales at less than normal value. Final weighted-average dumping margins are 0.00 percent for Dong-a-Steel Co., Ltd., HiSteel Co., Ltd., and non-examined company Kukje Steel Co., Ltd. Changes since the preliminary results are detailed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: A-580-880; FR Doc. 2026-19272 Final margins: Dong-a-Steel Co., Ltd. — 0.00 percent; HiSteel Co., Ltd. — 0.00 percent; Kukje Steel Co., Ltd. — 0.00 percent POR: September 1, 2023–August 31, 2024 Key dates: Applicable September 21, 2026; final results signed September 16, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/heavy-walled-rectangular-welded-carbon-steel-pipes-and-tubes-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-the-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold): Tapered roller bearings (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce’s final results for the 2024–2025 administrative review determine that Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. did not qualify for a separate rate and remains part of the China-wide entity. No party commented on the preliminary results, and the final results are unchanged. Assessment and cash deposit requirements continue to apply at the China-wide rate. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: A-570-601; FR Doc. 2026-19262 China-wide rate referenced: 92.84 percent (for assessment and cash deposit) POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025 Key dates: Applicable September 21, 2026; preliminary results published May 15, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tapered-roller-bearings-and-parts-thereof-finished-and-unfinished-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) Commerce preliminarily finds LTFV sales of tin mill products from China and preliminarily affirms critical circumstances for the China-wide entity, with a 136.52 percent margin and a 130.17 percent adjusted cash deposit rate. In the Mexico copper pipe and tube review, Commerce applies adverse facts available to Nacional de Cobre (56.43 percent) and rescinds the review for Golden Dragon and IUSA. Commerce finalizes zero antidumping margins for Korean heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes for two mandatory respondents and one non-examined company. Commerce’s TRBs review concludes Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. remains part of the China-wide entity, with assessment and deposits at the referenced China-wide rate of 92.84 percent. All notices were published on September 21, 2026, with specified deadlines for case and rebuttal briefs and hearing requests where applicable. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tin-mill-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-critical-circumstances-and-exten/ (Tin mill products — preliminary LTFV, critical circumstances) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-refined-copper-pipe-and-tube-from-mexico-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Copper pipe/tube Mexico — preliminary AFA, partial rescission) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/heavy-walled-rectangular-welded-carbon-steel-pipes-and-tubes-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-the-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (HWR pipes/tubes Korea — final zero margins) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tapered-roller-bearings-and-parts-thereof-finished-and-unfinished-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Tapered roller bearings China — final, China-wide entity) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-09-16
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-16 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 12 U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) and Court of International Trade items, including multiple final determinations and orders across antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings, administrative reviews, and a court judgment. – Authorities involved: DOC/ITA and the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT). – Policy instruments: AD/CVD investigations (final determinations), critical circumstances findings, AD/CVD orders, administrative reviews (final and preliminary results), and a court decision amending final results. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold):Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (India) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued two final determinations covering solar cells from India. In the CVD case, Commerce found countervailable subsidies and affirmed critical circumstances in part. In the AD case, Commerce found sales at less than fair value and affirmed critical circumstances in part, continuing the suspension and cash deposit instructions as specified. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: C-533-943 (CVD); A-533-942 (AD)– Key dates: Applicable September 16, 2026; Preliminary CVD published February 26, 2026; Preliminary AD published April 28, 2026– Notes: AD final margins of 123.04 percent for the named companies; cash deposit rates adjusted for export subsidy offsets; CVD all-others rate aligned using AFA-based rates; critical circumstances affirmed for certain producers/exporters as stated. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-the-final-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determin/– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-and-final-affirmative-determination-of-criti/ – Headline (one line, bold):Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Laos) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued final CVD and AD determinations for solar cells from Laos. The CVD final found countervailable subsidies and affirmed critical circumstances for certain exporters, while the AD final found sales at less than fair value and addressed critical circumstances and single-entity treatment. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: C-553-004 (CVD); A-553-003 (AD)– Key dates: Applicable September 16, 2026; CVD POI January 1–December 31, 2024; AD POI January 1–June 30, 2025– Notes: CVD rates include 82.03 percent (Solarspace) and 153.67 percent (VSUN, AFA); AD weighted-average dumping margin 65.43 percent (including separate-rate companies and Laos-wide); critical circumstances affirmed in part; Solarspace and SolarSpace Hong Kong treated as a single entity in AD. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-the-lao-peoples-democratic-republic-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-final-affirmative-deter/– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-the-lao-peoples-democratic-republic-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-and-final-aff/ – Headline (one line, bold):Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Indonesia) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued final CVD and AD determinations covering solar cells from Indonesia. The CVD final found countervailable subsidies, affirming critical circumstances for certain producers, while the AD final found sales at less than fair value and affirmed critical circumstances for multiple producers/exporters. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: C-560-847 (CVD); A-560-846 (AD)– Key dates: Applicable September 16, 2026; CVD POI January 1–December 31, 2024; AD POI July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025– Notes: CVD rates include 173.70 percent (PT Blue Sky Solar Indonesia, AFA) and 73.20 percent (PT REC Solar Energy Indonesia); AD margins 94.36 percent (Blue Sky, REC Solar, and all others); critical circumstances affirmed as described in each notice. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-indonesia-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-final-affirmative-determination-of-critical-circum/– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-indonesia-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-and-final-affirmative-determination-of-c/ – Headline (one line, bold):Sodium Nitrite (India) — AD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2024–2025 administrative review of the AD order on sodium nitrite from India, determining one respondent had a zero margin and assigning the investigation all-others rate to non-selected companies. The review was rescinded in part for companies with no reviewable suspended entries. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-533-906– Key dates: Applicable September 16, 2026; POR February 1, 2024–January 31, 2025– Notes: Final margins—Deepak Nitrite Limited 0.00 percent; non-examined companies 42.76 percent; rescission for Buradon Inc., Palvi Industries Limited, Lotus Global Pvt. Ltd. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/sodium-nitrite-from-india-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-the-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (one line, bold):Chlorinated Isocyanurates (China) — AD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determined that chlorinated isocyanurates from China were sold at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 POR and partially rescinded the review for one company due to no reviewable suspended entries. Interested parties are invited to comment. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-898– Key dates: Applicable September 16, 2026; POR June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025– Notes: Preliminary margins—Heze Huayi Chemical Co. Ltd. 90.65 percent; Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co. Ltd. 72.63 percent; review rescinded for Achlor Chemical Ltd.; China-wide rate (285.63 percent) unchanged and not under review. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chlorinated-isocyanurates-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (one line, bold):L-lysine (China) — AD/CVD Orders (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Following affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC, Commerce issued AD and CVD orders on L‑lysine from China, reinstating suspension of liquidation and requiring cash deposits at the applicable estimated weighted-average dumping margins and net countervailable subsidy rates. Provisional measures and effective dates are specified in the notice. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-215 (AD); C-570-216 (CVD)– Key dates: ITC final injury determinations notified September 2, 2026; AD Preliminary Determination March 6, 2026; CVD Preliminary Determination January 22, 2026; suspension and cash deposits resume upon ITC publication Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/l-lysine-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ – Headline (one line, bold):Utility Scale Wind Towers (Korea) — AD (Court Decision/Amended Final) (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The CIT sustained Commerce’s remand results in litigation concerning the 2021–2022 AD administrative review and issued a final judgment not in harmony with Commerce’s original final results. Commerce amended the final results, revising Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd.’s dumping margin. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-580-902; Court No. 24-00070– Key dates: Applicable September 14, 2026; CIT final judgment September 4, 2026; Amended margin 1.90 percent (from 1.95 percent) Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-the-republic-of-korea-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-2021-2022-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ – Headline (one line, bold):Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products (Taiwan) — AD Admin Review Final (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2024–2025 AD administrative review of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from Taiwan, determining that EEPV Corp. did not sell at prices below normal value, resulting in a zero
US Highlights 2026-09-15
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-15 Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 10 events from the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. The actions include antidumping and countervailing duty determinations and reviews, a continuation of AD/CVD orders following sunset review, and multiple OFAC sanctions listings. Policy instruments span AD/CVD investigations and administrative reviews, critical circumstances, scope updates, cash deposit and assessment instructions, and SDN List designations under Executive Orders. Commerce issued one preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination involving China and final antidumping results in a China proceeding, alongside several non-China trade remedy updates. Updates by Authority DOC — International Trade Administration (Department of Commerce) Tin mill products — AD/CVD (Preliminary determination) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily determined that producers and exporters of tin mill products from the People’s Republic of China received countervailable subsidies for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Commerce also made a preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination for Shougang Holding Trade (Hong Kong) Ltd., Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., and all other producers/exporters, and aligned the final CVD determination with the companion AD final determination. – The all-others rate was derived from adverse facts available assigned to nonresponsive companies; Commerce preliminarily modified scope language and will suspend liquidation and require cash deposits, including retroactive suspension consistent with the critical circumstances finding. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case No.: C-570-229 – Preliminary subsidy rates: Shougang Holding Trade (Hong Kong) Ltd.—66.61% (AFA); Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.—66.61% (AFA); All Others—66.61% – Critical circumstances: Preliminary affirmative for the above companies and all others; 90-day retroactive suspension of liquidation – Scope: Preliminarily modified; tinplate and electrolytic chromium-coated steel (see Appendix I in notice) – Alignment: Final CVD aligned with final AD determination; currently scheduled no later than November 30, 2026 (unless postponed) – Key dates: Initiation (May 5, 2026); prelim postponed to September 8, 2026; publication September 15, 2026; briefs due 30 days after publication, rebuttals 5 days later; hearing requests within 30 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/tin-mill-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-preliminary-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determination-and-alignment-of-final-d/ Steel racks — AD/CVD (Final administrative review results; rescission in part) Summary: – Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 administrative review of certain steel racks and parts thereof from China, determining that reviewed exporters sold below normal value or did not qualify for a separate rate and remain part of the China-wide entity. Commerce rescinded the review in part for Nanjing Kingmore Logistics Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. due to no suspended POR entries. – Final weighted-average dumping margins are 10.34% for the collapsed Nova entity and for Jiangsu JISE; the China-wide entity rate (144.50%) remains unchanged and not under review. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case No.: A-570-088 – Final margins: Jiangsu Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd./Nanjing Jinshidai Storage Equipment Co., Ltd./Hebei Nova Intelligent Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd.—10.34%; Jiangsu JISE Intelligent Storage Equipment Co., Ltd.—10.34% – Separate rates: Granted to Nova and Jiangsu JISE; denied to Nanjing Urgo Logistics Equipment Co. (treated as part of the China-wide entity) – Rescission: Nanjing Kingmore Logistics Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. – POR: September 1, 2023–August 31, 2024 – Cash deposits/assessments: As specified; China-wide entity cash deposit rate remains 144.50% – Key date: Final results issued September 8, 2026; publication September 15, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-racks-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Silicon metal (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia, Kazakhstan) — AD/CVD (Continuation of orders after sunset review) Summary: – Commerce is continuing the AD orders on silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Malaysia and the CVD order on silicon metal from the Republic of Kazakhstan, following sunset review findings by Commerce and the ITC that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD/CVD cash deposits at current rates; the effective date of continuation is September 3, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case Nos.: A-893-001; A-400-001; A-557-820; C-834-811 – Process: First five-year (sunset) reviews initiated March 2, 2026; ITC final injury determination published September 3, 2026 – Effective date: September 3, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/silicon-metal-from-bosnia-and-herzegovina-iceland-malaysia-and-the-republic-of-kazakhstan-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders-and-countervailing-duty-order/ Oil country tubular goods (Türkiye) — AD/CVD (Preliminary CVD administrative review results) Summary: – Commerce preliminarily determined a net countervailable subsidy rate of 0.63% for Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for the 2024 POR in the OCTG CVD order on Türkiye. Interested parties may submit case briefs within 21 days of publication and rebuttals five days thereafter. – Upon final results, Commerce will instruct CBP regarding assessment and cash deposit requirements; the all-others rate from the investigation remains 9.21% unless changed in final results. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: C-489-817 – Company: Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.—0.63% (preliminary) – POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024 – Key dates: Preliminary results deadline September 10, 2026; publication September 15, 2026; briefs due 21 days after publication; hearing requests within 30 days Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-preliminary-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ Oil country tubular goods (Republic of Korea) — AD/CVD (Final CVD administrative review results; rescission in part) Summary: – Commerce determined a de minimis net countervailable subsidy rate of 0.12% for SeAH Steel Corporation for the 2023 POR and rescinded the review for Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. due to lack of reviewable suspended entries. Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate SeAH Steel’s entries without regard to countervailing duties and to assess Hyundai Steel Pipe entries at the applicable cash deposit rates. – The cash deposit rate for SeAH Steel will be zero; for non-reviewed firms, the most recent company-specific rate or the all-others rate (1.33%) continues. Key Details: – Authority:
US Highlights 2026-09-14
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-14 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 16 events across the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration), and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). – Instruments include antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations and administrative reviews, Section 337 proceedings, and sanctions listings/updates. – Highlights include the ITC’s institution of preliminary AD/CVD investigations on corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia, and Turkey; multiple Commerce preliminary and final AD/CVD results across several products and countries; and OFAC actions updating identifiers and adding parties to the SDN List. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline (bold):Corrugated pizza boxes — AD/CVD (Institution and scheduling of preliminary phase) Summary:The ITC instituted preliminary phase AD/CVD investigations Nos. 701-TA-806 and 731-TA-1805-1807 to assess whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia, and Turkey alleged to be sold at less than fair value, with alleged subsidies for Turkey. Unless Commerce extends initiation, the ITC’s preliminary determinations are due in 45 days. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-806; 731-TA-1805-1807 (Preliminary)– HTSUS: 4819.10.00 (as provided)– Key dates: Preliminary determinations due by October 26, 2026; ITC views to Commerce by November 2, 2026; staff conference September 30, 2026; requests to appear due by noon September 28, 2026; party testimony due September 29, 2026; written submissions due October 5, 2026; Notice date September 9, 2026. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/corrugated-pizza-boxes-from-china-malaysia-and-turkey-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ – Headline (bold):Smart televisions and monitors — Section 337 (Commission determination on intervention) Summary:In Investigation No. 337-TA-1495, the Commission determined not to review the ALJ’s ID (Order No. 17) granting Dolby Laboratories, Inc. intervenor status. The investigation concerns certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart TVs, monitors, and components. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1495– Key date: Commission vote on September 9, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-video-capable-electronic-devices-including-smart-televisions-monitors-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-dolby-labo/ – Headline (bold):Vertical power delivery systems — Section 337 (Public interest solicitation) Summary:The ITC received a complaint titled Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same (DN 3936) and seeks public interest comments on the requested relief, including a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The complaint, filed by Vicor Corporation on September 9, 2026, names multiple respondents in the U.S. and abroad. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Docket No.: 3936– Relief requested: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders; bond during Presidential review– Comment deadline: Eight calendar days after Federal Register publication; replies due three days thereafter Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-41/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) – Headline (bold):Glycine from India — CVD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for producers/exporters of glycine from India for the 2024 POR and rescinds the review, in part, for 27 companies. Kumar Industries and Mulji Mehta Enterprises were selected as mandatory respondents. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024– Preliminary subsidy rates: Kumar Industries 39.75%; Mulji Mehta Enterprises 104.92%; Mulji Mehta Pharma 39.75%– Rescission: 27 companies (per Appendix II of notice)– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/glycine-from-india-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ – Headline (bold):Raw honey from Brazil — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for two respondents and rescinds the review for 11 companies. Melbras and Minamel are mandatory respondents for the 2024–2025 POR. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025– Preliminary margins: Melbras 1.67%; Minamel 2.64%; non-selected companies 2.16%– Rescission: 11 companies (per Appendix III)– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 30 days after publication; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/raw-honey-from-brazil-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (bold):Raw honey from Vietnam — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for selected exporters and rescinds the review for 17 companies after confirming no suspended entries. Eight additional companies qualify for separate rates; others remain part of the Vietnam-wide entity. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025– Preliminary margins: Ban Me Thuot Honeybee JSC 30.21%; Daklak Honeybee JSC 39.61%; separate-rate companies 34.91%– Vietnam-wide entity rate: 60.03% (entity not under review)– Rescission: 17 companies (per Appendix II)– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/raw-honey-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (bold):Raw honey from Argentina — AD (Preliminary results) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for two mandatory respondents and sets a review-specific rate for non-selected companies. Verification is intended before final results. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025– Preliminary margins: NEXCO S.A. 1.93%; Villamora S.A. 6.80%; non-selected companies 3.48%– Comment deadlines: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/raw-honey-from-argentina-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ – Headline (bold):Quartz surface products from India — AD (Preliminary results; rescissions; intent to rescind in part) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds Cuarzo/Beyyond made sales at less than normal value while PESL did not. The review is rescinded for multiple companies; Commerce intends to rescind for four more based on no reviewable entries. A no-shipments claim by Jyothi Granite is not accepted at this stage. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025– Preliminary margins: Cuarzo/Beyyond 4.91%; PESL 0.00%; non-selected companies 4.91%– Rescission: 53 companies;
US Highlights 2026-09-11
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-11 1) Executive Summary Seven events are covered today, led by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The ITC scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations on citric acid and certain citrate salts. OFAC published SDN List updates and multiple sanctions-related general licenses under Iran, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Global Terrorism, and Illicit Drug Trade programs. Key policy instruments include AD/CVD proceedings, sanctions listings/updates, and general licenses authorizing time-limited wind-down activities. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Citric acid and certain citrate salts — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) The ITC scheduled the final phase of investigations Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772 (Final) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts. The proceedings concern imports from China preliminarily determined by Commerce to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value, and imports from Canada preliminarily determined to be subsidized but not sold at less-than-fair-value. Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772 (Final) Key dates: Staff report (nonpublic) due Dec 28, 2026; Hearing Jan 12, 2027; Requests to appear due Jan 6, 2027; Prehearing briefs due Jan 5, 2027; Posthearing briefs due Jan 20, 2027; Additional information placed on record Feb 2, 2027; Final comments due Feb 4, 2027 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/citric-acid-and-certain-citrate-salts-from-canada-and-india-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury) SDN List updates and removals — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published updates to identifying information for one or more persons on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. OFAC also announced one or more persons whose property and interests in property were unblocked and removed from the SDN List. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key dates: OFAC determined on June 11, 2026, that certain persons were unblocked and removed from the SDN List Key identifiers: Specific parties are listed in the notice Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-actions-16/ Iran-related General Licenses CC and DD — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published Iran-related General License (GL) CC authorizing, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 19, 2026, transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of dealings with specified blocked persons pursuant to E.O. 13902. OFAC also published GL DD authorizing, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 23, 2026, certain wind down transactions previously authorized under 31 CFR 560.522, 560.529, and Iran GL J-1. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key dates: GL CC issued Sept 4, 2026; GL DD issued Sept 8, 2026; GL CC valid through Sept 19, 2026; GL DD valid through Sept 23, 2026 Key identifiers: GL CC covers Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi A.S., Golden Global Varlik Kiralama A.S., Golden Global Portfoy Yonetimi A.S., and entities owned ≥50% by them; GL DD references ITSR 31 CFR 560.522, 560.529, and Iran GL J-1 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-iran-related-web-general-licenses-cc-and-dd/ Venezuela GLs 50A and 51A — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published GL 50A authorizing transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela for entities listed in the annex (and their subsidiaries), with conditions on governing law, payment routing, and reporting, and prohibitions on specified counterparties. OFAC also published GL 51A authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin minerals, including gold, by established U.S. entities, with due diligence, payment, reporting conditions, and explicit exclusions, including processing/refining in specified jurisdictions. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS China Indicator: IMPLICIT Key dates: GL 50A issued Feb 18, 2026 (replaced GL 50); GL 51A issued Mar 27, 2026 (replaced GL 51) Key identifiers: GL 50A annex entities include BP PLC, Chevron Corporation, Eni S.p.A., Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA, Repsol S.A., Shell PLC; GLs include prohibitions on transactions involving persons in or entities owned/controlled by persons in specified jurisdictions Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-licenses-50a-and-51a/ Venezuela GLs 30B and 51 — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published GL 30B authorizing transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to operations or use of ports and airports in Venezuela involving the Government of Venezuela and INEA (and its majority-owned entities), subject to limitations. OFAC also published GL 51 authorizing specified activities involving Venezuelan-origin gold for importation, refining in the United States, and resale/export by established U.S. entities, with conditions on contracting, payments, reporting, and exclusions, including restrictions related to certain jurisdictions. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key dates: GL 30B issued Feb 10, 2026 (replaced GL 30A); GL 51 issued Mar 6, 2026 Key identifiers: GL 30B references E.O. 13884 and E.O. 13850 (as amended); GL 51 includes reporting requirements and limitations on counterparties and activities Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-venezuela-sanctions-regulations-web-general-licenses-30b-and-51/ Nicaragua GL 5 — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published GL 5 authorizing the wind down of transactions involving Exportadora de Metales Sociedad Anonima (EMSA) and entities it owns 50% or more, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 16, 2026. Payments to blocked persons must be made into a blocked account in accordance with the Nicaragua Sanctions Regulations. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key dates: GL 5 issued Apr 16, 2026; Valid through 12:01 a.m. EDT May 16, 2026 Key identifiers: EMSA and its ≥50%-owned entities Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-nicaragua-sanctions-regulations-web-general-license-5/ Global Terrorism and Illicit Drug Trade GL 35 — Sanctions Listing (SANCTIONS) OFAC published GL 35 authorizing wind down transactions, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 14, 2026, involving three entities designated on April 14, 2026: Comercializadora y Arrendadora de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (CAMSA), Casino Centenario, and Diamante Casino, including their majority-owned entities. Payments to blocked persons must be made into a blocked account under applicable regulations. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key dates: GL 35 issued Apr 14, 2026; Expires 12:01 a.m. EDT May 14,
US Highlights 2026-09-09
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-09 1) Executive Summary – Three events are covered today, all from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The actions include a procedural request for comments under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and two Section 337 matters (one new complaint solicitation and one partial review of a final initial determination). Policy instruments span procedural notices, Section 337 enforcement, requests for public interest comments, and briefing on remedy and bonding. 2) Updates by Authority International Trade Commission (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold): Section 338(g) implementation — Procedural Notice (Policy Notice) Summary: The Commission requests public comments on how it should implement its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to identify discriminatory actions by foreign countries that burden U.S. commerce and to provide the President with information and recommendations. The notice outlines topics for input, including how to define “unreasonable” and “discriminatory” conduct, methods for information gathering, handling of sensitive information, analysis approaches, and the form of communications to the President. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE – Event Type: POLICY_NOTICE – Key identifiers: Investigation/Docket No. MISC-053; FR Doc. 2026-18385 – Key dates: Comments due by November 9, 2026; Issued September 4, 2026; Published September 9, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/request-for-comments-regarding-implementation-of-19-u-s-c-1338g/ Headline (one line, bold): Mobile electronic devices — Section 337 (Trade Remedy) Summary: The Commission received a complaint in Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof, DN 3934, filed by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH, alleging violations of Section 337. The Commission solicits public interest comments regarding the requested relief, which includes a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: DN 3934 (“Docket No. 3934”); FR Doc. 2026-18379 – Parties: Complainants—trinamiX Sensing LLC; trinamiX GmbH; Respondent—Apple, Inc. – Key dates: Initial public interest submissions due no later than eight calendar days after Federal Register publication; Issued September 4, 2026; Published September 9, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-40/ Headline (one line, bold): Glow fish tape and safety helmet systems — Section 337 (Trade Remedy) Summary: The Commission determined to review in part the final initial determination in Certain Glow Fish Tape Systems, Safety Helmet Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-1442), which found a violation of Section 337. The Commission seeks written submissions on specified issues under review and on remedy, bonding, and public interest, including questions referencing a Chinese patent publication (CN 202026888 U) in the obviousness analysis for helmet-related patents. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1442; FR Doc. 2026-18302 – Parties: Complainant—Klein Tools, Inc.; Respondent—Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation – Relief posture: CALJ recommended a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order; recommended 100% bond of entered value during Presidential review – Key dates: Initial submissions due September 18, 2026; Replies due September 25, 2026; Commission vote September 3, 2026; Published September 9, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glow-fish-tape-systems-safety-helmet-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-to-review-in-part-a-final-initial-determination-finding-a-violation-of-section-337/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC is seeking structured public input to inform its implementation of Section 338(g) duties regarding foreign discriminatory measures that burden U.S. commerce, with comments due by November 9, 2026. – A new Section 337 complaint concerning mobile electronic devices (DN 3934) names Apple Inc.; the ITC requests public interest comments within eight days of publication. – In Inv. No. 337-TA-1442, the ITC will review portions of the FID and has invited briefing on specific patent, domestic industry, and public interest issues, with deadlines on September 18 and 25, 2026. – Recommended remedies under consideration in 337-TA-1442 include a limited exclusion order, cease and desist order, and a 100% bond during the Presidential review period. – The ITC’s review in 337-TA-1442 references prior art including a Chinese patent publication in assessing obviousness. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/request-for-comments-regarding-implementation-of-19-u-s-c-1338g/ (Section 338(g) request for comments) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-40/ (Mobile devices 337 complaint; public interest comments) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glow-fish-tape-systems-safety-helmet-systems-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-to-review-in-part-a-final-initial-determination-finding-a-violation-of-section-337/ (337-TA-1442 partial review; submissions on remedy and public interest) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-09-08
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-08 1) Executive Summary – This briefing covers 3 events. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Policy instruments include Section 337 (ITC) and antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) actions. Actions span a Section 337 investigation termination, final sunset review revocations, and a preliminary administrative review determination. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline (one line, bold): Foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The ITC determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 77) granting a joint motion to terminate Investigation No. 337-TA-1443 in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. With no petitions for review filed, the investigation is terminated. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifier: Investigation No. 337-TA-1443; ID Order No. 77 Key dates: ID issued August 5, 2026; Commission vote September 3, 2026; notice published September 8, 2026 Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-foreign-fabricated-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-mot-2/ DOC (Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold): Walk-behind lawn mowers — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce completed the first sunset review of the AD and CVD orders on certain walk-behind lawn mowers from China and the AD order from Vietnam and is revoking these orders. No domestic party submitted a substantive response by the deadline; consistent with section 751(c)(3)(A) of the Act, Commerce is revoking the orders. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: A-570-129 (China AD); C-570-130 (China CVD); A-552-830 (Vietnam AD) Key dates: Initiation June 1, 2026; Applicable September 8, 2026; Effective date for termination of suspension for entries on or after July 13, 2026 Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-walk-behind-lawn-mowers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-orders-2/ – Headline (one line, bold): Brass rod (Brazil) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce preliminarily finds Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. sold brass rod at less than normal value during the period December 1, 2023 through May 31, 2025. The estimated weighted-average dumping margin is 22.07 percent; interested parties are invited to comment. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifier: A-351-859 Key dates: Applicable September 8, 2026; POR December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025; case briefs due within 21 days of publication; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/brass-rod-from-brazil-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2025-2/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The ITC terminated Section 337 Investigation No. 337-TA-1443 on foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices following a settlement; the Commission declined to review the ALJ’s termination ID. Commerce revoked AD and CVD orders on walk-behind lawn mowers from China and the AD order from Vietnam due to no domestic substantive responses in the first sunset review. For the lawn mowers revocation, Commerce intends CBP to end suspension for entries on or after July 13, 2026; prior entries remain subject to applicable requirements. Commerce preliminarily set a 22.07 percent dumping margin for Termomecanica in the Brazil brass rod administrative review and invited public comments. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-foreign-fabricated-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-mot-2/ (Semiconductor devices — ITC 337 termination) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-walk-behind-lawn-mowers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-orders-2/ (Lawn mowers — AD/CVD revocation) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/brass-rod-from-brazil-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2025-2/ (Brass rod (Brazil) — AD prelim review) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-09-07
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-07 1) Executive Summary Three events are covered today from the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The policy tools involved include Section 337 unfair import investigations and antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings. Actions include termination of a semiconductor-related Section 337 investigation based on settlement, revocation of AD/CVD orders on walk-behind lawn mowers from China (and AD from Vietnam) due to no domestic responses in a sunset review, and preliminary antidumping results for brass rod from Brazil. 2) Updates by Authority U.S. International Trade Commission Foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The Commission determined not to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination (Order No. 77) granting a joint motion to terminate Investigation No. 337-TA-1443 in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. As the remaining respondents were alleged direct or indirect customers of TSMC, the investigation is terminated in full; no petitions for review were filed. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation No.: 337-TA-1443; ALJ Order No. 77 Parties noted: Complainants Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Limited; respondents included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), Apple, Broadcom Inc., Lenovo entities (including in China and Hong Kong), Motorola entities in China, OnePlus (Shenzhen), and Qualcomm Inc.; OUII was a party Key dates: ALJ ID issued August 5, 2026; Commission vote September 3, 2026; notice issued September 3, 2026 Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-foreign-fabricated-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-mot/ Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Walk-behind lawn mowers — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce completed the first sunset review of the AD and CVD orders on certain walk-behind lawn mowers from China and the AD order from Vietnam and is revoking the orders. No domestic party submitted a substantive response by the deadline, and consistent with section 751(c)(3)(A) of the Act, Commerce is revoking the orders. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Case Nos.: A-570-129 (China AD), C-570-130 (China CVD), A-552-830 (Vietnam AD) Key dates: Initiated June 1, 2026; Applicable September 8, 2026; CBP to terminate suspension for entries on/after July 13, 2026 (fifth anniversary of the orders) Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-walk-behind-lawn-mowers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-orders/ Brass rod (Brazil) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce preliminarily finds that Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. made sales of brass rod from Brazil at less than normal value during the period December 1, 2023, through May 31, 2025. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin is 22.07 percent; interested parties may comment. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case No.: A-351-859 Period of Review: December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025 Preliminary margin: Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. — 22.07% Key dates: Applicable September 8, 2026; case briefs due no later than 21 days after publication; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/brass-rod-from-brazil-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2025/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The ITC terminated a Section 337 investigation covering foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices based on settlement, with no review of the ALJ’s determination. Commerce revoked the AD and CVD orders on walk-behind lawn mowers from China and the AD order from Vietnam after no domestic party responded in the first sunset review. The revocation of the lawn mower orders is applicable September 8, 2026, with termination of suspension for entries on or after July 13, 2026. Commerce issued preliminary results in the brass rod from Brazil review, calculating a 22.07 percent dumping margin for Termomecanica Sao Paulo S.A. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-foreign-fabricated-semiconductor-devices-products-containing-the-same-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-mot/ (Semiconductor devices — 337 termination) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-walk-behind-lawn-mowers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-orders/ (Lawn mowers — AD/CVD revocation) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/brass-rod-from-brazil-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2025/ (Brass rod (Brazil) — preliminary AD results) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-09-03
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-03 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 14 U.S. trade actions and notices. The main authorities are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (Commerce). – Policy instruments span Section 337 investigations, antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) administrative reviews and sunset reviews, a preliminary CVD investigation determination, and an order continuation. – China-related items include the continuation of the AD order on hand trucks from China and an ITC Section 337 investigation involving Chinese respondent Hisense terminated based on arbitration agreements. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold):Mobile electronic devices — Section 337 (Commission review and request for submissions) Summary:The ITC determined to review in part the ALJ’s final initial determination finding a Section 337 violation as to one asserted patent and no violation as to others in Investigation No. 337-TA-1432 (Maxell v. Samsung). The Commission seeks written submissions on the issues under review and on remedy, public interest, and bonding. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Inv. No. 337-TA-1432– Key dates: Initial submissions due September 14, 2026; replies due September 21, 2026; Commission vote August 31, 2026– Additional notes: The ALJ recommended, if a violation is found, a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders, with a bond of 0% during Presidential review. Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-mobile-electronic-devices-notice-of-a-commission-determination-to-review-in-part-a-final-initial-determination-finding-a-violation-of-section-337-request-for-written-submissions-on-the-issue/ Headline (one line, bold):Video‑capable laptops, desktops, handhelds, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components — Section 337 (Investigation terminated) Summary:The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s ID (Order No. 48) granting a joint motion to terminate Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1448 in its entirety based on arbitration agreements among the private parties. The investigation is terminated. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Inv. No. 337‑TA‑1448– Parties: Complainants Nokia Technologies Oy and Nokia Corporation; respondents included Hisense, Acer, and ASUS– Key dates: Commission vote August 31, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-video-capable-laptop-desktop-computers-handheld-computers-tablets-televisions-projectors-and-components-and-modules-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial/ Headline (one line, bold):Welded line pipe (South Korea, Turkey) — AD/CVD (Scheduling of expedited five‑year reviews) Summary:The ITC scheduled expedited second five-year reviews to assess whether revocation of AD orders on welded line pipe from South Korea and Turkey and the CVD order on welded line pipe from Turkey would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Inv. Nos. 701‑TA‑525 and 731‑TA‑1260–1261 (Second Review)– Key dates: Staff report to nonpublic record October 22, 2026; public comments due October 29, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-line-pipe-from-south-korea-and-turkey-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Chlorinated isocyanurates (Spain) — Antidumping (Preliminary results; partial rescission) Summary:Commerce preliminarily found no dumping for Electroquímica de Hernani, S.A. and Ercros, S.A. for the POR June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025, and rescinded the review for Industrias Químicas Tamar due to no reviewable suspended entries. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margins: Electroquímica de Hernani, S.A. — 0.00%; Ercros, S.A. — 0.00%– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chlorinated-isocyanurates-from-spain-preliminary-results-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Non‑refillable steel cylinders (India) — Antidumping (Preliminary results) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determined sales at less than normal value for certain producers/exporters for the POR December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margins: Bhiwadi Cylinders Pvt. Ltd./Sapphire (India) Pvt. Ltd. — 0.00%; Mauria Udyog Ltd. — 3.97%– POR: December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-non-refillable-steel-cylinders-from-india-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-25/ Headline (one line, bold):Non‑oriented electrical steel (Japan) — Antidumping (Administrative review rescission) Summary:Commerce rescinded the 2024–2025 AD administrative review for Nippon Steel Corporation after finding no suspended entries during the POR; existing cash deposit rates remain in effect. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: December 1, 2024–November 30, 2025 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/non-oriented-electrical-steel-from-japan-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Certain steel nails (Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Vietnam) — Antidumping (Final results of expedited second sunset reviews) Summary:Commerce found that revocation of the AD orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and identified likely margins up to the following levels. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margins likely to prevail: up to 11.80% (Korea); 39.35% (Malaysia); 9.10% (Oman); 2.24% (Taiwan); 323.99% (Vietnam) Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-republic-of-korea-malaysia-the-sultanate-of-oman-taiwan-and-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping/ Headline (one line, bold):Heavy walled rectangular pipes and tubes (Mexico) — Antidumping (Final results) Summary:Commerce finalized dumping margins for Forza Steel S.A. de C.V. and Productos Laminados de Monterrey, S.A. de C.V. for the POR September 1, 2023–August 31, 2024, and set a review‑specific rate for non‑examined companies. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margins: Forza — 31.23%; Prolamsa — 7.45%; Review‑specific rate (non‑examined) — 16.84%– POR: September 1, 2023–August 31, 2024 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/heavy-walled-rectangular-pipes-and-tubes-from-mexico-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Cold‑drawn mechanical tubing (India) — Antidumping (Preliminary results) Summary:Commerce preliminarily found dumping for two respondents for the POR June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margins: Goodluck India Ltd. (and affiliated names) — 2.73%; Tube Products of India, Ltd. (unit of Tube Investments of India Ltd.) — 4.54%– POR: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-cold-drawn-mechanical-tubing-of-carbon-and-alloy-steel-from-india-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Brass rod (South Africa) — Antidumping (Preliminary results) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determined sales at less than normal value by Non‑Ferrous Metal Works (SA) (PTY) Ltd. for the POR December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Margin: Non‑Ferrous Metal Works (SA) (PTY) Ltd. — 19.82%– POR: December 1, 2023–May 31, 2025 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/brass-rod-from-south-africa-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Stainless steel flanges (India) — Antidumping (Final results correction) Summary:Commerce corrected the company name within the BFN/Viraj collective entity in the final results notice and reiterated its successor‑in‑interest finding for Viraj Profiles Private Limited to Viraj Profiles Limited. Key Details:– Authority:
US Highlights 2026-09-02
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-09-02 1) Executive Summary – Three events are covered today, all from the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). The actions include one amended final result in an antidumping administrative review and two expedited second sunset reviews. Policy instruments involved are antidumping (AD), countervailing duty (CVD), and ministerial error correction. The notices address PET resin from Oman, welded line pipe from Korea and Türkiye, and certain steel nails from Vietnam. 2) Updates by Authority H3: DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce amended the final results of the 2023–2024 administrative review of the AD order on PET resin from Oman to correct a ministerial error in U.S. inventory carrying cost calculations for OCTAL SAOC FZC. After recalculation using OCTAL’s most recent cost database, Commerce published a revised weighted-average dumping margin for the period of review. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: A-523-810 – Key dates: Applicable September 2, 2026; POR: May 1, 2023–April 30, 2024; Amended margin for OCTAL SAOC FZC: 3.02%; Notice signed August 26, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-resin-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-amended-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Welded line pipe — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued the final results of the expedited second sunset review of the AD orders on welded line pipe from Korea and Türkiye. Commerce determined that revocation of the orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with margins up to 6.22 percent for Korea and 22.95 percent for Türkiye. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: A-580-876 (Korea); A-489-822 (Türkiye) – Key dates: Applicable September 2, 2026; Notice signed August 28, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-line-pipe-from-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ Certain steel nails — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued the final results of the expedited second sunset review of the CVD order on certain steel nails from Vietnam. Commerce found that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at net rates of 288.56 percent (Region Industries Co., Ltd.), 313.97 percent (United Nail Products Co. Ltd.), and 301.27 percent (All Others). Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: C-552-819 – Key dates: Applicable September 2, 2026; Notice signed August 28, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – DOC/ITA published three Federal Register notices on September 2, 2026, covering one amended AD administrative review and two expedited second sunset reviews. – The PET resin (Oman) review was amended to correct a ministerial error, resulting in a revised weighted-average dumping margin of 3.02 percent for OCTAL for the 2023–2024 POR. – Commerce determined that revoking the AD orders on welded line pipe from Korea and Türkiye would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with margins up to 6.22 percent (Korea) and 22.95 percent (Türkiye). – Commerce determined that revoking the CVD order on certain steel nails from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of subsidization, with net subsidy rates specified for two producers and an all-others rate. – All actions were conducted on an expedited basis where applicable and cite specific investigation numbers and applicable dates for implementation. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-terephthalate-resin-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-amended-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (PET resin—Oman AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/welded-line-pipe-from-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ (Welded line pipe—AD sunset) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-of-the-expedited-second-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ (Steel nails—Vietnam CVD sunset) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-31
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-31 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 5 events involving the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The ITA issued final affirmative determinations in the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China and published a court-related notice amending AD results for steel pipe from the UAE. OFAC announced SDN List removals and new listings under Executive Order 13224. Key instruments include AD/CVD determinations, court-driven amended results, and sanctions listings. 2) Updates by Authority Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Van-type trailers and subassemblies (China) — AD/CVD (Final determination – AD) The Department of Commerce determined that van-type trailers and subassemblies from the People’s Republic of China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value for the period April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. Commerce made no changes to its preliminary margin calculations and continued the suspension of liquidation from June 15, 2026. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation No.: A-570-219 Final weighted-average dumping margin: China-wide entity 130.86% (cash deposit rate adjusted for export subsidy offset: 129.73%) Applicable date: August 31, 2026 POI: April 1, 2025–September 30, 2025 Suspension of liquidation continued from June 15, 2026 (preliminary determination publication date) Third-country entry reporting (Canada): A-122-219 (for entries via Canada; only the Chinese subassembly portion subject to China AD duties as described) ITC injury determination due no later than 45 days after this final determination Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/van-type-trailers-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ Van-type trailers and subassemblies (China) — AD_CVD (Final determination – CVD) The Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China for the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Following the withdrawal of participation by the sole mandatory respondent (CIMC), Commerce applied total adverse facts available (AFA) and assigned the same AFA-based rate to all others. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation No.: C-570-218 Final subsidy rates (percent ad valorem): CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd.: 134.75 (AFA); Non-Responsive Companies: 134.75 (AFA); All Others: 134.75 Applicable date: August 31, 2026 POI: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024 Suspension of liquidation and cash deposits: effective June 5, 2026 (preliminary determination publication date) Third-country entry reporting (Canada): C-122-218 (for entries via Canada; only the Chinese subassembly portion subject to China CVD as described) ITC injury determination to follow within 45 days of this final determination Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/van-type-trailers-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ Circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (UAE) — AD/CVD (CIT decision; amended final results) The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a final judgment on August 19, 2026, sustaining Commerce’s second remand results in the 2020–2021 AD administrative review of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates. Commerce is amending the final results for Universal Tube and Plastic Industries, Ltd.; THL Tube and Pipe Industries LLC; and KHK Scaffolding and Formwork LLC, revising the weighted-average dumping margin from 2.63% to 3.64%. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Case No.: A-520-807; Court No. 23-00113 Period of review: December 1, 2020–November 30, 2021 CIT final judgment date: August 19, 2026 Applicable date: August 29, 2026 Amended final results margin for Universal: 3.64% (from 2.63%) Timken notice published; current cash deposit rate not affected due to a superseding rate Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-carbon-quality-steel-pipe-from-the-united-arab-emirates-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control) SDN updates — Sanctions listing/unlisting (Sanctions actions under E.O. 13224) OFAC announced removals from, and additions to, the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886. Unblocked parties were removed from the SDN List, while newly designated persons were added; property and interests in property of designated persons within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transactions with them. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Legal basis: Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 Action dates: August 24, 2026 (unblocking/removals); additional listings announced same notice Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-actions-15/ SDN designations — Palestine Action; Masar Badil; associated persons (Sanctions designations under E.O. 13224) OFAC designated entities and individuals under Executive Order 13224, as amended, including Palestine Action, Autistici Inventati, and Masar Badil, as well as specified individuals linked to Masar Badil. As a result, all property and interests in property of these persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealings with them. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Legal basis: Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886 Action date: August 26, 2026 Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-28/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) Commerce issued final affirmative AD and CVD determinations on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China, with AFA-based rates and continued suspension of liquidation from the preliminary determination dates. The AD determination covered POI April–September 2025; the CVD determination covered calendar year 2024. Commerce established third-country case numbers in ACE for entries via Canada related to Chinese subassemblies for both AD (A-122-219) and CVD (C-122-218). The ITC’s final injury determinations for the van-type trailers cases are due within 45 days of Commerce’s final determinations. OFAC updated the SDN List by both removing and newly designating persons under E.O. 13224, resulting in blocked property for designated parties. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/van-type-trailers-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (Van-type trailers — AD final) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/van-type-trailers-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ (Van-type trailers — CVD final) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-carbon-quality-steel-pipe-from-the-united-arab-emirates-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ (UAE CWP — CIT decision/amended results) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-actions-15/ (OFAC — SDN listing/unlisting) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-28/ (OFAC — SDN designations) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-08-28
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-28 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 4 events. The primary authority involved is the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Actions include antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) scope and review determinations, court-driven amendments under Timken, and reopening of an administrative review based on potential fraud. Proceedings involve commodities such as butt-weld pipe fittings, hardwood plywood, hot-rolled steel, and wire rod, with two items explicitly China-related. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold):Carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) sustained Commerce’s second remand in a covered merchandise inquiry for the AD order on certain carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings from China. Commerce is amending its determination to find that products cut to length and formed into the rough shape of a butt-weld pipe fitting in China are “unfinished” fittings covered by the Order, and that subsequent processing in Vietnam does not remove them from the scope. Commerce will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for such entries. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigation/order identifier: A-570-814– Court case: Tube Forgings of America, Inc. and Mills Iron Works, Inc. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 23-00231; CIT Slip Op. 26-83 (July 29, 2026)– Key dates: CIT final judgment July 29, 2026; Applicable August 8, 2026– Action: Amended covered merchandise determination; CBP to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits at the appropriate rate Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-carbon-steel-butt-weld-pipe-fittings-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-final-covered-merchandise-determination-and-notice-of-amended-covered-mer/ – Headline (one line, bold):Hardwood plywood — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized no-shipments determinations in the AD and CVD administrative reviews of certain hardwood plywood products from China for one producer during the PORs June 17, 2020–September 25, 2021, and January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024. Commerce continues to find that Hai Hien Bamboo Wood Joint Stock Company made no shipments of subject merchandise during the PORs and will instruct CBP to liquidate those entries without regard to AD/CVD. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigations/orders: A-570-051; C-570-052– Parties/filings: Taraca Pacific Inc. submitted a case brief; Hai Hien certification on non-subject plywood– Key dates: Applicable August 28, 2026; CBP assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication– Action: Final no-shipments determination; instructions to CBP to liquidate entries without AD/CVD for Hai Hien Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hardwood-plywood-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-determinations-of-no-shipments-in-the-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-2024-2020-2021/ – Headline (one line, bold):Hot-rolled steel flat products (Japan) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The CIT sustained Commerce’s second remand results in the 2018–2019 AD administrative review of hot-rolled steel flat products from Japan. Commerce is amending the final results to reflect a weighted-average dumping margin of 10.12 percent for Nippon Steel Corporation; current cash deposit instructions for Nippon Steel remain unchanged due to a superseding rate. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation/order identifier: A-588-874– Court case: Nippon Steel Corporation v. United States, Consol. Court No. 21-00533; CIT final judgment April 8, 2026– Key dates: Applicable April 18, 2026– Action: Amended final results to 10.12 percent for Nippon Steel; assessment instructions to CBP to follow Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-japan-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ – Headline (one line, bold):Carbon and alloy steel wire rod (Korea) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce is reopening and reconsidering the 2023–2024 AD administrative review of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Korea for POSCO/POSCO International Corporation in light of new evidence indicating possible fraud affecting the integrity of the final results. Commerce will suspend liquidation of entries covered by the 2023–2024 review during reconsideration and will outline procedural steps in a forthcoming memorandum. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation/order identifier: A-580-891– Key dates: Applicable August 28, 2026– Action: Reopening record; suspending liquidation; potential updates to assessment and cash deposit instructions after reconsideration Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbon-and-alloy-steel-wire-rod-from-the-republic-of-korea-notice-of-reopening-of-and-intent-to-reconsider-the-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce amended its covered merchandise determination for Chinese butt-weld pipe fittings following a CIT decision, confirming that rough shapes formed in China and further processed in Vietnam remain within the AD order’s scope. – Commerce issued final no-shipments findings for one producer in the AD and CVD reviews of certain hardwood plywood from China for the 2020–2021 and 2024 PORs, with instructions for CBP to liquidate applicable entries without AD/CVD. – Following a CIT judgment, Commerce amended the 2018–2019 AD review results for hot-rolled steel from Japan, setting Nippon Steel’s margin at 10.12 percent. – Commerce is reopening the 2023–2024 AD review of wire rod from Korea due to new evidence of possible fraud and will suspend liquidation of entries during reconsideration. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-carbon-steel-butt-weld-pipe-fittings-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-final-covered-merchandise-determination-and-notice-of-amended-covered-mer/ (Pipe fittings CMI/CIT) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hardwood-plywood-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-determinations-of-no-shipments-in-the-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-2024-2020-2021/ (Hardwood plywood no shipments) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-hot-rolled-steel-flat-products-from-japan-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ (Japan HRS CIT/amendment) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbon-and-alloy-steel-wire-rod-from-the-republic-of-korea-notice-of-reopening-of-and-intent-to-reconsider-the-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Korea wire rod reopening) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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US Highlights 2026-08-27
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-27 1) Executive Summary – Four events are covered today. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Policy instruments include Section 337 proceedings (unfair competition and public interest solicitation) and OFAC sanctions actions (publication of general licenses and a sector determination under Executive Order 13902). Each event’s source link (MYLink) is included for reference. 2) Updates by Authority INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Headline (one line, bold):Melanoma predictive and prognostic tests — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1519 based on a July 10, 2026 complaint by Castle Biosciences, Inc., alleging violations of Section 337(a)(1)(A) through unfair competition via false and misleading advertising involving certain melanoma predictive and prognostic tests and components. The Commission defined the accused products as melanoma predictive and prognostic CP-GEP tests and related components, and the complainant seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The presiding Administrative Law Judge will take evidence on statutory public interest factors. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1519; accused products described as “melanoma predictive and prognostic CP-GEP tests and related components”– Key dates: Complaint filed July 10, 2026; investigation instituted August 25, 2026; Federal Register notice published August 27, 2026; respondent responses due 20 days after service– Requested remedies: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-melanoma-predictive-and-prognostic-tests-and-components-thereof-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ Headline (one line, bold):Powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The USITC received a complaint titled “Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same,” DN 3933, and is soliciting public interest comments on the requested relief. The complainants request a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. Named respondents include entities in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United States. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Docket No. 3933 (DN 3933)– Key dates: Complaint filed August 24, 2026; Federal Register notice published August 27, 2026; public interest comments due by close of business eight calendar days after publication; replies due three calendar days after initial submissions; submissions limited to five pages– Requested remedies: Limited exclusion order; cease and desist orders; bond during Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(e)(1) and (f)(1) Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-39/ DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Headline (one line, bold):Iran-related General Licenses AA and BB — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC published two Iran-related web general licenses, GL AA and GL BB, previously made available on its website. GL AA authorizes, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 23, 2026, certain wind-down or maintenance transactions otherwise prohibited by E.O. 13902 involving La Nivernaise De Raffinage SAS and entities it owns 50 percent or more. GL BB authorizes, through 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 8, 2026, certain wind-down transactions previously authorized under specified ITSR general licenses, with payments to blocked persons required to be placed in blocked U.S. accounts. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control– Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING– Event Type: SANCTIONS– Key dates: GLs AA and BB issued August 24, 2026; GL AA valid through October 23, 2026 (12:01 a.m. EDT); GL BB valid through September 8, 2026 (12:01 a.m. EDT)– Scope highlights: GL AA covers wind down/maintenance under E.O. 13902 for specified blocked persons; GL BB covers wind down for activities previously authorized under 31 CFR 560.544, 560.550, 560.554, and Iran General Licenses F and G Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-iran-related-web-general-licenses-aa-and-bb/ Headline (one line, bold):Determination under E.O. 13902: aviation, digital asset, gold, shipping, technology sectors — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC published a determination, previously issued on its website, applying section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902 to the aviation, digital asset, gold, shipping, and technology sectors of the Iranian economy. Persons determined to operate in these sectors are subject to sanctions under E.O. 13902. The determination was effective upon issuance. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control– Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING– Event Type: SANCTIONS– Key dates: Determination issued and effective August 24, 2026– Legal basis: Executive Order 13902; 31 CFR 560.802 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-a-determination-issued-pursuant-to-executive-order-13902/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The USITC instituted a Section 337 investigation (337-TA-1519) concerning melanoma predictive and prognostic CP-GEP tests, alleging unfair acts via false advertising and seeking exclusionary remedies. – The USITC is soliciting public interest comments in a new Section 337 complaint (DN 3933) on powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms; named respondents include several China-based entities. – OFAC published Iran-related General Licenses AA and BB, providing limited wind-down authorizations through September 8 and October 23, 2026, respectively, under E.O. 13902 and the ITSR. – OFAC issued a determination applying E.O. 13902 to the aviation, digital asset, gold, shipping, and technology sectors of the Iranian economy, effective August 24, 2026. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-melanoma-predictive-and-prognostic-tests-and-components-thereof-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ (Melanoma tests — ITC 337 institution) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-39/ (Recliner mechanisms — ITC public interest comments) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-iran-related-web-general-licenses-aa-and-bb/ (OFAC GLs AA and BB) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/publication-of-a-determination-issued-pursuant-to-executive-order-13902/ (OFAC sector determination under E.O. 13902) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-25
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-25 Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 6 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). ITC actions include a Section 337 investigation termination, a new Section 337 complaint with a public interest solicitation, and expedited five-year (sunset) reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel grating from China. OFAC published multiple SDN List additions under Executive Orders addressing counterterrorism, illicit drugs, and Venezuela sanctions. Policy tools involved are AD/CVD, Section 337, and sanctions listings. Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Liquid Crystal Display Devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The Commission determined not to review the administrative law judge’s Initial Determination (Order No. 30) terminating the Section 337 investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint. As a result, Investigation No. 337-TA-1462 is terminated. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1462; Order No. 30; FR Doc. 2026-17295 Key dates: Commission vote August 20, 2026; Issued August 21, 2026; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-liquid-crystal-display-devices-components-thereof-and-products-containing-the-same-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-investigation/ Wearable Breast Pumps and Components — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:ITC received a complaint titled “Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof,” DN 3932, and solicits public interest comments. The complainant seeks a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Docket No. 3932; FR Doc. 2026-17272 Key dates: Complaint filed August 20, 2026; Written submissions due no later than close of business eight calendar days after publication; Replies due three calendar days after initial submissions; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-38/ Steel Grating — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:ITC scheduled expedited third five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel grating from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found the domestic response adequate and the respondent response inadequate and will conduct expedited reviews; the review period may be extended by up to 90 days as extraordinarily complicated. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-465 and 731-TA-1161 (Third Review); FR Doc. 2026-17261 Key dates: Determination to expedite dated August 4, 2026; Staff report to APO parties October 14, 2026; Comments due October 21, 2026; Issued August 20, 2026; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-grating-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury) Hizballah/IRGC-QF-Related Designations — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC added multiple individuals and an entity to the SDN List pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, for support to Hizballah and the IRGC-Qods Force. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from transactions with these designees. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key identifiers: Executive Order 13224 (as amended by E.O. 13886); FR Doc. 2026-17332 Key dates: Action issued August 20, 2026; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-25/ Illicit Drug Trafficking (Ecuador) Designations and Vessels — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC designated individuals, entities, and fishing vessels under Executive Order 14059 for involvement in the global illicit drug trade, and also made related designations under Executive Order 13224, as amended. The vessels were identified as property in which blocked persons have an interest. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key identifiers: Executive Order 14059; Executive Order 13224 (as amended); FR Doc. 2026-17265 Key dates: Action issued August 20, 2026; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-26/ Venezuela Oil Sector Entity — SANCTIONS_LISTING (SANCTIONS) Summary:OFAC designated one entity, Bluwaves Properties Limited, under Executive Order 13850 for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. Property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealings. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Foreign Assets Control Policy Type: SANCTIONS_LISTING Event Type: SANCTIONS Key identifiers: Executive Order 13850; FR Doc. 2026-17263 Key dates: Action issued August 7, 2026; Federal Register publication August 25, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-27/ Key Takeaways (Factual) ITC terminated Section 337 Investigation No. 337-TA-1462 on certain liquid crystal display devices following withdrawal of the complaint. ITC is soliciting public interest comments on a new Section 337 complaint involving wearable breast pumps, with short submission deadlines following publication. ITC scheduled expedited third sunset reviews of AD/CVD orders on steel grating from China, with a staff report to APO parties due October 14, 2026 and comments due October 21, 2026. OFAC published counterterrorism designations under E.O. 13224, including individuals linked to Hizballah and the IRGC-QF. OFAC also issued sanctions under E.O. 14059 targeting illicit drug networks in Ecuador (including vessels) and designated a Venezuela oil-sector entity under E.O. 13850. Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-liquid-crystal-display-devices-components-thereof-and-products-containing-the-same-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-investigation/ (ITC 337 LCD termination) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-38/ (ITC 337 breast pumps public interest) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-grating-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (ITC steel grating China reviews) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-25/ (OFAC terrorism designations) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-26/ (OFAC illicit drugs/vessels Ecuador) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-ofac-sanctions-action-27/ (OFAC Venezuela oil) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-24
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-24 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers three events involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Actions include a Section 337 investigation at the ITC and two BIS final rules amending the Entity List under the Export Administration Regulations. Policy tools featured are Section 337 (unfair import investigations) and export controls (Entity List modifications). Two items explicitly reference China or Hong Kong; one pertains to Turkey. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline (one line, bold):Secondary cylindrical batteries — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1518 based on a complaint by LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. alleging violations of Section 337 concerning certain secondary (rechargeable) cylindrical batteries, components, and products containing the same. The complaint alleges infringement of specified claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,420,257; 11,749,866; 12,412,924; 12,412,965; and 12,646,735, and asserts a domestic industry is in the process of being established. The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders; the Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1518 Scope description: “Secondary (i.e., rechargeable) cylindrical batteries, components thereof (e.g., top cap assembly, electrode windings, separator, battery housings, and assemblies thereof), and products containing the same” Respondents (selected): EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (China); EVE Energy North America Corporation; EVE Energy U.S. Holding LLC; Robert Bosch GmbH; Robert Bosch Tool Corporation; Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.; Koki Holdings America Ltd.; Chervon (China) Trading Co., Ltd.; Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.; Chervon North America, Inc. Key dates: Complaint filed July 21, 2026; supplement filed August 5, 2026; investigation instituted August 20, 2026; Federal Register notice published August 24, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-secondary-cylindrical-batteries-components-thereof-and-products-containing-the-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce) – Headline (one line, bold):Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. — Export Administration (EXPORT_CONTROL) Summary:BIS issued a final rule revising the Entity List by removing two addresses associated with Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. under the destination of China. This action follows BIS’s November 2025 removal of Arrow China Electronics Trading Co., Ltd. and six aliases for Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Bureau of Industry and Security Policy Type: EXPORT_ADMIN Event Type: EXPORT_CONTROL China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: Docket No. 260818-0014; RIN 0694-AK49 Effective date: August 21, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/revisions-to-the-entity-list-3/ – Headline (one line, bold):Atempo Proje Taahhüt Ses ve Görüntü Sistemleri A.Ş. İstanbul Şubesi (Turkey) — Export Administration (EXPORT_CONTROL) Summary:BIS issued a final rule removing one entity, Atempo Proje Taahhüt Ses ve Görüntü Sistemleri Anonim Şirketi İstanbul Şubesi (Bülent Ecevit Bulvarı), from the Entity List under the destination of Turkey. The removal followed End-User Review Committee procedures under the EAR. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Bureau of Industry and Security Policy Type: EXPORT_ADMIN Event Type: EXPORT_CONTROL Key identifiers: Docket No. 260818-0012; RIN 0694-AK52 Effective date: August 21, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/removal-from-the-entity-list/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The ITC instituted a Section 337 investigation into certain secondary cylindrical batteries and components following an LG Energy Solution complaint; requested remedies include a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Named respondents in the ITC case include entities in China and the United States, with a defined scope covering rechargeable cylindrical batteries and assemblies. BIS revised the Entity List by removing two addresses tied to Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. under China, effective August 21, 2026. BIS also removed one entity under Turkey from the Entity List, effective August 21, 2026. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-secondary-cylindrical-batteries-components-thereof-and-products-containing-the-same-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ (Secondary cylindrical batteries — ITC 337) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/revisions-to-the-entity-list-3/ (Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) — Entity List addresses) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/removal-from-the-entity-list/ (Turkey entity — Entity List removal) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. 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US Highlights 2026-08-20
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-20 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 6 events involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Actions include Section 337 procedural developments and multiple antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) outcomes. The ITC requested public interest submissions in one investigation and solicited comments upon receipt of a new complaint. Commerce issued final results in two AD administrative reviews, corrected an initiation notice to add two reviews, and continued AD/CVD orders on certain large vertical shaft engines from China following sunset reviews. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold):Wireless communications devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The presiding ALJ issued an Initial Determination on violation of Section 337 and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding on August 14, 2026, in Inv. No. 337-TA-1429. The Commission is inviting public interest submissions addressing the recommended relief, which includes a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders directed to Lenovo (United States) Inc. and Dell entities, should the Commission find a violation. Comments are limited to five pages and must address public health and welfare, competitive conditions, U.S. production of like articles, and consumer impact. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1429– Key dates: ALJ Initial Determination and Recommended Determination issued August 14, 2026; written submissions due by close of business on September 15, 2026; Federal Register notice issued August 18, 2026; published August 20, 2026– Scope of requested relief: Limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders for certain wireless communications devices and components thereof imported/sold by Dell and Lenovo Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-wireless-communications-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/ Headline (one line, bold):Electronic devices with audio technologies — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – The ITC received a complaint titled “Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies,” DN 3931, filed by BoomCloud 360 Inc. on August 14, 2026. The complaint alleges Section 337 violations involving imports by Apple, Samsung entities, and Google and seeks a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period. The Commission solicits public interest comments (five-page limit) on potential effects of the requested relief on U.S. health and welfare, competition, domestic production of like articles, and consumers. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Docket No. 3931– Key dates: Complaint filed August 14, 2026; initial public interest comments due no later than eight calendar days after publication (five-page limit)– Respondents named: Apple, Inc.; Samsung Electronics America Co., LTD; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Google LLC Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-37/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):PC Strand (Malaysia) and Boltless Steel Shelving (Vietnam) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce corrected its August 10, 2026 initiation of AD/CVD administrative reviews to include Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Malaysia (A-557-819) and Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from Vietnam (A-552-835), along with the companies under review. The periods of review are June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-557-819 (Malaysia PC Strand); A-552-835 (Vietnam Boltless Steel Shelving)– Key dates: Applicable August 20, 2026; original initiation published August 10, 2026– Companies added: As listed in the notice for each country/order Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-correction-3/ Headline (one line, bold):Light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (Mexico) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce issued final results of the AD administrative review, finding sales at less than normal value during the POR August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024. Final weighted-average dumping margins were calculated for mandatory respondents and a review-specific rate assigned to non-selected companies based on those results; cash deposit and assessment instructions will follow per regulation. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-201-836– Key dates: Applicable August 20, 2026; preliminary results published February 23, 2026; deadline for final results extended to August 14, 2026– POR: August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024– Select company margins (percent): Perfiles LM, S.A. de C.V. (10.23); Regiomontana de Perfiles y Tubos S. de R.L. de C.V. (6.36); non-selected companies (8.16) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/light-walled-rectangular-pipe-and-tube-from-mexico-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Stainless steel flanges (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Commerce finalized the AD administrative review for the POR October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024, finding sales below normal value. Chandan Steel Limited received a 0.60 percent margin; a collective entity (BFN/Viraj) received 50.72 percent; non-selected companies were assigned 0.60 percent consistent with statute and practice. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-533-877– Key dates: Applicable August 20, 2026; preliminary results published February 18, 2026; final deadline extended to August 17, 2026– POR: October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024– Select margins (percent): Chandan Steel Limited (0.60); BFN/Viraj collective entity (50.72); companies not selected (0.60) Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/stainless-steel-flanges-from-india-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Large vertical shaft engines (China) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: – Following first five-year (sunset) reviews, Commerce is continuing the AD order (A-570-119) and CVD order (C-570-120) on certain large vertical shaft engines between 225cc and 999cc, and parts thereof, from China. Commerce and the ITC determined that revoking the orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury; cash deposit collection will continue at current rates. Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-119; C-570-120– Key dates: Effective August 11, 2026; ITC final injury determination published August 11, 2026; orders originally published March 4, 2021 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-large-vertical-shaft-engines-between-225cc-and-999cc-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC advanced two Section 337 matters: seeking public interest submissions after an Initial Determination in a wireless communications devices case (potential remedies targeting Lenovo and Dell) and soliciting comments upon receipt of a new audio technologies complaint naming Apple, Samsung, and Google.
US Highlights 2026-08-19
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-19 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 3 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). – The policy tools featured include Section 337 investigations, countervailing duty (CVD) administrative review amendments following court judgment, and procedural updates for Section 232-related tariff submissions under USMCA. – Actions include the ITC’s institution of a Section 337 investigation on transformer products, DOC’s amended CVD results for phosphate fertilizers from Russia pursuant to a CIT decision, and DOC’s alignment of USMCA automobile U.S.-content submission timelines with medium- and heavy-duty vehicle procedures. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline (one line, bold):Transformers and components — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary:The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1517 based on a July 16, 2026 complaint by Ayr Energy, Inc. alleging violations of Section 337 involving certain transformers and components. Allegations include misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, trademark infringement, and false designation of origin. The complainant seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. – Key Details (bullets): – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1517 – Scope description: “Certain transformer products, including power transformers, inverter duty transformers, distribution transformers, and components thereof, such as core steel, windings, tanks, and insulation systems” – Key dates: Complaint filed July 16, 2026; Investigation instituted August 14, 2026; Issued August 17, 2026; Federal Register notice published August 19, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-transformers-and-components-thereof-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold):Phosphate fertilizers (Russia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary:Commerce announced that the U.S. Court of International Trade’s August 12, 2026 final judgment in Archer Daniels Midland Co v. United States is not in harmony with Commerce’s prior CVD administrative review results for phosphate fertilizers from Russia (POR: Nov 30, 2020–Dec 31, 2021). Commerce is amending the final results for Joint Stock Company Apatit (JSC Apatit), setting a total ad valorem subsidy rate of 22.86 percent. This notice fulfills Timken publication requirements and explains that current cash deposit instructions remain unchanged due to a superseding rate. – Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Case No. C-821-825; CIT Consol. Court No. 23-00239 – POR: November 30, 2020–December 31, 2021 – Amended rate: JSC Apatit at 22.86 percent ad valorem – Key dates: CIT final judgment August 12, 2026; Applicable August 22, 2026; Notice dated August 14, 2026; Federal Register publication August 19, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-the-russian-federation-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ – Headline (one line, bold):Automobiles under USMCA — PROCEDURAL_NOTICE (POLICY_NOTICE) – Summary:Commerce amended the procedures for importer submissions identifying U.S. content in automobiles qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment, aligning the automobile timeline with the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle schedule set under Proclamation 10984. Eligibility determinations will now generally apply for one-year periods (December 1 to November 30), with specified submission deadlines to ensure timely processing. – Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE – Event Type: POLICY_NOTICE – Key identifiers: Docket No. 260811-0485; RIN 0625-XC062 – Submission start date: On or after August 19, 2026 – Validity and deadlines: Determinations for automobiles imported Dec 1, 2026–Nov 30, 2027; submissions due by Sept 30, 2026; For imports on/after Dec 1, 2027, submissions due by Sept 1 preceding the one-year period – Continuity: Prior determinations remain valid for vehicles imported before Dec 1, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/amending-procedures-for-submissions-by-importers-of-automobiles-qualifying-for-preferential-tariff-treatment-under-the-usmca-to-determine-u-s-content/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC instituted Section 337 Investigation No. 337-TA-1517 concerning certain transformer products and components, following a complaint alleging multiple unfair acts. – Commerce amended the 2020–2021 CVD administrative review results for Russian phosphate fertilizers, setting JSC Apatit’s subsidy rate at 22.86 percent after the CIT sustained Commerce’s second remand. – The DOC aligned USMCA automobile U.S.-content submission procedures with medium- and heavy-duty vehicle timelines, moving to one-year validity windows running December 1–November 30. – The amended USMCA procedure sets near-term deadlines: Sept 30, 2026 for models imported on/after Dec 1, 2026; Sept 1 preceding the one-year period for later years. – Commerce’s Timken notice confirms the CIT decision is not in harmony with prior CVD results and outlines that existing cash deposit instructions remain unaffected due to a superseding rate. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-transformers-and-components-thereof-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ (Transformers — ITC 337 institution) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/phosphate-fertilizers-from-the-russian-federation-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ (Phosphate fertilizers — CVD amended results) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/amending-procedures-for-submissions-by-importers-of-automobiles-qualifying-for-preferential-tariff-treatment-under-the-usmca-to-determine-u-s-content/ (USMCA autos — submission procedures) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-18
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-18 1) Executive Summary Today’s briefing covers 3 U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 matters. The actions include a final determination issuing a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders in an ink cartridges investigation, an amendment of claims and products in an off-road vehicles case involving a Chinese respondent, and a full termination of a video-capable devices case due to an arbitration agreement. Key policy instruments are Section 337 patent enforcement remedies, including a GEO, CDOs, and procedural terminations. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline (one line, bold):Ink Cartridges — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of Section 337 in Inv. No. 337-TA-1452 concerning certain ink cartridges and components. The Commission issued a general exclusion order covering products that infringe claims 1 and 7 of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172; 9,370,934; 11,535,038; 12,240,248; and 12,240,249, and issued cease and desist orders against Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP. The investigation is terminated. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation No.: 337-TA-1452 Orders/Findings: General Exclusion Order; CDOs against Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP; bond set at 100% of entered value during Presidential review Noted procedural history: ALJ ID (Order No. 16) granted summary determination; Commission reviewed DI economic prong and affirmed with supplemental analysis Dates: Commission vote August 13, 2026; investigation instituted June 17, 2025 Patents/Claims: Claims 1 and 7 of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172; 9,370,934; 11,535,038; 12,240,248; 12,240,249 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-ink-cartridges-and-components-thereof-ii-notice-of-a-commission-determination-finding-a-violation-under-section-337-issuance-of-a-general-exclusion-order-and-cease-and-desist-orders-termina/ Headline (one line, bold):Off-Road Vehicles (ZFORCE Z10/Z10-4) — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The Commission determined not to review an ALJ initial determination (Order No. 10) granting Polaris’s unopposed motion to amend the complaint and Notice of Investigation in Inv. No. 337-TA-1490 and to terminate the investigation as to certain claims. The amendments add claim 31 of the ’486 patent and claims 9–15 and 22 of the ’127 patent against the CFMOTO ZFORCE Z10 and Z10-4 vehicles, and terminate claims 7 and 8 of the ’220 patent. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation No.: 337-TA-1490 Parties: Complainants Polaris Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., Polaris Sales Inc.; Respondents Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou, China) and CFMOTO Powersports Inc. Orders/Findings: ID (Order No. 10) unreviewed; claims 7–8 of U.S. Patent No. 7,819,220 terminated; added claim 31 of U.S. Patent No. 7,950,486 and claims 9–15, 22 of U.S. Patent No. 12,187,127 against ZFORCE Z10/Z10-4 Dates: Commission vote August 13, 2026; investigation instituted March 9, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-off-road-vehicles-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-an-unopposed-motion-to-amend-the-complaint-and-notice-of-investig/ Headline (one line, bold):Video-Capable Electronic Devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: The Commission determined not to review an ALJ initial determination (Order No. 18) granting a joint motion by InterDigital and Amazon to terminate Inv. No. 337-TA-1481 in its entirety due to an arbitration agreement. The investigation is terminated. Key Details (bullets): Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Investigation No.: 337-TA-1481 Parties: Complainants InterDigital, Inc. and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.; Respondents Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com Services, LLC Orders/Findings: ID (Order No. 18) granted termination based on arbitration agreement; earlier termination of claim 4 of U.S. Patent No. 9,747,674 (Order No. 8; unreviewed May 4, 2026) Dates: Commission vote August 13, 2026; investigation instituted January 23, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-video-capable-electronic-devices-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-motion-to-terminate-the-investigation-in-its-entirety-due-to-an-a/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The ITC issued a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders in the ink cartridges case (Inv. No. 337-TA-1452), with a 100% bond during Presidential review. In the Polaris v. CFMOTO off-road vehicles matter (Inv. No. 337-TA-1490), the ITC allowed claim amendments adding ZFORCE Z10/Z10-4 and terminated two prior claims. The InterDigital v. Amazon video-capable devices investigation (Inv. No. 337-TA-1481) was terminated in full based on an arbitration agreement. Two of today’s Section 337 actions involve China-based or China-affiliated respondents. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-ink-cartridges-and-components-thereof-ii-notice-of-a-commission-determination-finding-a-violation-under-section-337-issuance-of-a-general-exclusion-order-and-cease-and-desist-orders-termina/ (Ink cartridges — GEO/CDOs) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-off-road-vehicles-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-an-unopposed-motion-to-amend-the-complaint-and-notice-of-investig/ (Off-road vehicles — amendment) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-video-capable-electronic-devices-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-a-joint-motion-to-terminate-the-investigation-in-its-entirety-due-to-an-a/ (Video devices — arbitration termination) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-13
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-13 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 4 Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) actions. All items involve antidumping duty (AD) administrative reviews. Actions include one final review with partial rescission (Vietnam fish fillets), one preliminary review with partial rescission (India organic soybean meal), one preliminary review (Korea wire rod), and one final review (Indonesia wind towers). No China-related measures were reported in today’s items. 2) Updates by Authority N/A (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration) Headline: Frozen fish fillets (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce issued the final results of the 2023–2024 antidumping duty administrative review of certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam. Bien Dong Seafood Co., Ltd. and NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Company were found to have made sales at less than normal value, while two non-examined separate-rate companies received a review-specific rate. Commerce also rescinded the review in part for 25 companies and the Vietnam-wide entity; the Vietnam-wide entity rate remains unchanged. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Investigation No.: A-552-801 Final margins (USD/kg), POR 2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31: Bien Dong Seafood Co., Ltd.: 1.00 NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Company: 0.38 Non-selected separate rate respondents (Can Tho Import Export Seafood JSC; Nam Viet Corporation): 0.84 Vietnam-wide entity: review rescinded; rate remains $2.39/kg Partial rescission: 25 companies and the Vietnam-wide entity Publication date: August 13, 2026; Final results signed August 10, 2026 Preliminary results published: February 11, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-frozen-fish-fillets-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline: Organic soybean meal (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce published the preliminary results of the 2024–2025 AD administrative review of organic soybean meal from India. Commerce calculated a preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for the sole individually examined respondent and assigned the same rate to companies not selected for individual review; the review was rescinded for 145 companies. Interested parties are invited to comment, with deadlines set by regulation. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Investigation No.: A-533-901 Preliminary margin (percent), POR 2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30: Ecopure: 26.60 Companies not selected for individual review (Appendix II): 26.60 Rescission in part: 145 companies (Appendix III) Deadlines: Case briefs: no later than 21 days after publication Rebuttal briefs: 5 days after case briefs Hearing requests: within 30 days after publication Publication date: August 13, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/organic-soybean-meal-from-india-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline: Carbon and alloy steel wire rod (Republic of Korea) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce issued preliminary results for the 2024–2025 AD review of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Korea, finding that POSCO and POSCO International Corporation did not sell below normal value during the period of review. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin is 0.00 percent. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Investigation No.: A-580-891 Preliminary margin (percent), POR 2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30: POSCO/POSCO International Corporation: 0.00 Deadlines: Case briefs: within 7 days after issuance of verification report Rebuttal briefs: 5 days after case briefs Hearing requests: within 30 days after publication Publication date: August 13, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbon-and-alloy-steel-wire-rod-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline: Utility scale wind towers (Indonesia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary: Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD administrative review for utility scale wind towers from Indonesia, determining that PT. Kenertec Power System did not sell at less than normal value. The final weighted-average dumping margin is 0.00 percent. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Investigation No.: A-560-833 Final margin (percent), POR 2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31: PT. Kenertec Power System: 0.00 Publication date: August 13, 2026; Final results signed August 10, 2026 Preliminary results published: February 10, 2026 Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-indonesia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce completed one final review with partial rescission for Vietnamese frozen fish fillets, setting company-specific per-kilogram dumping margins and maintaining the Vietnam-wide rate. – The preliminary review of Indian organic soybean meal assigns a 26.60 percent margin to the examined firm and non-selected companies; 145 companies were rescinded from review. – Preliminary results for Korean carbon and alloy steel wire rod show a 0.00 percent margin for POSCO. – Final results for Indonesian utility scale wind towers confirm a 0.00 percent margin for PT. Kenertec Power System. – All actions are antidumping duty administrative reviews; no China-related actions were reported. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-frozen-fish-fillets-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Frozen fish fillets — Vietnam) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/organic-soybean-meal-from-india-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Organic soybean meal — India) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbon-and-alloy-steel-wire-rod-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Wire rod — Korea) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-indonesia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Wind towers — Indonesia) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-12
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-12 1) Executive Summary Three U.S.–China trade remedy events are covered today. The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued two scheduling notices for expedited five-year (sunset) reviews involving China. The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) published the final results of an antidumping administrative review on wooden bedroom furniture from China. The main policy instruments are AD/CVD orders, expedited sunset reviews, and administrative review procedures. 2) Updates by Authority United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Boltless steel shelving units — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The USITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found the domestic interested party response adequate and the respondent interested party response inadequate, and therefore will conduct expedited reviews. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review) Key dates: Adequacy determination: July 6, 2026 Staff report (nonpublic) available to APO parties: August 25, 2026; public version to follow Written comments deadline: 5:15 p.m., September 1, 2026 (with timing adjustment if Commerce extends its final results) Review period extended by up to 90 days under 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B) Issued: August 7, 2026; published August 12, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/boltless-steel-shelving-units-prepackaged-for-sale-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ Prestressed concrete steel wire strand — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The USITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found the domestic interested party response adequate and the respondent response inadequate and opted for expedited reviews; Chairman Johanson voted to conduct full reviews. Key Details: Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-464 and 731-TA-1160 (Third Review) Key dates: Adequacy determination: July 6, 2026 Staff report (nonpublic) available to APO parties: October 7, 2026; public version to follow Written comments deadline: October 14, 2026 (with timing adjustment if Commerce extends its final results) Review period extended by up to 90 days under 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B) Issued: August 7, 2026; published August 12, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/prestressed-concrete-steel-wire-strand-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) Wooden bedroom furniture — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2024 antidumping administrative review of wooden bedroom furniture from China and continues to determine that 11 companies under review did not establish entitlement to a separate rate. These companies are part of the China-wide entity and are subject to the China-wide rate; assessment and cash deposit instructions were outlined. Key Details: Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Case No.: A-570-890 Period of Review: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024 Companies found part of the China-wide entity (11): Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Ltd.; Jiangmen Kinwai Furniture Decoration Co., Ltd.; Jiangmen Kinwai International Furniture Co., Ltd.; Nathan International Ltd., Nathan Rattan Factory; Rui Feng Woodwork Co., Ltd., Rui Feng Lumber Development Co., Ltd., Dorbest Ltd.; Shenyang Shining Dongxing Furniture Co., Ltd.; Wanvog Furniture (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.; Yeh Brothers World Trade Inc.; Zhangzhou Guohui Industrial & Trade Co. Ltd.; Zhongshan Fookyik Furniture Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen New Fudu Furniture Co., Ltd. Assessment: Commerce intends to instruct CBP to assess duties at the China-wide rate no earlier than 35 days after publication; if a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, CBP will be directed not to liquidate entries until the injunction request period (within 90 days of publication) expires. Cash deposits: For exporters without a separate rate, deposits equal to the China-wide rate of 216.01 percent; existing rates continue for exporters with separate rates. Applicable date: August 12, 2026 Source:https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wooden-bedroom-furniture-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The USITC scheduled expedited five-year (sunset) reviews for AD/CVD orders on boltless steel shelving units and prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China after finding inadequate respondent party participation. Both USITC reviews were deemed extraordinarily complicated and the review periods were extended by up to 90 days. The USITC set staff report release dates and public comment deadlines for each review (August 25/September 1, 2026 for shelving; October 7/October 14, 2026 for PC strand). Commerce’s final 2024 administrative review of wooden bedroom furniture from China concluded that 11 companies remain part of the China-wide entity, with assessment and deposit instructions including the 216.01 percent China-wide rate for exporters without separate rates. 4) Full Source Links (Index) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/boltless-steel-shelving-units-prepackaged-for-sale-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (Boltless steel shelving — expedited reviews) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/prestressed-concrete-steel-wire-strand-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (Prestressed concrete strand — expedited reviews) https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wooden-bedroom-furniture-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Wooden bedroom furniture — AD review final) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-11
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-11 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 12 items from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). – Actions span Section 337 investigations, antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) administrative and sunset reviews, changed circumstances reviews, a continuation of an AD order, and review rescissions. – Several notices involve China explicitly (e.g., aluminum extrusions CVD final results, R-32 AD continuation, common alloy aluminum sheet CCRs) alongside multi-country AD/CVD actions and ITC 337 proceedings. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) Headline:Wi‑Fi Routers and Mesh Wi‑Fi Devices — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The presiding ALJ issued an Initial Determination on violation and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding in Inv. No. 337-TA-1454. The Commission seeks public interest submissions regarding potential relief (e.g., exclusion and cease and desist orders) should a violation be found. Comments are invited from the public and government agencies only. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1454– Key dates: ALJ ID and RD issued August 6, 2026; Public interest comments due by September 8, 2026; Notice issued August 7, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-wi-fi-routers-wi-fi-devices-mesh-wi-fi-network-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/ Headline:Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:In Inv. No. 337-TA-1433, the ALJ issued an Initial Determination on violation (July 23, 2026) and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding (August 6, 2026). The Commission requests public interest submissions on recommended relief, including a limited exclusion order for 5–6 years and a cease-and-desist order directed to specified respondents. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1433– Key dates: ALJ ID July 23, 2026; RD August 6, 2026; Comments due September 8, 2026; Notice issued August 7, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-notice-of-request-for-submissions-on-the-public-interest/ Headline:Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays (II) — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The Commission found a violation of Section 337 in Inv. No. 337-TA-1441 and will issue a limited exclusion order covering infringing glass substrates for LCDs (and products/methods as described) and a cease and desist order against TTE Technology, Inc. The Commission set a bond of 0% during Presidential review and terminated the investigation. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1441– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-glass-substrates-for-liquid-crystal-displays-products-containing-the-same-and-methods-for-manufacturing-the-same-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-final-determination-finding-a-violation-of-sec/ Headline:Child Car Seats — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:In Inv. No. 337-TA-1459, the Commission declined to review the ALJ’s Initial Determination granting a joint motion to terminate based on settlement. The investigation is terminated in its entirety. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1459– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-child-car-seats-notice-of-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-terminating-the-investigation-based-on-settlement-termination-of-the-investigation-in-its-entirety/ Headline:Pre‑Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:In Inv. No. 337-TA-1457, the Commission reviewed in part, and on review, affirmed in part and took no position in part on the Final ID finding no violation of Section 337. The investigation is terminated with a final finding of no violation. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1457– Key dates: Commission vote August 6, 2026; Notice issued August 6, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-pre-stretched-synthetic-braiding-hair-and-packaging-thereof-ii-notice-of-the-commissions-determination-to-review-in-part-and-on-review-to-affirm-in-part-and-take-no-position-in-part-on/ Headline:Mattresses (Various Countries) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the CVD order on mattresses from China and AD orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission set a schedule for staff reporting and written submissions and extended the review period by up to 90 days due to extraordinary complexity. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Inv. Nos. 701-TA-645; 731-TA-1495, 1497–1501 (Review)– Key dates: Adequacy determination July 6, 2026; Staff report placement September 22, 2026; Comments due September 29, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-cambodia-china-malaysia-serbia-thailand-turkey-and-vietnam-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration) Headline:Aluminum Extrusions from China — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2024 CVD administrative review, finding Chinese producers/exporters received countervailable subsidies. Six non-responsive companies received rates based entirely on adverse facts available (AFA). Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Case No. C-570-968; POR January 1–December 31, 2024– Final rates (AFA): 164.29% for six named companies; Cash deposit and assessment instructions to follow– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/aluminum-extrusions-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ Headline:Mattresses from Malaysia — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issued final results of the 2024–2025 AD administrative review, determining sales at less than normal value. The weighted-average dumping margin is 42.92% for the listed companies and non-selected companies receiving a review-specific rate. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Case No. A-557-818; POR May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-malaysia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline:Ripe Olives from Spain — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD administrative review, finding sales at less than normal value. The final weighted-average dumping margin is 3.54% for Agro Sevilla Aceitunas, S. Coop. And., and for Angel Camacho Alimentacion, S.L.; the review was partially rescinded for one firm. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: Case No. A-469-817; POR August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024– Key dates: Applicable August 11, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-final-results-and-partial-rescission-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline:Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet (Multiple Countries including China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce initiated and issued preliminary results of changed circumstances reviews proposing to revoke the AD/CVD orders, in part, with respect to certain aluminum can stock, retroactively for all unliquidated entries. The proposal modifies the aluminum can stock scope exclusion language; interested parties are invited to comment. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: Multiple cases including
US Highlights 2026-08-10
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-10 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 3 events from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The ITC instituted preliminary AD/CVD investigations on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India and scheduled the final phase of AD/CVD investigations on truck bed covers from China. The DOC initiated administrative reviews of multiple antidumping and countervailing duty orders with June anniversary dates, including several China-related products. The primary policy instruments across these items are AD/CVD investigations and administrative reviews. 2) Updates by Authority ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission) – Headline: Perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) — AD/CVD (Institution of investigations; preliminary phase scheduling) Summary: The ITC instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701-TA-805 and 731-TA-1804) on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India, alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized. Unless Commerce extends the time for initiation, the ITC must reach its preliminary injury determination by September 21, 2026, and transmit its views to Commerce by September 28, 2026. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-805 and 731-TA-1804 (Preliminary) – Key dates: Petitions filed August 5, 2026; ITC staff conference August 26, 2026; requests to appear due by noon August 24, 2026; pre-conference submissions due August 25, 2026; written briefs due August 31, 2026; ITC preliminary determination due by September 21, 2026; views due to Commerce by September 28, 2026. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/perfluoroalkoxy-alkane-from-india-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ – Headline: Truck bed covers — AD/CVD (Final phase scheduling) Summary: The ITC scheduled the final phase of AD/CVD investigations (Nos. 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777) on truck bed covers from China. Commerce preliminarily found subsidization by the Government of China; Commerce’s preliminary less-than-fair-value determinations are pending. Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777 (Final) – Key dates: Scheduling notice dated July 27, 2026; prehearing staff report October 1, 2026; hearing October 15, 2026 (requests to appear due October 8, 2026); prehearing briefs due October 8, 2026; posthearing briefs due October 22, 2026; final party comments on new information due November 6, 2026. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/truck-bed-covers-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline: AD/CVD administrative reviews — multiple orders (Initiation notice) Summary: Commerce initiated administrative reviews of numerous antidumping and countervailing duty orders with June anniversary dates. The notice outlines respondent selection, separate rate application/certification procedures for non-market economy cases, certification eligibility, and timelines for submissions. The scope includes products from multiple countries, with several China-related proceedings (e.g., certain alkyl phosphate esters, chlorinated isocyanurates, citric acid/citrate salts, crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, mattresses, gas powered pressure washers, disposable aluminum containers, and stainless steel flanges). Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Key identifiers: Federal Register notice (FR Doc. 2026-16265); multiple case numbers listed in the notice – Key dates: Applicable August 10, 2026; Separate Rate Applications/Certifications due 14 calendar days after publication; Certification Eligibility Applications due 30 calendar days after publication; Commerce intends to issue final results of these reviews by June 30, 2027. Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-7/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – The ITC launched preliminary AD/CVD investigations on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India, with a preliminary injury determination due by September 21, 2026. – The ITC set the final phase schedule for AD/CVD investigations on truck bed covers from China, including an October 15, 2026 hearing. – Commerce initiated administrative reviews of a broad set of AD/CVD orders with June anniversaries, including several China-origin products across chemicals, solar components, consumer goods, and metals. – For NME proceedings covered in Commerce’s notice, Separate Rate Applications/Certifications are due within 14 days of publication; final results of the reviews are targeted by June 30, 2027. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/perfluoroalkoxy-alkane-from-india-institution-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-investigations-and-scheduling-of-preliminary-phase-investigations/ (Perfluoroalkoxy alkane — ITC prelim) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/truck-bed-covers-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/ (Truck bed covers — ITC final phase) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-7/ (DOC initiation — AD/CVD administrative reviews) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-07
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-07 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 6 Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) notices. The actions span antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews and five-year (sunset) reviews. Instruments include preliminary and final AD results, as well as revocations of AD/CVD orders. China-related actions include a PRC polyethylene retail carrier bags review outcome and revocation of AD orders on carbazole violet pigment 23. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold):Preserved mushrooms (Poland) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determines that Okechamp S.A. made sales at less than normal value during the May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025 period of review. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin is 0.54 percent. Commerce intends to verify and invites comments. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-455-806– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; POR May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication; case briefs due seven days after issuance of the verification report; rebuttal briefs five days thereafter– Preliminary margin: Okechamp S.A. — 0.54% Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-preserved-mushrooms-from-poland-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Polyethylene retail carrier bags (Malaysia) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issues final results finding PRCBs from Malaysia were not sold at less than normal value during August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024. The final weighted-average dumping margin for Euro SME Sdn Bhd and Euro Nature Green Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, Euro SME) is 0.00 percent; entries will be liquidated without AD duties, and cash deposit requirements are updated accordingly. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-557-813– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; POR August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024– Final margin: Euro SME — 0.00% Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-retail-carrier-bags-from-malaysia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold):Polyethylene retail carrier bags (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce’s final results find that Crown Polyethylene Products (International) Ltd. is not eligible for a separate rate and remains part of the China-wide entity for the August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025 review. Suspended entries associated with Crown will be assessed at the China-wide rate (77.57 percent); cash deposit instructions reflect continued application of the China-wide rate for non-separate-rate exporters. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-570-886– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; POR August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025– Notes: No change from preliminary results; China-wide entity not under review Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-retail-carrier-bags-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Circular welded carbon steel pipe and tube (Türkiye) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily finds sales at less than normal value for Borusan during May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin is 4.91 percent; comments are invited and hearing requests are due within 30 days of publication. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Key identifiers: A-489-501– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; POR May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025; case briefs due 21 days after publication; rebuttal briefs due five days thereafter; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication– Preliminary margin: Borusan İstikbal Ticaret T.A.Ş.; Borusan Birleşik Boru Fabrikaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. — 4.91% Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-carbon-steel-standard-pipe-and-tube-products-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Headline (one line, bold):Carbazole violet pigment 23 (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issues the final results of the fourth sunset review and revokes the CVD order on CVP‑23 from India due to no domestic party response to initiation. Suspension of liquidation will be terminated for entries on or after June 15, 2026; prior entries remain subject to applicable requirements. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: C-533-839– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; effective revocation date June 15, 2026; initiation May 1, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-final-results-of-fourth-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-countervailing-duty-order/ Headline (one line, bold):Carbazole violet pigment 23 (India and China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce issues the final results of the fourth sunset reviews and revokes the AD orders on CVP‑23 from India and the People’s Republic of China due to no domestic interested party response. Suspension of liquidation will be terminated for entries on or after June 15, 2026; prior entries remain subject to applicable AD requirements. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Key identifiers: A-533-838; A-570-892– Key dates: Applicable August 7, 2026; effective revocation date June 15, 2026; initiation May 1, 2026 Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-and-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-sunset-reviews-and-revocation-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce issued both preliminary and final AD results across multiple proceedings; margins ranged from 0.00% (Malaysia PRCBs) to 4.91% (Türkiye CWP), with a 0.54% preliminary margin for Poland preserved mushrooms. – In the PRC PRCBs review, Crown remains part of the China-wide entity, with assessment and cash deposit at the existing China-wide rate. – Commerce revoked the AD orders on CVP-23 from India and China, and revoked the CVD order on CVP-23 from India, due to no domestic party participation; revocations are effective June 15, 2026. – Notices specify assessment and cash deposit instructions, including liquidation without AD duties where margins are zero or de minimis. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-preserved-mushrooms-from-poland-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Mushrooms—Poland, prelim AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-retail-carrier-bags-from-malaysia-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (PRCBs—Malaysia, final AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/polyethylene-retail-carrier-bags-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (PRCBs—China, final AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-carbon-steel-standard-pipe-and-tube-products-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (CWP—Türkiye, prelim AD review) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-final-results-of-fourth-sunset-review-and-revocation-of-countervailing-duty-order/ (CVP‑23—India, CVD revocation) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/carbazole-violet-pigment-23-from-india-and-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-sunset-reviews-and-revocation-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ (CVP‑23—India & China, AD revocations) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-05
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-05 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 2 U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) actions. The policy instruments involved are countervailing duties (CVD) and antidumping duties (AD). Commerce issued a preliminary critical circumstances determination in part in a CVD investigation on certain fatty acids from Indonesia and preliminary results (with a partial rescission) in an AD administrative review on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan. Both items include standard processes for public comment and, if requested, hearings. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) – Headline (one line, bold):Certain fatty acids from Indonesia — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist, in part, in the countervailing duty investigation of certain fatty acids from Indonesia. The finding is affirmative for PT Wilmar Nabati Indonesia and “All others,” and negative for PT Musim Mas. The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation No.: C-560-849; FR Doc No. 2026-15890 – Period of Investigation: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 – Preliminary finding on subsidies: Commerce identified export-contingent programs as inconsistent with the SCM Agreement – Critical circumstances result: Affirmative for PT Wilmar Nabati Indonesia and “All others”; negative for PT Musim Mas – Suspension of liquidation: For PT Wilmar Nabati Indonesia and “All others,” CBP to suspend liquidation for entries on/after April 24, 2026 (90 days prior to July 23, 2026 preliminary determination publication), with cash deposits at the preliminary subsidy rates; remains in effect until further notice – Final critical circumstances determination: To be issued with the final determination in the investigation – Public comment: Case briefs due no later than seven days after the last verification report; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication – Applicable date: August 5, 2026 – Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-fatty-acids-from-indonesia-preliminary-determination-of-critical-circumstances-in-part-in-the-countervailing-duty-investigation/ – Headline (one line, bold):Diffusion-annealed nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary:Commerce preliminarily determines that Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. did not sell subject merchandise at less than normal value during the May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025 period of review. Commerce also rescinds the administrative review for 14 companies due to no reviewable, suspended entries during the period. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. Key Details (bullets): – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case No.: A-588-869; FR Doc No. 2026-15877 – Period of Review: May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025 – Preliminary margin: Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. — 0.00% – Rescission: Review rescinded for 14 companies (see notice Appendix II) – Verification: Conducted in June 2026; verification report to follow – Public comment: Case briefs due seven days after the verification report; rebuttals five days later; hearing requests due within 30 days of publication – Applicable date: August 5, 2026 – Source:– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/diffusion-annealed-nickel-plated-flat-rolled-steel-products-from-japan-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce issued a preliminary “critical circumstances” finding in part in the CVD investigation of certain fatty acids from Indonesia, with retroactive suspension of liquidation for PT Wilmar Nabati Indonesia and “All others” to April 24, 2026. – The same determination found no critical circumstances for PT Musim Mas. – In the AD administrative review of diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated steel products from Japan, Commerce preliminarily set a 0.00% margin for Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. – Commerce rescinded the AD review for 14 Japanese companies due to no reviewable, suspended entries during the period of review. – Both actions provide for post-preliminary public comments and, if requested, hearings under the cited regulatory timelines. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-fatty-acids-from-indonesia-preliminary-determination-of-critical-circumstances-in-part-in-the-countervailing-duty-investigation/ (Fatty acids CVD critical circumstances — Indonesia) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/diffusion-annealed-nickel-plated-flat-rolled-steel-products-from-japan-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Nickel-plated steel AD review — Japan) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-08-03
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-08-03 1) Executive Summary – Today’s brief covers 3 events from the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) and the Department of Justice. Commerce issued the final results of an antidumping administrative review on thermal paper from Germany and initiated five-year (sunset) reviews of AD/CVD orders on seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe from China. DOJ’s Antitrust Division issued a procedural notice seeking comment on extending an OMB-approved information collection for the Procurement Collusion Strike Force complaint form. The instruments involved include AD/CVD administrative reviews, AD/CVD sunset reviews, and an information collection notice. 2) Updates by Authority ### DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Headline (one line, bold): Thermal paper (Germany) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): The Department of Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 antidumping duty administrative review of thermal paper from Germany, determining no sales at less than normal value during the period of review. No comments were received on the preliminary results, and Commerce made no changes. CBP will be instructed to liquidate entries from the examined producer/exporter without antidumping duties, and a 0.76 percent review-specific rate applies to certain non-examined companies. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY Key identifiers: A-428-850; companies include Koehler Paper SE; Koehler Kehl GmbH; Convertidoras PCM, S.A. de C.V.; Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Key dates: POR November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024; applicable August 3, 2026; assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication Summary cites: 91 FR 14809 (March 27, 2026) preliminary results reference Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/thermal-paper-from-germany-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ Headline (one line, bold): Seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Summary (2–3 sentences): Commerce automatically initiated the third five-year (sunset) reviews of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from China. The U.S. International Trade Commission is publishing a concurrent notice of institution covering the same orders. Parties must file notices of intent to participate within 15 days of publication and substantive responses within 30 days. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Key identifiers: AD A-570-956; CVD C-570-957; ITC Nos. 731-TA-1168 and 701-TA-469 (3rd Reviews) Key dates: Applicable August 3, 2026; notice of intent to participate due within 15 days of publication; substantive responses due within 30 days; letters of appearance requested within 10 days Filing: Via ACCESS per 19 CFR 351.303; certification requirements per 19 CFR 351.303(g) Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-five-year-sunset-reviews-7/ ### DOJ (Department of Justice) Headline (one line, bold): Procurement Collusion Strike Force complaint form — PROCEDURAL_NOTICE (OTHER) Summary (2–3 sentences): DOJ’s Antitrust Division issued a 60-day notice to extend, without change, a previously approved OMB information collection for the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) complaint form (OMB Control No. 1105-0109). The form enables the public to submit electronically complaints, concerns, and tips regarding potential antitrust crimes affecting government procurement, grants, and program funding. Key Details (bullets): Authority: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Policy Type: PROCEDURAL_NOTICE Event Type: OTHER OMB Control Number: 1105-0109 Comment deadline: October 2, 2026 Burden estimate: ~100 respondents annually; 30 minutes per response; ~50 total annual burden hours Source: Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-extension-without-change-of-a-previously-approved-collection-procurement-collusion-strike-force-complaint-form/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD administrative review for thermal paper from Germany with a zero margin for the examined producer/exporter and a 0.76 percent review-specific rate for certain non-examined firms. Commerce initiated the third five-year (sunset) reviews of AD and CVD orders on seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from China; ITC issued a concurrent institution notice. Sunset review participation deadlines include: 15 days for notices of intent to participate and 30 days for substantive responses from the date of publication. DOJ’s Antitrust Division seeks public comment on extending the PCSF complaint form information collection (OMB 1105-0109), with a 60-day comment window ending October 2, 2026. 4) Full Source Links (Index) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/thermal-paper-from-germany-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Thermal paper AD review final) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-five-year-sunset-reviews-7/ (China seamless pipe AD/CVD sunset initiation) – https://lawyerfanzhang.com/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-extension-without-change-of-a-previously-approved-collection-procurement-collusion-strike-force-complaint-form/ (DOJ PCSF complaint form ICR notice) 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority.This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-07-31
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-07-31 1) Executive Summary – Seven events are covered today, primarily from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA), with one item referencing the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in the background of a continuation action. – The actions focus on antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) instruments, including expedited five-year (sunset) reviews, a preliminary CVD determination, a continuation notice, and a court decision leading to amended final results. – China-related measures include sunset review results for small vertical shaft engines and boltless steel shelving, a preliminary CVD determination on truck bed covers, and continuation of the preserved mushrooms AD order that includes China. – Non-China items include a CIT decision affecting Thai steel pipe margins, a correction to an Oman aluminum sheet review notice, and sunset results on mattresses from multiple countries. 2) Updates by Authority DOC (Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration) Small vertical shaft engines (99cc–225cc) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Commerce issued final results of the expedited first sunset reviews covering small vertical shaft engines from China. Commerce finds that revocation of the orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies at specified levels. The determinations maintain the AD/CVD framework established in 2021. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – AD case no.: A-570-124; CVD case no.: C-570-125 – AD final result: Dumping margins likely to prevail up to 541.75 percent – CVD final result: Net countervailable subsidy rates — Chongqing Kohler Engines Ltd: 2.84%; Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co.: 18.13%; All Others: 10.46% – Dates: Applicable July 31, 2026 (AD and CVD notices); AD signed July 28, 2026; CVD signed July 29, 2026 – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-vertical-shaft-engines-between-99cc-and-up-to-225cc-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-vertical-shaft-engines-between-99cc-and-up-to-225cc-and-parts-thereof-small-vertical-engines-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-a/ Truck bed covers — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for truck bed covers from China for the 2025 period of investigation. Company-specific estimated subsidy rates include 30.38% and 8.72% for two mandatory respondents, 100.95% for several companies based on adverse facts available, and a 20.25% all-others rate. Commerce will suspend liquidation and require cash deposits and invites comments. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case no.: C-570-224 – POI: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 – Preliminary rates: Changzhou Sunwood International Trading Co., Ltd: 30.38%; Hangzhou Golden Sun Auto Parts Co., Ltd: 8.72%; Century Distribution Systems (Shenzhen) Ltd; Foshan Baitai Auto Accessories Co.; Shenzhen Haishang Wanyun Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd; Shenzhen Longhua Supply Chain Co., Ltd; Shenzhen Maichuang International; Shenzhen Qianhai Yahee E-Commerce Co., Ltd: 100.95% (AFA); All Others: 20.25% – Dates: Applicable July 31, 2026; preliminary determination postponed to July 27, 2026 – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/truck-bed-covers-from-china-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ Preserved mushrooms — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Commerce continues the AD orders on certain preserved mushrooms from Chile, China, India, and Indonesia. The action follows Commerce’s sunset review finding of likely continuation or recurrence of dumping and the ITC’s determination of likely continuation or recurrence of material injury. Cash deposits will continue at rates in effect as of the effective date. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case nos.: A-337-804 (Chile); A-570-851 (China); A-533-813 (India); A-560-802 (Indonesia) – Effective date of continuation: July 16, 2026 – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-preserved-mushrooms-from-chile-the-peoples-republic-of-china-india-and-indonesia-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders/ Boltless steel shelving units — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) In the second expedited sunset review, Commerce finds that revoking the AD order on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies weighted-average dumping margins likely to prevail of up to 112.68 percent. No respondent substantive responses were received. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Case no.: A-570-018 – Date: Applicable July 31, 2026 – Margins likely to prevail: Up to 112.68% – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/boltless-steel-shelving-units-prepackaged-for-sale-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/ CWP pipes and tubes (Thailand) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a final judgment not in harmony with Commerce’s prior final results for circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Thailand (POR 03/01/2019–02/29/2020), sustaining Commerce’s third remand results. Commerce amends the final results, assigning 14.74% dumping margins to Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Co., Ltd. and Thai Premium Pipe Co., Ltd. Existing cash deposit rates remain unchanged due to superseding results in a subsequent review. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case no.: A-549-502 – CIT case: Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Company Limited v. United States, Court No. 21-00627; CIT Slip Op. 26-76 (July 17, 2026) – Amended margins: Saha Thai: 14.74%; Thai Premium: 14.74% – Dates: Applicable July 27, 2026 – Note: No revised cash deposit instructions because superseding cash deposit rates are in effect – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-carbon-steel-pipes-and-tubes-from-thailand-notice-of-court-decision-not-in-harmony-with-the-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-notice-of-amended-final-results/ Common alloy aluminum sheet (Oman) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Commerce corrects a May 29, 2026 notice amending the 2023–2024 AD administrative review final results for common alloy aluminum sheet from Oman. The correction clarifies that “Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC” should be listed under an “exporter/producer” header in the rate table, not under “exporter.” – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case no.: A-523-814 – Correction to: 91 FR 32005 (May 29, 2026) – Date of correction: Signed July 28, 2026; published July 31, 2026 – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-amended-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024-correction/ Mattresses (Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Türkiye, Vietnam) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) Commerce completes expedited first sunset reviews of AD orders on mattresses from six countries and finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The notice identifies margins likely to prevail, including up to 763.28% for Thailand and 668.38% for Vietnam. – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Case nos.: A-555-001 (Cambodia); A-557-818 (Malaysia); A-801-002 (Serbia); A-549-841 (Thailand); A-489-841 (Türkiye); A-552-827
US Highlights 2026-07-30
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-07-30 1) Executive Summary – Today’s briefing covers 12 U.S. trade actions and determinations. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA). Policy instruments include Section 337 investigations, antidumping (AD), and countervailing duty (CVD) measures, spanning final and preliminary determinations as well as administrative reviews. China-related items include a Section 337 solar proceeding, an AD review on hydrofluorocarbon blends from China, and a preliminary CVD investigation on large diameter graphite electrodes from China. 2) Updates by Authority ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission – Headline:TOPCon solar cells and modules — ITC_337 (Determination) Summary:The ITC determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 18) granting the motion of IC Star Solar (USA) LLC d/b/a Imperial Star to intervene in Investigation No. 337-TA-1494. The underlying investigation was instituted based on a complaint by First Solar, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074 related to certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components, and products containing the same. Key Details:– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION– Policy Type: ITC_337– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– China Indicator: EXPLICIT– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1494; Order No. 18– Noted parties and developments: First Solar complaint; intervention granted to Imperial Star; earlier interventions included BYD America LLC and Tesla, Inc.; several respondents terminated by withdrawal– Key dates: Commission vote July 27, 2026; notice issued July 28, 2026; investigation instituted March 30, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-topcon-solar-cells-modules-panels-components-thereof-and-products-containing-same-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-the-motion-to-interv/ DOC — Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) – Headline:Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Bulgaria) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative determination that steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Bulgaria was sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the POI April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. Commerce calculated a company-specific margin for Promet Steel JSC, which also applies as the all-others rate, and will continue suspension of liquidation. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: A-487-002– Margins: Promet Steel JSC 53.27%; All Others 53.27%– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination published March 13, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-bulgaria-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ – Headline:Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Egypt) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination) Summary:Commerce finalized its affirmative AD determination on rebar from Egypt for the POI April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. The Ezz Group received a calculated margin, two companies received rates based on adverse facts available, and the all-others rate matches the Ezz Group. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: A-729-805– Margins: Ezz Group 34.20%; All Others 34.20%; El Marakby Steel 52.73% (AFA); Suez Steel Company 52.73% (AFA)– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination March 13, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-egypt-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ – Headline:Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Egypt) — AD_CVD (Final CVD determination) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative CVD determination finding countervailable subsidies for rebar from Egypt during the POI January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024. The Ezz Group’s rate also serves as the all-others rate. Suspension of liquidation from the preliminary phase was discontinued after four months per statute, with final actions contingent on the ITC’s injury determination. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: C-729-806– Subsidy rates: Ezz Group 23.27%; All Others 23.27%– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination January 13, 2026; provisional measures discontinued May 13, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-egypt-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ – Headline:Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination) Summary:Commerce finalized its affirmative AD determination on rebar from Vietnam for the POI October 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. Hoa Phat Steel (collapsed group) received a calculated margin; the Vietnam-wide entity received an AFA rate. Commerce notes adjustments for export subsidies for cash deposits, subject to related CVD outcomes. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: A-552-853– Margins: Hoa Phat Steel (collapsed) 128.53% (cash deposit adjusted to 123.49% per notice); Vietnam-wide entity 136.57% (cash deposit adjusted to 131.53%)– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination March 13, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ – Headline:Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (Final CVD determination) Summary:Commerce issued a final affirmative CVD determination for rebar from Vietnam for the POI January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024, with Hoa Phat Group and all others receiving the same subsidy rate. Provisional measures from the preliminary phase ended after four months; final cash deposit and suspension actions depend on the ITC’s injury decision. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Investigation No.: C-552-854– Subsidy rates: Hoa Phat Group 6.80%; All Others 6.80%– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination January 13, 2026; provisional measures discontinued May 13, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ – Headline:Raw honey (Argentina) — AD_CVD (Amended final AD review results; correction) Summary:Commerce amended the final results of the 2023–2024 AD administrative review on raw honey from Argentina to correct ministerial errors affecting Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas C.L. (ACA). The weighted-average dumping margin for ACA, and the review-specific rate for non-examined companies, was revised to 17.76%. Commerce also corrected the listing of companies previously rescinded from the review. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– POR: June 1, 2023–May 31, 2024– Amended margins: ACA 17.76%; Review-specific rate for non-examined companies 17.76%– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; original final results published June 12, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/raw-honey-from-argentina-amended-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-and-notice-of-correction-2023-2024/ – Headline:Ripe olives (Spain) — AD_CVD (Final CVD review results) Summary:Commerce finalized 2023 CVD administrative review results for ripe olives from Spain, finding countervailable subsidies for certain exporters/producers. Company-specific subsidy rates were assigned, and assessment and cash deposit instructions will follow. Key Details:– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD_CVD– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY– Case No.: C-469-818– POR: January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023– Subsidy rates: Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop.And 4.80%; Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L. (and cross-owned affiliates) 25.21%– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026– Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ –
US Highlights 2026-07-30
US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-07-30 1) Executive Summary Today’s brief covers 25 items from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Actions span AD/CVD determinations and orders, Section 337 investigations, Section 301 tariff actions, procedural notices, scope/circumvention inquiries, and sanctions updates. Notable developments include USTR’s Section 301 actions related to forced labor (applicable to 60 economies including China), multiple final and preliminary DOC rulings (including L‑lysine from China), several new ITC Section 337 investigations (with Chinese respondents in battery and child carrier matters), and OFAC sanctions designations and technical rule updates. 2) Updates by Authority ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission Glyphosate (from China) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: ITC announced termination of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-799 and 731-TA-1795 covering glyphosate from China following petition withdrawal. – Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigations: 701-TA-799; 731-TA-1795 (Preliminary) – Date: Issued July 24, 2026; Federal Register July 29, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/glyphosate-from-china-termination-of-investigations/ Adjustable Child Carriers — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: ITC instituted Section 337 investigation No. 337-TA-1514 on certain adjustable child carriers based on patent infringement allegations; respondents include entities in China and other jurisdictions. – Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation: 337-TA-1514 – Date: Issued July 22, 2026; Federal Register July 27, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-adjustable-child-carriers-and-components-thereof-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ Dermatological Treatment Devices (RF microneedling) — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: ITC instituted Section 337 investigation No. 337-TA-1515 concerning certain dermatological treatment devices over alleged patent infringement; multiple non-China respondents named. – Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Investigation: 337-TA-1515 – Date: Issued July 22, 2026; Federal Register July 27, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-dermatological-treatment-devices-and-components-thereof-ii-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ Secondary Cylindrical Batteries — ITC_337 Public Interest Comments (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: ITC received a complaint (DN 3926) regarding certain secondary cylindrical batteries and is soliciting public interest comments on potential remedial orders; respondents include Chinese and other companies. – Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Docket: Docket No. 3926 – Comment Deadline: Eight calendar days after Federal Register publication (July 27, 2026) – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-36/ Anode Materials for Battery Cells — ITC_337 (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: ITC instituted investigation No. 337-TA-1513 on certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries alleged to infringe U.S. patents; respondents include entities in China. – Key Details: – Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION – Policy Type: ITC_337 – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Investigation: 337-TA-1513 – Date: Issued July 21, 2026; Federal Register July 24, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-anode-materials-for-use-in-battery-cells-and-batteries-notice-of-institution-of-investigation/ DOC — Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) CSPV (China) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce initiated changed circumstances reviews to consider partial revocation of China AD/CVD orders on certain off-grid small portable crystalline silicon photovoltaic panels; key industry parties indicated no opposition. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Orders: A-570-979, C-570-980, A-570-010, C-570-011 – Date: Applicable July 29, 2026 – Comments: Due within 14 days of Federal Register publication; rebuttals within 7 days – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-initiation-of-changed-circumstances-reviews-and-consideration-of-revocation-of-the-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-orders-in-part-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-orders-on-crystal/ Chassis and Subassemblies (China) — CVD Sunset Final (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce’s expedited first sunset review finds revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to continuation/recurrence of subsidies; likely rates cited. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Order: C-570-136 – Final Likely Rates: 44.32% (Qingdao CIMC/Dongguan CIMC, All Others) – Date: July 29, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-chassis-and-subassemblies-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Monomers & Oligomers (Korea) — AD Order (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce issued the AD order on certain monomers and oligomers from Korea following affirmative Commerce/ITC determinations; unliquidated entries since January 5, 2026 are subject to duties (with provisional gap rules). – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Order: A-580-921 – Margins: 65.72% (Green Chemical/All Others); 155.42% (AFA for some firms) – Date: July 28, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-monomers-and-oligomers-from-the-republic-of-korea-antidumping-duty-order/ Mattresses (China) — CVD Sunset Final (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce’s expedited first sunset review finds revocation of the China CVD order on mattresses would likely result in subsidy continuation/recurrence; likely rates provided. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Order: C-570-128 – Final Likely Rate: 97.78% (several named companies and All Others) – Date: July 24, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/mattresses-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ Pasta (Italy) — CVD Admin Review Final (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce finalized CVD review for calendar year 2023; subsidy rates found for certain producers and non-selected companies. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – Order: C-475-819 – Final Rates: De Matteis 3.32%; Granoro 3.21%; Non-selected 3.32% – Date: July 24, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-pasta-from-italy-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/ Crepe Paper (China) — AD Order Continuation (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Following sunset reviews by Commerce and ITC, the AD order on certain crepe paper products from China is continued. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD – Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY – China Indicator: EXPLICIT – Effective: July 14, 2026 – Source: – Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-crepe-paper-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order/ Phosphate Fertilizers (Morocco) — CVD Sunset Preliminary (TRADE_REMEDY) – Summary: Commerce preliminarily finds revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to subsidy continuation/recurrence; preliminary rates listed. – Key Details: – Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration – Policy Type: AD_CVD –
US Highlights 2026-07-23
US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-07-23 1) Executive Summary Today’s briefing covers three China-related events and five additional global trade remedy actions published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). The agencies involved include Enforcement and Compliance. The main policy instruments addressed are antidumping (AD), countervailing duty (CVD), and related scope and circumvention inquiries. Notably, Commerce issued a final CVD determination and an LTFV determination on L-lysine from China, and initiated scope and circumvention inquiries concerning alkyl phosphate esters from China. 2) Updates by Authority DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration L-Lysine from China — Countervailing Duty (Final Determination) The Department of Commerce determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of L-lysine from the People’s Republic of China. The investigation period covers January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. – Authority: Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance– Policy Type: AD/CVD– Event Type: Trade Remedy Final Determination– China Indicator: Explicit– Key Details: – Investigation No. C-570-216 – Inner Mongolia Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd. received a rate of 48.21% – All others rate: 48.21% – Commerce notified the ITC for injury determination within 45 days – Applicable date: July 23, 2026– Link: L-lysine from China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination L-Lysine from China — Antidumping Duty (Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value) Commerce determined that L-lysine from China is being or is likely to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation period is October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. – Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD/CVD– Event Type: Trade Remedy Final Determination– China Indicator: Explicit– Key Details: – Period of Investigation: October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 – The notice affirms Commerce’s findings of dumping margins (rates not provided in abstract) – Applicable regulations: Tariff Act of 1930– Link: L-lysine from China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China — Scope Inquiry and Deferral of Circumvention Inquiry Commerce self-initiated a scope inquiry to determine whether spray-foam systems from China, separately or as part of a system, are covered by the existing AD and CVD orders on certain alkyl phosphate esters. The circumvention inquiry on these imports will be deferred pending the scope inquiry outcome. – Authority: Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance– Policy Type: AD/CVD– Event Type: Scope Inquiry and Deferral Notice– China Indicator: Explicit– Key Details: – Federal Register citation: [FR Doc. 2026-14832] – Orders cover esters with ≥6.5% phosphorus content and viscosity 1–2000 mPa·s – Inquiry covers esters-containing spray-foam systems from China – Applicable date: July 23, 2026– Link: Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China: Scope Inquiry and Deferral of Circumvention Inquiry Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China — Circumvention Inquiry on Imports Assembled in Canada Commerce initiated a country-wide circumvention inquiry at the request of ICL-IP America, Inc. to determine whether spray-foam systems from Canada, assembled using Chinese-origin components, are circumventing existing AD and CVD orders on alkyl phosphate esters from China. – Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration– Policy Type: AD/CVD– Event Type: Circumvention Inquiry Initiation– China Indicator: Explicit– Key Details: – Subject: Canadian-assembled spray-foam systems incorporating Chinese alkyl phosphate esters – Country-wide inquiry under section 781 of the Tariff Act of 1930 – Initiated in response to a request filed by ICL-IP America, Inc.– Link: Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China: Canada Circumvention Inquiry 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) – Commerce issued final affirmative determinations in both the countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations of L-lysine from China, confirming subsidization and sales at less than fair value.– The agency also notified the ITC to make corresponding injury determinations within statutory deadlines.– Two related proceedings were initiated on alkyl phosphate esters from China, one concerning a scope inquiry and deferred circumvention inquiry for direct imports, and another on possible circumvention through assembly in Canada.– The actions demonstrate continued application of scope and circumvention tools under sections 781(c) and 782 of the Tariff Act.– All determinations were published in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Issue 140 (July 23, 2026). 4) Full Source Links (Index) – L-lysine from China – Final CVD Determination– L-lysine from China – Final Antidumping Determination– Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China – Scope Inquiry and Deferral Notice– Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China – Canada Circumvention Inquiry 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
US Highlights 2026-07-21
US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-07-21 1) Executive Summary Eight China-related trade policy events were published in today’s Federal Register. The principal agencies include the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). Actions span Section 337 investigations, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings, covering transformers, nanolaminate metal parts, and hardwood/decorative plywood from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, as well as a CVD review involving Indonesia. Instruments used include notices of complaint, public interest comment solicitations, final determinations of violation or no violation, and preliminary or final duty determinations. 2) Updates by Authority INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC) Transformers and Components — ITC Section 337 (Notice of Complaint, Solicitation of Public Interest Comments)The Commission announced receipt of a complaint titled Certain Transformers and Components Thereof, Docket No. 3925, filed July 16, 2026, by Ayr Energy Inc. alleging violations of Section 337 related to importation and sale of certain transformers and parts. Respondents include Zetwerk Manufacturing (India, U.S.), KRYFS Power Components Ltd. (India), and Unimacts Global (U.S.). The Commission seeks public comments on potential public interest issues concerning possible exclusion and cease-and-desist orders. Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: NONE Dates: Complaint filed July 16, 2026; notice published July 21, 2026 Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-receipt-of-complaint-solicitation-of-comments-relating-to-the-public-interest-35/ Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts — ITC Section 337 (Final Determination: No Violation)The ITC reviewed and affirmed, with modified analysis, the final initial determination in Investigation No. 337-TA‑1431, finding no violation of Section 337 regarding nanolaminate alloy–coated metal parts alleged by Modumetal Inc. against multiple respondents, including companies in China, Taiwan, India, and the Philippines. The Commission confirmed non‑infringement and failure to satisfy the domestic industry technical prong. The investigation is terminated. Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Policy Type: ITC_337 Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-nanolaminate-alloy-coated-metal-parts-and-products-containing-same-notice-of-commission-decision-to-review-and-on-review-to-affirm-a-final-initial-determination-finding-no-violation-of-sec/ DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)International Trade Administration (Enforcement and Compliance) Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate (France) — Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (Preliminary Results)Commerce preliminarily determined that Dillinger France S.A. made no sales below normal value for the 2024–2025 review period. Interested parties may comment before final results, expected within 120 days of publication. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: NONE Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-carbon-and-alloy-steel-cut-to-length-plate-from-france-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (Vietnam) — Final Antidumping DeterminationCommerce issued a final affirmative determination finding that hardwood and decorative plywood from Vietnam is sold at less than fair value. The investigation period is October 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. The all-others weighted‑average dumping margin equals 90.12% (84.95% adjusted). No critical circumstances were found. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: IMPLICIT Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-and-final-negative-determination-of-critical-circumstances/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (Vietnam) — Final Countervailing Duty DeterminationCommerce determined that countervailable subsidies exist for plywood producers/exporters from Vietnam, with final subsidy rates of 47.68 percent for Trieu Thai Son Co., Ltd./Nhat Duy Production and Trading Co., Ltd. and 165.39 percent for Junma Phu Tho Co., Ltd. Critical circumstances were found for Junma. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT (subsidies linked to Chinese inputs noted in record) Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-final-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determination-in-part/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (Indonesia) — Final Antidumping DeterminationCommerce determined that plywood imports from Indonesia are sold at less than fair value. Final company-specific rates: 23.88 percent for PT Sengon Indah Mas/PT Java Wood Industri and 15.40 percent for PT Wijaya Cahaya Timber Tbk./PT Wijaya Triutama Plywood Industri. The all‑others rate is 18.10 percent. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT (parallel China case referenced) Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-indonesia-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (China) — Final Countervailing Duty DeterminationCommerce determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Chinese producers/exporters of plywood. Key named respondents, including Linyi Evergreen Wood Co., Ltd. and Xuzhou Shelter Import and Export Co., Ltd., received an 88.96 percent rate based on adverse facts available. Commerce also found affirmative critical circumstances for these and all other respondents. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-final-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determination/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (China) — Final Antidumping DeterminationCommerce affirmed that plywood from China is sold at less than fair value, assigning a 187.27 percent dumping margin (China‑wide entity rate). Critical circumstances were confirmed for the same group of exporters and the China‑wide entity. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: EXPLICIT Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-and-final-affirmative-determination-of-critical-circumstances/ Hardwood and Decorative Plywood (Indonesia) — Final Countervailing Duty DeterminationCommerce determined that Indonesian plywood producers/exporters received countervailable subsidies. The final rates are 4.22 percent for PT Sengon Indah Mas, 58.39 percent for PT Wijaya Cahaya Timber Tbk., 128.66 percent (AFA) for PT Mustika Buana Sejahtera, and 40.87 percent for all others. Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration Policy Type: AD_CVD Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY China Indicator: IMPLICIT Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-indonesia-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ 3) Key Takeaways (Factual) The U.S. ITC received a new Section 337 transformer complaint while closing another on nanolaminate metal parts with a “no violation” finding. Commerce concluded final AD/CVD determinations for hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with China’s rates above 180 percent for AD and about 89 percent for CVD. Vietnam’s plywood exports were found to be dumped (≈ 90 percent) and subsidized (≈ 48 percent for main respondents), with partial critical circumstances. Indonesia’s producers were also found to have both dumping and subsidization, with varied rates among respondents. No China content was identified in the ITC transformer case, whereas several plywood investigations referenced Chinese inputs or linkages in subsidy programs. 4) Full Source Links (Index) Notice – Transformers, public interest solicitation (ITC Docket 3925) Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts – No Sec 337 Violation Carbon & Alloy Steel Plate (France) – AD Preliminary Review Vietnam Plywood – AD Final Determination Vietnam Plywood – CVD Final Determination Indonesia Plywood – AD Final Determination China Plywood – CVD Final Determination China Plywood – AD Final Determination Indonesia Plywood – CVD Final Determination 5) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority. 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