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.

U.S. Begins Investigation into Mattresses from Mexico Assembled in the U.S. Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes Date: 2026-02-10 The U.S. Department of Commerce has started a circumvention inquiry into mattresses from Mexico. The inquiry will determine if components made in Mexico and assembled into mattresses in the U.S. are avoiding existing antidumping duties. This inquiry follows requests by several U.S. mattress makers, including Brooklyn Bedding LLC, Corsicana Mattress Company, and Serta Simmons Bedding LLC. Labor unions such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Steelworkers also joined the request. The inquiry relates to the antidumping duty order placed on mattresses from Mexico on September 10, 2024 (89 FR 73357). The requesters say that Mexican parts are being used to make mattresses in the U.S., thereby bypassing the duties. The request to start this process was filed on November 18, 2025, under section 781(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commerce Department issued a supplemental questionnaire on December 18, 2025. The requesters responded on December 24, 2025. Mexican producers Ureblock S.A. de CV and Elements Sleep LLC opposed the claims on December 29, 2025. The requesters filed rebuttal comments on January 5, 2026. On January 21, 2026, Commerce extended the deadline for initiation to February 5, 2026. On that date, the agency concluded that the request met the legal criteria under 19 CFR 351.226(c) for starting an inquiry. According to the Commerce Department, the inquiry will focus on whether the U.S.-assembled mattresses, using Mexican components, are the same type of product covered by the original order. The agency will examine whether the assembly process in the U.S. is minor and whether the value of the imported parts is a large portion of the finished product’s value. Under section 781(a)(2) of the Act, Commerce will also study these five factors: The level of U.S. investment in assembly The level of U.S. research and development The nature of production in the U.S. The extent of production in the U.S. Whether U.S. processing makes up a small part of the final product’s value Commerce will also consider trading patterns, affiliations between component makers and U.S. assemblers, and whether Mexican component imports rose after the order. This inquiry is being treated as country-wide. That means it covers all exports from Mexico. To collect the facts, Commerce will send questionnaires to producers and exporters in Mexico. Commerce will use these responses to select which companies to investigate more. Failing to respond could lead to the use of neutral or adverse facts under section 776 of the Act. Currently, suspension of liquidation remains in place. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits on affected products, as already directed under the existing order. Commerce expects to issue a preliminary decision within 150 days from this notice’s publication. This inquiry complies with section 781(a) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.226(d). For questions, contact Thomas Martin at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3936. Federal Register Notice: 91 FR 5904-5905 Document Number: 2026-02636 Published: February 10, 2026 Agency: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Begins Trade Investigation on Mattress Parts from Poland Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce started a formal trade inquiry. This inquiry investigates if mattress parts made in Poland are avoiding U.S. trade duties when turned into finished mattresses in the U.S. This action was taken after a request by several U.S. mattress companies. These include Brooklyn Bedding LLC, Carpenter Company, Future Foam, Inc., FXI, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc. Two labor unions also joined the request. These are the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Steelworkers Union. The Department of Commerce is checking if mattress parts are being shipped from Poland and turned into full mattresses in the U.S. This process may be used to avoid an Antidumping Duty (AD) order that applies to mattresses from Poland. The Antidumping Duty Order in question was issued on July 11, 2024. It covered mattresses from Poland and other countries. Commerce is now looking at whether parts imported from Poland lead to mattresses that should fall under this same order. The investigation falls under U.S. law section 781(a). This law allows the Department of Commerce to act when goods covered by a trade order are assembled in the U.S. from parts made in a foreign country. To start the inquiry, the Commerce Department reviewed the request. It found that the request contained enough facts to open a case. A key question is whether the finishing work done in the U.S. is minor or low value. The law outlines specific things the Department must look at: If the items sold in the U.S. are the same type as those from Poland. If the items sold in the U.S. are made from Polish parts. If the work done in the U.S. is small compared to the full job. If the value of the Polish parts is a large part of the whole mattress. Commerce also must study: Investment levels in U.S. mattress work. Research or development done in the U.S. The production steps done in the U.S. The size of the mattress work areas in the U.S. How much value the U.S. work adds to the total price. Other facts also must be reviewed: If there was a big change in Poland-to-U.S. trading patterns. If companies in Poland are working with U.S. companies. If Polish part imports rose after the U.S. launched the original duty case. Commerce plans to send detailed questions to firms in Poland. It will ask where mattress parts come from and what happens to them after arriving in the U.S. Next, the agency will pick which companies to focus on based on how much they trade. They will use company addresses to send out surveys. A schedule for the review will follow. If a company does not answer fully, the Department may use other facts to decide the case. This could include using facts that go against what the company wants. During the investigation, already-suspended items will stay on hold. These are items already caught under the earlier duty order. U.S. Customs will keep charging the same fees while the review is underway. If Commerce later finds that the duty is being avoided, they may expand the order to cover these types of shipments. Commerce expects to make its first decision on this case around July 2026. Anyone involved in trade with Poland on mattresses should watch this case closely. Further updates will be posted in the Federal Register and on the Department of Commerce website. For more details, contact: Thomas Martin, AD/CVD Operations, Office II Enforcement and Compliance U.S. Department of Commerce Phone: (202) 482-3936 This investigation is being carried out as required by section 781(a) of U.S. trade law and federal 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. Finds No Dumping from Indonesian Wind Tower Maker in 2023–2024 Review Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the preliminary results of its antidumping duty administrative review for utility scale wind towers from Indonesia. The findings cover the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The agency concludes that PT. Kenertec Power System, the only company under review, did not sell wind towers in the U.S. at prices below normal value during the review period. The preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Kenertec is 0.00 percent. Commerce also announced it is rescinding the review for six companies. These firms had no suspended entries of subject merchandise during the period of review. The six companies are: GE Indonesia GE Renewable Energy General Electric Indonesia Korindo Wind Nordex SE PT. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy The review remains active only for PT. Kenertec Power System. The antidumping duty order was first established on August 26, 2020. Commerce initiated this specific review on September 20, 2024, based on requests received in accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Due to procedural delays, the preliminary results deadline was extended multiple times. Initial delays stemmed from the tolling of deadlines in December 2024 and July 2025, the lapse in federal appropriations and resulting government shutdown in November 2025, and a backlog of electronic filings. The final extended deadline for these preliminary results was February 5, 2026. The merchandise covered by the review includes utility scale wind towers from Indonesia. The scope now also includes updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of the United States (HTSUS), with Commerce adding HTSUS subheadings 7308.20.0030 and 7308.20.0035. The methodology used follows sections 751(a)(1)(B) and (2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, with constructed export prices and normal values calculated under sections 772 and 773 of the Act. Commerce has stated its intention to verify the data submitted by Kenertec. A verification was requested by the Wind Tower Trade Coalition on December 30, 2024. Verification will occur before the final results are issued. Interested parties will be notified of the deadline to submit case briefs after verification is complete. Parties will have seven days after the verification report to submit case briefs, and five days after that to submit rebuttal briefs. A hearing may be requested within 30 days of the notice’s publication. The hearing date and time will be confirmed by Commerce and subject to parties’ requests and participation. For entries with a dumping margin of zero or de minimis, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate those entries without any dumping duties. If Kenertec’s margin remains zero in the final results, its entries will be duty-free. If the margin is not zero or de minimis, importer-specific assessment rates will be calculated using Commerce’s standard method. In cases where entered values were not reported, per-unit rates may be used. For Kenertec’s U.S. sales where the exporter was unaware the goods were destined for the U.S., an “all-others” rate of 8.53 percent will apply. This follows the rate set in the original investigation. For the six companies removed from the review, Commerce will direct CBP to assess antidumping duties based on the existing cash deposit rates at the time of entry. Upon final results, new cash deposit rates will apply for Kenertec and other reviewed companies. The rate will be zero if the final margin is less than 0.5 percent. For exporters not covered in this review but included in prior proceedings, the most recent company-specific rate will apply. If neither the exporter nor the producer was examined in this or prior reviews, the deposit rate will default to 8.50 percent, the “all-others” rate from the original investigation. Importers are reminded to file reimbursement certificates for any antidumping duties paid. Failure to do so may lead to doubled duties. Commerce will finalize and publish its results no later than 120 days after this notice, unless extended. Final assessment instructions will be issued to CBP 35 days after publication, unless a court challenge delays the liquidation. This notice was signed on February 5, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. For more details, see the public Preliminary Decision Memorandum available through Commerce’s ACCESS system. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Releases Preliminary Countervailing Duty Review Results on Spanish Ripe Olives Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 10, 2026, the Department of Commerce released its preliminary results in the countervailing duty (“CVD”) administrative review on ripe olives from Spain. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The Commerce Department has found that two Spanish olive producers received subsidies during this time period. These subsidies make the imports unfair under U.S. trade law. The review was conducted under the 2018 CVD order on ripe olives from Spain (83 FR 37469). The administrative review was first announced in a Federal Register notice dated September 20, 2024 (89 FR 77079). Two producers were selected for individual examination: Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop And. Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L. For Agro Sevilla, Commerce preliminarily found a net subsidy rate of 5.00%. Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L., along with its affiliated companies — Grupo Angel Camacho, S.L., Cuarterola S.L., and Cucanoche S.L. — received a higher preliminary subsidy rate of 20.10%. The Department also rescinded the review for two companies. First, the review was rescinded for Aceitunas Guadalquivir, S.L. Commerce accepted the company’s timely withdrawal request, filed on October 1, 2024. Second, the review was rescinded for Alimentary Group DCoop, S.Coop. And., after finding no reviewable or suspended entries for the relevant period. A memorandum of intent to rescind was issued on March 18, 2025, and no parties objected. The review was delayed by several tolling extensions due to administrative matters, including a December 2024 tolling memo, a July 2025 deadline extension, and two further delays in November 2025 caused by a government shutdown. As stated by Commerce, the preliminary findings are based on a complete review of the companies’ behavior, submitted records, and responses. In some cases, the agency relied on facts available under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Interested parties have the right to submit case briefs. These must be filed within seven days after the last verification report. Rebuttal briefs are due five days later. All filings must include an executive summary for each issue raised, using no more than 450 words per issue and must be filed through the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Parties may request a public hearing to discuss the case. Such requests must be filed within 30 days of publication and must include participant names and topics to be discussed. Commerce will release its final results within 120 days of publication of this notice, unless extended. Upon completion, assessment instructions will be issued to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Cash deposit rates will be updated based on the final results. Commerce will post a full decision memorandum on the ACCESS website and notify Customs to apply the calculated rates for future imports. This review was conducted per the process in sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act, and according to Commerce’s regulations at 19 CFR 351. For further information, contact Ted Pearson at (202) 482-2631 or Stefan Smith at (202) 482-4342 from the AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, 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.

U.S. Commerce Department Releases Preliminary Findings in Review of Chinese HFC Imports Estimated reading time: 7–10 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary results in the administrative review of antidumping duties on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. This update was published in Volume 91, Number 27 of the Federal Register, covering pages 5905 to 5908. Background The Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty order on HFC blends from China on August 19, 2016. On September 20, 2024, the Department initiated a new review based on a request from the American HFC Coalition. This proceeding includes 21 exporters from China. Several extensions and delays occurred in this proceeding due to administrative tolling decisions: On December 9, 2024, deadlines were extended by 90 days. On July 17, 2025, the deadline for preliminary results was extended by an additional 111 days. On November 14, 2025, all deadlines were tolled by 47 days due to a federal government shutdown. On November 24, 2025, an additional 21-day tolling was applied due to a filing backlog. On January 2, 2026, the deadline was extended again by nine days. With all extensions applied, the deadline for preliminary results became February 5, 2026. Scope of the Order The review concerns shipments of HFC blends from China. The full description is provided in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum available on the ACCESS online portal. Preliminary No Shipments Determination Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. certified that it made no shipments of subject merchandise to the U.S. during the review period. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data supported this claim. Commerce therefore made a preliminary determination of no shipments by this company. However, the review of this company will not be rescinded. Final instructions to CBP will be issued after the final results. Preliminary Affiliation and Single Entity Determination Commerce determined that three companies are affiliated under Section 771(33)(F) of the Tariff Act of 1930: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. Fujian Qingliu Dongying Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. They are treated as a single entity (Sanmei), per 19 CFR 351.401(f)(1)-(2). Separate Rate Status Sanmei, the only individually examined company in this review, was preliminarily found eligible for a separate rate. China-Wide Entity Findings Several companies failed to demonstrate eligibility for a separate rate. As a result, Commerce considers them part of the China-wide entity. This entity is not under review and maintains a rate of 216.37%. The companies considered part of the China-wide entity are listed in Appendix II of the notice. Methodology The Department applied Section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act. Export prices were calculated under Section 772. Normal value was determined under Section 773(c), as China is considered a non-market economy. Preliminary Results The weighted-average dumping margin for Sanmei is calculated as: 182.61% This applies to the Sanmei entity, which includes Zhejiang Sanmei, Jiangsu Sanmei, and Fujian Qingliu. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its analysis and calculations within five days of publication, as required under 19 CFR 351.224(b). Public Comment Opportunity Interested parties must submit case briefs within 21 days of publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days later. Briefs must include: Table of contents Table of authorities Executive summary of each issue (limited to 450 words) Submissions must be filed electronically through the ACCESS system. Hearing requests must be submitted within 30 days. The request must include: Requester’s name, address, and phone number Number of participants Foreign national status (if any) List of topics to be discussed Final Results Final results will be published within 120 days of this notice, unless extended. Assessment Rates After the final results: Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties based on importer-specific rates. If the calculated rate is zero or de minimis, entries will be liquidated without duty. Unreported entries will be assessed at the China-wide rate of 216.37%. No-shipment entries for Zhejiang Yonghe will be assessed at the applicable cash deposit rate. Cash Deposit Requirements Effective upon publication: Sanmei’s entries will follow the final rate unless de minimis. Other exporters with separate prior rates will retain them. All others will use the China-wide rate of 216.37%. Non-Chinese exporters will adopt the rate of their Chinese supplier. Importer Notification Importers must file certificates of reimbursement of duties. Failure may result in double antidumping duties being applied. Legal Authority This notice is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4) 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 February 5, 2026. Appendix II – Companies Considered Part of China-Wide Entity Best Inc. Limited Changzhou Vista Chemical Co., Ltd. Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. Dongyang Weihua Refrigerants Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Icetop Refrigeration Co., Ltd. ICool Chemical Co. Ltd. Oasis Chemical Co., Limited Qingdao Shingchem New Material Co. Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co., Ltd. Superfy Industrial Limited Tianjin Synergy Gases Products, Co., Ltd. Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. Yangfar Industry Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Hoating Lighting Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Fluoro Material Co. Ltd. Zhejiang Quzhou Lianzhou Refrigerants Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Zhonglan Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd. 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 No Dumping of Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from Malaysia in 2023-2024 Review Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published preliminary results for its antidumping duty administrative review of polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from Malaysia. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. Commerce examined sales made by Euro SME Sdn. Bhd. and Euro Nature Green Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, Euro SME). Commerce found that Euro SME did not sell PRCBs in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. As a result, the preliminary weighted-average dumping margin for Euro SME is set at 0.00 percent. The notice appears in Volume 91, Number 27 of the Federal Register, pages 5924-5926, under document number 2026-02641. Background Commerce issued the original antidumping duty order on PRCBs from Malaysia on August 9, 2004. On August 1, 2024, the agency published notice of the opportunity to request an administrative review. Based on timely requests, Commerce initiated a review on September 20, 2024. Commerce extended review deadlines several times. On December 9, 2024, the deadline for the preliminary results was extended by 90 days. On July 3, 2025, it was extended again. Following a government shutdown, deadlines were tolled by an additional 47 days on November 14, 2025, and by 21 more days on November 24, 2025. On December 22, 2025, the deadline was further extended to February 5, 2026. Commerce has treated Euro SME and Euro Nature Green Sdn. Bhd. as a single entity since the 2018-2019 review. Methodology Commerce conducted the review under section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Export price and constructed export price were calculated under section 772. Normal value was calculated under section 773. Preliminary Results For the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, Commerce preliminarily finds: Exporter/Producer: Euro SME Sdn. Bhd. and Euro Nature Green Sdn. Bhd. Weighted-Average Dumping Margin: 0.00% Disclosure Commerce will disclose the calculations and analysis behind these results within five days of publication to interested parties. Public Comment Case briefs must be submitted within 21 days of publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days later. All briefs must include a table of contents, a summary of arguments, and a table of authorities. Parties must also include public executive summaries, limited to 450 words per issue. Electronic filing must be completed via the ACCESS system by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable deadline. Requests for a hearing must be filed within 30 days of publication. If granted, Commerce will announce the hearing date later. Assessment Rates Commerce will determine final assessment rates for defendants after issuing the final results. If a dumping margin is above de minimis, importer-specific rates will be calculated. If the margin is zero or de minimis, no duties will be assessed. For sales where Euro SME was unaware the merchandise was destined for the U.S., entries will be liquidated at the all-others rate of 84.94%, unless an appropriate rate exists for an intermediary. Commerce will issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 35 days after publication of the final results. Instructions may be delayed if a legal challenge is filed. Cash Deposit Requirements Following publication of the final results, new cash deposit rates will apply: For the companies in the Final Results section, the new company-specific rate will apply. For exporters with a rate from a previous review, the existing rate applies. If only the producer has a rate from prior review, that rate applies. For all others, the rate remains 84.94%. Final Results Schedule Commerce intends to issue final results within 120 days of this notice unless extended. Reminder to Importers Importers must file a reimbursement certificate per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Failing to comply may lead to Commerce presuming reimbursement occurred and assessing double duties. Authority This notice is published under the authority of sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2). 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 Appendix: Topics in Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Methodology V. Currency Conversion VI. Recommendation 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 Opens Inquiry on Aluminum Containers from UAE Using Chinese Foil Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the start of a circumvention inquiry. This action examines if aluminum containers imported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are avoiding duties on similar Chinese goods. The decision came after a request from the Aluminum Foil Containers Manufacturers Association (AFCMA) and eight of its members. These companies are: Durable Packaging International, D&W Fine Pack, LLC, Handi-foil Corp., Penny Plate, LLC, Reynolds Consumer Products, LLC, Shah Foil Products, Inc., Smart USA, Inc., and Trinidad/Benham Corp. The companies asked Commerce to review whether aluminum containers made in the UAE use aluminum foil made in China. If so, these items may fall under existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Commerce is using section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.226 in this process. The target products include disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids. These are made mostly from flat-rolled aluminum and include both smooth and wrinkled types. On January 6, 2026, the requesters filed their formal inquiry request. Commerce then asked for more information on January 20 and 27. The requesters submitted responses on January 21 and 28. On January 26, Kari-Out LLC, an importer, submitted arguments against the inquiry. The original group replied on January 28 with rebuttal comments. Commerce is now investigating whether: (A) The products sent to the U.S. are the same type as those already under orders on Chinese aluminum; (B) They are assembled in the UAE using foil from China; (C) That assembling step is minor or insignificant; (D) The Chinese foil makes up a large part of the product’s total value; (E) A ruling is needed to stop unfair trade. In this process, the agency will also look at: How much UAE firms invested in production; The nature of the UAE production steps; How much of the total value is from UAE processing; Production setup and research levels in the UAE; Trade patterns and any increases in Chinese exports to the UAE during the investigation. Because the requesters gave enough evidence, Commerce is opening a country-wide inquiry. This means the review covers all UAE firms sending these goods to the United States. Commerce has done this in past reviews when there was concern about broad activity. Commerce will collect information from UAE companies. It will use U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data to choose which companies to contact. CBP data will be posted on the ACCESS website, and public comments on this data must be submitted within seven days of release. If a company does not respond fully, Commerce may apply facts available, which can include using adverse inferences. For now, Commerce is instructing CBP to continue suspension of liquidation on affected entries. This applies to entries that are already subject to suspension under the original orders. Should Commerce reach a preliminary or final finding of circumvention, it may expand suspension rules to cover additional entries and require cash deposits. This process does not stop CBP from taking other enforcement steps under current rules. Commerce expects to announce a preliminary decision within 150 days of this notice. A final decision is due within 300 days unless extended or canceled. This action is officially listed under Federal Register No. 2026-02642. It remains in line with section 781(b) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.226. For more details, contact Justin Enck at (202) 482-1614 or Shawn Gregor at (202) 482-3226. 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 for Korean Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber Review Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results in the 2023–2024 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on low melt polyester staple fiber (low melt PSF) from the Republic of Korea. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Toray Advanced Materials Korea, Inc. (TAK), the sole producer and exporter examined in this review, was determined to have sold low melt PSF in the United States at prices below normal value during this period. Commerce preliminarily determined a weighted-average dumping margin of 3.02 percent for TAK. Background The original antidumping duty order on low melt PSF from Korea was published on August 16, 2018 (83 FR 40752). On August 1, 2024, Commerce opened the opportunity for interested parties to request an administrative review (89 FR 62714). Following timely requests, Commerce initiated a review on September 20, 2024 (89 FR 77079). Throughout the review process, multiple extensions and tolling of deadlines were issued: December 9, 2024: All deadlines tolled for 90 days. June 17, 2025: Deadline extended by 120 days to December 1, 2025. November 14, 2025: Deadlines tolled by 47 days due to a federal government shutdown. November 24, 2025: Deadlines tolled an additional 21 days due to a backlog in document processing. The new deadline for preliminary results was set as February 5, 2026. Scope of the Review The merchandise covered is synthetic staple fibers that are not carded or combed. They are specifically bi-component polyester fibers with one component that melts at a lower temperature. Commerce’s Methodology Commerce conducted the review under sections 751(a)(1)(B) and (2) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Export price and normal value were calculated using sections 772 and 773, respectively. The full description of the methodology is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Public Comment Information Interested parties may submit case briefs no later than 21 days following publication. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after the deadline for case briefs. Each brief must include a table of contents and authorities. Commerce asks parties to submit concise public summaries of each argument—limited to 450 words, excluding citations. Hearing requests must be filed within 30 days of publication. They must include the requester’s contact details, number of participants, and list of discussion topics. If a hearing is granted, Commerce will announce the date and time. All submissions must be filed through ACCESS, the department’s electronic platform. Final Determination and Assessment Commerce intends to publish the final results within 120 days of this notice. Antidumping duties will be assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) based on importer-specific rates. If the weighted-average margin or assessment rate is zero or de minimis (below 0.50 percent), duties will not be collected. Where TAK did not know the destination of the U.S. entries, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties at the all-others rate of 16.27 percent, unless a rate for the intermediate company exists. Cash Deposit Instructions After the final results: If TAK’s final margin is above 0.50 percent, that rate becomes the new deposit rate. If below 0.50 percent, the rate becomes zero. If the exporter was not reviewed, but the producer was, that producer’s most recent rate applies. If neither was reviewed, the all-others rate of 16.27 percent will remain in effect. Importer Responsibility Importers must comply with 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) by filing reimbursement certificates before liquidation. Failure to do this may lead Commerce to presume reimbursement occurred and apply double duties. Next Steps Commerce will issue instructions to CBP within 35 days of final results publication, unless legal action delays the process. Document Access The Preliminary Decision Memorandum and other filings are available through the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Official Citation This notice is filed under Federal Register document number 2026-02643, published Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Volume 91, Number 27, pages 5892–5894. For additional information, contact Nathan Araya at (202) 482-3401. 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 Notice: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Review for Large Power Transformers from Korea Estimated reading time: 5–9 minutes On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published preliminary results for the administrative review of the antidumping duty order covering large power transformers from the Republic of Korea. The review covers the period from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. Commerce preliminarily found that HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. and Iljin Electric Co., Ltd. did not sell large power transformers in the United States at less than normal value. Their preliminary weighted-average dumping margins are 0.00 percent. Two other companies, LS Electric Co., Ltd. and Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation, were reviewed but not selected for individual examination. Their estimated weighted-average dumping margins are 16.87 percent and 4.32 percent, respectively. Background The original antidumping duty order on large power transformers from Korea was published on August 31, 2012 (77 FR 53177). Commerce began this current administrative review on September 20, 2024 (89 FR 77079), after receiving timely requests for review. From the four companies covered, two were selected as mandatory respondents: HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. and Iljin Electric Co., Ltd. Administrative Deadline Adjustments Commerce tolled deadlines on the following dates: December 9, 2024: 90 days November 14, 2025: 47 days, due to a Federal shutdown November 24, 2025: 21 additional days, due to document backlog Preliminary results were extended on July 16, 2025, and again on January 7, 2026. The publication date for preliminary results was set for February 5, 2026. Scope of the Order The product in question is large power transformers shipped from the Republic of Korea. A detailed scope description is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, accessible at https://access.trade.gov. Rate for Non-Selected Respondents For companies not selected for individual review, such as LS Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries, Commerce will continue assigning the existing estimated weighted-average dumping margins. These are based on previous segments unless changed in the final results. Methodology Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Constructed export prices and normal values were calculated following sections 772(b) and 773 of the Act. Full details are in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum available via ACCESS. Preliminary Dumping Margins HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd.: 0.00% Iljin Electric Co., Ltd.: 0.00% LS Electric Co., Ltd.: 16.87% Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation: 4.32% Public Comment Case briefs from interested parties are due no later than 21 days after publication in the Federal Register. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, must be filed within five days after the case brief deadline. Briefs must: Contain a table of contents and a table of authorities Include public executive summaries of each issue, limited to 450 words each with citations Hearing requests must be submitted within 30 days of publication. Requests must include contact information, number of participants, foreign national status, and list of issues. All filings must be made via ACCESS per 19 CFR 351.303. Electronic submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Assessment Rates Upon completion of the final results, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be instructed to assess duties accordingly. If dumping margins are zero or de minimis (less than 0.5 percent), CBP will be instructed to liquidate entries without duties. For entries where the manufacturer was unaware of U.S. destination, CBP will assess duties at the all-others rate from the LTFV investigation (22.00 percent), unless another rate applies. For companies not individually examined, Commerce will assign a rate based on the final margins of mandatory respondents. If the final margins remain zero or de minimis, entries will be liquidated without duties. Final Results The final results are due within 120 days of publication of this notice, unless extended. These results will determine future cash deposit rates and duty assessments. Cash Deposit Requirements Upon publication of the final results: Companies with non-de minimis final margins will follow the new rates. If the rate is less than 0.5 percent, the rate will be zero. Other companies will continue to use their previously established cash deposit rates. If the exporter is new but the manufacturer has a rate, the manufacturer’s rate applies. All others: 22.00 percent, as set in the original LTFV order. Notice to Importers Importers must file a reimbursement certificate for antidumping duties before liquidation, as required in 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Noncompliance may result in double duties. Next Steps Commerce is accepting public comments and intends to publish the final results after reviewing all submissions. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results. For more information, refer to the Preliminary Decision Memorandum and public documents available via ACCESS at https://access.trade.gov. Dated: February 5, 2026. 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. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. 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U.S. Finalizes Dumping Duties on Indian Shrimp Imports for 2023–2024 Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results from its review of antidumping duties on frozen warmwater shrimp imports from India. The review covered the period from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024. The Commerce Department found that Indian shrimp exporters sold products in the U.S. at prices below normal value. The mandatory respondents in this review were the Devi Group and Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited. The Devi Group—which includes Devi Fisheries Limited, Satya Seafoods Private Limited, Usha Seafoods, and Devi Aquatech Private Limited—received a final dumping margin of 2.71%. Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited received a final dumping margin of 5.08%. Companies not individually examined in this review were assigned a review-specific rate of 3.76%. This rate was calculated based on the weighted average of the margins for the Devi Group and Sandhya, as permitted under the law. The Department made several changes from its preliminary findings after reviewing public comments. Adjustments were made to the margins for both the Devi Group and Sandhya. Commerce addressed comments from the American Shrimp Processors Association and other interested parties about market conditions and price calculations. These issues and all related findings are documented in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, available on the Commerce Department’s online ACCESS system. The review was delayed due to a government shutdown and system backlogs. The final results were extended to January 28, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on imports based on these final results. For Devi and Sandhya, importer-specific assessment rates have been set. Where those rates are less than 0.5%, CBP will not collect duties. For exporters who were not directly reviewed, CBP will apply the review-specific rate of 3.76% to the applicable entries. If producers sold their product through third parties without knowing it was destined for the U.S., CBP will assess duties based on the “all-others” rate from the original investigation. The all-others cash deposit rate remains at 10.17%, unless otherwise specified. Cash deposit rates for future entries will be based on this review’s final results. These rates go into effect for goods entered on or after the publication date. Parties involved in the case have been reminded to return or dispose of confidential information in line with Administrative Protective Order rules. Importers are also reminded to file their certificates regarding reimbursement of duties, or face possible penalties. The complete list of 99 companies not selected for individual review is provided in Appendix II of the notice. These results are issued under Sections 751 and 777 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The review was conducted by the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce. For further information, contact Ajay Menon at (202) 482-0208. 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 Malaysian Float Glass Sold Below Fair Value, Final Duties Announced Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its determination that float glass products imported from Malaysia are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The investigation covered products sold between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Commerce published its preliminary determination on July 15, 2025. The final determination was delayed due to a federal government shutdown and document backlog. These delays were covered by memoranda issued on November 14 and November 24, 2025. The final determination was issued on February 3, 2026, and published in the Federal Register on February 9, 2026. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers float glass products made in Malaysia. These are soda-lime-silica glass panels created by floating molten glass over tin and then cooling it. The glass must be at least 2.0 mm thick and cover at least 0.37 square meters. Float glass may be clear, tinted, or coated. It may be further treated, cut, and shaped. It can be used in products such as mirrors, LED mirrors, tubs, and shower enclosures. Laminated glass and insulating glass units made with float glass are also included. These products must begin as float glass made in Malaysia to be covered. Some products are excluded from the scope. These include wired glass, certain patterned glass, and specific solar glass. Also excluded are commercial vehicle glazing glass, VIG units, heat-treated washing machine lid glass under certain sizes, and some framed or over-the-door mirrors. Metal-camed glass with small or patterned pieces may also be excluded. Certain HTSUS codes are included for customs purposes, but the product description controls. Critical Circumstances Commerce continued to find that critical circumstances exist for NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass) but do not exist for other exporters from Malaysia. This decision affects the time period during which duties may be applied retroactively to NSG’s shipments. Verification Commerce verified information submitted by Jinjing Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Verification included checks of sales records and cost data provided by the companies. Changes from Preliminary Determination Changes were made to the dumping margin calculations after verification. These changes are detailed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum.” Use of Adverse Facts Available NSG did not respond to Commerce’s request for information. As a result, Commerce used adverse facts available (AFA) under U.S. law. NSG received the highest non-aberrational dumping margin found in the investigation. Final Dumping Margins Commerce found the following final dumping margins: Jinjing Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.: 8.78% Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.: 0.00% NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass): 31.55% (based on AFA) All Others: 8.78% (based on Jinjing Malaysia) Suspension of Liquidation Provisional duties expired on January 11, 2026. Suspension of liquidation will continue from July 15, 2025, through January 10, 2026. For NSG, suspension of liquidation applies to entries from April 16, 2025, due to critical circumstances. If the International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. Refunds and Exclusions Since Xinyi Malaysia received a zero margin, CBP will end suspension of liquidation and refund any cash deposits for its shipments. However, this exclusion only applies if both the producer and exporter are Xinyi Malaysia. Other combinations remain subject to duties. Next Steps If the ITC finds that the U.S. industry is injured, Commerce will issue instructions to CBP to collect duties from affected importers. If the ITC finds no injury, the case will end, and all duties collected will be refunded. Administrative Protective Orders Commerce reminded parties of their duties under administrative protective orders. Public Access Details of the Commerce decision, including comment responses and calculations, can be accessed via Enforcement and Compliance’s ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. This final determination was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. It was published in the Federal Register on February 9, 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 Malaysian Float Glass Products Receive Unfair Subsidies Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published the final affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of float glass products from Malaysia. Commerce determined that producers and exporters from Malaysia received countervailable subsidies during the period of investigation, which was from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The investigation examined various subsidy programs used by Malaysian producers, including Jinjing Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Commerce conducted on-site verifications of both companies in June 2025. Commerce reviewed original records to verify the reported information. Commerce identified several subsidy programs that met the legal standards for countervailable subsidies under the Tariff Act of 1930. These included government-provided financial contributions that gave a benefit to the recipient and were specific to certain companies or industries. Final subsidy rates were calculated as follows: Jinjing Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.: 17.25 percent. Xinyi Energy Smart (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.: 28.45 percent. NSG (Malaysian Sheet Glass): 101.99 percent (based on facts available with adverse inferences). All other Malaysian producers/exporters: 27.32 percent. The all-others rate was based on a weighted average of the rates for Jinjing Malaysia and Xinyi Malaysia using public data on the value of their sales. Commerce revised the preliminary subsidy rate calculations after receiving verification findings and comments from interested parties. Changes were made to the calculations for the individually examined companies and the all-others rate. The scope of the investigation covers soda-lime-silica float glass products manufactured by floating molten glass over a tin bath. The products must have actual thickness of at least 2.0 mm and surface area of at least 0.37 square meters. Included in the scope are products such as: Clear, stained, tinted, or coated float glass. Tempered shower enclosures (only the glass is covered). Laminated glass, insulating glass units (IGUs), and LED mirrors. Excluded from the scope are: Wired and patterned glass. Vehicle safety glass. Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units. Certain framed and unframed mirrors. Some solar glass types. Mirror glass already covered by other trade orders. Commerce adjusted the scope based on comments from interested parties. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings were updated in the final scope language. Suspension of liquidation of relevant imports began on May 19, 2025, the date of the preliminary determination. Suspension was discontinued on September 16, 2025, as required by law. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order and reinstate suspension of liquidation. Commerce notified the ITC about this final determination. The ITC has 45 days to decide if the U.S. industry is injured or threatened by imports of float glass from Malaysia. If the ITC finds no injury or threat, the investigation ends and cash deposits will be returned. If it finds injury, duties will be imposed on all subject imports. This determination is published under sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.210(c). The full Issues and Decision Memorandum and Final Scope Memorandum are publicly available via the ACCESS portal at https://access.trade.gov. For more information, contact Mira Warrier at (202) 482-8031 or Benjamin Nathan at (202) 482-3834 at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, Office II. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Final Dumping Ruling Issued on Float Glass Products from China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has reached a final determination in its investigation of float glass products from the People’s Republic of China. The final ruling finds these products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (LTFV). The investigation covers the period from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The determination was issued by the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce. It is published in the Federal Register on February 9, 2026. Commerce began its investigation following a preliminary determination on July 15, 2025. After delays caused by a government shutdown in late 2025, the final deadline was extended to February 3, 2026. Commerce applied adverse facts available (AFA) for the China-wide entity due to failure to cooperate. No verifications were conducted due to this non-cooperation. Commerce invited parties to comment on the preliminary findings. Comments and rebuttals were reviewed and changes were made for the final determination. Scope of Product The products under investigation are float glass items. This includes soda-lime-silica glass made by floating molten glass over a bed of tin or another metal, cooled, and cut to size. These products are at least 2.0 mm thick and measure at least 0.37 square meters in surface area. Float glass may be clear, stained, tinted, or coated. It may be further treated or finished. Glass used in tub and shower enclosures is included, but only if it is made of tempered float glass. Some examples of covered products include: Laminated float glass (bonded with polymer layers) Insulating glass units (IGUs) LED mirrors made from float glass Excluded from the scope are items like: Wired glass Patterned flat glass that meets Type II specifications Safety glazing glass for vehicles Vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units Heat-treated glass used for washing machine lids under a certain size Further exclusions apply to: Coated or solar float glass under certain criteria Framed mirrors without LEDs Certain aluminum extrusion products already subject to existing trade orders Changes in Scope In the final determination, Commerce modified the list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes. Additional HTSUS subheadings were added to the scope. Appendix I of the ruling lists these detailed product and tariff code descriptions. Dumping Margins Commerce has assigned a 151.29 percent estimated weighted-average dumping margin to 24 China-based producer/exporter combinations that were eligible for separate rates. An example of these entities includes: Benxi Fuyao Float Glass Co., Ltd. Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co., Ltd. Boshan Branch Xinyi Group (Glass) Co., Ltd., with either Xinyi Glass (Tianjin) or Xinyi Glass (Wuhu) as producer The final duty cash deposit rate for these parties is 151.27 percent. This figure is adjusted for a minimal export subsidy rate established in a separate countervailing duty case. The China-wide entity received a higher dumping rate of 181.54 percent, with a cash deposit rate of 181.52 percent, also adjusted for subsidy offsets. Combination Rates Commerce continued its use of combination rates, consistent with prior public policy. These rates apply to specific producer/exporter pairs. Separate rate applicants had to demonstrate they were independent from China-wide control. Suspension of Liquidation Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of applicable imports. The suspension began on July 15, 2025. CBP was later instructed to lift that suspension for entries on or after January 11, 2026. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) confirms injury to the domestic industry, suspension of liquidation will resume and final duties will be collected. If the ITC finds no injury, the case will close. All paid deposits will be returned and no duties will be applied. Next Steps The ITC must now determine whether the U.S. glass industry has been injured by the dumped imports. This decision is due within 45 days of the Commerce decision. If injury is found, Commerce will officially issue an antidumping duty order. Customs will continue to collect duties on in-scope shipments accordingly. Administrative Measures Commerce reminded all parties to follow rules regarding proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO). All such data must be returned or destroyed as required. This notice was issued and signed on February 3, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Relevant details and documentation, including the Issues and Decision Memorandum and scope definitions, are posted on the Commerce Department’s ACCESS website. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds China Gave Illegal Subsidies on Float Glass Products Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final ruling in a high-profile trade case. After investigation, the department found that the government of China gave unfair subsidies to Chinese makers and sellers of float glass products. These subsidies give Chinese companies an unfair edge when selling goods into the U.S. market. The review covered the time from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The Department of Commerce worked under the law called the Tariff Act of 1930. This law allows the U.S. to place extra duties on products if it finds other countries use subsidies to help exports unfairly. Commerce looked into claims and reviewed many subsidy programs. These programs included low-cost government loans, land-use programs, and tax benefits believed to help companies in China. One major company investigated was Xinyi Group (Glass) Company Limited, also called Xinyi HK. It reported using some of the subsidy programs being reviewed. Xinyi HK also had 13 related companies that Commerce found to be “cross-owned.” This means those companies share control or profit with Xinyi HK. These companies are: 1. Xinyi Special Glass (Jiangmen) Company Limited 2. Xinyi Glass (Chongqing) Company Limited 3. Xinyi Glass Guangxi Company Limited 4. Xinyi Ultrathin Glass (Dongguan) Co., Ltd 5. Xinyi Electronic Glass (Wuhu) Co., Ltd. 6. Xinyi Glass (Hainan) Co., Ltd. 7. Xinyi Glass (Yingkou) Co., Ltd. 8. Xinyi Energy Smart (Sichuan) Co., Ltd 9. Xinyi Glass (Wuhu) Company Limited 10. Xinyi Glass (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. 11. Xinyi Glass (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. 12. Xinyi Glass Engineering (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. 13. Xinyi Glass (Bozhou) Co., Ltd. The Department held meetings with Xinyi HK to check its records. It reviewed accounting and source records in June 2025. The findings were verified in a memorandum dated September 17, 2025. The Department found that the subsidy rate for Xinyi HK is 19.75%. Another company, Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co., Ltd., did not fully give requested data. So Commerce used adverse facts available, or AFA. Based on this, the Department calculated a subsidy rate for Shandong Jinjing of 113.34%. Two other companies also got the same AFA rate of 113.34%: Hubei Sanxia New Building Materials Co., Ltd. Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co., Ltd. (SYP). For all other companies, the rate is 19.75%. This is the same as the rate for Xinyi HK, the only company to fully cooperate. The Department also looked at the scope of the products. The final scope includes products such as: Float glass made by floating molten glass over a tin bath Glass that is at least 2.0 mm thick and at least 0.37 square meters in surface Coated float glass, stained or tinted glass Laminated glass units Some LED mirrors Glass shower doors Some goods are excluded, such as: Wired glass Patterned glass meeting ASTM-C1036 Type II Products already covered by other U.S. trade duty orders The Department collected public comments on which products should be included. It made slight changes to the product list in the final decision. Commerce also faced delays in the timetable. A government shutdown in late 2025 caused a 68-day delay in this case. With this announcement, the case now moves to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC has 45 days to decide whether these unfair imports hurt U.S. companies. If the ITC agrees that harm occurred, Commerce will issue a formal duty order. Then U.S. Customs will restart collecting extra fees on incoming float glass products from China. However, if the ITC finds no harm or no threat, the case will be dropped. Any money collected at the border so far will be returned. Commerce noted that all public and private information collected during the case is now available through its online portal, ACCESS. The announcement serves as a reminder to all parties that sensitive data shared during the case must now be returned or destroyed. Users under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) must follow legal rules to handle this information properly. This decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on February 3, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues Preliminary Antidumping Ruling on Silicon Metal From Australia Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-09 The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision in an antidumping investigation involving silicon metal from Australia. Commerce found that silicon metal from Australia is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The agency’s findings are based on the period of investigation from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This decision was made under section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The preliminary decision was delayed several times. Delays were due to a government shutdown, filing system backlogs, and office closures from bad weather. The new preliminary determination date became January 28, 2026. Commerce examined one company: Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd. Simcoa was the only exporter and producer investigated individually. The estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Simcoa was found to be 6.28%. Because no zero or de minimis margin was found, this same margin—6.28%—will apply to all other Australian exporters and producers. The subject product includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal, including powder. It must contain at least 85% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight. It must also contain less than 4% iron by weight. Semiconductor-grade silicon, with at least 99.99% silicon, is excluded. The affected merchandise is classified under HTSUS subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000. Although HTSUS headings are listed, the written product description controls. Commerce used export price data under section 772(a) and constructed export prices under section 772(b) of the Tariff Act. Normal value was calculated under section 773. Commerce also used partial facts available under section 776(a)(1). No parties commented on the product scope after the initiation of the investigation. Thus, the scope remains unchanged from the original notice. Suspension of liquidation is now in effect. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend liquidation of affected imports entered on or after the publication date. CBP will also collect cash deposits equal to the dumping margins. There will be no offset to cash deposit rates for countervailing duty provisions, as Commerce found no countervailable export subsidies in the related investigation. Commerce will release the calculations used in this determination within five days of publication. Verification of company information will occur under section 782(i)(1) of the Act. Parties may submit case briefs after the last verification report is released. Rebuttal briefs will be due five days after case briefs. All briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Commerce is requesting that parties include an executive summary for each issue of no more than 450 words. If a hearing is requested, it must be submitted within 30 days of this notice. Commerce will announce the time and date of any hearing. Simcoa and the petitioners, Ferroglobe USA, Inc. and Mississippi Silicon LLC, requested a postponement of the final determination. Commerce accepted the request to extend the final finding date and provisional measures from four months to a maximum of six months. The final determination will be issued no later than 135 days after this notice. If the final determination is affirmative, the International Trade Commission will review whether U.S. industry is being harmed. This action follows U.S. laws set forth in the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. This notice was signed on January 28, 2026, by Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Abbott, on behalf of the Enforcement and Compliance division at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Silicon Metal from Norway Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of silicon metal from Norway. Commerce determined that silicon metal from Norway is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (POI) is from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Initial Investigation Commerce began its investigation on May 21, 2025. On September 12, 2025, the preliminary determination was postponed to November 20, 2025. Due to a federal government shutdown, deadlines were extended twice: once by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. Bad weather closed Commerce offices, delaying the final filing to January 28, 2026. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers silicon metal from Norway. This includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal with: At least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight Less than 4.00% iron by weight Silicon with at least 99.99% silicon—semiconductor grade silicon—is not included. The silicon metal is classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000. Methodology Commerce calculated export prices using section 772(a) of the Tariff Act and constructed export prices using section 772(b). Normal value was determined in line with section 773. All-Others Rate Since Elkem ASA was the only company examined, and its margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, its margin was used for all other producers and exporters. Preliminary Dumping Margins Elkem ASA: 3.94% All Others: 3.94% Suspension of Liquidation Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all entries of silicon metal from Norway made on or after February 9, 2026. Importers must now make a cash deposit equal to the preliminary dumping margin. No Offset for Export Subsidies Commerce found no export subsidies in the related countervailing duty (CVD) case. As a result, no offsets were made to the dumping margin. Disclosure and Verification Commerce will reveal its calculations within five days of this notice. Commerce also plans to verify all relevant information used in the determination. Public Comment Interested parties can submit written briefs after verification reports are issued. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after the case briefs. Each issue in the briefs must include an executive summary. A public hearing may be held if requested within 30 days of this notice. Postponement of Final Determination Elkem ASA and the petitioners requested a postponement of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures. Commerce agreed to delay the final determination. It will now be made within 135 days of February 9, 2026. ITC Notification Commerce will send this determination to the U.S. International Trade Commission. If the final decision is also affirmative, the ITC will determine if U.S. industry is harmed by imports from Norway. Official Details This notice was signed on January 28, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Appendix I – Scope The investigation covers all forms and sizes of silicon metal except semiconductor grade. The metal must contain: At least 85.00% but less than 99.99% silicon Less than 4.00% iron HTSUS classifications include 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000. Appendix II – Topics in the Preliminary Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. POI IV. Methodology V. Currency Conversion VI. Recommendation Federal Register Document Number: 2026-02500 Federal Register Volume: 91, Number 26 Pages: 5706–5708 Date: 2026-02-09 Agency: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce Contact: Brittany Bauer at (202) 482-3860 This decision remains in effect until Commerce issues its final determination. 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 Issues Preliminary Duties on Oleoresin Paprika from India Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary affirmative finding in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning oleoresin paprika from India. The Department found that producers and exporters in India received financial subsidies from the government. These subsidies could harm U.S. producers of oleoresin paprika. The period of investigation spans from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Commerce launched the investigation on July 22, 2025. The preliminary decision was delayed due to a federal government shutdown in late 2025. As a result, the new deadline for this finding was changed to January 29, 2026. Two companies were individually reviewed: Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Limited and Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd. Preliminary Subsidy Rates: Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Limited: 18.56% Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd.: 25.41% All Other Exporters: 22.95% These rates reflect the financial help these companies received through programs the Commerce Department found to be specific and measurable. Commerce also made a preliminary decision on critical circumstances. The department determined that Synthite received irregular benefits and began exporting large volumes before duties were in place. As a result, duties may apply to Synthite’s shipments retroactively by 90 days before this announcement. This does not apply to Mane Kancor or other exporters. Scope of the Product: The investigation covers oleoresin paprika extracted from Capsicum peppers. It includes all forms of the extract that meet the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) value of at least 500 or a color unit value of at least 20,000. The product may be known as paprika extract, paprika oil, or paprika essential oil. It may be blended with oil or water or include emulsifiers or preservatives. It is classified under these Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes: 3203.00.8000, 3301.90.1010, 1301.90.9190, 1302.19.9140, and 3205.00.0500. Suspension of Liquidation: Effective with this ruling, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend liquidation of imports of oleoresin paprika from India. This applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication. Importers must now pay cash deposits according to the preliminary subsidy rates. CBP will apply the company-specific rate, or in cases involving both producer and exporter, the higher of their rates. Public Comments and Final Determination: Commerce will allow interested parties to submit written comments after verification reports are issued. Comments must include a summary of each issue, limited to 450 words. A hearing may be requested within 30 days of publication of this notice. Final Determination: Commerce will align the final CVD decision with the final result of the related antidumping investigation. That final decision is set for June 15, 2026, unless extended. If Commerce confirms the findings, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will determine if the U.S. industry was harmed. Legal References: This action was taken under sections 703(d), 705(c)(5)(A), and 703(e)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. For more details, the Preliminary Decision Memorandum and scope description are available through the Enforcement and Compliance Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) 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. Continues Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Collated Steel Staples from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the continuation of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on collated steel staples from the People’s Republic of China. These orders were first put in place on July 20, 2020. On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission began their first five-year reviews of these orders, as required under the law. Commerce reviewed information and found that ending the orders would likely result in dumping and unfair subsidies continuing again. The ITC also concluded that removing the trade remedies would likely cause harm to U.S. businesses. Because of these findings, the duty orders will stay in place. This ensures continuing trade protection for U.S. industries. The duties apply to collated steel staples made from steel wire measuring between 0.0355 inch and 0.0830 inch thick. These staples must have leg lengths between 0.25 inch and 3 inches and crown widths between 0.187 inch and 1.125 inches. These staples may be made of any kind of steel and may come with or without coating. They can be collated using glue, adhesive film, or paper tape. The staples are normally made to ASTM F1667-18a specifications, but other specifications are also included. Excluded from these duties are carton-closing staples already covered under a different antidumping order from May 8, 2018. Also excluded are “C-ring hog rings” and “D-ring hog rings.” These are made of stainless or carbon steel wire sized 0.050 inch to 0.081 inch. C-rings have curved legs forming a “C” shape. D-rings have straight legs set at an angle of 30 to 75 degrees. These hog rings must have 90-degree blunt or 15–75 degree divergent points and must be collated using glue, adhesive, or tape. Currently, the products fall under tariff code 8305.20.0000 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. However, the written description of the items determines what is covered by the duties. The continuation of duties began on January 30, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits at current rates for these imports. Commerce plans to begin the next five-year review of these orders before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s latest decision. Companies and persons who had access to confidential business information during the review are reminded to return or destroy this information, as required by law, or convert it to judicial protective order. This notice complies with sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and with 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). For additional information, parties should contact Jack Custard at (202) 482-1125 or Leah Kiah at (240) 956-8621 at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 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. 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 Acetone Imports from Five Countries Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Date: 2026-02-06 The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of antidumping duties on acetone imports from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain. This decision follows findings by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They both agreed that ending the antidumping orders would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping. Dumping means selling acetone in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. The agencies also found that this would cause harm to U.S. industries. These orders were first put in place in 2019 and 2020. The Commerce Department issued the orders on acetone from Singapore and Spain in December 2019. Orders on Belgium, South Africa, and South Korea followed in March 2020. A sunset review began in November 2024. On November 1, 2024, the ITC started its review. The Department of Commerce began its own on November 4, 2024. The law requires a sunset review every five years. On March 7, 2025, the Department of Commerce concluded that removing the orders would lead to renewed dumping. In February 2026, the ITC agreed that removing the orders would hurt U.S. industry. As a result, the Department of Commerce decided to continue the antidumping orders. The date of continuation is February 2, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting cash deposits on imported acetone. These will stay at the rates already set. The next sunset review must be started no later than 30 days before February 2, 2031. The orders apply to all types of acetone—pure or mixed. This includes acetone mixed with products like isopropyl alcohol, benzene, diethyl ether, methanol, chloroform, and ethanol. It covers mixtures whether made in the exporting country or elsewhere. Acetone chemically changed into another product, such as MMA or BPA, is not covered. Also not included are mixtures where acetone makes up less than 5 percent of the total content. The chemical ID for acetone is CAS number 67-64-1. The covered products usually fall under HTSUS codes 2914.11.1000 and 2914.11.5000. Some mixtures may be imported under Chapter 38 HTSUS headings. This decision helps ensure that U.S. businesses are protected from unfair trade practices. For more details, contact David De Falco at the 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.

U.S. Amends Preliminary Dumping Determination on Monomers and Oligomers from Korea Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published an amended preliminary determination in its less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of certain monomers and oligomers from the Republic of Korea. This amendment corrects significant ministerial errors made in Commerce’s original preliminary determination published on January 5, 2026. Commerce found that it made significant unintentional errors in calculating dumping margins for a mandatory respondent, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd. (Miwon). These errors were identified in a timely ministerial error allegation filed by the petitioner, Arkema Inc., on January 5, 2026. Ministerial errors are defined under section 735(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.224(f) as errors involving arithmetic mistakes, clerical errors, or similar unintentional mistakes. Significant ministerial errors, when corrected, must result in a change of at least five absolute percentage points and not less than a 25 percent shift in the weighted-average dumping margin. Alternatively, significance may be found if the corrected margin moves from zero or de minimis to more than de minimis. Because Miwon’s margin was used to calculate the “all others” rate, both rates were corrected. The revised weighted-average dumping margins are: Miwon Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd.: 25.07% All Others: 28.52% Rates for Green Chemical Co., Ltd., Green Life Science, and Kukdo Chemicals Co. Ltd. remain unchanged. Commerce will disclose its revised calculations within five days to interested parties under 19 CFR 351.224(b). The new cash deposit rates and suspension of liquidation apply from the date of publication in the Federal Register, February 6, 2026. These measures will stay in effect until further notice. Commerce will also notify the U.S. International Trade Commission of this amended determination. Scope of the investigation covers certain multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers, and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers from Korea. These include products such as: Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (CAS 109-16-0) 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (CAS 13048-33-4) Tripropylene glycol diacrylate (CAS 42978-66-5) Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (CAS 3290-92-4) Trimethylolpropane triacrylate (CAS 15625-89-5) Ethoxylated trimethylol-propane triacrylate (CAS 28961-43-5) Dipropylene glycol diacrylate (CAS 57472-68-1) Bisphenol-A-epichlorohydrin copolymer acrylate (CAS 55818-57-0) These products are typically used in inks, coatings, adhesives, and other resin applications. Included are blends or mixtures with at least 20% by weight of in-scope products. The scope also covers products processed in third countries that do not change the essential nature of the product. Excluded from the scope are cured downstream products such as inks, varnishes, or coatings applied for final use. The affected products are currently classifiable under HTSUS codes including but not limited to: 2916.12.5050 2916.14.2050 3824.99.2900 3907.29.0000 3907.30.0000 Some products may also be entered under: 2916.12.1000 3824.99.9397 Only the written scope description governs determination of coverage. The amended preliminary determination was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 30, 2026. Reference document: Federal Register Vol. 91, No. 25, FR Doc No: 2026-02429. 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 Oman Imports Circumventing China Steel Duties Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative determination. The ruling concludes that certain steel pipe imports from Oman are evading duties placed on similar goods from China. The investigation focused on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe (CWP). These pipes were made in Oman using hot-rolled steel (HRS) sourced from the People’s Republic of China. The U.S. has had antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on such Chinese goods since 2008. Commerce conducted the inquiry under section 781(b) of the Tariff Act. The department determined that the Omani CWP made from Chinese-origin HRS sought to avoid the duties. Therefore, it found these imports to be covered by the AD and CVD orders. The final determination applies on a country-wide basis to Oman. It covers all such imports using Chinese HRS that occurred on or after November 19, 2024. This is the date the inquiry began. The agency established regulation steps. Importers and exporters must now provide certifications. These confirm whether or not Chinese-origin HRS was used to make the goods entering the U.S. If an importer or exporter fails to meet certification or provide needed documents, the entry will be treated as covered by the duties. Customs will then collect antidumping deposits at a rate of 85.55%, and countervailing deposits at 39.01%, unless a company has its own rate. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce these requirements. Certifications must be submitted as part of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) process. For shipments made between November 19, 2024, and August 13, 2025, documents had to be submitted by September 8, 2025. If these goods entered without the needed certificates, corrections had to be made to ensure the correct duty type was applied. Commerce created new case numbers for this determination: Antidumping: A-523-910 Countervailing: C-523-911 The scope of the original 2008 Orders remains unchanged. It includes specific carbon steel pipes and tubes with several size and finish restrictions. However, steel used in boilers, mechanical tubing, and other mentioned products remains excluded. The Decision Memorandum, which contains full details of the issues and decisions, is public. It is available through the ACCESS system for registered users. For questions, contact Shawn Gregor at the Enforcement and Compliance Office at (202) 482-3226. Commerce is continuing its enforcement of trade rules to prevent duty evasion and ensure fair trade 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. Issues Final Duties on Monomers and Oligomers from Taiwan Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-03 On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced a final affirmative determination in its investigation into imports of certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. Commerce found that these products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). It also made a final affirmative determination that critical circumstances existed. The period of investigation was January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. BACKGROUND Commerce issued a preliminary determination on September 9, 2025. This was published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 43409. Interested parties were given a chance to comment. Due to a Federal Government shutdown, Commerce extended deadlines in all administrative proceedings by 68 days. The final determination deadline was set to January 28, 2026. The Issues and Decision Memorandum contains the full discussion of the facts and decisions. This memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. SCOPE This investigation covers certain multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers. These substances are created using acrylic or methacrylic acid. A full list of the specific chemical names and CAS numbers is provided in Appendix I of the notice. There were no changes to the scope from the preliminary determination. No interested party commented on the scope. ADVERSE FACTS AVAILABLE (AFA) Eternal Materials, Qualipoly, and Synth-Edge did not participate in the investigation. Therefore, Commerce assigned them a dumping margin based on adverse facts available under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act. Commerce also applied AFA rates to these firms in its preliminary findings. No new details were submitted that changed this decision. All “other” producers and exporters were assigned a dumping margin based on a simple average of the petition rates. CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES Commerce determined that critical circumstances exist for the named companies and all other producers/exporters. Commerce used adverse facts available in making this finding for the mandatory respondents. ALL-OTHERS RATE Since all dumping margins were based on AFA, Commerce applied the simple average of the margins alleged in the petition to “all others.” This rate is 130.23 percent. FINAL DUMPING MARGINS Commerce assigned the following final estimated weighted-average dumping margins: Eternal Materials Co., Ltd.: 130.23% Qualipoly Chemical Corporation: 130.23% Synth-Edge Advanced Material Co., Ltd.: 130.23% All Others: 130.23% SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of the goods subject to this investigation which entered U.S. commerce on or after June 11, 2025. This is 90 days before the preliminary determination. For entries on or after January 7, 2026, when provisional measures ended, suspension of liquidation will stop unless the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination. If the ITC determines that injury exists, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. If the ITC determines there is no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and all deposits will be refunded. EXPORT SUBSIDY OFFSET No countervailable export subsidies were found in the companion countervailing duty investigation. Therefore, Commerce did not adjust the cash deposit rates for export subsidies. ITC ROLE If the ITC makes a final determination of material injury, Commerce will impose a duty order. The ITC has 45 days from the final determination to make its decision. APO REMINDER If the ITC issues a negative injury determination, Commerce reminds parties to comply with administrative protective order (APO) procedures, including destruction of proprietary data. ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS This action was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The final determination was issued in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. For more information, contact Jaron Moore at the International Trade Administration at (202) 482-3640. Complete legal details and supporting documents are available by searching document number 2026-02123 at www.gpo.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.

Preliminary Countervailing Duty Review Results for Steel Flanges from India Released Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has released the preliminary results of the countervailing duty (CVD) administrative review for finished carbon steel flanges from India. The review period was from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce has found that countervailable subsidies were given to certain Indian producers and/or exporters of finished carbon steel flanges. Mandatory Respondents Commerce selected two companies for individual examination: Norma (India) Ltd. and R. N. Gupta & Company Limited (RNG). Commerce has preliminarily determined the following subsidy rates: Norma (India) Ltd., USK Export Private Limited, Uma Shanker Khandelwal and Co., and Bansidhar Chiranjilal: 2.40 percent ad valorem. R. N. Gupta & Company Limited: 2.27 percent ad valorem. These companies were found to receive subsidies that were specific and provided financial benefits by an authority, in line with section 771 of the Tariff Act. Non-Selected Companies Three companies not individually examined received a subsidy rate based on a weighted average of the mandatory respondents’ rates: BFN Forgings Private Limited Echjay Industries Pvt. Ltd. Munish Forge Private Limited These companies have been assigned a rate of 2.32 percent ad valorem. Company Name Change Munish Forge Private Limited submitted a company name change notification. Commerce needs more time to evaluate this change for its impact on operations, ownership, and legal structure. Rescission of Review Commerce has rescinded the review for three companies: Balkrishna Steel Forge Pvt. Ltd. Cetus Engineering Private Limited Jai Auto Pvt. Ltd. This decision was taken as all parties requesting the review of these companies withdrew their requests within 90 days from the initiation notice, under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Delays and Extensions Key events caused multiple deadline changes: On December 9, 2024, Commerce extended the preliminary results deadline by 90 days. On July 16, 2025, the deadline was further extended by 110 days to November 19, 2025. On November 14, 2025, a lapse in Federal Government appropriations led to a 47-day tolling of all deadlines. On November 24, 2025, Commerce added an additional 21-day tolling due to a backlog in its electronic filing system (ACCESS). The final preliminary deadline moved to January 28, 2026, due to a Commerce office closure from inclement weather. Public Comments Commerce invites comments from interested parties: Case briefs are due within 21 days after publication. Rebuttal briefs may be filed five days later. Briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Executive summaries of issues should be no more than 450 words each. All submissions must be filed electronically via ACCESS and received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Hearings Parties wishing to request a hearing must file a request within 30 days after publication. Requests must include: Name Address Phone number Number of participants List of issues to be discussed Assessment Rates After final results, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties: For rescinded companies: at the deposit rate in effect at entry. For reviewed companies: based on the final subsidy rate. Commerce will wait 35 days after final publication before issuing instructions to CBP. Cash Deposit Requirements Deposits of estimated countervailing duties will continue at the final published rates for all relevant entries on or after the final results. Final Results and Timeline Commerce intends to release the final review results within 120 days of publication of the preliminary results, in line with 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2). Authority This notice is issued under the authority granted by sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4). For further information, contact: Amber Hodak AD/CVD Operations, Office VI Enforcement and Compliance U.S. Department of Commerce Tel: (202) 842-8034 Appendix: Topics in Preliminary Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Munish Forge Private Corporate Name Change Diversification of India’s Economy Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Application of Adverse Inferences Subsidies Valuation Benchmarks and Interest Rates Analysis of Programs Recommendation Published under: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 22. Document number: 2026-02125. Date: 2026-02-03. 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 Dumping of Steel Fluid End Blocks from Germany in 2023 Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of its administrative review on forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany. The Department determined that certain producers and exporters from Germany sold these products in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review. The review covered the calendar year of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The sole respondent company in this review was BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH. The Commerce Department found a weighted-average dumping margin of 11.92 percent for BGH. These results followed a preliminary review published on May 14, 2025 (Federal Register 90 FR 20451). A post-preliminary memorandum was issued on August 27, 2025, which included changes to the differential pricing analysis. Subsequent deadlines were adjusted due to a lapse in federal appropriations and a government shutdown in late 2025. Deadlines were tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and an additional 21 days on November 24, 2025, to address an electronic filing backlog. The final results were completed and released on January 20, 2026. No changes were made to the calculations from the post-preliminary results. Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The merchandise reviewed falls under the scope of the antidumping duty order issued on January 29, 2021 (86 FR 7528), covering forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy. Commerce reviewed all briefs submitted and responded to issues raised, which are outlined in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum” available via ACCESS at https://access.trade.gov. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties on applicable imports. For BGH, the assessment rates will be calculated based on the value and duties of each importer’s specific sales. Commerce will issue assessment instructions for CBP within 35 days after publication of these final results. If a party files a summons with the U.S. Court of International Trade, duty assessments will be postponed as required. Cash deposit requirements have also been updated. For BGH, the deposit rate is set at 11.92 percent, based on these final results. For other companies not reviewed, prior rates still apply. If the exporter is not reviewed but the producer is, the producer’s rate applies. All other producers or exporters remain subject to the all-others rate of 4.79 percent. Commerce reminds importers of their obligation under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to certify whether they were reimbursed for duties. Failure to provide this certificate may result in the assumption of reimbursement and lead to double assessments. Parties under Administrative Protective Order are reminded of their obligation to return or destroy confidential information in line with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). This notice was signed by Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Abbott and issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Further details can be found in the official Federal Register Notice: Document Number 2026-01596. 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.

Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of the 2023 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Two main Italian producers/exporters were examined: Lucchini Mamé Forge S.p.A. (with its affiliates Lucchini Industries S.r.l. and Lucchini RS S.p.A.) and Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. The Commerce Department found that Lucchini Mamé Forge S.p.A. had a weighted-average dumping margin of 11.71 percent. In contrast, Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. received a dumping margin of 0.00 percent. The decision modifies the previous preliminary results issued on May 14, 2025. Changes were made after a post-preliminary analysis on September 29, 2025, where the Commerce Department adjusted its approach to the differential pricing analysis. On August 8, 2025, the agency extended the deadline for final results by 60 days. Due to the government shutdown and the resulting system delays, Commerce tolled all administrative deadlines twice: once by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. On December 22, 2025, Commerce again extended the schedule, making the final results due on January 21, 2026. The final conclusions, including calculations and decisions, are detailed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum published alongside the final results. The document is available on ACCESS, the centralized system for importing and anti-dumping cases. The scope of the order includes all forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy, as reaffirmed in the January 29, 2021, Federal Register notice establishing the antidumping orders. Commerce stated that it has made changes since the preliminary results. These were based on issues raised in briefs submitted by interested parties. All such issues are listed in the appendix to the final notice. For assessment purposes, the Commerce Department will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties based on specific ad valorem calculations. For companies like Lucchini with a dumping margin above de minimis, duties will apply. Cogne Acciai Speciali, with a 0.00 percent rate, will face no such duties. If imported entries were made by a company unaware that their goods were heading to the United States, Commerce will instruct CBP to apply the “all-others” rate of 7.33 percent. This rate also applies when no specific rate is available for an involved company in the transaction. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after this Federal Register notice. If a legal challenge follows, CBP will delay action until the time for seeking an injunction expires. Cash deposit requirements are also updated. Starting from the publication date of this notice, importers must follow the new rates. For Lucchini, the cash deposit will be set at 11.71 percent. For Cogne, it will be 0.00 percent. Companies not covered in this review will continue with their last assigned rate or the all-others rate of 7.33 percent if no rate exists. Importers are reminded of their responsibility to file certificates under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) regarding the reimbursement of antidumping or countervailing duties. If not filed properly, Commerce may assume reimbursement occurred and double the duties applied. Parties under Administrative Protective Order (APO) must return or destroy confidential materials, per 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Not doing so is a punishable violation. The full list of issues discussed in this review includes: Whether Commerce incorrectly increased Lucchini’s costs. Whether scrap was deducted twice in Lucchini’s calculations. Whether specific sales should have been excluded when calculating Lucchini’s cash deposit rate. The actions are authorized by sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the related regulations. Christopher Abbott signed the notice on January 20, 2026, as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the 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 Starts Brake Drum Circumvention Inquiry Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), through its International Trade Administration, has begun a formal circumvention inquiry. The focus is on brake drums from the People’s Republic of China made from compacted graphite iron (CGI). This inquiry responds to a request filed by Webb Wheel Products, Inc. (Webb) on November 17, 2025. Webb claims that CGI brake drums, including model number M328D557 from PanAsia CVD (HK) Limited, are later-developed merchandise. They believe these products are being imported in a way that avoids existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Commerce is treating this as a country-wide inquiry. This means all relevant CGI brake drum imports from China are included, not just those from one company. The inquiry was initiated under Section 781(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.226. An opposition comment was filed by CAIEC Trailer Master Co., Ltd. on November 27, 2025. Webb submitted rebuttal comments on December 17, 2025. Commerce also issued a supplemental questionnaire to Webb. Webb responded to this questionnaire on January 12, 2026. The scope of the original AD and CVD orders includes brake drums made of gray cast iron. They must have an inside diameter between 14.75 inches and 16.6 inches and weigh more than 50 pounds. These drums may be finished or unfinished. They are included whether imported alone or with non-subject parts like hubs. The circumvention inquiry covers CGI brake drums with the same size and weight limits. These drums are made in China and shipped to the United States. Commerce is considering whether they are similar enough to be covered by the original orders. Commerce looks at several criteria when deciding if later-developed merchandise counts as circumvention: If the new and old products look the same. If customers expect the same things from both. If they are used in the same way. If they are sold through the same channels. If they are marketed similarly. Commerce also looks at cost and product classification. Products are not excluded from orders just because they have extra functions or fall under different tariff codes, unless those functions are the main use and are expensive to add. Commerce will handle the AD and CVD inquiries together using the antidumping record, as stated in 19 CFR 351.226(m)(2). As the inquiry begins, Commerce has told U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue suspending liquidation of imports already under suspension. If the inquiry finds circumvention, new and unsuspended entries will also be suspended. Duties will be applied accordingly. This initiation does not decide the outcome. It only means Commerce has found enough support in Webb’s request to begin the inquiry. Commerce plans to issue a preliminary decision by June 26, 2026 (150 days after this notice). A final decision is expected by November 23, 2026 (300 days after this notice), unless deadlines are extended or the inquiry is partially or fully cancelled. This initiation notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 22, 2026. Document Number: 2026-01598 Published: 2026-01-27 Federal Register Volume: 91, Number 17, Pages 3435–3437 Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration For questions, contact: Justin Enck — (202) 482-1614 Walter Schaub — (202) 482-0907 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 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 Tariffs on Steel Wire Rod from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. This decision is based on reviews done by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The agencies found that removing the orders would likely lead to continued or renewed unfair trade actions from China. The orders target steel wire rod made from carbon and alloy steel. These products are round, hot-rolled, and in coils. They are less than 19 millimeters wide. Products used as stainless steel, tool steel, high nickel steel, ball-bearing steel, and concrete rods are not included. Also excluded are free-cutting steels. These are special types with high amounts of elements like lead, sulfur, or phosphorus. Products meeting the main description but not excluded are still part of the order. These steel wire rods are mainly classified under several Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, including: 7213.91.3011 7213.91.3015 7213.91.3020 7213.91.3093 7213.91.4500 7213.91.6000 7213.99.0030 7227.20.0030 7227.20.0080 7227.90.6010 7227.90.6020 7227.90.6030 7227.90.6035 Some imports under 7213.99.0090 and 7227.90.6090 may also be covered if they fit the required description. The original orders were put in place on January 8, 2015. In 2025, Commerce and the ITC started their second five-year review of these duties. Commerce shared its findings on August 25 and 26, 2025. It said that ending the tariffs could bring back dumping and illegal subsidies from China. The ITC agreed and released its final decision on December 29, 2025. Because of the ITC’s final decision, the continuation of the orders became official on December 29, 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting cash deposits at the current rates for imports affected by these duties. Commerce plans to begin the next review 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s most recent determination. Parties involved must still follow rules protecting business data shared during the review process. This includes destroying or returning materials under the Administrative Protective Order as required by law. This notice follows sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930. It is published under 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). 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 Thermal Paper from Korea Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on thermal paper from the Republic of Korea. These results cover the review period of November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024. Background The antidumping duty order on thermal paper from Korea was issued on November 22, 2021. On November 1, 2024, Commerce invited interested parties to request a review of the order for the 2023–2024 period. On December 9, 2024, Commerce extended deadlines for preliminary results by 90 days. Additional deadline extensions of 47 days and 21 days were issued on November 14 and November 24, 2025, due to a federal government shutdown. A further extension was granted on December 22, 2025. As a result, the deadline for preliminary results became January 21, 2026. Review Process and Methodology Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Calculations were made using constructed export prices under section 772, and normal value was calculated under section 773 of the Act. Scope of the Order The order covers thermal paper products from Korea. A complete description of the scope is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Partial Rescission of Review Commerce is rescinding the administrative review for 15 companies listed in Appendix II. This action is taken under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), which allows rescission when there are no suspended entries of the subject merchandise for liquidation. Commerce previously notified parties of its intent to rescind the review for these companies on February 4, 2025. No comments were submitted in response. Companies Rescinded Akon Rulo Kagit Plastik Imalat IHR ITH. SAN. TIC. A.S. Amtress (M) Sdn. Bhd. Besto Sdn. Bhd. Convertidoras PCM, S.A. de C.V. Dor Etiket San VE Tic. Ltd. Engin Kagir Mamulleri San. Tic. Formas para Negocios, S.A. de C.V. Formularios de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Kagit Mamulleri San. Tic. Ltd., Stl. Kooka Paper Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Sailing Paper (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. ShenZhen Sailing Paper Co., Ltd. Wellden (M) Sdn. Bhd. Wingle Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Results of Review Commerce determined that thermal paper from Korea was not sold in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. The companies and their dumping margins are as follows: Hansol Paper Company: 0.00% Tele-Paper (M) Sdn. Bhd.: 0.00% Hansol Paper Company is also known as Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. Disclosure and Public Comments Commerce will release its calculations and analysis within five days of publication of the notice. Interested parties may submit case briefs within 21 days after publication. Rebuttal briefs must be submitted within five days after that. All submissions must be made using the Enforcement and Compliance ACCESS database. A table of contents and table of authorities are required in briefs. A public executive summary of each issue should be no more than 450 words. Hearings Requests for a hearing must be submitted within 30 days after publication. Hearings will be limited to issues raised in briefs. If requested, Commerce will schedule and notify parties of the date and time. Assessment Rates Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties based on the final results. If any final margins are zero or de minimis, the entries will be liquidated without duties. Hansol’s importer-specific duties will be based on the ratio of total duties to entered value. If no margin or a de minimis margin is found, entries will be duty-free. Tele-Paper’s assessment rate will match Hansol’s. For rescinded companies, duties will match the cash deposit rate at entry time. Cash Deposit Instructions Following final results, Commerce will set new cash deposit rates: Companies listed in final results will use their assigned rates. Companies not reviewed will use the rate from the most recent segment. If only the manufacturer is reviewed, the manufacturer’s rate will apply. The all-others rate remains 6.19%. These rates will remain in effect until further notice. Next Steps Commerce intends to publish the final results within 120 days of January 27, 2026. These results will include analysis of all issues raised in briefs. Reminder to Importers Importers must file certificates stating if duties were reimbursed. Failing to file may result in Commerce assuming reimbursement occurred, doubling duties. Legal Notice This information is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and 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 Appendix I – Topics Covered I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Methodology V. Recommendation Appendix II – Companies Rescinded from Review Akon Rulo Kagit Plastik Imalat IHR ITH. SAN. TIC. A.S. Amtress (M) Sdn. Bhd. Besto Sdn. Bhd. Convertidoras PCM, S.A. de C.V. Dor Etiket San VE Tic. Ltd. Engin Kagir Mamulleri San. Tic. Formas para Negocios, S.A. de C.V. Formularios de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Kagit Mamulleri San. Tic. Ltd., Stl. Kooka Paper Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Sailing Paper (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. ShenZhen Sailing Paper Co., Ltd. Wellden (M) Sdn. Bhd. Wingle Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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Commerce Department Begins Trade Reviews Covering 2024-2025 Estimated reading time: 7–12 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 3421-3428). The notice announces the initiation of administrative reviews for multiple antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases. The reviews cover merchandise with anniversaries in November 2024 and include investigations from several countries. Timing and Procedures Commerce received timely review requests as required by 19 CFR 351.213(b). Reviews are for the period of review (POR) stated for each case. Commerce may limit respondent numbers. Selection may use U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data or Quantity and Value (Q&V) questionnaires. CBP or Q&V data will be added to the record within five days of the notice. Respondent selection decisions will occur within 35 days. Collapsing of companies for AD respondent selection is limited. Commerce will collapse companies only where a prior review segment already found them to be a single entity. Parties must identify previously collapsed firms and cite the determination. Firms must provide Q&V data individually unless previously collapsed under an official segment with a final decision. Companies with no sales or entries during the POR may notify Commerce within 30 days of publication, so Commerce may consider canceling their review. Withdrawal of Review Requests Parties may withdraw requests for reviews within 90 days of the notice. Commerce may grant time extensions for withdrawals case-by-case. Particular Market Situation (PMS) Allegations PMS allegations under section 773(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930 must be filed within 20 days after submitting Section D questionnaire responses. Separate Rates in NME Countries Commerce assumes exporters in Non-Market Economies (NME) are government-controlled, unless proven otherwise. To qualify for separate rates, parties must submit: A Separate Rate Certification (if they had a separate rate before and no changes occurred); or, A Separate Rate Application (if they are new or have seen company changes). Forms are due 14 calendar days from the notice date. Applications apply equally to NME-owned, foreign-owned, and foreign sellers. Companies selected for individual examination must respond fully to the AD/CVD questionnaire. This applies even if they filed certifications. Certification Eligibility for Subject/Non-subject Merchandise Companies that wish to certify goods with possible subject and non-subject markings must file a Certification Eligibility Application. The form is online and must be filed within 30 calendar days of publication. Companies that file the Certification Application and are then selected as mandatory respondents must complete the full questionnaire. Review Initiations Commerce has initiated reviews for the following orders: AD Reviews: Argentina: Oil Country Tubular Goods (A-357-824), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Siderca S.A.I.C. Tenaris Global Services S.A. Tubos de Acero de Mexico S.A. Austria: Strontium Chromate (A-433-813), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Habich GmbH Brazil: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-351-856), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio CBA Itapissuma Ltda. France: Strontium Chromate (A-427-830), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Societe Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques Germany: Thermal Paper (A-428-850), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Includes multiple Mexican and German producers India: Paper File Folders (A-533-910), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Navneet Education Limited Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe (A-533-867), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. Suncity Metals & Tubes Private Ltd Japan: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates, 05/01/2024–10/31/2025 Fujifilm Corporation Fujifilm Shizuoka Co., Ltd. Mexico: Multiple orders covering: Freight Rail Couplers (A-201-857) Oil Country Tubular Goods (A-201-856) Refined Copper Pipe and Tube (A-201-838) Steel Reinforcing Bar (A-201-844) Oman: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-523-815), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC Republic of Korea: Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe (A-580-809), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Listed several producers Thermal Paper (A-580-911), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Republic of Türkiye: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-489-844), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Steel Reinforcing Bar (A-489-819), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Spain: Thermal Paper (A-469-824), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Taiwan: Circular Welded Steel Pipe (A-583-814), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 China: Multiple reviews including: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates (A-570-156) Fresh Garlic (A-570-831) Lightweight Thermal Paper (A-570-920) Seamless Copper Pipe and Tube (A-570-964) Diamond Sawblades (A-570-900) CVD Reviews: Oman: Certain Aluminum Foil (C-523-816), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Korea: Oil Country Tubular Goods (C-580-913), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Includes SeAH Steel Corporation and its affiliate Türkiye: Certain Aluminum Foil (C-489-845), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Steel Reinforcing Bar (C-489-819), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 China: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates (C-570-157), 03/01/2024–12/31/2024 Chlorinated Isocyanurates (C-570-991), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Lightweight Thermal Paper (C-570-921), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Duty Absorption Reviews Domestic parties may request a duty absorption review within 30 days of this notice. The request must name the exporter or producer. Gap Period Liquidation For first-time reviews, Commerce will not assess AD/CVD on any entries made in a “gap” period. Administrative Protective Orders Interested parties must file applications under 19 CFR 351.305. Letters of appearance are also required under 19 CFR 351.103(d). Factual Information Requirements Submitters must comply with 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) and 351.301. All submissions must declare which category the data falls under. Late or misclassified filings may be rejected. Certification Requirements All factual observations must be certified for accuracy. Certification formats are outlined in the Final Rule of July 17, 2013. Extension of Time Requests All requests for extensions must be made before the deadline. For concurrent submissions by multiple parties, requests made after 10 a.m. on the due date are untimely. These reviews will conclude with final results by November 30, 2026. 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U.S. Commerce Finalizes 2022 Duty Review on Chinese Solar Cells Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final determination in the 2022 countervailing duty (CVD) review of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China. These cells are commonly used in making solar panels. The review covered the time period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Commerce determined that Chinese producers and exporters received government subsidies. As a result, duties will be applied to imports of these products. The review was conducted under docket number C-570-980. BACKGROUND The preliminary results were published on April 21, 2025. Commerce accepted comments from interested parties. On August 1, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for final results to October 20, 2025. Later, due to a government shutdown, deadlines were tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. The final results were completed by December 29, 2025, and published on January 27, 2026. SCOPE OF THE ORDER The order applies to crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China, whether or not they are assembled into modules. SUBSIDY FINDINGS Commerce followed the law outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. It confirmed that certain financial support from the Chinese government gives companies a benefit. These benefits were also found to be specific to certain companies or industries. CHANGES IN RESPONDENTS Changzhou Zhaojing Light Energy Co., Ltd. (Light Energy) was replaced with its unaffiliated exporter Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (Yingli China) due to information on the record. Commerce also revised the adverse facts available (AFA) rate. Yingli China’s final rate was adjusted to match the AFA rate used for Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (High Hope). NON-SELECTED COMPANIES There are six companies under review that were not individually investigated. Normally, Commerce would use a weighted average of the mandatory respondents’ rates, but in this case, all mandatory rates were based on facts available. Because of this, Commerce used the 2021 non-selected rate, which is 9.07%. FINAL RESULTS These are the final subsidy rates for the period: Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited: 117.41% Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (and affiliates): 117.41% Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.: 117.41% Non-selected companies: 9.07% See Appendix II for the full list of non-selected companies. DISCLOSURE Commerce will release the analysis and calculations for these results within five days of publication. ASSESSMENT U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on entries of these goods. Instructions are expected no earlier than 35 days after publication. If court actions are filed, CBP will be instructed to delay liquidation until matters are resolved. CASH DEPOSITS Commerce will instruct CBP to collect cash deposits based on the final rates from the date of publication. These deposits will remain in effect until further notice. REMINDER ABOUT PROTECTIVE ORDERS Parties handling confidential data under administrative protective order (APO) must follow regulations for its destruction. Any misuse can result in penalties. APPENDIX I – ISSUES DISCUSSED Whether to rescind the review for Light Energy. Revisions to adverse facts available calculation. Revisions to the non-selected companies rate. Whether Yingli China qualifies for a lower rate. Review status for all BYD entities. Instructions to CBP regarding liquidation. APPENDIX II – NON-SELECTED COMPANIES Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. BYD (Shangluo) Industrial Co., Ltd.; Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd.; BYD Company Ltd. Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd. Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. Authority: Sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Regulations: 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Date: 2025-12-29 Signed: Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations End of Notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Sets Antidumping Duties on Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced new antidumping duty (AD) orders on thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These duties follow final findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Both agencies confirmed that imports of these products from China and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. These sales caused material injury to a U.S. industry. The orders apply to molded fiber products formed with cellulose fibers. These are shaped using heated molds and dried or cured while in the mold. Items affected include plates, bowls, trays, lids, food packaging, and other packaging made of molded fiber. The products are dense, with a fiber density above 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter. They may come from many types of fiber sources. These include wood, crops, and recycled materials. The products may also have added features like anti-bacterial or flame-resistant chemicals. They may be finished or processed in various ways—including dyeing, cutting, trimming, printing, or coating. The Department of Commerce stated that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will collect antidumping duties on unliquidated entries of the covered goods. These include imports from May 12, 2025, the date the preliminary determinations were published. However, this does not include entries imported after November 8, 2025, when the provisional measures expired and before the ITC final determination was published. CBP will now reinstate the suspension of liquidation for products from China and Vietnam. It will also require cash deposits equal to dumping margins adjusted for subsidy offsets. These margins were listed in Commerce’s final determinations on September 30, 2025. Commerce extended the standard four-month suspension period to six months upon request of major exporters from both countries. The extended suspension period ran from May 12, 2025, to November 8, 2025. Entries that came in after November 8, 2025, but before the January 27, 2026 order publication, will not be subject to antidumping duties. The scope of the orders also includes molded fiber products that are finished or processed in a third country. As long as the product was originally made in China or Vietnam and the second-country processing does not change the product’s basic character, it stays under the order’s scope. Some exclusions apply. These include packaging that surrounds non-subject merchandise when imported, like molded fiber used to hold electronics. Also excluded are products already covered under other specific AD and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, such as paper plates. The Department of Commerce will also maintain an annual inquiry service list for each order. Parties interested in appearing on the list must file an entry of appearance in the ACCESS system within 30 days of the order’s publication. This list helps ensure that all relevant parties are notified of scope rulings and actions related to the order. The Governments of China and Vietnam, and the original petitioners, will be placed on the annual inquiry service list automatically in future years. But they must initially submit their entries following this notice. These orders are now in full effect. Further updates and instructions will be published on the ACCESS website or posted through official Federal Register notices. The commerce action stems from investigations under case numbers A-570-182 (China) and A-552-845 (Vietnam). All entries of affected products from these countries will now be subject to U.S. antidumping law. 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 Countervailing Duty Orders on Imports of Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These orders are based on affirmative final findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC confirmed that U.S. industries are being harmed by unfairly subsidized imports from China and Vietnam. The Department of Commerce first made its affirmative final determinations on September 30, 2025. The ITC issued its final affirmative injury determinations on January 5, 2026. The ITC also determined that critical circumstances exist for products imported from Vietnam. As a result of the findings, countervailing duties will be collected on certain molded fiber products imported from both countries. These duties apply to products from Vietnam that were entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after December 14, 2024. For China, the duties apply to entries made on or after March 14, 2025. The scope of the orders includes molded fiber products used for packaging and food service, such as plates, bowls, trays, clamshells, and lids. These products are made using cellulose fibers and are hardened using heat-molded forms. They can be made from any fiber source and may include additives or surface treatments. Imports of these kinds of products from Vietnam are subject to retroactive duties because of the ITC’s critical circumstances finding. Retroactive duties cover a 90-day period before the suspension of liquidation, beginning December 14, 2024. After the December 14 and March 14 preliminary determinations were published, Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries. However, due to the four-month time limit on preliminary countervailing measures, this suspension ended on July 11, 2025. Entries made between July 12, 2025, and the publication of the ITC’s final determination are not subject to countervailing duties. Moving forward, CBP will reinstitute suspension of liquidation and require cash deposits for entries. Cash deposit amounts will match the subsidy rates found in the final Commerce determinations. These apply to producers and exporters specifically listed and apply to any others under designated all-others rates. Commerce will maintain an “annual inquiry service list” for these orders in its document system called ACCESS. Parties must register within 30 days to be included. Petitioners and foreign governments will be automatically added once they register for the first time. Products excluded from these orders include those covered by earlier orders on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also excluded are molded fiber products used as packaging containing prepackaged non-subject goods, such as packaging around electronics. Commerce’s action marks the formal issuance of these CVD orders under section 706(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. These measures aim to address unfair trade practices that harm U.S. industries. Full details, including changes and contact information for officials Allison Hollander and Thomas Martin, are available in the Federal Register notice published on January 27, 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 No Shipments of Chinese Hardwood Plywood from Certain Exporters in 2023 Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final results for the 2023 administrative reviews of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on hardwood plywood from the People’s Republic of China. The review period covered January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce found that four exporters did not ship hardwood plywood covered by the AD and CVD orders during the review period. The four exporters are: Eagle Industries Company Limited Golden Bridge Industries Pte Ltd. Greatwood Hung Yen Joint Stock Company Lechenwood Viet Nam Company Limited Three of these exporters were already eligible or became eligible under prior reviews to certify their shipments as non-subject merchandise. Commerce is allowing these three companies—Eagle, Golden Bridge, and Lechenwood—to continue certifying their plywood exports as non-subject merchandise. Commerce received case briefs from U.S. Importers and Hardwoods Specialty Products. These briefs raised issues reviewed in detail in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. After reviewing the arguments, Commerce made no changes to the preliminary results. Details on each issue raised and Commerce’s response are in Appendix II of the decision. In May 2025, Commerce issued the preliminary results and found no shipments from the four companies. That conclusion is now confirmed as final. No party requested a review of the China-wide entity in this AD administrative review. Thus, the China-wide rate of 114.72 percent remains unchanged. Commerce did not address separate rate status for the four companies in this review because they had no subject entries during the period. For assessment, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate entries from the four companies without regard to duties. These instructions will be issued after 35 days from the date of publication, unless there is litigation. Cash deposit rates for these companies remain unchanged from the most recent segment where each was assigned a rate. For other Chinese exporters not receiving separate rates, the China-wide rate (114.72 percent) applies. For non-Chinese exporters without their own rate, the rate assigned to their Chinese supplier or the China-wide rate applies. For CVD, cash deposits for non-reviewed firms and no-shipment companies remain at the all-others rate or their most recently assigned specific rate. This notice also reminds importers of their duty to file certifications regarding reimbursement of AD/CVD duties. Failure to comply could lead to double AD duties or increased AD liability in the amount of the CVD. Finally, parties with access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO) must destroy or return those materials timely to avoid sanctions. The final results are published pursuant to sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(5). For questions, contact Kabir Archuletta at (202) 482-2593. 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 Chinese Chassis Parts Imported by AXN Fall Under AD/CVD Orders Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-01-26 The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination as part of a covered merchandise inquiry regarding certain chassis and subassembly parts imported from China by FEMC LLC, previously known as AXN Heavy Duty LLC. This action follows a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Commerce began its investigation on April 3, 2025, to determine if certain products are subject to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders established against Chinese-sourced chassis and subassemblies. Commerce initially planned to issue its final findings on December 29, 2025, but the decision was postponed due to a lapse in federal funding and a subsequent government shutdown. As a result, all administrative deadlines were extended by 68 days, moving the preliminary determination date to March 9, 2025. Scope of the Orders The AD/CVD orders apply to certain chassis and subassemblies imported from China. Details about the scope are provided in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, accessible via ACCESS (Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System) at https://access.trade.gov. Products Examined Commerce reviewed the following merchandise imported by AXN: Axle beams intended for chassis, regardless of whether AXN: Assembled them into axles using Chinese parts. Used U.S.-sourced parts to complete them. Combined both Chinese and U.S. parts. Imported them without further assembly. Slider boxes as imported. Landing gear sets as imported. Any other imported components that can be used on chassis, including those sold for final assembly into trailers, even if shipped individually. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily finds: Axle beams used on chassis and assembled by AXN using any combination of Chinese or U.S. parts (scenarios 1[a]–1[c]) are covered by the AD/CVD orders. Slider boxes and landing gear sets imported by AXN are also covered. Other components like individual landing gear legs shipped alone and sold to trailer manufacturers are not classified as covered merchandise, even if intended for chassis use. Suspension of Liquidation Based on these findings, Commerce will direct CBP to take the following actions: Continue suspending liquidation of affected items already under suspension. For entries made on or after April 3, 2025, require AD/CVD cash deposits at applicable rates. For entries made before April 3, 2025, that have not been suspended yet, begin suspension and apply applicable AD/CVD cash deposit rates. These actions are specific to items imported by AXN. Public Comment Interested parties may submit written comments (case briefs) by February 9, 2026. Rebuttal briefs are due by February 16, 2026. Parties submitting briefs must include an executive summary of each issue, limited to 450 words, with citations included via footnotes. Requests for a hearing on the issues raised in the briefs must be submitted by February 9, 2026. Hearings, if requested, will be scheduled at a later date. Parties should confirm event details by phone two days before. Legal Authority This inquiry is conducted under 19 U.S.C. § 1517 (Section 517 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended) and 19 CFR 351.227. The full Preliminary Decision Memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing the non-exclusive duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 3119 (January 26, 2026) Document Number: 2026-01447 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Amends Duty Rate for Chinese Mobile Access Equipment Manufacturer Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released an amended final result in the countervailing duty review for mobile access equipment from China. The period of review covers January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. This update affects Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. and certain affiliated companies. The correction comes after a ministerial error was identified. The Coalition of American Manufacturers of Mobile Access Equipment submitted a timely error allegation on December 29, 2025. No other parties submitted comments. Commerce reviewed the claim and confirmed that a ministerial error existed. The error involved a benchmark for inland freight used in the subsidy rate calculation. The rate was incorrectly calculated using a per-kilogram per-kilometer value instead of a per-kilogram value. Commerce defines a ministerial error under section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Such an error includes arithmetic mistakes and clerical errors such as inaccurate copying and unintentional mistakes. As a result of the review, Commerce has amended the countervailable subsidy rate for Dingli. The final corrected subsidy rate is 33.10 percent ad valorem. This rate also applies to the following companies found to be cross-owned with Dingli: Zhejiang Green Power Machinery Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Shengda Fenghe Automotive Equipment Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Xieheng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. Commerce intends to disclose all calculations and analysis related to the amended results within five days of publication. This is in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess countervailing duties based on the amended rate. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication, unless a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. If a summons is filed, CBP will delay liquidation of relevant entries for up to 90 days after publication. The amended cash deposit rate for Dingli takes effect as of January 26, 2026. Countervailing duties will be assessed on entries made on or after that date. The amended rate will remain active until further notice. The Department also reminds all parties under Administrative Protective Order (APO) to return or destroy proprietary information in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply with APO regulations is subject to sanction. The announcement was issued by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. He is performing the 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. Finalizes Tariffs on Monomers and Oligomers from Taiwan Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. The agency confirmed that producers and exporters in Taiwan received unfair government subsidies during the period of investigation. The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This determination was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2026. The companies investigated are Eternal Materials Co., Ltd. and Qualipoly Chemical Corporation. Commerce also issued findings for all other producers and exporters in Taiwan. Commerce found that critical circumstances exist for Eternal Materials, Qualipoly, and all other producers and exporters. This means that Commerce found a large increase in import volumes over a short period. As a result, earlier entries may be subject to duties. Commerce used adverse facts available (AFA) under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. This means that necessary data was not provided by the companies. Therefore, Commerce used facts that are less favorable to the producers. A subsidy rate of 103.43 percent ad valorem has been assigned to: Eternal Materials Co., Ltd. Qualipoly Chemical Corporation All other producers and exporters from Taiwan This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences. The product covered includes specific monomers and oligomers made using acrylic or methacrylic acid. These are used in items like inks and coatings. The scope includes products with 20% or more by weight of in-scope content. The affected chemical products are listed with their Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) numbers. These include: Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate – CAS 109-16-0 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate – CAS 13048-33-4 Tripropylene glycol diacrylate – CAS 42978-66-5 Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate – CAS 3290-92-4 Trimethylolpropane triacrylate – CAS 15625-89-5 Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate – CAS 28961-43-5 Dipropylene glycol diacrylate – CAS 57472-68-1 Bisphenol-A-epichlorohydrin copolymer acrylate – CAS 55818-57-0 Commerce clarified that if any of these substances are found in blends with a total in-scope content of 20% or more by weight, the investigation applies. Downstream products such as inks or coatings are excluded from the scope. These products mainly fall under U.S. tariff codes: 2916.12.5050 2916.14.2050 3824.99.2900 3907.29.0000 3907.30.0000 They may also be entered under: 2916.12.1000 3824.99.9397 These classifications are provided only for customs purposes. The written description of the scope controls. On August 29, 2025, Commerce issued the preliminary affirmative determination. This was published in the Federal Register. On September 22, 2025, the agency issued its preliminary finding that critical circumstances existed. Due to a federal government shutdown, Commerce tolled deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and added 21 more days of tolling on November 24, 2025. As a result, the final deadline for this determination was January 15, 2026. Commerce is continuing the suspension of liquidation for subject goods entered on or after May 31, 2025, for producers involved in the critical circumstances finding. The agency had already suspended liquidation on entries as of August 29, 2025, following the preliminary determination. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order. If the ITC issues a negative decision, then the investigation will end and cash deposits will be refunded. The ITC has 45 days from January 26, 2026, to announce its final determination. This Federal Register notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the Department of Commerce. The document reference number is 2026-01452. 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.