U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Antidumping Duties on Oil Country Tubular Goods from Vietnam Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary results on the administrative review of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) exported by companies from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This announcement was made on March 16, 2026. The review covers the period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. The Department of Commerce found that certain producers and exporters from Vietnam sold their products in the United States at less than the normal value. The main case involves SeAH Steel VINA Corporation, which received a preliminary dumping margin of 12.84 percent. This means the company sold its goods at a price lower than fair value, causing harm to American companies. The review also involved two other companies, Halima Pipe Company (Halima) and Pusan Pipe America, Inc. (PPA). However, the review was rescinded for these two companies. This decision was because there were no suspended entries of their products during the period under review. This means they did not have any questionable sales during the designated time. According to the Department’s policy, a review of the Vietnam-wide entity would only occur if specifically requested or if deemed necessary by the Department. There were no requests for such a review, so the Vietnam-wide entity’s duty rate remains unchanged at 111.47 percent. For all interested parties, the Department has opened a window to submit comments on these preliminary results. Parties are invited to submit their feedback within 21 days from the notice’s publication. This allows stakeholders to raise any points or concerns about the preliminary findings. After the review is complete, antidumping duties will be assessed on all appropriate entries. Duties will be calculated based on the amount of dumping compared to total sales. The intent is to protect U.S. industries from unfair competition that results from foreign producers selling below market value. Importers must comply with these requirements and file certificates regarding reimbursement of antidumping duties. Failing to do so could lead to penalties or additional duties. In conclusion, the U.S. Department of Commerce remains committed to ensuring fair trade practices and protecting the interests of American industries through vigilant monitoring and enforcement of antidumping measures. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Continues Antidumping Duties on Lawn Groomers from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States Department of Commerce has decided to keep the antidumping duties on tow-behind lawn groomers and some parts from China. These duties are there to stop unfair pricing that could hurt U.S. businesses. The duties on lawn groomers first started on August 3, 2009. The U.S. wants to protect industries in the country from low-priced products sold by other countries. On March 10, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) agreed with the Department of Commerce. They said that ending these duties could lead to more unfair pricing and hurt U.S. businesses. What’s Covered The duties apply to non-motorized tow-behind lawn groomers made from any material. Lawn groomers can include lawn sweepers, aerators, dethatchers, and spreaders. These are used to maintain lawns. Lawn groomers usually attach to a vehicle, allowing them to be pulled along the ground. Some have a hitch and a push handle. They may also have some parts that help them work better. The Order includes lawn sweepers, aerators that make holes in the ground, dethatchers that remove dead grass, and spreaders that spread seeds or fertilizer. Size Limits The duties cover lawn dethatchers that weigh 100 pounds or less. Other lawn groomers covered weigh 200 pounds or less. Lawn groomer parts like brush housings and weight trays are also included. Excluded Items Some items are not covered by the duties. These include farm tools like plows, carts, wagons, lawn groomers with motors, and hand-held models. Also excluded are lawn groomers that are more than the specified weight limit and lawn rollers meant solely for flattening grass. The tariff numbers that help identify these items globally are 8432.41.0000, 8432.42.0000, 8432.80.0000, and several others listed. These numbers are for reference purposes only. Next Steps The duties will continue starting March 10, 2026. U.S. Customs will keep collecting cash deposits on these imports to ensure fair market competition. The Department of Commerce plans to review these duties again before March 10, 2031. This will be five years after this latest decision. Parties involved must continue to handle confidential information properly. Failure to do so can lead to penalties. This decision helps protect U.S. industries from unfair pricing practices, ensuring fair competition and supporting local businesses. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Preliminary Results Announced for Antidumping Review on Korean Oil Country Tubular Goods Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results for the review of antidumping duties on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the Republic of Korea. These products are essential pipes used in the drilling of oil and gas. The review covers the period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. The Department of Commerce found that certain OCTG from Korea were not sold in the United States at prices below normal value. This means that the products were not sold at unfairly low prices to undercut local businesses. Two companies from Korea were examined closely in this review. These companies are NEXTEEL Co., Ltd. and SeAH Steel Corporation. The Department discovered that both of these companies had a weighted-average dumping margin of zero percent. A margin of zero percent indicates that there was no dumping, or selling below cost, for these companies. For other Korean companies that were not individually reviewed, the Department set different rates. Most of these companies received a rate of 1.18 percent. However, HiSteel Co., Ltd. received a lower rate of 0.77 percent. Kumkang Kind Co., Ltd. has a much higher rate of 11.70 percent. The results are open for comments from interested parties. This means that people or businesses who have something to say about these results can share their thoughts before the final decisions are made. The final results of this review are expected to be published soon. This process is important because it ensures that all businesses have a fair chance to compete in the market. The new rules about duties will also come into effect once the final results are out. This review helps maintain fair trade practices. It also protects American producers from unfair competition. This ensures that goods are sold at fair prices, supporting companies on both sides of the trade. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds China Exporter Violating Trade Rules Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its review on the sale of a chemical from China. This review covered the period from March 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024. A company called Zhejiang Sanmei Ind. Co., Ltd., or Sanmei, was found to be selling a chemical, named pentafluoroethane or R-125, to the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This means they were selling it below what the normal price should be. An investigation started in July 2025 with preliminary results shared in the Federal Register. Important data collection was disrupted due to a U.S. government shutdown during the investigation. This required extensions on deadlines for completing the review. Sanmei has to follow the rules set by the U.S. for antidumping duties. This means Sanmei’s customers must now pay a special fee when they import R-125 from China. The new rate of this fee is 48.67%. Another company, Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd., known as Yonghe, was considered as part of a larger group of companies based in China. This is because Yonghe couldn’t get a separate rate. The group’s rate is high—267.51%—and this rate will remain because there was no special investigation into the bigger group. The Department of Commerce keeps careful records of these investigations. They use a system called ACCESS to store information about these cases. Anyone interested in detailed information can visit their website. These findings have important effects. Now, the companies that buy R-125 from China will need to pay extra fees to bring the chemical into the U.S. This is to make sure that everyone plays fair in business and that U.S. industries are treated fairly by their overseas competitors. The U.S. plans to keep an eye on these companies in the future. This helps to ensure fair trade continues between the U.S. and other countries. It is important for businesses to remember their responsibilities to avoid getting into trouble with the law. The new rules for buying R-125 from these companies in China will start right away. Importers of this chemical must pay close attention to these changes to avoid any issues with customs. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces New Trade Orders on Corrugated Boxes from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Washington, D.C. – On March 16, 2026, the United States Department of Commerce issued important announcements about trade with China. The Department has decided to place new duties on certain products from China. These products are polypropylene corrugated boxes. These boxes are special because they are strong and lightweight. They are made using a special plastic called polypropylene. The government took this step after investigations showed something concerning. Some companies in China have been selling these boxes in the U.S. at unfair prices. These prices are lower than what they sell for in China. This is called “dumping” and it can hurt U.S. companies. The U.S. International Trade Commission found that this practice is hurting American businesses. As a result, the Commerce Department is issuing two types of orders. There are antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Antidumping duty means the U.S. will charge extra money on these imported boxes. This makes the price fairer for U.S. businesses. Countervailing duty means there will be an extra charge on goods that are unfairly subsidized by China’s government. Subsidies are like financial help which lowers production costs in China. The orders say that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect these extra charges. They will collect on all such boxes entering the U.S. from China starting from March 16, 2026. For antidumping duties, they will be checking sales from August 28, 2025. They noted that imports of these boxes from China hurt U.S. industries. These new rules also state the estimated dumping margins. This is how much lower the Chinese prices are compared to fair market prices. For these boxes, the margin is 83.64 percent, which will lead to a cash deposit rate of 82.21 percent. For countervailing duties, the separate subsidy rate is set at 62.27 percent. This applies to various Chinese companies listed by the department. The decision to put these orders in place follows laws that protect U.S. industries. These laws are from the Tariff Act of 1930. The Department of Commerce wants to make sure U.S. industries are fair and competitive. The government also wants anyone interested in these developments to keep up with updates. Businesses and individuals need to check a special list. This list is called the Annual Inquiry Service List. It’s updated every year to include people who are affected or interested. This decision is part of the U.S. government’s larger efforts to ensure a fair and competitive market. It seeks to protect American jobs and industries from unfair foreign pricing practices. For more detailed information, businesses can contact Dan Alexander or Rachel Accorsi at the Department of Commerce. They are in charge of AD and CVD Operations. Their contact numbers are listed in the official announcement. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Federal Register Announcement: Temporary Steel Fencing from China Sold at Less Than Fair Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final decision regarding temporary steel fencing imported from China. This decision comes after an extensive investigation by the International Trade Administration. The main finding is that temporary steel fencing from China has been sold in the United States at less than its fair value. This is referred to as “less than fair value” (LTFV) sales. The investigation looked at sales from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The Department of Commerce also determined that some Chinese companies sold these fences under unusual conditions called “critical circumstances.” This means that they suddenly surged imports into the U.S. under conditions that affected American businesses more than usual. The investigation involves several Chinese companies. Two were looked at closely: Shenzhou Yongao Metal Products Co., Ltd. and Shijiazhuang Sd Company Ltd. However, it was found that they didn’t qualify for separate rate status after all because of issues with verifying their information. As a result, these companies are now part of a larger group collectively referred to as the “China-wide entity.” This group is being hit with an adverse decision because of unfair practices. They now face a dumping margin of 184.27 percent, which is very high. This margin is a penalty that makes the cost of these imports much higher, discouraging the unfair pricing practices. In total, 13 other Chinese companies were investigated as well, and they showed that they deserve a different, separate rate. These companies will face a lower penalty rate of 129.70 percent. The Department of Commerce will work with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue to suspend the liquidation of steel fencing imports from China. This means that these goods will not be allowed into the U.S. market at the current rates until all issues are resolved. The International Trade Commission (ITC) now has to determine if these imports harmed the U.S. industry. If the ITC agrees with the Department’s findings, then an official order will be made to impose these penalties permanently. The penalties mean that Chinese companies exporting such steel products will now need to pay a lot extra to bring their fencing products to the U.S. This action should help protect U.S. businesses from being undercut by cheaper imports. Meanwhile, all involved parties are reminded of their duties to handle confidential information carefully, making sure it is returned or destroyed when no longer needed to comply with regulations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Subsidies on Chinese Steel Fencing Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of temporary steel fencing from China are receiving unfair subsidies. This decision comes after a detailed investigation into the matter. The period under review was from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Commerce published a preliminary finding in June 2025. After that, interested parties were invited to comment. In February 2026, a post-preliminary analysis was issued by the Department. Due to delays caused by a government shutdown, the final determination was made on March 10, 2026. The investigation focused on whether Chinese producers received financial benefits from their government. It was discovered that some companies had not followed proper procedures, leading to incorrect data. As a result, some subsidy rates were based on available facts. One company, Shijiazhuang SD, faced challenges because of errors in its reported information. The Department used adverse inferences to decide the subsidy rate for this company. The department also verified information from other companies like Hebei Minmetals. For most companies involved, the subsidy rate was determined to be over 49 percent. However, for non-responsive companies, a higher rate of nearly 179 percent was applied. These findings were crucial to ensure fair trade practices between China and the United States. Before this final decision, the Department had asked U.S. Customs to hold imports of this steel fencing. Now, with the final determination, cash deposits will be required for these imports. The decision also involves a review by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the ITC finds that these imports harm U.S. industry, duties will be permanently imposed. If not, the proceedings will be terminated, and previous deposits will be refunded. The Department aims to ensure fair competition while protecting U.S. industries from unfair practices in international trade. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Italian Pasta Sold at Less Than Normal Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce recently released the final results of an antidumping duty administrative review involving pasta imported from Italy. The review covered sales made in the United States from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This review was part of efforts to ensure that certain pasta products from Italy are not sold in the U.S. at prices lower than the normal value in their home market. The findings indicate that pasta from Italy was sold in the U.S. at prices less than the normal value during this period. The review involved several Italian companies, including La Molisana S.p.A. and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. The U.S. Department of Commerce calculated the estimated weighted-average dumping margins for these companies. La Molisana S.p.A. was assigned a dumping margin of 2.65 percent, while Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. was assigned a dumping margin of 7.00 percent. Other non-selected companies received a weighted-average dumping margin of 5.21 percent. The department’s review process experienced delays due to a lapse in federal appropriations and a government shutdown. As a result, deadlines were extended to accommodate these disruptions. The final results were published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026. Following the review, certain changes were made to the margin calculations for La Molisana S.p.A. and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A., as well as the rates applied to companies not selected for individual review. Based on the final results, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess antidumping duties on the relevant entries. For companies not individually examined, the antidumping duty assessment will be based on the determined weighted-average dumping margins. Cash deposit requirements will also be updated for all shipments of Italian pasta entering the U.S. after the publication of the review’s final results. The cash deposit rates will be based on the newly established company-specific rates. This review serves as a reminder to importers of their responsibility to file a certificate regarding reimbursement of duties. It also underscores the importance of compliance with antidumping and countervailing duty rules. The U.S. Department of Commerce will continue monitoring and conducting such reviews to ensure fair trade practices and adherence to antidumping regulations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Steel Rebar Subsidies from Türkiye Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its review of subsidies given to producers of steel concrete reinforcing bar, or rebar, from the Republic of Türkiye. This review is known as a “sunset review.” The report indicates that if the current duties on these imports were removed, it is likely that Türkiye would continue subsidizing its rebar at certain rates. Subsidies are financial benefits given by a government to help companies compete internationally. The duties were first put in place on November 6, 2014, because of these subsidies. The latest review is part of a regular check to see if the duties should stay. The review started on September 2, 2025, and was sped up because not enough opposing arguments were received from Türkiye. According to the Commerce Department, if the duties were removed, certain companies would still receive benefits. One such company, Icdas Celik Enerji Tersanev e Ulasim Sanayi A.S., would remain at a subsidy rate of 7.71 percent. However, another company, Habas Sinai ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Endustrisi, has been excluded from these duties. All other companies will have a rate of 6.58 percent. The report confirms that keeping these duties is important to prevent unfair advantages due to continued subsidies. Commerce says these findings have been outlined in a detailed notice available through their official resources. This notice reminds everyone involved, particularly those with access to protected information, of their duty to handle it responsibly. The Department of Commerce is responsible for making sure trade laws are followed. They do this to protect U.S. industries from unfair foreign competition and to ensure international trade rules are just and balanced. This review is an effort to maintain fair trade practices and is part of Commerce’s ongoing checks to ensure foreign producers do not gain an unfair advantage over U.S. companies through government subsidies. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Issues Final Results in 2023–2024 Antidumping Review of Aluminum Sheet from Bahrain Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On February 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published the final results of its administrative review concerning antidumping duties on common alloy aluminum sheet imported from the Kingdom of Bahrain. The review covered the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Commerce found that Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill B.S.C. (GARMCO) sold aluminum sheet in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. As a result, Commerce assigned GARMCO a final weighted-average dumping margin of 15.74 percent. Commerce made certain changes to its preliminary findings after analyzing comments from stakeholders. These changes were explained in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. The memorandum is available to the public through Commerce’s online portal (https://access.trade.gov). Background The preliminary results of this review were released on August 6, 2025, and published in the Federal Register (90 FR 37840). This review was conducted in line with Section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Due to a lapse in government funding and a Federal Government shutdown, Commerce tolled deadlines in administrative proceedings twice—first by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and then by an additional 21 days on November 24, 2025. Scope of the Order The order covers aluminum sheet products from Bahrain. A detailed description is included in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Final Results Commerce’s final results establish a 15.74 percent dumping margin for GARMCO for exports made between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Assessment of Duties Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on entries of aluminum sheet from Bahrain made during the review period. For any entries produced by GARMCO but not known by it to be destined for the United States, CBP will apply the “all-others” rate of 4.83 percent if no specific rate applies to the intermediate parties involved. These instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after the notice is published. If litigation is filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, CBP will delay liquidation of subject entries until the period for filing for a statutory injunction expires—90 days after publication. Cash Deposit Requirements Effective the date of publication of the final results: The cash deposit rate for GARMCO will be 15.74 percent. For companies not reviewed but previously assigned a company-specific rate, that rate remains in effect. If only the producer (but not the exporter) is previously rated, that producer’s most recent rate will apply. For all other producers and exporters, the cash deposit rate remains 4.83 percent. These deposit rates will remain in place until further notice. Importer Responsibilities Importers are reminded to file certificates regarding the reimbursement of duties under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) before liquidation. Failure to file may lead Commerce to assume reimbursement has occurred and impose double duties. Administrative Protective Orders Parties must comply with rules under administrative protective orders (APO), including timely destruction or return of proprietary information. Failure to comply is a violation and can result in sanctions. Authority This notice is issued under Sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Dated: February 10, 2026. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix: Summary of Comments in the Final Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Changes Since the Preliminary Results Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Third-Country Comparison Market Comment 2: Major Input Adjustments Comment 3: Date of Sale Comment 4: By-Product Offsets Comment 5: Billing Adjustment Comment 6: Interest Expense Calculation Recommendation Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 7250–7252 (February 17, 2026) Federal Register Document Number: 2026-02984 BILLING CODE: 3510-DS-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Finds Chinese Active Anode Material Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of active anode material from the People’s Republic of China. The agency concluded that the product is being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) spanned from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Commerce first released its preliminary findings on July 22, 2025. At that time, it also postponed the final determination to December 4, 2025. Due to the federal government shutdown and backlog in case filings, all administrative deadlines were later extended by a total of 68 days. As a result, Commerce published its final determination on February 10, 2026. Final dumping margins were assigned to various exporter-producer combinations. Each of them received a margin of 93.50 percent. The China-wide entity was assigned a final dumping margin of 102.72 percent, based on adverse facts available. Commerce also confirmed that certain Chinese exporters were ineligible for separate rates. This was due to changes in product scope and a lack of shipments during the POI. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers active anode material. This product is an anode-grade graphite consisting of at least 90 percent carbon. It includes forms made from synthetic graphite, natural graphite, or blends. It may or may not have coatings. The material can appear in powder, dry, liquid, or block form. It has a maximum size of 80 microns in powder form. The product meets an energy density of at least 330 milliamp hours per gram and a graphitization degree of at least 80 percent. The scope includes products mixed with silicon-based materials or additives. These materials remain covered even when imported as part of an anode slurry, electrode, or subassembly. However, active anode materials already incorporated into imported lithium-ion batteries, battery modules, packs, and electric or hybrid vehicles are excluded. Commerce revised the scope since the preliminary stage. Certain products once included are no longer subject to this determination. Producers and Exporters Receiving Final Dumping Margin of 93.50 Percent: Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE / BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd. Panasonic Global Procurement (China) Co., Ltd. / BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd. Panasonic Global Procurement (China) Co., Ltd. / BTR New Material Group Sales Co., Ltd. Panasonic Global Procurement (China) Co., Ltd. / BTR (Jiangsu) New Energy Material Panasonic Global Procurement (China) Co., Ltd. / Huzhou Kaijin New Energy Technology Corp., Ltd. Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co., Ltd. / Guizhou Zhongke Shinzoom Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Zichen Technology Co., Ltd. / Jiangxi Zichen Technology Co., Ltd. Resonac Corporation / Henan Yicheng New Energy Co., Ltd. Resonac Corporation / PetroChina Daqing Petrochemical Company Resonac Corporation / Qingdao Qingbei Carbon Products Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. / Inner Mongolia Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. / Sichuan Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. / Fujian Shanshan Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. / Ningbo Shanshan New Material Technology Co., Ltd. Final Rate for the China-Wide Entity: 102.72 Percent Adverse facts available were applied to the China-wide entity as certain companies failed to cooperate or provide data. No new facts required a change from the preliminary determination in that regard. Cash Deposit Requirements Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to require cash deposits. These will match the dumping margins as adjusted for subsidy offsets where applicable. Cash deposit responsibilities depend on producer/exporter combinations. Suspension of Liquidation Commerce previously instructed CBP to suspend liquidation of entries entered on or after July 22, 2025. This was the Preliminary Determination date. CBP was instructed to stop this suspension for entries on or after January 18, 2026. For entries made during the suspension period, CBP must follow the rates listed in the final determination, unless the product falls outside the final scope. Next Steps If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. Final suspension of liquidation will be reinstated. If the ITC rules that there is no injury, no order will be issued. CBP will refund cash deposits and end the suspension. Interested parties must dispose of any proprietary data from the investigation according to the Administrative Protection Order (APO) provisions. For a full list of scope details and all topics covered in the decision memorandum, see Appendices I and II of the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Trade Department Sets Final Duties on Battery Anode Imports from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States Department of Commerce announced its final decision in a trade case involving active anode material from the People’s Republic of China. This decision was published in the Federal Register on February 17, 2026. The Commerce Department concluded that Chinese producers and exporters of active anode material received unfair subsidies from their government. This ruling is part of a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation. The investigation looked at product entries between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The Department began the investigation officially on January 25, 2025. A preliminary ruling was issued on May 28, 2025. An amended preliminary ruling followed on July 2, 2025, correcting some errors in the original subsidy rate estimates. The final ruling includes a list of Chinese companies and the countervailing duty rates assigned to each: Panasonic Global Procurement China Co., Ltd., and Panasonic Corporation of China: 66.86% BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd., and its affiliates: 66.82% Shanghai Shaosheng Knitted Sweat: 66.82% (rate based on adverse facts available) Huzhou Kaijin New Energy Technology Corp., Ltd.: 66.82% (rate based on adverse facts available) All Other Chinese producers and exporters: 66.86% The Department used verification procedures to examine records and documents provided during on-site reviews. The process followed required steps under U.S. trade law. Commerce made changes to the subsidy rate calculations from the preliminary review. Details of these changes are in the final Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is available online via the ACCESS system. The Commerce Department used facts available with adverse inferences for some companies, including Shanghai Shaosheng and Huzhou Kaijin. These companies did not respond properly to requests for information. All other producers will receive the same rate as Panasonic. This is because Panasonic was the only cooperating respondent without a zero or de minimis rate and not based only on adverse facts. The Department has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue collecting cash deposits. Suspension of liquidation applies to entries made on or before September 25, 2025. If the International Trade Commission (ITC) also finds material injury to the U.S. industry, CBP will assess duties on all impacted imports after that date. The ITC must now decide if the subsidies caused harm to U.S. producers. If the ITC agrees, the Department of Commerce will issue a final countervailing duty order. If the ITC decides there is no injury, the investigation ends, and duties collected so far will be refunded. The scope of the investigation includes graphite-based anode materials with certain purity and size characteristics. These materials are used in lithium-ion batteries. Certain finished products like electric vehicles, phones, or entire battery systems are excluded. The final determination closes a major step in a trade enforcement process aimed at active anode material from China. All documents related to this case are available to registered users through the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Results in Antidumping Review of Spanish Olives Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published preliminary results from the 2023–2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on ripe olives from Spain. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. The Department found that sales of ripe olives by the mandatory respondent, Agro Sevilla Aceitunas, S. Coop. And., were made at less than normal value. The agency calculated a preliminary weighted-average dumping margin of 3.54 percent for Agro Sevilla. The same rate of 3.54 percent was also assigned to one non-selected company, Angel Camacho Alimentacion, S.L. The review was initially requested for four companies. However, two were removed during the process. Commerce rescinded the review for Aceitunas Guadalquivir, S.L., because the request for review was withdrawn within the 90-day time limit. The agency also intends to rescind the review for Alimentary Group DCOOP, S.Coop.And., as the company did not have any entries of subject merchandise during the review period. The review follows the antidumping duty order first published on August 1, 2018. Commerce performed this review under the authority of Section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Export price and constructed export price were calculated following Section 772 of the Act, and normal value was determined under Section 773. Initial results were delayed due to multiple deadline tolling events, including a 90-day tolling on December 9, 2024; a 47-day tolling on November 14, 2025, due to a government shutdown; and an additional 21-day tolling on November 24, 2025, because of submission backlogs. The deadline for the preliminary results was extended to February 5, 2026. Commerce plans to verify certain information reported by Agro Sevilla. The verification was requested by the Musco Family Olive Company, a member of the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ripe Olives. Commerce will accept comments from interested parties at a later date. Rebuttal briefs will be due five days after case briefs. All briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Executive summaries for each issue must be included and limited to 450 words. Requests for public hearings must be submitted within 30 days of this notice. Hearings will be limited to issues raised in briefs. Upon final determination, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties. If rates are de minimis, CBP will not assess duties. Otherwise, importer-specific rates will be calculated based on entered values. Commerce will issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication of final results unless a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. For companies removed from the review—Aceitunas Guadalquivir and Alimentary Group—CBP will assess duties based on the rate in effect at the time of entry. Cash deposit rates from the final results will apply to future entries. If a company is not covered in this or prior reviews, the “all-others” rate of 19.98 percent will apply. All filings must be submitted via Commerce’s AntiDumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The final results of the review are due within 120 days of this notice, unless extended. Commerce reminds importers to file certificates on duty reimbursement per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Failure to comply may trigger double duty assessments. Contacts and full documentation are available through the Federal Register and ACCESS at https://access.trade.gov. This notice was issued under sections 751(a)(1), 777(i), and 351.221(b)(4) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing non-exclusive duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results on Acetone Antidumping Review from Korea Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published its preliminary findings from the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on acetone from the Republic of Korea. The review covered the period from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. (KPB) was found to have sold acetone in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. Its preliminary weighted-average dumping margin was set at 1.43 percent. The Department has also decided to rescind the review in part. Specifically, it will not continue the review for LG Chem, Ltd. (LG Chem). This conclusion was made because there were no suspended entries of subject merchandise from LG Chem during the review period. The Department of Commerce stated that in the absence of any entries during the period of review for LG Chem, assessment of antidumping duties is not applicable. Therefore, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties on LG Chem’s prior entries at the cash deposit rates in effect at the time of entry. The administrative review followed a standard process outlined under the Tariff Act of 1930, sections 751(a)(2), 772, and 773. The Department calculated export prices and normal values based on sales and cost data submitted by KPB. Because of a government shutdown in 2025, deadlines were delayed. Deadlines were first tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and then by another 21 days on November 24, 2025. As a result, the deadline for preliminary results was shifted to February 9, 2026. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b), Commerce will disclose the calculations used in these preliminary results within five days of publication. Interested parties who wish to comment can submit case briefs to Commerce no later than 21 days after this notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs can be filed within five days following the close of case briefs. Case and rebuttal briefs must include: A statement of the issue A summary of the argument A table of authorities Parties must also provide a concise executive summary for each issue, limited to 450 words per summary. Oral hearings can be requested within 30 days of publication. Any hearing will cover only the issues raised in written briefs. Commerce will use the final results to instruct CBP on the liquidation of entries. For KPB, importer-specific antidumping duty assessment rates will be calculated. If the importer-specific dumping margins are de minimis (less than 0.50 percent), the entries will be assessed at zero. If an importer-specific rate cannot be determined, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties using the “all-others” rate of 33.10 percent. These assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after the final results are published in the Federal Register. Following the final results, cash deposit rates will be updated as follows: The rate for each reviewed company will be established by the final results Companies not reviewed will continue with the most recent rate assigned If only the producer or the exporter has been reviewed before, that rate will apply All others will retain the 33.10 percent rate Commerce expects to issue its final results within 120 days unless extended. Importers are reminded of their responsibility to report any reimbursement of duties, as required under 19 CFR 351.402(f). This notice was signed on February 9, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the Department of Commerce. The appended Preliminary Decision Memorandum includes: I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Discussion of the Methodology V. Currency Conversion VI. Recommendation The full document, including detailed methodology and instructions, is publicly available through the Federal Register and Commerce’s ACCESS portal. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Announces Preliminary Antidumping Review Results for Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from India Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued the preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 (CVP-23) from India. The review covers the period from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024. The review found that Western Chemical Industries P Limited did not sell CVP-23 in the U.S. at prices below normal value. Therefore, a weighted-average dumping margin of 0.00 percent was preliminarily assigned to Western Chemical Industries P Limited. The review was conducted under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Commerce used section 772 of the Act to calculate export prices and section 773 to calculate normal values. Commerce will disclose its calculations to the interested parties within five days of publication. The public may view these through the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Commerce also announced the partial rescission of the review for Meghmani Pigments. The company withdrew its request for review on January 22, 2025. Since no other parties requested a review for Meghmani Pigments, the Department has rescinded the review for this company under regulation 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Case briefs or written comments on the preliminary results may be submitted within 21 days of the Federal Register publication date. Rebuttal briefs must be submitted within five days after the deadline for case briefs. All briefs must be filed through the ACCESS system. Interested parties submitting briefs should include a statement of the issue, a brief argument summary, a list of authorities, and a public summary of each issue limited to 450 words. Footnotes are required for citations in the public summary. Requests for a public hearing must be filed within 30 days of publication. Requests must include the participant’s name, address, phone number, the number of participants, nationality status, and a list of topics to discuss. Only topics raised in case briefs can be discussed. Once the review is complete, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties. If the final rate is zero or de minimis (less than 0.5%), entries will be liquidated without antidumping duties. Otherwise, importer-specific rates will be used. Entries of CVP-23 during the period that were produced by the respondent, but not known to be sold to the U.S., will be assessed at the “all-others” rate of 27.48 percent. This default rate came from the original less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation. Commerce plans to issue final results of this administrative review within 120 days of publication, unless this period is extended. Once final results are issued, cash deposit rates for future entries of CVP-23 from India will change. If the final rate is zero or de minimis, no cash deposit will be required for Western Chemical Industries P Limited. Other deposit rates will depend on whether a rate for the company or its manufacturer has been previously established. This serves as a reminder to importers to submit a certificate of non-reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties before liquidation. Failure to do so may lead to double duties or higher assessments. The preliminary results were signed by Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Abbott on February 9, 2026. Appendix – Topics Included in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum: I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Partial Rescission of Review V. Discussion of the Methodology VI. Currency Conversion VII. Recommendation Reference: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 30 (February 13, 2026), Document Number: 2026-02878, Pages 6819–6821. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Will Keep Duties on Calcium Hypochlorite from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will continue the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on calcium hypochlorite from the People’s Republic of China. This decision follows determinations by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Both agencies found that ending the AD and CVD orders would likely cause dumping of the product and allow unfair subsidies to continue. That could hurt the U.S. industry making the same chemical. The Commerce Department and ITC looked at the orders as part of the required second five-year or “sunset” review process. Commerce began this review on June 2, 2025. The ITC agreed with the Department of Commerce’s findings. On February 10, 2026, the ITC ruled that ending the orders would probably lead to harm for U.S. companies. Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical used to disinfect water and other surfaces. It can be made in different forms like powder, tablets, crystals, or liquid. It must contain at least 10% available chlorine by weight to be covered by the orders. This chemical can have different formulas. This includes common bleaching powders and hemibasic forms. The main formula is Ca(OCl)₂. Other forms are Ca(OCl)₂·CaCl₂·Ca(OH)₂·2H₂O, 2Ca(OCl)₂·Ca(OH)₂, and Ca(OCl)₂·0.5Ca(OH)₂. The Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number for calcium hypochlorite is 7778-54-3. Its EPA Pesticide Code Number is 014701. It is classified as dangerous under multiple International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) codes, including UN 1748, 2880, 2208, and also UN 3485, 3486, and 3487. The chemical is listed under HTSUS subheading 2828.10.0000 for customs purposes. When it’s mixed into tablets or other forms, it may also be entered under 3808.94.5000 and 3808.99.9500. These codes apply to disinfectants. But the written description, not the code, defines what is covered. Because of the Commerce and ITC decisions, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep collecting AD and CVD deposits on imports of this product from China. This action helps American companies compete fairly. The next five-year review of the orders may begin by early 2031. The law requires this review to start no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the last decision. This notice is also a reminder to all parties who had access to business confidential information under an Administrative Protective Order (APO). They must either return or destroy the information or ask the court to convert it to a judicial protective order. Failing to do so is a violation. This decision and notice follow the Trade Act of 1930 and related regulations. The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the Commerce Department, on February 10, 2026. It was published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2026, under document number 2026-02951. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Rescinds Several Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-13 On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) officially rescinded administrative reviews of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. This action follows timely withdrawal of all review requests during the proper deadlines. The International Trade Administration’s Enforcement and Compliance unit issued the notice. It confirms that no other requests for the listed reviews were submitted within the relevant 90-day timeframe. According to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), a review can be canceled in full or part if all parties who requested it withdraw within 90 days from the notice of initiation. The following reviews have been rescinded: ANTIDUMPING PROCEEDINGS: Burma: Mattresses (A-546-001) – Period of Review (POR): December 2, 2023 – June 30, 2025 Canada: Utility Scale Wind Towers (A-122-867) – POR: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 India: Brass Rod (A-533-915); POR: December 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025 Raw Honey (A-533-903); POR: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Japan: Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products (A-588-873) – POR: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Mexico: Brass Rod (A-201-858) – POR: December 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025 Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale (A-552-835); POR: November 29, 2023 – May 31, 2025 Certain Steel Nails (A-552-818); POR: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Oil Country Tubular Goods (A-552-817); POR: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube (A-552-831); POR: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 Taiwan: Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale (A-583-871) – POR: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 The People’s Republic of China: Certain Collated Steel Staples (A-570-112); POR: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof (A-570-124); POR: May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Ukraine: Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe (A-823-819) – POR: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEEDINGS: Canada: Utility Scale Wind Towers (C-122-868) – POR: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 India: Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders (C-533-913); POR: September 29, 2023 – December 31, 2024 Certain Paper Shopping Bags (C-533-918); POR: November 6, 2023 – December 31, 2024 The People’s Republic of China: Certain Collated Steel Staples (C-570-113); POR: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 For the listed reviews, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties at the deposit rate collected at the time the goods entered the U.S. market or were withdrawn from warehouse. For reviews involving Canada or Mexico, CBP will receive assessment instructions no earlier than 41 days after this notice. For other countries, CBP will be instructed no earlier than 35 days after publication. Commerce reminds importers of their duty under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate confirming whether antidumping and/or countervailing duties were reimbursed. Failing to do so may lead to a presumption of reimbursement and result in double duties. Parties under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) must follow procedures in 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3) regarding the return, destruction, or conversion of proprietary information. This notice was signed on February 10, 2026, by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. The official reference number for this notice is FR Doc. 2026-02959. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Ends Review of Antidumping Duties on Paper from Brazil Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has ended a review of antidumping duties on uncoated paper from Brazil. This was for the time period from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. Commerce has decided to stop its review of Suzano S.A. and Sylvamo do Brasil Ltda. with Sylvamo Exports Ltda. Suzano asked for a review. The petitioner, Domtar Corporation, also asked for a review of Suzano. Both parties withdrew those requests on July 28, 2025. Since no one else asked for a review, Commerce is now rescinding it under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Sylvamo did not have any imports of the paper during this time. On June 12, 2025, Sylvamo told Commerce that no shipments matched their entries. Commerce agreed. Because of this, Sylvamo’s review was also ended under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3). Commerce announced its intent to stop the review of Sylvamo on January 9, 2026. No party objected. Sylvamo supported the decision. Government shutdowns delayed the timing. First, on November 14, 2025, deadlines were pushed back by 47 days. Then, on November 24, 2025, delays added 21 more days. New deadlines moved the preliminary results date to February 9, 2026. There will be no change in cash deposit rates. The current rates continue. Commerce will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties at rates matched to the time goods entered the U.S. Instructions will come no earlier than 35 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. This is also a reminder for parties under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) to return or destroy confidential materials as per 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). The notice follows sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). This notice was signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, on February 9, 2026. Federal Register publication date: February 12, 2026. Document number: 2026-02781. End of notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Court Rules Against Co May in Fish Fillet Trade Case; Commerce Rescinds Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a final judgment in the case Catfish Farmers of America, et al. v. United States, Court No. 24-00126. The court upheld the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new decision concerning the new shipper review of certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The period of review covered by this decision is August 1, 2022, through January 31, 2023. The product in question was exported to the United States by Co May Import-Export Company Limited (Co May). In the original final results, issued on June 25, 2024, Commerce had found that Co May’s single sale during the review period was a bona fide, or legitimate, sale. Commerce set a weighted-average dumping margin of $0.00 per kilogram for Co May. Initially, Commerce believed that Co May’s U.S. customer resold the fish fillets at a profit. It did not count the antidumping (AD) cash deposit as a cost in its profit calculation. Commerce also found no evidence on the record that the customer’s relationship with downstream buyers changed the profit analysis. However, the Catfish Farmers of America and other petitioners appealed that decision. On June 5, 2025, the CIT ordered Commerce to provide further explanation. The court asked Commerce to revisit its treatment of the AD cash deposit in the profit analysis. It also asked for more clarity regarding the relationship between Co May’s U.S. customer and the second-level buyers. In the remand redetermination issued on November 17, 2025, Commerce reconsidered its findings. It re-evaluated how it treated cash deposits and the reseller’s financial relationships. After further review, Commerce determined that Co May’s sale was not bona fide. Commerce stated that it would rescind the new shipper review if that finding was affirmed. On January 8, 2026, the CIT officially sustained Commerce’s remand redetermination. According to the court’s ruling, and as required by the Timken decision and 19 U.S.C. sections 516A(c) and (e), Commerce must now take action consistent with the final judgment that is not in harmony with its earlier ruling. As a result, Commerce has amended its final results. Commerce now finds that Co May’s sale was not a bona fide sale. Therefore, Commerce has rescinded the 2022–2023 new shipper review. Because of this decision, Co May is no longer eligible for separate rate treatment. Co May will now be treated as part of the Vietnam-wide entity. The Vietnam-wide cash deposit rate of $2.39 per kilogram now applies to Co May. Commerce will send updated cash deposit instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Commerce is currently barred by court order from liquidating Co May’s entries made between August 1, 2022, and January 31, 2023. These entries remain suspended under that injunction during the appeals process. If there are no further appeals, or if the court’s ruling is upheld, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties on affected entries at the Vietnam-wide rate of $2.39 per kilogram. This notice was issued in compliance with the requirements of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related court rulings. Dated: 2026-02-06. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Releases Final Results for Review of Sodium Nitrite from India, Finds No Dumping Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on sodium nitrite from India. This review covers the period from August 17, 2022, through January 31, 2024. The review was conducted by the International Trade Administration under docket number A-533-906. The subject merchandise is sodium nitrite produced by Deepak Nitrite Limited (Deepak), a company based in India. Key Findings Commerce determined that Deepak did not sell sodium nitrite at less than normal value during the period of review. The final weighted-average dumping margin was 0.00 percent. As a result, Deepak will not face antidumping duties on entries of sodium nitrite into the United States for this period. Background Commerce released preliminary results on June 4, 2025. A post-preliminary analysis was issued on July 18, 2025. On September 24, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for its final results to December 1, 2025. Due to a federal government shutdown, there were two tolling periods applied to administrative deadlines: a 47-day toll announced on November 14, 2025, and a 21-day toll announced on November 24, 2025. These tolling periods extended the final results deadline to February 9, 2026. Final Calculation Changes Commerce revised Deepak’s margin calculation since the preliminary phase, based on comments submitted by interested parties. Commerce has published a complete Issues and Decision Memorandum that outlines all changes and responses to comments. The memorandum is available on the ACCESS electronic system at https://access.trade.gov. Assessment of Duties Because the final margin is zero percent, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate relevant entries without collecting antidumping duties. For any entries where Deepak did not know the final destination was the United States, CBP will assess duties at the “all-others” rate of 42.76 percent unless a specific rate applies to an intermediate party. Assessment instructions will be issued to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the publication of the final results. If a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade within 90 days, CBP will be instructed to delay liquidation accordingly. Cash Deposit Requirements Effective as of the publication date in the Federal Register: Deepak’s cash deposit rate is set at 0.00 percent. Exporters not covered by this review but covered in prior segments will remain subject to previously published rates. If the producer is covered but the exporter is not, the deposit rate will be based on the producer’s most recent rate. All others continue to have a deposit rate of 42.76 percent. These cash deposit requirements remain in effect until further notice. Importer Requirements Importers must submit certificates of reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Failure to file such certificates may result in Commerce presuming reimbursement and applying double duties. APO Compliance Parties under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) must return or destroy all proprietary information in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). This requirement continues to apply and violations are subject to sanctions. Contact Information For more details, contact Joy Zhang at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance. Phone: (202) 482-1168. This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. For full documentation, including the final results and Issues and Decision Memorandum, visit https://access.trade.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Mexican Steel Wire Rod Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review for carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico. The review covers the period from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Preliminary Results The Department preliminarily found that steel wire rod from Mexico was sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Specifically, Commerce calculated a weighted-average dumping margin of 15.97 percent for Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Deacero Summit S.A.P.I. de C.V. These two companies were treated as a single entity for the purpose of this review. Review Background The original antidumping duty order was issued on October 29, 2002. The current review was officially initiated on November 14, 2024. Nine companies were included in the scope of the review: ArcelorMittal Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AMM) Comercializadora Eloro S.A. Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V./Deacero Summit S.A.P.I. de C.V. Grupo Villacero S.A. de C.V. Ingeteknos Estructurales S.A. Optimatiks S.A. de C.V. TA 2000 S.A. de C.V. (successor to Talleres y Aceros S.A. de C.V.) Ternium Mexico S.A. de C.V. Delays in the Review The timeline for issuing these preliminary results was extended multiple times. On December 9, 2024, Commerce tolled review deadlines by 90 days. On September 30, 2025, the timeline was extended by an additional 30 days. Two more delays followed in November 2025 due to a federal government shutdown. A 47-day tolling was imposed on November 14, followed by an additional 21 days on November 24. Finally, on December 29, 2025, another 30-day extension was granted. The deadline was moved to February 6, 2026. Partial Rescission Commerce is rescinding the review for seven of the nine companies. This decision is based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, which showed that AMM, Comercializadora Eloro, Villacero, Ingeteknos, Optimatiks, TA 2000 (Talleres y Aceros), and Ternium had no entries of subject merchandise during the review period. Only Deacero and Deacero Summit remain in the review. Methodology Commerce used standard procedures under the Tariff Act of 1930. Constructed export prices and normal values were calculated under sections 772(b) and 773 of the Act. The full explanation is available in a separate Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Comments and Case Briefs Commerce invites interested parties to submit comments. Case briefs are due within 21 days of this notice. Rebuttal briefs are due within five days after that. Each brief must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Parties must also provide a public executive summary for each issue, limited to 450 words. If a hearing is requested, all parties must submit a formal request within 30 days of this notice, through the ACCESS electronic system. Assessment Rates Importers will be assessed antidumping duties following the final results. Each importer’s duty will be calculated using total U.S. entry values. If a company’s dumping margin is de minimis (too small to measure), entries will be instructed for liquidation without duties. The final results will also determine future deposit amounts. For the seven companies dropped from the review, duties will be assessed according to deposit rates in place at the time of entry. Final Results Final results are due within 120 days of this notice, unless extended. Commerce will use comments received to prepare the final decision. Reminders Commerce reminds importers of their duty to file certificates of reimbursement, as per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Lack of certification may lead to double duties. Cash Deposits Once final results are published, new cash deposit rates will go into effect for future entries. For companies not reviewed or covered in prior segments, the “all others” rate of 20.11 percent will apply. For More Information The Preliminary Decision Memorandum, methodology, and full documentation are available at: https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations U.S. Department of Commerce Dated: 2026-02-06 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Antidumping Duties on PET Film from Taiwan and India Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of the fourth sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from Taiwan and India. The Department of Commerce found that removing these antidumping duties would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping. Dumping is when products are sold in the United States at prices below their fair value. The current antidumping margins for PET film are up to 8.99 percent for Taiwan and up to 24.10 percent for India. The Department published the original antidumping orders on July 1, 2002. The fourth sunset reviews began on August 1, 2025, in line with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. On August 18, 2025, domestic PET film producers Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. and Microworks America, Inc. submitted timely notices of their intent to participate in the sunset reviews. By August 29, 2025, these domestic interested parties filed complete substantive responses. No responses were submitted by exporting companies or foreign governments. On September 23, 2025, the Department informed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that no responses had been received from respondents. The Commerce Department then conducted an expedited 120-day review, as allowed under U.S. law. Due to a Federal Government shutdown, deadlines were tolled. All procedural deadlines were delayed by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and another 21 days on November 24, 2025. The final deadline became February 5, 2026. The full scope of these orders covers PET film imported from Taiwan and India. Details are available in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is filed electronically in Commerce’s ACCESS system. The list of topics in the memorandum includes: Summary Background Scope of the Orders History of the Orders Legal Framework Likelihood of Dumping Size of Dumping Margins Final Results of the Sunset Reviews Recommendation This notice also reminds parties handling confidential information under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) to return or destroy materials according to federal rules. These results were published under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the Department of Commerce. Full details can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 29, pages 6620–6621. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Preliminary Dumping Margins Found in Review of Carbon Steel Flanges from India Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Published: 2026-02-12 Source: Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 29 Document Number: 2026-02859 The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results for the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on finished carbon steel flanges from India. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Commerce found that certain Indian producers and exporters sold carbon steel flanges below normal value during this period. These findings may result in continued or adjusted duties on imports from these firms. Background The original antidumping duty order was issued on August 24, 2017. On August 1, 2024, Commerce announced the opportunity to request this review. The review was started on September 20, 2024. Norma Group and R.N. Gupta & Co., Ltd. (RNG) were selected as the mandatory respondents. The Norma Group includes Norma (India) Limited, USK Exports Private Limited, Uma Shanker Khandelwal & Co., and Bansidhar Chiranjilal. Commerce continues to treat them as a single entity based on previously verified evidence. Delays in the review process occurred due to various events: 90-day tolling of deadlines on December 9, 2024 112-day extension on July 17, 2025 47-day tolling due to the Federal Government shutdown 21-day additional tolling for backlog caused by electronic filing delays As a result, the new deadline for the preliminary results was set for January 28, 2026. Scope of the Order The order covers finished carbon steel flanges. A full description is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, posted online via ACCESS. Methodology Commerce followed sections 751(a)(1)(B), 751(a)(2), 772, and 773 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Export prices and normal values (NV) were used to calculate dumping margins. Rate for Non-Selected Companies Commerce applied guidance from section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act to assign a rate to non-examined companies. The rate is 2.35 percent. This reflects the weighted average of the margins for Norma Group and RNG, based on publicly available sales data. Preliminary Results Commerce preliminarily assigned the following weighted-average dumping margins: R.N. Gupta & Co. Ltd.: 2.65% Norma Group: 1.88% Non-selected companies: 2.35% (List of non-selected companies is included in Appendix II.) Disclosure Commerce will release its calculations within five days following publication of this notice. These will be available via the ACCESS system. Public Comment Case briefs are due within 21 days of publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after that. Parties must file electronically via ACCESS. Briefs must include a table of contents and authorities, along with executive summaries. Summaries should not exceed 450 words per issue. Requests for a hearing are due within 30 days of publication. Hearing requests must include participant details and a list of issues to be discussed. The hearing’s date and time will be determined later. Assessment Rates Upon completion of the review, Commerce will direct CBP to assess duties based on the final results. If the final rate is zero or de minimis, no duties will be assessed. For unreviewed entries, the reseller policy will apply. Commerce will assign a rate equal to the weighted average rate from the final results for non-selected companies. Instructions to CBP will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication of final results. Cash Deposit Requirements Once final results are published, new cash deposit rates will apply as follows: For reviewed companies: their final company-specific margin For companies covered in prior segments: the most recent rate For exporters not reviewed but whose producers were: the producer’s rate For others: the all-others rate of 8.91% established in the original investigation These rates will stay in effect until further notice. Importer Notification Importers must comply with 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file certificates regarding duty reimbursements. Failure to do so may result in doubled or increased duties. Appendix I – Topics in Preliminary Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Discussion of the Methodology Munish Forge Private Corporate Name Change Currency Conversion Recommendation Appendix II – Non-Selected Companies Balkrishna Steel Forge Pvt. Ltd. BFN Forgings Private Limited Cetus Engineering Private Limited Echjay Industries Pvt. Ltd Jai Auto Pvt. Ltd. Munish Forge Private Limited (Commerce received a name-change notification from this company and is evaluating it.) Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Releases Preliminary Results of 2023–2024 Antidumping Review on Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has published the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. Commerce has preliminarily found that Bien Dong Seafood Co., Ltd. (Bien Dong) and NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Company (NTSF) sold frozen fish fillets in the United States at less than normal value. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are $0.29 per kilogram for Bien Dong and $0.07 per kilogram for NTSF. Two additional companies—Cantho Import Export Seafood Joint Stock Company and Nam Viet Corporation—have preliminarily been granted separate rate status. A weighted-average dumping margin of $0.23 per kilogram has been assigned to these and other separate-rate companies not individually reviewed. Commerce is rescinding the review in part with respect to 16 companies. These companies had valid separate rates, but no entries of subject merchandise during the period of review. The list includes: C.P. Vietnam Corporation Cafatex Corporation Co May Import Export Co. Ltd. Dai Thanh Seafoods Co. Ltd. Dong A Seafood One Member Co. Ltd. East Sea Seafoods LLC FATIFISH Co., Ltd. GODACO Seafood J.S.C. Green Farms Seafood JSC Hai Huong Seafood J.S.C. HungCa 6 Corporation Hung Vuong Corporation and affiliated entities IDI International Development and Investment Corporation Loc Kim Chi Seafood J.S.C. QVD Food Co., Ltd. and affiliates Vinh Quang Fisheries Corporation Commerce is also preliminarily rescinding the review for 24 companies and the Vietnam-wide entity due to lack of standing by the sole remaining requestor, Luscious Seafood LLC. Luscious Seafood was found not to be a U.S. wholesaler of domestic like product during the review period. The 24 companies and the Vietnam-wide entity—assigned a fixed antidumping duty rate of $2.39 per kilogram—will not have their existing rate altered if this preliminary decision becomes final. Commerce has determined that the following companies are part of the Vietnam-wide entity as they did not qualify for a separate rate: An Chau Co., Ltd Basa Joint Stock Company Bien Dong Hau Giang Seafood J.S.C. Golden Quality Seafood Corporation Vietnam Seaproducts J.S.C. Vinh Long Import-Export Company And 97 other companies listed in Appendix IV Due to various administrative delays, including a 90-day deadline tolling on December 9, 2024, a 47-day tolling due to the federal government shutdown on November 14, 2025, and a further 21-day tolling on November 24, 2025, Commerce set the preliminary results deadline to February 5, 2026. Commerce used constructed export price methodology to calculate rates, as Vietnam is treated as a non-market economy under U.S. law. All methods and calculations are detailed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum available at access.trade.gov. Public briefing and comment schedules will be announced later. Interested parties may submit written comments and request a public hearing. Executive summaries of arguments are required with submissions, limited to 450 words per issue. Commerce will calculate assessment rates upon issuing final results. Bien Dong and NTSF may receive importer-specific rates. For companies in the Vietnam-wide entity, CBP will assess duties at the standard $2.39/kg rate if results are unchanged. Final results are due within 120 days of the preliminary notice, barring extensions. Cash deposit instructions for future entries will be based on final rates, ranging from zero for de minimis margins to $2.39/kg for Vietnam-wide entity firms. This review is conducted under case number A-552-801. For further details, contact Blair Hood at (202) 482-8329 or Gemma Larsen at (202) 482-8125. Agency Contact: U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Enforcement and Compliance, Office I 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 These results were published in the Federal Register on 2026-02-11. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Publishes Preliminary Results in MSG Antidumping Duty Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary findings in the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024. Ajinoriki MSG (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was the only company subject to the review. The Department found that Ajinoriki did not file a required Separate Rate Application (SRA) or Separate Rate Certification (SRC). Therefore, Ajinoriki is not eligible for a separate rate. It is considered part of the China-wide entity. Because no party requested a review of the China-wide entity, it is not under review in this segment. The China-wide entity’s antidumping duty rate remains at 40.41 percent. Background The antidumping duty order was originally published on January 6, 2015. On November 1, 2024, Commerce notified parties of the opportunity to request a review. Ajinoriki filed a timely request. Commerce initiated the review on December 18, 2024. In the initiation notice, Commerce reminded all firms involved in a non-market economy proceeding, such as China, about the requirement to submit an SRA or SRC to qualify for a separate rate. Ajinoriki did not submit either. Under Commerce rules, exporters in non-market economies are presumed to be under government control. To obtain a separate rate, they must prove independence from such control. All firms listed in the Federal Register are advised of this process. China continues to be treated as a non-market economy. Commerce applied its standard methodologies for such cases. Separate Rate Analysis Commerce considers whether companies are state-controlled. Firms must prove they are not controlled de jure (by law) or de facto (in practice). Ajinoriki had not been assigned a separate rate in a previous review. Therefore, it needed to submit an SRA for this review. The deadline was January 17, 2025. Ajinoriki did not meet this deadline. Because Ajinoriki failed to file a timely SRA, Commerce finds it to be part of the China-wide entity. This action is consistent with Commerce practice. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld Commerce’s ability to treat companies as part of the China-wide entity if they fail to submit an SRA or SRC. No other companies were subject to this review. Thus, Commerce did not need to select additional respondents or place U.S. Customs data on the record. China-Wide Entity Commerce did not receive a request to review the China-wide entity. As a result, it remains not under review. The 40.41 percent antidumping duty rate remains unchanged. Preliminary Results Commerce preliminarily finds that Ajinoriki is part of the China-wide entity and is ineligible for a separate rate. There are no new calculations for this review, as no company was found eligible for individual examination. Public Comment Case briefs may be submitted within 21 days of publication of the preliminary results. Rebuttal briefs must be submitted within five days after case briefs. Each brief must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Commerce requests public executive summaries of each issue, not exceeding 450 words. Hearing requests must be submitted within 30 days of publication. Requests must include participant details and a list of issues to be discussed. Assessment Rates If Commerce’s preliminary findings are confirmed in the final results, Ajinoriki will be assessed duties at the China-wide rate of 40.41 percent. Commerce will issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results. If an appeal is filed, liquidation of entries will be suspended. Cash Deposit Requirements Cash deposit requirements for MSG from China will remain as follows: For exporters with assigned separate rates, the existing rate continues. For exporters without separate rates, including Ajinoriki, the rate is 40.41 percent. These requirements remain in effect until further notice. Final Results Commerce intends to issue the final results within 120 days of publication of the preliminary results. This notice serves as a reminder to importers of the requirement to file a reimbursement certificate for antidumping duties. Authority This action is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as 19 CFR 351.213 and 351.221(b)(4). Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Date: 2026-02-06 Appendix – Scope of the Order The order covers monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China. This includes MSG in any physical form, and in products where MSG makes up 15 percent or more of the dry weight. MSG may be mixed with salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, or other seasonings. MSG is included whether in monohydrate form (CAS 6106-04-3; UNII W81N5U6R6U) or anhydrous form (CAS 142-47-2; UNII C3C196L9FG). MSG is classified under HTS code 2922.42.10.00 but may also enter under other codes such as 2922.42.50.00 and several subcategories of 2103.90. HTS codes and CAS numbers are for convenience. The written description of the scope is controlling. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Results on Chinese Passenger Tire Review Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Date: 2026-02-11 The U.S. Department of Commerce has published the preliminary results of the 2023-2024 antidumping duty administrative review on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the People’s Republic of China. Background The Department of Commerce (Commerce) started the review based on requests filed between August 5 and September 3, 2024. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. It involves 20 exporters from China. Delays Several delays affected the schedule. Commerce tolled deadlines on December 9, 2024, by 90 days. Then, again on November 14, 2025, due to a government shutdown, deadlines were tolled another 47 days. A further 21-day toll occurred on November 24, 2025. On December 17, 2025, Commerce gave a 30-day extension for the preliminary results. The new deadline became February 5, 2026. Scope of the Review The order covers passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China. Partial Rescission Commerce rescinded the review for 16 companies. These companies had either no requests remaining or no reported entries during the review period. The list of these companies is in Appendix II of the notice. Further, for three companies—Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (Yongsheng), Qingdao Fullrun Tech Tyre Corp., Ltd. (Fullrun Tech), and Shandong Duratti Rubber Corporation Co., Ltd. (Duratti)—Commerce reviewed Customs documents to determine if they had any entries. It found that Yongsheng had no knowledge of U.S. shipments and rescinded the review. It also rescinded the review for Duratti due to no suspended entries. However, Fullrun Tech was found to be part of the China-wide entity. Methodology China is classified as a non-market economy. Commerce used constructed export prices and normal values based on surrogate values in line with law and regulation. Adverse facts available were used for two companies: Qingdao Transamerica Tire Industrial Co., Ltd. (Transamerica) and Shandong Haohua Tire Co., Ltd. (Haohua). This was due to failures in providing necessary information. Separate Rates Commerce found that three companies qualified for separate rates: Qingdao Transamerica Tire Industrial Co., Ltd. Shandong Haohua Tire Co., Ltd. Triangle Tyre Co., Ltd. Fullrun Tech did not qualify and is part of the China-wide entity. The China-wide rate remains 76.46 percent. Preliminary Dumping Margins The following are the preliminary estimated weighted-average dumping margins: Transamerica: 61.43% Haohua: 62.56% Triangle Tyre: 61.47% Public Comment Commerce invites case briefs within 21 days of publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after that. All submissions must include a table of contents and table of authorities. Parties must also provide a short public summary of each issue, not more than 450 words. Hearings Interested parties may request a hearing within 30 days of publication. Requests should be filed via the ACCESS system. Assessment Rates Commerce will direct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties after the final results. Transamerica and Haohua reported the entered value of their sales, which will form the basis for importer-specific rates. Where exporters were found to be part of the China-wide entity, liquidation will occur at the 76.46 percent rate. For Triangle Tyre, the assessment rate will be the average of Transamerica and Haohua. Companies for which the review was rescinded, including Duratti and Yongsheng, will be assessed at the cash deposit rates at the time of entry. Cash Deposits After the final results, new cash deposit rates will take effect: For companies with a separate rate, that final rate will apply. Other companies will continue with the most recent cash deposit rate. The China-wide rate of 76.46 percent stays the same. Final Results Expected Commerce intends to issue the final results within 120 days from the publication date of the preliminary results. Further Information The full decision memorandum and materials are available on the Enforcement and Compliance ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. —for the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Rescinds Antidumping Review of Steel Wire Rod from Ukraine Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Date: 2026-02-11 The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially rescinded the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Ukraine. This review covered entries made from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. On March 14, 2018, Commerce published an AD order on steel wire rod from Ukraine. On March 4, 2025, Commerce issued a notice in the Federal Register that allowed interested parties to request an administrative review for the specified period. Commercial Metals Company and Nucor Corporation submitted a timely request for review on March 31, 2025. Based on this request, Commerce initiated the review on April 28, 2025, under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. On June 5, 2025, Commerce placed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry data on the record. That data showed no reviewable entries during the period of review. Commerce invited comments from interested parties. No comments were submitted. On July 8, 2025, Commerce issued a notice of intent to rescind the review. Again, no comments were filed. Due to a federal government shutdown in late 2025, all administrative deadlines were extended. On November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled deadlines by 47 days. An additional 21-day tolling was implemented on November 24, 2025, to address a backlog in filings submitted through the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). These combined extensions moved the deadline for preliminary results to February 9, 2026. Commerce follows 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), which allows it to rescind a review when no reviewable entries are found. Since there were no imports of subject merchandise with suspended entries during the review period, Commerce has rescinded the review in full. Cash deposit rates remain unchanged. Current cash deposit requirements continue to apply. Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties at rates equal to the estimated antidumping duty deposits made at the time of entry. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days from the date this notice is published. This notice also reminds parties subject to an Administrative Protective Order (APO) of their obligation to return or destroy business proprietary information in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely compliance is required. This action is taken under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Signed: Scot Fullerton Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations Document Number: 2026-02780 Filed: February 10, 2026 Billing Code: 3510-DS-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Countervailing Duties on PET Film from India Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published final results of its fourth sunset review of the countervailing duty order on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from India. The Department of Commerce found that ending the current order would likely allow unfair subsidies from India to continue or happen again. These subsidies help Indian companies sell PET film in the U.S. at unfair, lower prices. The original countervailing duty order was put in place on July 1, 2002. This review was part of the normal five-year cycle to check if the duties are still needed. The review started on August 1, 2025. Two U.S. companies, Microworks America, Inc. and Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.—Polyester Film Division, filed notices to take part in the review. They are both U.S. producers of PET film products. By August 29, 2025, both companies sent in full responses. These are required to keep the review going. The Government of India and Indian companies did not respond. Without responses from India, the Department of Commerce moved to an expedited 120-day review. This kind of review is allowed under U.S. law when only one side joins in. There were delays in the process due to a federal government shutdown in 2025. As a result, deadlines were extended by a total of 68 days (47 days on November 14, 2025, and another 21 days on November 24, 2025). The final deadline was February 5, 2026. The Department has decided to keep the duties in place. It found that removing them would lead to continued subsidization. The subsidy rates that would likely return are as follows: Ester Industries Ltd. – 23.21% Garware Polyester Ltd. – 29.45% Polyplex Corporation Ltd. – 18.57% All Others – 25.25% These rates show how much financial help Indian companies could get from their government if the duties were removed. The Department’s full findings are in a document called the “Issues and Decision Memorandum.” This public document is available online through Enforcement and Compliance’s ACCESS portal. This notice also reminds those involved that all sensitive information covered by an administrative protective order must be returned or destroyed, as required by federal rules. These results were signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, acting in place of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. The notice was officially filed on February 9, 2026, and posted in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Finds China Solar Subsidies Likely to Continue if Order Ends Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final results for the second sunset review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from the People’s Republic of China. The findings were published on February 10, 2026, in the Federal Register (Volume 91, Number 27). Commerce determined that ending the CVD order would likely lead to continued or repeated subsidies from China. These subsidies would give Chinese solar producers an unfair advantage if the order were revoked. Background The original order was published on February 18, 2015. This second sunset review began on August 1, 2025, under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. On August 15, 2025, the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing (AASM) submitted its notice of intent to participate. AASM is a domestic group made up of companies like First Solar, Inc. and Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc. This group stated that it qualifies as an interested party because its members manufacture or sell the same type of product within the U.S. On September 2, 2025, AASM submitted a full response supporting continuation of the CVD order. No response was received from China or any interested party on the respondent side. As a result, Commerce treated the review as expedited and completed it within 120 days. There were two tolling delays during this process. On November 14, 2025, all deadlines were extended by 47 days due to a government shutdown. Then, on November 24, 2025, deadlines were extended by another 21 days due to a backlog of electronically filed documents. Scope The order covers certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China. A full scope description is available in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. Analysis Commerce found that if the order is revoked, Chinese producers are likely to continue receiving countervailable subsidies. The agency also calculated the subsidy rates that would prevail. Final Subsidy Rates Commerce determined the following net countervailable subsidy rates: Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned affiliates: 41.57 percent Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.: 29.72 percent All Other Producers/Exporters: 35.65 percent These rates reflect findings cited in several earlier decisions and memoranda, including corrections to previous typographical errors. The correct rate for Trina Solar was reaffirmed to be 41.57 percent. Administrative Notices Parties under administrative protective orders (APOs) are reminded of their duties. They must return or destroy sensitive documents as required by 19 CFR 351.305. Failure to comply may result in penalties. Publication These final results have been issued under sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act and under 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). Signed on February 4, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix: Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order History of the Order Legal Framework Discussion of the Issues Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail Nature of the Subsidies Final Results of Sunset Review Recommendation Federal Register Document No. 2026-02558. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Maintains Antidumping Duties on PET Film from UAE and China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-10 The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its expedited third sunset reviews of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce determined that removing the existing AD orders would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping of these products in the U.S. market at unfair prices. The dumping margins likely to continue are: Up to 4.05 percent for the UAE 76.72 percent for China Commerce first issued the AD orders on November 10, 2008. These orders apply to PET film imported from the UAE and China. PET film is widely used in packaging, imaging, and other industrial applications. On August 1, 2025, Commerce began the third sunset reviews under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. On August 15 and 18, 2025, domestic producers Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.—Polyester Film Division (Mitsubishi), and Microworks America, Inc. (Microworks), submitted timely notices of intent to participate. Both companies identified themselves as domestic producers of like products under section 771(9)(C) of the Act. On August 22, 2025, Commerce informed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that domestic producers intended to participate in the review. By August 29, 2025, both domestic participants filed complete substantive responses under 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). No responses were filed by foreign parties. On September 23, 2025, Commerce notified the ITC that no responses were received from respondents. Commerce then proceeded with expedited 120-day reviews under the law. Administrative timelines were revised due to the federal government shutdown in late 2025. On November 14, 2025, Commerce tolled deadlines by 47 days. An additional 21-day tolling was announced on November 24, 2025, due to a backlog in electronic filings. The final results were scheduled for February 5, 2026. Commerce analyzed the likelihood of renewed dumping and magnitude of the dumping margins in its Issues and Decision Memorandum. The memorandum is available to the public on Commerce’s ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. All parties covered by an Administrative Protective Order (APO) are reminded of their responsibility to destroy or return proprietary information according to 19 CFR 351.305. The results were signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Commerce is issuing these final results under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218 and 351.221(c)(5)(ii). The decision keeps the current antidumping duties in place to protect U.S. producers from unfair import pricing practices. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Finds No Dumping by Malaysian Silicon Producer for 2023–2024 Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from Malaysia. The agency reviewed the activities of one company: PMB Silicon Sdn. Bhd. This review covered the period of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. Commerce found that PMB Silicon did not sell silicon metal in the United States at prices below normal value during this period. The preliminary dumping margin assigned to PMB Silicon is 0.00 percent. The U.S. government began the review on September 20, 2024. The review followed the procedure laid out under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Updates to deadlines occurred throughout 2024 and 2025 because of tolling and government shutdown-related delays. The preliminary results are detailed in a document called the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. This memorandum is available to the public through the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at http://access.trade.gov. Commerce used the methods in sections 772(a) and 773 of the Act to determine export price and normal value. A breakdown of the methods used can be found in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Companies or individuals who want to comment on these findings may submit case briefs. These briefs are due no later than 21 days after this notice’s publication. Rebuttal briefs, which reply to issues raised in case briefs, are due five days later. Both must follow specific rules, including providing a table of contents and a table of authorities. Commerce also asks that all briefs include a public summary of each issue, limited to 450 words. These summaries help prepare the final results and are part of the official record. Anyone who wants to request a hearing must submit their request within 30 days after the publication date. The request must include the name, contact information, number of participants, and a list of issues to be discussed. After the final results are issued, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on appropriate entries. If the final calculated dumping margin is not zero or de minimis, CBP will collect duties as instructed by Commerce. If the final margin is zero or de minimis — as it is preliminarily — CBP will not collect duties for those entries. If PMB Silicon exported goods but did not know they were destined for the United States, then duties will be assessed using the original “all-others” rate of 12.27 percent. Commerce will issue assessment instructions to CBP no sooner than 35 days after the publication of the final results. If a legal summons is filed in court, assessment will be delayed until that process is complete. New cash deposit rates for future shipments will take effect upon publication of the final results. If PMB Silicon receives a zero or de minimis rate, its cash deposit rate will be set to zero. For other companies, the previous rates from earlier reviews or the original investigation will remain. Commerce expects to publish the final results within 120 days, unless extended. Importers are reminded to file reimbursement certificates. If an importer fails to file, Commerce may assume that antidumping duties were reimbursed and may double them as a consequence. The agency issued this notice under authority in sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4). This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (acting), on February 4, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Finds Thai Manufacturer Sold Steel Propane Cylinders Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in the 2023-2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on steel propane cylinders from Thailand. The notice was published in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026 (Federal Register Volume 91, Number 27, Pages 5901–5903). Commerce determined that Sahamitr Pressure Container Public Company Limited (also known as Sahamitr Pressure Container Plc. or SMPC) sold steel propane cylinders in the United States at prices less than normal value during the period of review (POR) from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin assigned to SMPC is 1.32 percent. Background The antidumping duty order on steel propane cylinders from Thailand was originally published on August 15, 2019. In August 2024, both SMPC and Worthington Industries, the petitioner, requested a review of SMPC. Commerce initiated the review on September 20, 2024. Due to multiple administrative delays, including a 90-day extension, a federal government shutdown, and Electronic Service System backlogs, the deadline for the preliminary finding was extended to February 5, 2026. Scope of the Order The order applies to steel propane cylinders exported from Thailand. Full product details are available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, accessible via the ACCESS online system. Methodology Under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, Commerce calculated export price (EP) and normal value (NV) using data and methodology consistent with sections 772 and 773 of the Act, respectively. Disclosure Commerce will release details of its calculations within five days of any public notification or publication in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Public Comment Interested parties may submit case briefs within 21 days of publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days later. Each brief must include a table of contents and a list of legal references. All documents must be filed electronically via the ACCESS system and received in full by 5:00 p.m. ET on the respective due dates. Commerce asks parties to include a public executive summary of no more than 450 words per issue raised. Hearings Requests for a hearing are allowed within 30 days of publication. The request must include the name and contact information of the participant(s), number of participants, foreign national status of any participant, and list of issues. Hearings will be limited to topics addressed in filed briefs. Final Results Commerce will issue final results within 120 days of this preliminary notice, unless the deadline is extended. Assessment Rates Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties based on the final results. If SMPC’s margin is not zero or de minimis (less than 0.50 percent), importer-specific assessment rates will be calculated based on entered value or sold quantity. If the rates are zero or de minimis, CBP will be instructed to liquidate entries without duties. In cases where SMPC did not know merchandise was destined for the U.S., Commerce will apply the “all-others” rate of 10.77 percent. Cash Deposit Requirements New cash deposit rates will take effect on the date of publication of the final results: SMPC will receive the final rate as determined (unless it is de minimis). Other companies that were reviewed previously will maintain their rates. If the exporter is unlisted but the producer is listed, the producer’s rate will apply. All others will continue to be subject to the 10.77 percent rate from the original investigation. Importer Notice Importers must submit certifications of duty reimbursement per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) before the liquidation of relevant entries. Failure to do so may lead to double duties being assessed. Interested parties can access the full decision and related documents electronically through the ACCESS portal at https://access.trade.gov. This review was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on February 4, 2026. Appendix – Topics Covered in Preliminary Decision Memorandum: I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Discussion of the Methodology V. Currency Conversion VI. Recommendation Federal Register Document Number: 2026-02561 BILLING CODE: 3510-DS-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finalizes Antidumping Duties on Erythritol from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has issued its final decision on the investigation into erythritol imports from the People’s Republic of China. The agency found that Chinese erythritol is being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). This ruling applies to imports entering the U.S. between April 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. Commerce published its preliminary determination on July 16, 2025. Following a government shutdown that caused delays, the final decision was issued on February 4, 2026. This action was published in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers erythritol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. It includes all physical forms and grades of erythritol, regardless of how it is made or what feedstock is used. The investigation does not cover finished sugar substitute products packaged for retail sale, such as tabletop sweeteners that combine erythritol with other substances like monk fruit or stevia. Modifications to Scope Commerce made one change to the product scope from the preliminary phase. After reviewing submitted comments, the agency adjusted the language of the scope. The revised description is available in Appendix I of the published notice. China-Wide Entity Determination Commerce continued to apply adverse facts available (AFA) to the China-wide entity. This happened because the agency found the China-wide entity uncooperative and determined that the mandatory respondents were not eligible for a separate rate. Based on AFA, the China-wide entity was assigned a dumping margin of 184.26%. Separate Rate Companies Commerce assigned a dumping margin of 85.04% to the following exporters and producers, each of which qualified for a separate rate: Beijing Refine Biology Co., Ltd./Chuzhou Refine Biology Co., Ltd. Hunan Nutramax Inc. Shandong Newnature Biotechnology Co., Ltd./Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd. The agency adjusted the cash deposit rate for each firm based on export subsidies credited in a separate countervailing duty (CVD) investigation: Beijing Refine Biology Co., Ltd.: 84.95% Hunan Nutramax Inc.: 84.95% Shandong Newnature Biotechnology Co., Ltd.: 84.95% Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd.: 84.86% The China-wide entity is assigned a full antidumping duty rate of 184.26%, with no export subsidy offset applied. Suspension of Liquidation Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to: Suspend liquidation for entries made on or after July 16, 2025. Discontinue suspension for entries made after January 11, 2026, when provisional measures expired. Resume suspension if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination. If the ITC finds that imports have caused material injury to the U.S. domestic industry, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order and require the deposit of duties at the rates listed above. No Verification Conducted Commerce did not conduct verification in the investigation. This decision was due to the use of total AFA for the China-wide entity and its findings that the mandatory respondents did not qualify for individual rates. Petition-Based Rate Calculation Because Commerce did not find any individually examined companies with valid data apart from AFA, it used petition and surrogate value data to calculate the rate for companies receiving separate rates. Next Steps Commerce has notified the ITC of its final determination. The ITC has 45 days to decide whether the U.S. domestic industry has been harmed by the imports. If it finds no injury, all duties will be canceled and deposits refunded. If it finds injury, Commerce will issue an antidumping order. This determination may be viewed in detail in the Federal Register Volume 91, Issue 27, published on February 10, 2026, including attached appendices and decision memoranda. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues Final Countervailing Duty on Erythritol Imports from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Date: 2026-02-10 The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a final affirmative determination in its countervailing duty investigation of erythritol from the People’s Republic of China. The final decision was published in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026 (Federal Register Volume 91, Number 27, Pages 5920–5922). The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce determined that producers and exporters of erythritol from China received countervailable subsidies during the period of investigation. This investigation was conducted by the International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance division. The contact officer for the case is Christopher Doyle of AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, reachable at (202) 482–2805. BACKGROUND Commerce published its preliminary determination on May 16, 2025 (90 FR 21000), and later issued a post-preliminary analysis memorandum on June 24, 2025. A 68-day tolling adjustment was made due to a federal government shutdown and subsequent backlog. The final determination deadline was extended to February 4, 2026. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION The product covered is erythritol from China, regardless of form. Erythritol is a white, crystalline sugar alcohol with the molecular formula C4H10O4 and CAS number 149-32-6. It includes crystalline, powdered, directly compressible, and organic forms. The product is generally classified under HTSUS 2905.49.4000 and may also fall under 2106.90.9998. Excluded from the scope are certain tabletop sugar substitute products that contain erythritol along with a high-intensity sweetener, and are packaged and labeled for retail sale or individual consumption. SCOPE COMMENTS Parties submitted comments regarding the product scope based on the preliminary decision. Commerce analyzed the comments and made one change to the product description, as reflected in Appendix I of the notice. VERIFICATION Commerce conducted on-site verification to confirm the accuracy of data provided by Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd. and Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Standard procedures were used to examine accounting records and source documents, with verification reports issued in July 2025. METHODOLOGY Commerce evaluated Chinese government programs under sections 701, 771(5)(B), 771(5)(D), 771(5)(E), and 771(5A) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Some findings relied on facts otherwise available with adverse inferences under sections 776(a) and 776(b). SUBSIDY PROGRAM ANALYSIS Changes were made to subsidy calculations for both Baolingbao Biology and Shandong Sanyuan. Adjustments included program additions from the post-preliminary analysis. A full discussion is available in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, linked via the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. ALL-OTHERS RATE Commerce established an estimated all-others subsidy rate using a weighted average of the rates from the two individually examined companies, based on publicly ranged sales data. This procedure follows section 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act and applicable case precedent. FINAL SUBSIDY RATES Final countervailable subsidy margins are as follows: Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd.: 4.54% Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.: 8.63% All Other Producers/Exporters: 8.12% These ad valorem rates apply to entries of erythritol from China during the stated period. SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue suspension of liquidation for entries on or before September 12, 2025. If the International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order requiring cash deposits. If the ITC issues a negative injury determination, the proceeding will terminate, and any collected duties will be refunded. ITC PROCESS The ITC will determine within 45 days whether the U.S. domestic industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of erythritol from China. If affirmative, a countervailing duty order will follow. Commerce will then direct CBP to assess countervailing duties for all relevant entries. APO REMINDER All Administrative Protective Order (APO) information must be properly returned or destroyed in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply may result in sanctions. AUTHORIZATION This determination was approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Christopher Abbott, on February 4, 2026. The full Issues and Decision Memorandum, Scope Comments, and revised scope description appear in the appendices of the official Federal Register notice (FR Doc No. 2026-02563). Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has issued preliminary results in its ongoing administrative review of the antidumping duty order on forged steel fittings from Taiwan. These findings were published in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. The review period covers shipments entered into the U.S. between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024. Commerce has preliminarily determined that the company Both-Well Steel Fittings Co., Ltd. sold forged steel fittings in the U.S. at prices below normal value. The weighted-average dumping margin assigned to Both-Well is 3.03 percent. The preliminary decision was released in a memorandum dated February 4, 2026. A list of discussed topics is included as an appendix attached to the notice. A complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is publicly available on the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. The scope of the review includes carbon and alloy forged steel fittings from Taiwan. These products include both unfinished (blanks or rough forgings) and finished fittings. Commerce used sections 772 and 773 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to calculate export price and normal value. Commerce will disclose its calculations to interested parties within five days of publication of the notice or its public announcement, as per 19 CFR 351.224(b). Case briefs may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance within 21 days. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. All briefs require a table of contents and a table of authorities and must be filed electronically using ACCESS. Each issue in the briefs must contain a public executive summary. This summary must be no more than 450 words, excluding citations. Commerce will use these summaries to prepare the final decision memo. Requests for a hearing must be submitted electronically within 30 days of this notice. Requests must include the party’s name, telephone number, number of participants, and a list of issues to be discussed. Hearings will only cover issues raised in the briefs. Commerce expects to release the final results within 120 days of this notice’s publication, unless extended. Following publication of the final results, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on relevant entries. If a company’s dumping margin or importer-specific rate is zero or de minimis, CBP will be told to liquidate those entries without duties. If the final results confirm the dumping margin, Both-Well’s importers will receive duty assessment instructions 35 days after final publication, unless a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. Cash deposit requirements will be updated after the final results. Both-Well’s deposit rate will match the final weighted-average dumping margin, unless it is zero or de minimis. If the exporter was reviewed previously, its previous rate remains. If the exporter was not reviewed but the producer was, the rate will reflect the producer’s most recent rate. All other producers and exporters will default to the all-others rate of 116.17 percent. Importers must file duty reimbursement certificates prior to liquidation, or face possible doubling of duties. This requirement is under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). This notice is issued under sections 751(a)(1), 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act, and 19 CFR 351.213 and 351.221(b)(4). For further details, contact Dennis McClure at (202) 482-5973, U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, Office VIII. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Amends Final Results in PET Film Duty Review Following Settlement with Jindal Poly Films Estimated reading time: 2–5 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued amended final results in the administrative review of countervailing duties on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, sheet, and strip from India. This action follows a settlement with Jindal Poly Films Limited. The original final results were published on January 29, 2024. In those results, Commerce assigned Jindal a subsidy rate of 116.96% for the 2021 review period. The period of review (POR) covered January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. After publication of the final results, Jindal filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT). The company challenged Commerce’s findings. Jindal disputed three main issues: the denial of its extension request, Commerce’s use of adverse facts available (AFA), and the choice of rate used under AFA. On August 1, 2025, the CIT ordered Commerce to reconsider its final results. On January 28, 2026, a settlement agreement was reached between the United States and Jindal. The CIT approved a stipulated judgement on January 29, 2026. Under the settlement, revised assessment rates were agreed. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess countervailing duties as follows: 10.51% for entries made between January 1, 2021, and May 16, 2021. 11.67% for entries made between May 17, 2021, and December 31, 2021. These rates apply to all PET film entries produced and exported by Jindal during the POR. The cash deposit rate for Jindal will not change. It is based on a newer review that set a current rate. Commerce issued the amended final results under section 516(a)(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930. This action is recorded in the Federal Register under document number 2026-02633. For additional information, contact Theodore Pearson at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, telephone (202) 482-2631. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Solar Products from China and Taiwan Likely to Continue if Duties End Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the final results of its expedited second sunset reviews of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and Taiwan. Commerce determined that ending the AD orders would likely lead to continued or repeated dumping of solar products from both countries. These findings cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic products—commonly known as solar products. The original antidumping duty orders for these products were issued on February 18, 2015. On August 1, 2025, Commerce announced it was starting the second round of five-year sunset reviews under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Commerce received notices of intent to participate in the review on August 15, 2025, from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing. The American Alliance includes five U.S. producers: First Solar, Inc., Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc., Heliene USA Inc., Suniva, Inc., and Mission Solar Energy LLC. According to their notice, the American Alliance qualifies as a domestic interested party under section 771(9)(E) of the Act. On August 22, 2025, Commerce informed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that it had received valid notices of intent to participate. On September 2, 2025, the American Alliance submitted substantive responses to Commerce. No foreign producers or exporters responded with substantive submissions. Therefore, Commerce proceeded with a 120-day expedited sunset review. Because of a federal government shutdown and related delays, Commerce extended all deadlines in the review. A total of 68 days of tolling was applied—47 days announced on November 14, 2025, and an additional 21 days announced on November 24, 2025. The final result was issued on February 5, 2026. Commerce concluded that ending the AD orders would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping. The dumping margins likely to return if the orders are lifted are calculated as follows: Up to 165.04 percent for China Up to 27.55 percent for Taiwan A full explanation of these results and the analysis behind them is included in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is publicly available through the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. The memorandum includes: A summary of the review Background of the orders Description of the products covered History of the review Legal analysis Findings on likelihood of dumping Likely dumping margins Final results Commerce’s recommendation This is the final step in this sunset review under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as under regulations 19 CFR 351.218 and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). For more details, parties can contact David de Falco at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-2178. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Initiates Circumvention Inquiry on Mattresses from Malaysia Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-10 The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the start of a country-wide circumvention inquiry involving mattress components from Malaysia. This inquiry is in response to a request filed on November 18, 2025. The request came from Brooklyn Bedding LLC, Carpenter Company, Future Foam, Inc., FXI, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Tempur Sealy International, Inc., the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and the United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO. The case involves the antidumping duty (AD) order on mattresses from Malaysia. Requesters claim that mattress parts made in Malaysia are being sent to the United States and turned into finished mattresses. They state this is a way to avoid the existing AD order. The AD order in question was first published on May 14, 2021, in the Federal Register. Commerce reviewed that the request met the requirements of 19 CFR 351.226(c). Under 19 CFR 351.226(d), Commerce accepted the request and began the inquiry. The law in focus is section 781(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. It says a product completed in the U.S. using imported parts can fall under an AD/CVD duty if certain conditions are met. Commerce is looking at these points: Whether the final product is the same kind of item as the AD order covers. Whether the parts are made in the country named in the order — Malaysia in this case. Whether the finishing done in the U.S. is minor or simple. Whether the Malaysian parts make up much of the product’s total value. Commerce will use five main factors to decide if U.S. finishing is minor: Investment level in the U.S. U.S.-based research and development Type of U.S. production process Size of U.S. production operations Value added by U.S. processing Commerce will consider all five factors together before making a decision. Section 781(a)(3) adds more items for Commerce to consider: Trade patterns and part sourcing methods, If Malaysian part makers are linked to U.S. finishers, If part imports from Malaysia rose after the original AD case started. Requesters provided detailed data. Commerce found it was enough to open a formal inquiry. The inquiry will cover all Malaysian exporters and producers. A questionnaire will be sent out. Companies must report if their items are finished into mattresses in the U.S., and if the parts came from Malaysia. Commerce will use quantity and value (Q&V) responses to choose which companies to study more. Those chosen must fully reply to Commerce’s questions. If they do not, Commerce might use “facts available,” and that may include adverse inferences. Commerce will keep suspension of liquidation in effect for items already subject to the AD order. The existing cash deposit rate will stay in place for these goods while the inquiry is underway. If Commerce makes preliminary or final findings of circumvention, it will use the suspension rules in 19 CFR 351.226(l)(2)-(4). A full product description, along with the decision to begin the inquiry, is on record in the Circumvention Initiation Checklist. A preliminary decision is expected within 150 days of this notice. This inquiry is handled by Dennis McClure of the AD/CVD Operations Office VIII. For more information, contact him at (202) 482-2000. This notice was signed on February 5, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Federal Register Citation: [FR Doc No: 2026-02635] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.