U.S. Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Ceramic Tile from China Likely to Continue Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The antidumping duty order on ceramic tile from China was first published on June 1, 2020. In May 2025, the Commerce Department began its first sunset review of this order as required by law. The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile, a group of U.S. manufacturers, producers, or wholesalers, submitted a notice to participate in this review before the deadline. The group also provided a full response with information and arguments. No responses came from any Chinese companies. Review Process Because there were no responses from the other side, the Commerce Department ran an expedited review, which takes 120 days. The review considered whether removing the antidumping duty order would lead to more dumping of ceramic tiles from China. Scope of the Order The order covers ceramic tile from China. More details on what is covered are in the full decision memo, which is available online. Findings The Commerce Department found that canceling the order would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping. Dumping means selling products in the U.S. at prices below fair value. The Department determined that if the order is revoked, weighted average dumping margins could be as high as 356.02 percent. Other Information Parties who got special access to information in this review must follow rules for returning, destroying, or converting protected information. These results were issued in line with the law and regulations. For more information and for access to the full Issues and Decision Memorandum, visit https://access.trade.gov or contact Juliana Kogan at the U.S. Department of Commerce, telephone: 202-482-0966. Dated: August 22, 2025 Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Countervailing Duties on Steel Wire Rod from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background On January 8, 2015, the Department of Commerce published the CVD order on steel wire rod from China. On May 1, 2025, Commerce began the second sunset review of this order. U.S. producers—Charter Steel, Commercial Metals Company, Liberty Steel USA, Nucor Corporation, and Optimus Steel LLC—showed intent to participate as domestic interested parties. These companies are producers of the same type of product in the U.S. On June 2, 2025, Commerce received a response from the domestic interested parties. The Government of China and companies from China did not respond. Expedited Review Because only domestic interested parties responded, and the Chinese side did not, Commerce held an expedited review as allowed by law. This was done under section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related rules. Product Scope The order covers carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. A full description of the products and issues discussed appears in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum,” which is available electronically on the Department of Commerce’s official system ACCESS. Findings Commerce found that ending the CVD order would likely lead to more countervailable subsidies from China. Here are the countervailable subsidy rates that are most likely to apply if the order were removed: Benxi Steel (which includes several related companies): 193.31% ad valorem Hebei Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. Tangshan Branch: 178.46% ad valorem All Others: 185.89% ad valorem Administrative Details Parties subject to an Administrative Protective Order (APO) are reminded to return or destroy confidential information according to the rules. Failure to do this can result in sanctions. Publication The Department of Commerce is publishing these final results as required by law, including sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). Official Contact For more information, contact Emily Eshoo of the Enforcement and Compliance office at the U.S. Department of Commerce, by phone at 202-482-6296. Signed Dated: August 22, 2025. Abdelali Elouaradia Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance — Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 26, 2025), Pages 41547-41548, Notice C-570-013. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Results of Second Sunset Review on Chinese Steel Wire Rod Estimated reading time: 4–5 minutes On August 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the final results of the expedited second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. The Department found that removing the antidumping duties on steel wire rod from China would likely lead to continued or repeated dumping. The likely dumping margins would be up to 110.25 percent. Background of the Order The original antidumping duty order on steel wire rod from China was published on January 8, 2015. The purpose of this order is to prevent unfair dumping of steel wire rod into the United States at prices lower than fair value, which can harm U.S. producers. On May 1, 2025, the Department of Commerce started the second sunset review of this order. This review is required under the Tariff Act of 1930. A sunset review occurs every five years to decide if ending the duties would lead to continued dumping. Participation in the Review On May 16, 2025, Domestic Interested Parties, which include Charter Steel, Commercial Metals Company (CMC), Liberty Steel USA, Nucor Corporation, and Optimus Steel LLC, filed their notice of intent to participate in the review. These parties said they are U.S. manufacturers, producers, or wholesalers of the steel wire rod covered by the order. The Department of Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of this intent to participate on May 22, 2025. On June 2, 2025, these same parties submitted their full response, which was on time and in full detail. No parties from China responded to the Department’s request for comments. Because there was no response from China, the Department carried out an expedited (120-day) review. Scope of the Order The order covers carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. The full details are in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which the Department has made public. This document is available online at the Enforcement and Compliance’s ACCESS system. Final Results The Department concluded that ending the antidumping duty order would probably result in the continued or repeated dumping of steel wire rod from China. The likely margins are up to 110.25 percent. This means that, according to the Department, if the duties are revoked, Chinese companies might continue or resume selling steel wire rod in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, at levels up to 110.25 percent below fair value. Administrative Protective Orders The notice also reminds parties who have access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility to return or destroy this information as required by law. Further Information All related documents, including the full Issues and Decision Memorandum, are available to the public on the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. This announcement is in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act, and corresponding regulations. Contact For more information, contact Morgan Jefferies at the Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, telephone 202-482-6302. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Countervailing Duties on Chinese Ceramic Tile After Sunset Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The United States Department of Commerce has finished its first sunset review of the countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from the People’s Republic of China. The department found that ending the order would likely cause countervailable subsidies to continue or come back. What Is a Sunset Review? A sunset review is a regular check done every five years. It looks at whether removing duties would lead to unfair trading practices starting again. This review was started on May 1, 2025, under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Process and Responses The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile sent in a notice of intent to take part in the review on May 16, 2025. The group claimed status as an interested party, as most of its members make, produce, or wholesale similar products in the U.S. The Coalition also submitted a full response to the review by the June 2, 2025, deadline. No responses came from the Government of China or any respondent interested parties. The Department of Commerce told the U.S. International Trade Commission about the lack of responses from China on June 20, 2025. As a result, the department did an expedited (120-day) review. Scope of the Order The order covers ceramic tile from China. More details on the scope can be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum provided by the Department of Commerce. What Did the Department Find? The Department of Commerce decided that ending the countervailing duty order would likely lead to the continuation or return of illegal subsidies for ceramic tile from China. The review includes analysis of likely subsidy rates if the order was removed. The main subsidy rate found likely to continue or come back is 358.81 percent ad valorem for the following producers and exporters: Temgoo International Trading Limited: 358.81% Foshan Sanfi Imp & Emp Co., Ltd: 358.81% All Others: 358.81% Information for Interested Parties The notice is also a reminder for parties with access to confidential information to follow the rules for returning or destroying materials. These rules are detailed in 19 CFR 351.305. Conclusion The Department of Commerce is publishing these results according to sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). The final results were signed on August 20, 2025, by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. To access the full Issues and Decision Memorandum, interested parties can visit https://access.trade.gov. Appendix – Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum: Summary Background Scope of the Order History of the Order Legal Framework Discussion of the Issues Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail Nature of the Subsidies Final Results of Sunset Review Recommendation 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. Starts Investigation on Paper Plates Imported from Cambodia and Malaysia Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced new investigations about certain paper plates being imported into the United States. The investigations focus on paper plates made in Cambodia and Malaysia. These plates use paperboard that was made in China. Background of the Investigation This decision comes after a request from the Anticircumvention Working Group of the American Paper Plate Coalition. This group wants the U.S. government to check if companies are trying to avoid anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) taxes on Chinese paper plates by finishing the products in other countries. The official Orders that put duties on paper plates from China have been in effect since March 20, 2025. What Is Being Investigated? The main concern is that companies may be sending Chinese paperboard to Cambodia and Malaysia, making paper plates there, and then shipping them to the U.S. By doing this, they might be trying to avoid the extra duties on products from China. Commerce will check if the process of turning the paperboard into plates in Cambodia or Malaysia is minor or small. If yes, the plates might still be treated as if they come from China for tax purposes. Steps in the Investigation Commerce looked at the request and extra questions sent by the companies. After reviewing all the information, Commerce has decided that there is enough evidence to start a full investigation. The investigation will focus on how the paper plates are made in Cambodia and Malaysia. They will study if the work done there is small compared to the value of the paperboard from China. Commerce will also look at trade patterns and any connections between companies in China and those in Cambodia and Malaysia. How the Companies Will Be Chosen Commerce will use data from U.S. Customs to choose which companies to investigate further. This data will show which companies send paper plates from Cambodia and Malaysia to the U.S. Interested companies will have a chance to respond and provide information to Commerce. What Happens to the Imports Now? While the investigation is happening, U.S. Customs will keep stopping imports that are already being held under the Orders. If Commerce decides that circumvention is happening, Customs may continue to block certain imports and require extra taxes on them. Timeframe for the Decision Commerce plans to make a first decision within 150 days from August 22, 2025. The final decision should come within 300 days, unless there are delays or the investigation is stopped early. Who Can Be Involved? Any interested parties can submit information or comments. All steps and information are managed by the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Contact Information If anyone needs more information, they can reach Justin Enck, Shawn Gregor (for Cambodia), or Walter Schaub (for Malaysia) at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance Section. This information is published to help all interested parties follow the progress of the investigation and understand the rules for paper plate imports into the United States. 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 Preliminary Subsidies on Fiberglass Door Panels from China Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about fiberglass door panels from China. Officials found these items receive unfair help, called subsidies, from the Chinese government. What Is Being Investigated The investigation looks at fiberglass door panels, including their side panels, known as sidelites. These panels can be finished or unfinished, assembled or unassembled, and can come with other door parts. Only the fiberglass panels and sidelites are included in the investigation. Parts like door handles or locks are not covered. Investigation Timeline This investigation covers products from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The Commerce Department started the investigation on April 15, 2025. It postponed the timeline, and released the preliminary decision on August 18, 2025. Companies and Their Rates Commerce examined two companies: Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd.: 71.37% subsidy rate Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd.: 59.17% subsidy rate Several other companies did not answer the Department’s questions. These companies receive a much higher rate: Kits Glass (China) Limited Hebei Charlotte Enterprise Co., Ltd. Lily Industries Co., Ltd. Shanghai Unikey International Trading Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Kuchuan Door Co., Ltd. Zhenshi Group Huamei New Materials Co Ltd. Each of these companies was given a 921.42% subsidy rate. All other companies that were not examined will use an “all others” rate of 62.55%. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will start holding back, or suspending, fiberglass door panel imports from China starting August 21, 2025. Companies must pay cash deposits at the rates above when importing these products. Commerce will double-check its information before making a final decision. The final results will come out by December 30, 2025, unless postponed. How to Respond People or companies interested in this topic can send in written comments. They must follow special rules for submitting comments, including how long the comments can be. If anyone wants a hearing, they must ask within 30 days of this notice. What Is Covered The investigation covers most fiberglass door panels and sidelites from China, even if they are: Assembled or not Painted or not Have glass panels or not Imported with other parts Some products are not included, like certain wood mouldings and float glass products. The items are normally imported under codes like 3925.20.0010, and sometimes under 4418.29.4000, 4418.29.8030, 4418.29.8060, or 7019.90.5150. Next Steps The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide if the imports hurt U.S. businesses. They will do this after Commerce makes its final decision. For more details, people can find information online at the U.S. Department of Commerce website. This post is based on the official U.S. Federal Register notice dated August 21, 2025 (Federal Register Volume 90, Number 160, Notices: Pages 40818-40821). 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 Preliminary Subsidies on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On August 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a preliminary decision. It found that producers and exporters of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China received countervailable subsidies. The investigation period is January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Investigation Details The case is handled by the International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance. The investigation follows section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The preliminary decision was delayed to August 15, 2025, after an earlier planning notice. What Is Being Investigated The product under review is polypropylene corrugated boxes from China. This covers boxes made from corrugated, fluted, or hollow core polypropylene sheets. Sheets include different types such as twin wall or multi wall. Boxes can be different shapes and sizes. They may include lids, handles, or reinforcing wire. Some may be one piece, two piece, or multi-piece. Printed or plain boxes are included. These products are listed under U.S. tariff code 3923.10.9000. This code is for customs purposes. Scope of Investigation No parties commented on changing the scope of goods covered. The list is the same as first stated in the notice starting the investigation. How the Investigation Was Done Commerce based its method on section 701 of the Act. It looked for financial contributions from authorities that make a benefit and are specific to certain producers, following sections 771(5) of the Act. Some companies did not respond to requests for information. Commerce then used facts available and made negative inferences against those companies, as allowed by section 776(a) and (b) of the Act. Alignment with Antidumping Investigation The final result for this case will be aligned with the final result of the companion less-than-fair-value (antidumping) investigation for these boxes. This alignment was requested by the petitioners. Both final decisions are expected on or before November 10, 2025, unless delayed. Preliminary Subsidy Rates Commerce found that the following Chinese companies received subsidies at a rate of 199.60 percent (ad valorem): Dongguan Jian Xin Plastic Products Jinan Mantis Co Ltd Ningbo Luchen Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. Shandong PPKG I&E Co. Ltd. Suzhou Huiyuan Plastic Products Co. All other Chinese companies also received the same rate of 199.60 percent. These rates are based on facts available with adverse inferences. What Happens Next U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend liquidation of entries of these products coming into the U.S. after this notice date. Importers must deposit cash equal to the subsidy rates listed. Commerce will make its calculations public within five days of this notice. It will consider and correct any timely allegations of major calculation mistakes. Verification and Public Comment Due to lack of cooperation, Commerce will not conduct verification for non-responsive companies or the Government of China. Interested parties can submit written comments within 30 days after this notice. They may also submit rebuttal briefs up to five days later. Briefs must include a table of contents, a table of authorities, and a public summary for each issue. Requests for a hearing must be made within 30 days. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of its findings. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will decide within 120 days of this announcement or 45 days after the final determination if the imports cause injury to U.S. industry. Official Details This determination is issued by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, and follows sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act. For more information, the full memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Further procedural and product scope details are found in Appendix I of the notice. The complete process, background, and findings are also listed in Appendix II. Official contact for more information: Rachel Accorsi or Shane Subler, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3149 or (202) 482-6241. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 159, August 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Sets Preliminary Antidumping Duties on Temporary Steel Fencing from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary determination on temporary steel fencing imported from China. Commerce found that temporary steel fencing from China is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This means Chinese companies are selling these products in the U.S. for less than they charge in their own country. Investigation Period The time frame for this investigation is from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. What Is Covered The products involved include temporary steel fencing. This type of fencing includes temporary steel fence panels and temporary steel fence stands. These are the fences commonly used at construction sites or events. Both complete and unassembled parts are most often made of steel tubing and mesh, and they fit together to create a free-standing fence. Decorative steel fence panels are excluded from this ruling if they meet certain size and design requirements. Scope of Duties Commerce has decided to charge duties, called “cash deposits,” on these products because of their findings. The duties are different for each company, based on how much they were found to be underpricing their goods: Shenzhou Yongao Metal Products Co., Ltd./Shenzhou Yuelei Metal Products Co., Ltd.: 187.69% (cash deposit rate 177.15%) Shijiazhuang Sd Company Ltd. (for three unique producers): 136.57% (cash deposit rate 136.57%) Other Companies with Separate Rates: 136.57% (various producers and exporters; see official notice for details) Anping Chengxin Metal Mesh Co., Ltd.: 136.57% (cash deposit rate 126.03%) China-Wide Entity (all other companies not listed above): 187.69% (cash deposit rate 187.69%) These duties apply to the value of the imported products. Critical Circumstances Determination In this case, Commerce also made what is called a “critical circumstances” determination for some exporters. This means that for some companies, the new duties will apply to imports made up to 90 days before the notice date. This applies to the China-wide entity, and to Shenzhou Yongao Metal Products Co., Ltd./Shenzhou Yuelei Metal Products Co., Ltd., as well as many companies with separate rates. Separate Rates and Combination Rates Commerce grants certain companies “separate rates” if they can show independence from the Chinese government. Most companies received a rate matching the finding for Shijiazhuang Sd Company Ltd. If a company did not qualify for a separate rate, it gets the higher “China-wide” rate. Suspension of Liquidation Starting from the notice date, U.S. Customs will stop processing the import paperwork (“suspend liquidation”) for these items and will require cash deposits at the rates above. For companies with critical circumstances, this applies to earlier shipments as well. Next Steps Commerce will allow parties to comment and present new arguments. There may be verification of data and possibly a hearing if requested. The final decision could be postponed up to 135 days after this preliminary finding, extending the period during which the duties apply. Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the final determination is also affirmative, the ITC will decide if U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports. If so, the duties will become permanent. Details and Further Information Details about what products are included and which companies are affected appear in the official notice and appendices. Commerce’s decision includes a full list of affected exporters and producers, and describes exactly what kinds of panels and stands are covered. Merchandise covered by this order is mainly classified under U.S. tariff code 7308.90.9590 but may also enter under other codes. The U.S. Department of Commerce reminds all interested parties there are procedures for comments, hearings, and filings. 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 Circumvention of Antidumping Orders on Oil Country Tubular Goods from China via Thailand Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a preliminary affirmative determination that imports of seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Thailand, made with steel billets from China, are circumventing existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on OCTG from China. Background Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been in place against OCTG from China since 2010. These orders are meant to protect U.S. businesses from goods sold at less than fair value and from unfair subsidies. Commerce began a country-wide circumvention inquiry on December 18, 2024. The question: Are OCTG finished in Thailand from Chinese steel billets avoiding the original orders? Three companies in Thailand were selected for review: Boly Pipe Co., Ltd., Nanobest Limited, and Petroleum Equipment (Thailand) Co., Ltd. On April 23, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for its preliminary determination. This notice, along with the full explanation, can be found online through the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Scope of Orders The original orders apply to hollow, round steel products, such as oil well casing and tubing. These items can be made of iron or steel, made by seamless or welded methods. They may have different finishes and may meet various specifications. Both finished and unfinished goods are covered. Merchandise Subject to Inquiry This inquiry focuses on seamless OCTG finished in Thailand using steel billets made in China and then exported to the U.S. Methodology Commerce conducted the inquiry using U.S. law (section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930) and relevant regulations. The full details are included in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Determination Commerce found that seamless OCTG finished in Thailand using Chinese steel billets and then shipped to the U.S. are circumventing the original orders from China on a country-wide basis. As a result, this merchandise should be included in the scope of the existing orders. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposit Requirements Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits on entries made on or after December 18, 2024. This is only for OCTG from Thailand made with Chinese steel billets. If the merchandise is made with billets from countries other than China, the cash deposit requirements do not apply. Specific case numbers have been created for these products: A-549-991 and C-549-992. Certification Requirements Importers and exporters can submit certifications showing that the merchandise does not use Chinese-origin steel billets. These certifications must be completed and submitted with supporting documents, such as steel mill certificates, at the time of entry. Steel mill certificates must show the country where the steel was melted and poured. If these certifications are not provided, Commerce may require cash deposits at rates established for the AD and CVD orders on China (99.14% for AD, 13.41% for CVD). For companies with specific rates, those rates apply. Both importers and exporters must keep these records for five years after the last covered entry or three years after any related court cases. Certification Process and Timing For entries made between December 18, 2024, and September 3, 2025, importers and exporters must complete and upload certifications no later than October 3, 2025. Blanket certifications can be used for multiple entries. If non-AD or non-CVD entries were made during this period and cannot be certified, importers must submit a Post Summary Correction and pay any required duties. Public Comments Parties may comment on this finding and on certification procedures. Case briefs are due within fourteen days of this notice, with rebuttals due seven days later. Executive summaries are required for each issue and are limited to 450 words per issue. Requests for a hearing must be filed within 30 days of this notice. Hearings, if requested, will be scheduled later. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will inform the U.S. International Trade Commission of this preliminary determination. The ITC may seek consultations if it believes there is an injury issue within 60 days of notification. Certification Templates Provided The notice includes detailed importer and exporter certification templates. These templates must be filled out with names, addresses, invoice numbers, and documentation showing that the OCTG does not use Chinese-origin steel billets. Conclusion The Department of Commerce is taking steps to ensure that seamless OCTG from Thailand using Chinese steel billets is covered by existing orders against China. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposits are required unless proper certifications are provided. For more details, refer to the Federal Register notice and the Preliminary Decision Memorandum by 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. Sets Duties on Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China. These orders were announced after final investigations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC found that U.S. industry is suffering because of imports of LSPTVs from China that are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized. Ministerial Error Corrections Commerce also corrected some mistakes in their original decisions called “ministerial errors.” These included small calculation or clerical mistakes. Because of these corrections, the estimated dumping margin for one company, Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., changed from 312.31% to 312.54%. The rate for separate companies changed from 291.04% to 292.03%. Key Dates The AD order covers LSPTVs from China entered into the U.S. on or after January 30, 2025 (the date the preliminary determination was published). The CVD order applies to goods entered on or after September 7, 2024 (90 days before the preliminary determination). For certain companies, “critical circumstances” were found, so duties may apply to imports made up to 90 days before preliminary measures started. Scope of the Orders The orders cover low-speed personal transportation vehicles and their subassemblies from China. These vehicles: Usually have four wheels. Have side-by-side or in-line seating. Use a steering wheel and foot pedals. Weigh not more than 5,500 pounds. Have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour or less. Gas and electric models are included. Excluded are vehicles like all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and mobility aids. Products specifically excluded: All-terrain vehicles Utility vehicles with speeds over 25 mph Recreational vehicles with speeds over 30 mph Go-karts, electric scooters, and mobility aids Product codes under the orders include: HTSUS subheading 8703.10.5030 Also may enter under subheadings 8703.10.5060, 8703.90.0100, 8706.00.1540, and 8707.10.0040 Duties and Cash Deposit Rates The companies and the rates set are: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: AD margin 119.39%, cash deposit 119.33% Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: AD margin and cash deposit 312.54% Non-examined separate rate companies: AD margin 292.03%, cash deposit 292.00% China-Wide Entity: AD margin and cash deposit 478.09% For CVD rates: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: 31.45% Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: 44.38% Hebei Machinery Import and Export Co., LTD: 691.58% Shandong Odes Industry Co. Ltd.: 691.58% All Others: 41.14% Suspension of Liquidation Customs will suspend liquidation for covered vehicles and collect cash deposits at the rates noted. This will remain until further notice. During times when provisional measures expired but before the final ITC decision, entries are not subject to duties. Annual Inquiry Service Lists Commerce will keep annual inquiry service lists. Interested parties can be added by filing in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Law firms should submit a lead attorney. Petitioners and the Chinese government will be included automatically going forward. List of Companies A detailed list of eligible exporters and producers, including over 35 separate rate companies, is provided under Appendix II of the notice. More Information The official notice is listed in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 153, pages 38759-38764. The orders take effect on August 12, 2025. For questions, contact the International Trade Administration 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. Initiates Circumvention Inquiries on Steel Wire Garment Hangers Involving Cambodia Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Background on the Case The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the start of new circumvention inquiries. These focus on steel wire garment hangers. The concern is that hangers made in Cambodia, using Chinese or Vietnamese materials, may be avoiding trade duties. M&B Metal Products Co., Inc., a U.S. company, asked Commerce to investigate. They said that steel wire or steel wire with paper parts from China or Vietnam are being sent to Cambodia. In Cambodia, the wire is used to make hangers. The hangers are then shipped to the United States. This may be a way to avoid paying antidumping and countervailing duties placed on hangers from China and Vietnam. Orders in Place There are already orders to stop dumping and unfair support of steel wire garment hangers from: People’s Republic of China (China) Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) These orders help protect American companies from unfairly cheap imports. What Is Being Investigated The investigation covers hangers made in Cambodia from: Steel wire Steel wire and paper accessories The materials are made in China or Vietnam and then shipped to the U.S. from Cambodia. Reason for the Inquiry Under U.S. law, Commerce looks at these cases if: The final product shipped to the U.S. is similar to what is already covered by orders. Parts or pieces come from a country subject to an order, but assembly is done in a different country. The assembly or finishing in the new country is minor. The value of the parts from the original country is a big part of the final product’s value. Taking action is needed to stop people from getting around (circumventing) the trade orders. Factors Studied Commerce will study details about assembly in Cambodia, including: Investment in factories in Cambodia Level of research and development there Nature of the production process Size and extent of production facilities How much value is added by Cambodia compared to the whole product They will also look at: Trade patterns (where parts and finished goods are coming from or going) Company relationships across countries Increases in imports to Cambodia since U.S. orders began What Happens Next Commerce will: Use U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data to find which exporters to ask for information. Send questions to the largest producers and exporters in Cambodia. Review trade and company data to decide if duties should be applied. If companies do not answer questions fully, Commerce may use facts that go against those companies. What Could Change If Commerce finds that hangers from Cambodia are really just made from Chinese or Vietnamese parts and are meant to avoid duties, it can: Order customs to collect cash deposits for these products Continue or start “suspension of liquidation” (holding off on final duty assessments) on suspected products Apply duties on entries made after the date of this notice (August 12, 2025) Timeline Commerce plans to: Make preliminary decisions within 150 days of August 12, 2025 Make final decisions within 300 days Contact Information For questions, contact Samuel Frost at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 202-482-8180. This notice was dated August 6, 2025 and signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues Antidumping Duty Orders on Brake Drums from China and Türkiye Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued official antidumping duty orders on certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye. The orders were published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2025. These orders come after findings by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission that brake drums from China and Türkiye have been sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, causing harm to U.S. industry. Key Details of the Orders The antidumping duty orders cover brake drums made of gray cast iron, with an inside diameter of 14.75 inches or more but not over 16.6 inches, and weighing more than 50 pounds. This includes both finished and unfinished brake drums. The scope of the orders applies to brake drums imported separately or with other parts, such as a hub. If a brake drum is imported with non-subject merchandise, only the brake drum is covered by these orders. Drums processed in other countries, or that are assembled with non-subject parts, are still subject to these orders unless they are specifically excluded. Items excluded from the orders include merchandise already covered by previous antidumping orders on chassis and subassemblies from China, and composite brake drums containing more than 38 percent steel by weight. Covered merchandise is classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 8708.30.5020, and may also fall under several other related HTSUS subheadings. Antidumping Duty Rates For brake drums from China, the estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: For the named producers and exporters, such as Shandong ConMet Mechanical Co., Ltd., Liaoning Hechuang CV Parts MFG Co., and others: 77.14 percent. For the China-wide entity: 160.79 percent, with a cash deposit rate of 150.25 percent. For brake drums from Türkiye, the weighted-average dumping margins are: EKU Fren ve Dok. San. A.S.: 15.22 percent (cash deposit rate: 12.86 percent). Akkus Dokum San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti., Buyuk Eker Bijon Sanayi Ve Ticaret, and Genk Otomotiv San. Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti.: 149.29 percent (cash deposit rate: 146.93 percent). All Others: 15.22 percent (cash deposit rate: 12.86 percent). These cash deposit rates are adjusted for export subsidies where appropriate. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits Effective August 12, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend the liquidation of all entries of subject brake drums from China and Türkiye. Importers must deposit cash in an amount equal to the rates shown above at the time of entry. Antidumping duties will apply to all unliquidated entries made on or after January 29, 2025, the date when preliminary determinations were published. For entries made after July 27, 2025, and before the official order date, liquidation will proceed without regard to antidumping duties. Service List and Administrative Procedures Commerce will set up an annual inquiry service list for these antidumping duty orders. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance in Commerce’s ACCESS system within 30 days of the order’s publication to be included. The petitioner and the governments of China and Türkiye will automatically stay on the service list each year but are responsible for updating their contact information as needed. Scope of the Orders (Detailed) The orders cover gray cast iron brake drums with 14.75 to 16.6 inches inside diameter, weighing more than 50 pounds. Both finished and unfinished brake drums are covered, whether or not they are imported with other parts, assembled, or processed in a third country. The scope does not include: Brake drums that are part of certain chassis and subassemblies already under other antidumping or countervailing orders. Composite brake drums with over 38 percent steel by weight. HTSUS numbers include 8708.30.5020 (main), 8708.30.5090 (assemblies), and others as specified. Contact For details, contact Samuel Frost at (202) 482-8180 (China inquiries) and Colin Thrasher at (202) 482-3004 (Türkiye inquiries), U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. This is an official notice under section 736(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The orders remain in effect until further 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. Issues Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Brake Drums from China and Türkiye Estimated reading time: 3-5 minutes On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced final countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye. The duties are based on investigations that began in 2024. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that U.S. companies were injured by brake drum imports from China and Türkiye because those imports were subsidized. The Department of Commerce will now order U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect countervailing duties on brake drums from those countries. The duties apply to all unliquidated entries of brake drums from China and Türkiye entered on or after December 3, 2024, except for those made after April 2, 2025, and before the publication of the ITC’s injury determination. Company Rates For China, two groups have the lowest duty rate of 11.94%: Shandong ConMet Mechanical, Ltd./Weifang ConMet Mechanical Products Co., Ltd. All Others not named separately Several other Chinese exporters, including CAIEC Trailer Master Co., Ltd./Trailer Master CVS Inc., and others, have a higher rate of 446.83%. This high rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences. For Türkiye, EKU Fren ve Dok. San. A.S. and all others not named separately have a rate of 2.80%. Akkus Dokum San.Ve Tic.Ltd.Sti., Buyuk Eker Bijon Sanayi Ve Ticaret, and Genk Otomotiv San.Dis Tic.Ltd.Sti. have a higher rate of 131.60%, also based on facts available with adverse inferences. Scope of the Orders The CVD orders cover gray cast iron brake drums with an actual or nominal inside diameter from 14.75 inches to 16.6 inches and weighing more than 50 pounds. Both finished and unfinished brake drums are included, whether imported by themselves or with other non-subject parts. The orders also cover brake drums processed in other countries or in the U.S., so long as they keep their classification as brake drums. Brake drums attached to or assembled with other goods are still in scope. However, composite brake drums that have more than 38% steel by weight are excluded. Goods covered by separate antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies from China are not included. Harmonized Tariff Classification These brake drums are mainly classified under HTSUS subheading 8708.30.5020. They may also fall under other related subheadings when they are part of an assembly. Suspension of Liquidation CBP will suspend liquidation and collect cash deposits for these entries from the date of this order. Entries made between April 2, 2025, and the date of publication of the ITC’s injury determination are not subject to the countervailing duty because the provisional measures period expired. Annual Inquiry Service List The Department of Commerce will maintain an annual inquiry service list related to these orders. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance on the annual list within 30 days of the order’s publication. Updates and changes should be made as needed. Petitioners and foreign governments will be placed on the annual list after their initial entry and will stay there in following years unless changed by them. Contact Information For more information, contact: Charles Doss (Türkiye): (202) 482-4474 Nathan James (China): (202)-482-5305 A list of current countervailing duty orders is available at https://www.trade.gov/data-visualization/adcvd-proceedings. The CVD orders were signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, on August 6, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Review Results for Wooden Cabinets From China Estimated reading time: 4–10 minutes Date: 2025-08-12 On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its antidumping duty administrative review of wooden cabinets and vanities from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Key Findings The review found that two companies, The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. (Ancientree) and KM Cabinetry Co., Ltd. (KM), sold wooden cabinets and vanities in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. KM Cabinetry Co., Ltd.: 112.23% dumping margin The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd.: 7.67% dumping margin Fourteen other companies qualified for a separate rate. These companies were assigned a dumping margin of 14.48%. Five companies were found to be part of the China-wide entity, which keeps its rate at 251.64%. No changes were made to the China-wide rate, as no requests were made to review the entity. The review is being partially rescinded for 49 companies. This is because either the requests for review were withdrawn or there were no shipments of cabinets from these companies during the period. Administrative Review Process The antidumping duty order on wooden cabinets from China began on April 21, 2020. On April 1, 2024, the Commerce Department invited interested parties to request a review. The review began with 70 companies. Some parties withdrew their requests to review certain companies. Eleven companies filed no-shipment certifications, and 18 filed for a separate rate. As a result, the review now covers 21 companies, including Ancientree and KM. After tolling and postponing deadlines, the preliminary results were set for August 5, 2025. Separate Rates and Review Results All companies from China are presumed to be under government control unless they prove otherwise. Fourteen companies and the two main respondents did so and qualified for individual rates. Companies receiving individual rates: Anhui Swanch Cabinetry Co., Ltd. Changyi Zhengheng Woodwork Co., Ltd. Dalian Hualing Wood Co., Ltd. Goldenhome Living Co., Ltd. Honsoar New Building Material Co., Ltd. Jiang Su Rongxin Wood Industry Co., Ltd. KM Cabinetry Co., Ltd. Senke Manufacturing Company Shanghai Zifeng International Trading Co., Ltd. Taishan Oversea Trading Company Ltd. The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. Xiamen Golden Huanan Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. Xuzhou Yihe Wood Co., Ltd. Yixing Pengjia Technology Co., Ltd. Five companies did not file necessary information and are considered part of the China-wide entity. These companies are: Fujian Leifeng Cabinetry Co., Ltd. Oppein Home Group Inc. Weihai Jarlin Cabinetry Manufacture Co., Ltd. Xiamen Adler Cabinetry Co., Ltd. Zhongshan NU Furniture Co., Ltd. Rescinded Companies The review is being rescinded, in part, for 49 companies either because no requests for their review remain or there were no entries during the period. The full list is given in Appendix IV of the official notice. Next Steps Commerce will release final results within 120 days of these preliminary findings. Parties can submit comments and request hearings. Importers must ensure all paperwork is filed, or they may face extra duties. Cash Deposit Instructions When the final results are published, new cash deposit rates will apply: Companies with a separate rate will receive their assigned margin. Companies without a separate rate default to the China-wide rate (251.64%). Companies not under review keep their previous rates. Contact for Further Information For questions, contact Jacob Keller or Blair Hood at AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, (202) 482-4849 or (202) 482-8329. Official Notification Details Full details, company lists, and methodology are in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 153, August 12, 2025, pages 38727-38730. The notice includes directions for interested parties, assessment instructions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and deadlines for public comments. This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Dumping of Chinese Mobile Access Equipment for 2023-2024 Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the preliminary results of its review on certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies from China. This comes from a notice published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2025, Volume 90, Issue 151. What Products Are Covered? The review covers mobile access equipment (MAE) and their parts (subassemblies) made in China. The scope of these products is described in detail in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Which Companies Are Reviewed? At first, five companies were included. After Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (Xuzhou) withdrew their request for review, four companies remain: Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. (Dingli) Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. Terex (Changzhou) Machinery Co., Ltd. Oshkosh JLG (Tianjin) Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. Dingli was picked as a mandatory respondent. What Did Commerce Find? Commerce found that some companies sold MAE in the U.S. at prices below the normal value (dumping) between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The preliminary dumping margin rates found are as follows: Exporter Weighted-Average Dumping Margin (%) Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. 9.75 Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. 9.75 Terex (Changzhou) Machinery Co., Ltd. 9.75 Oshkosh JLG (Tianjin) Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. 9.75 China-Wide Entity Rate The China-wide entity is not under this review because no party asked for it. The China-wide rate remains at 165.14 percent. Process and Methodology Commerce reviewed the sales data from each company following U.S. law. The full method is detailed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, available to the public at https://access.trade.gov and https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Public Comments Interested parties can submit written comments within 21 days from the notice date. Rebuttal briefs may be filed five days later. Parties should include an executive summary and a table of contents for each issue. Hearings may be requested within 30 days after the notice publication. Assessment and Cash Deposits After final results, Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on the entries. If the dumping margin is zero or very low (less than 0.50 percent), Commerce will ask CBP to not collect duties. New cash deposit rates will apply after the final results are published. Companies in this review that get a separate rate will have a cash deposit rate equal to their dumping margin. For other exporters not reviewed, the rate will stay the same as before. Next Steps Commerce aims to finalize these results within 120 days, as required by law. Instructions for duty assessment will be given after the final results. Importers: Reminder Importers must file a certificate about duty reimbursement. Not filing could lead to extra duties. This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. For detailed topics and the full decision memorandum, see the official Federal Register publication pages 38458-38460, document number 2025-15117. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Announces New Countervailing Duty Rates on Aluminum Foil from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Review Background The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the preliminary results of its 2023 review of countervailing duties on certain aluminum foil from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The Department began this review on June 12, 2024, after receiving requests from different parties. Two companies were first chosen for full review: Dingheng New Materials Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. Later, both companies were dropped from individual review requests. The Department then reviewed Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd., which became the main company examined. Some companies asked to be left out of the review, and their requests were granted. Also, based on customs data, the Department found 26 companies with no shipments during the review period. One company, Prosvic Sales, Inc., was removed from the review for this reason. Scope of the Order The duty order applies to aluminum foil imports from China. Full details are found in the Order and the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Rescission of Review The Department ended the review early for 17 companies after they submitted proper withdrawal requests. All withdrawals were filed on time. These companies are listed in Appendix II. One company, Prosvic Sales, Inc., was removed after review showed it made no shipments. How Rates Are Set for Companies Normally, the Department gives each reviewed company its own duty rate. If there are too many companies, it can review only the biggest ones and average their rates for the others. For this review, only Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd. had a calculated rate that was not zero, very small, or based on limited information. The Department assigned this same rate to all the companies that were not reviewed in detail. Methodology The review checks if the government of China gave unfair advantages, known as subsidies, to aluminum foil exporters. The Department found that certain companies received benefits that were specific and provided by authorities. Preliminary Results Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies received a preliminary subsidy rate of 25.25 percent. Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. received a preliminary rate of 540.55 percent because its rate was based entirely on facts available due to lack of participation. Other companies under review, who were not individually examined, received a preliminary subsidy rate of 27.45 percent. List of Companies and Rates Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd. and affiliates: 25.25% Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Materials Co., Ltd.: 540.55% Non-selected companies: 27.45% (see Appendix III for company names) Public Comments and Hearings Anyone interested can submit written comments about the review. Case briefs are due 21 days after this notice, and rebuttals are due five days after that. Summaries of each key point should be given, limited to 450 words per topic. If someone wants a hearing, they must ask for it electronically within 30 days of this notice. The number of participants and a list of topics to discuss must also be included in the request. Assessment Rates After the final results are published, U.S. Customs will collect duties based on the rates set in the review. For companies whose review ended early, duties will be collected at the previous rate that was in effect at the time of entry. If there is a court challenge, Customs will wait before collecting duties. Cash Deposit Instructions New cash deposit rates will be set for reviewed companies after the final results. These rates apply to future imports. For companies not reviewed, previous deposit rates stay in effect. Final Results Deadline The Department plans to publish the final results within 120 days of this notice unless the deadline is changed. Notification This notice follows U.S. laws and rules for duty administrative reviews. Appendices Appendix II: Companies Removed from Review Seventeen companies, including Alcha International Holdings Limited and Zhejiang Zhongjin Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd., were removed after timely requests. Prosvic Sales, Inc. had no shipments and was also removed. Appendix III: Non-Selected Companies Under Review Fourteen companies, such as Dingheng New Materials Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Five Star Aluminium Co., Ltd., were not individually examined and received the new 27.45 percent duty rate. For more details, see the full Preliminary Decision Memorandum on the Commerce Department 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. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results on Antidumping Duties for R-134a from China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary results for the antidumping duty administrative review of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People’s Republic of China. The review covers the period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Key Findings Commerce determined that Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co. Ltd. and its affiliates sold R-134a at less than normal value during the review period. The weighted-average dumping margin found was 141.22 percent. Scope of the Order The order covers 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, also known as R-134a, or its chemical equivalent, no matter the form, type, or purity. Partial Rescission of Review Commerce is rescinding the review for 28 companies. The petitioners withdrew their request for these companies within 90 days of the initiation notice, and no other party requested a review for them. The companies are listed in Appendix II of the notice. Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co. Ltd. and its affiliates remain under review. China-Wide Entity The China-wide entity’s rate remains unchanged at 167.02 percent. No party requested a review of the China-wide entity, so it is not under review. Zhejiang Sanmei was preliminarily found eligible for a separate rate and is not part of the China-wide entity. Methodology Commerce conducted this review following section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related regulations. Export prices for Zhejiang Sanmei were calculated according to section 772(a), and the normal value was calculated under section 773(c), as China is considered a non-market economy. Public Comment Interested parties may submit case briefs or written comments within 21 days after the publication of the notice. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Each brief should include a table of contents, a table of authorities, and a public executive summary for every issue raised. Parties who want a hearing must request one within 30 days of the publication of the notice. Final Results Timeline The Department will issue final results within 120 days of the publication of the preliminary results, unless extended. Assessment Rates After the final results are issued, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties. Assessment instructions will be sent to CBP 35 days after the final results are published, except if a lawsuit delays the process. Individual assessment rates for importers will be calculated based on their entries. If an ad valorem margin or importer- specific rate is zero or de minimis, no duties will be assessed. Sales not reported in the U.S. sales database will be assessed at the China-wide margin rate. For companies rescinded from review, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties at the deposit rate in effect at the time of entry. Cash Deposit Requirements After publication of the final results: Zhejiang Sanmei’s cash deposit rate will be the one from the final results, unless it is de minimis. Exporters with an existing separate rate not listed will keep their current rate. Companies with no separate rate will have the China-wide rate of 167.02 percent. Non-Chinese exporters’ rates will match their Chinese suppliers. These deposit requirements stay in effect until further notice. Reminder to Importers Importers must file a certificate about the reimbursement of antidumping duties. Failure to do so can result in double assessments. Companies with Review Rescinded Appendix II lists 25 companies for which the review is being rescinded, including Bestcool Inc., Ltd., Jinhua Binglong Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd. Further Information Full details and the list of topics discussed are available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. For questions, contact John Conniff at (202) 482-1009. [Federal Register: 90 FR 38455-38458, August 8, 2025] Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

“`html U.S. Finds Chinese Producers Dumped Aluminum Foil, Issues Preliminary Results Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released preliminary results for the antidumping duty administrative review of aluminum foil from China. The review covers sales from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Preliminary Findings Commerce found that some producers and exporters from China sold aluminum foil below the normal value in the United States. Selling below normal value is called “dumping.” The government will collect extra duties on those products. Companies Reviewed Commerce looked at 24 companies. Some companies were treated as one group because they are connected by ownership or business ties. For example, Commerce grouped nine companies including Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd.; Dingsheng Aluminium Industries (Hong Kong) Trading Co., Limited; and others as a single entity. Another group of six connected companies included Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Huafeng Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd.; and their partners. Separate Rates Not all companies are treated the same. Some companies proved they are separate from the Chinese government and received their own dumping rates. These companies are: Dingheng New Materials Co., Ltd. (as part of a group with Dingsheng) Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd. (as part of its group) Dong-IL Aluminium Co., Ltd. Eastern Valley Co., Ltd. Korea Aluminium Co., Ltd. Lotte Aluminium Co., Ltd. Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd. Dumping Margins Commerce’s preliminary results assigned these dumping margins: Dingsheng Group: 24.51% Zhongji Group: 30.17% Other companies with separate rates: 26.94% Dumping margin means the percentage added to the product’s price to make it equal to fair value. China-Wide Entity Some companies did not answer all questions or did not apply for a separate rate. These companies are part of the “China-wide entity.” They will get the China-wide dumping rate, which is 105.80%. Companies in this group include: Dongwon Systems Corp. Gränges Aluminum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Sama Aluminium Co Ltd. Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Co., Ltd. No Shipments Some companies said they did not ship aluminum foil to the U.S. during the review period. But since their business partners shipped foil, Commerce did not accept their claim of no shipments. Assessment and Cash Deposits When these results are final, U.S. Customs will collect duties based on these percentages for all shipments entered from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The deposit rates will continue for future shipments until updated. Next Steps Interested parties can comment or ask for a hearing within set deadlines. Commerce will publish final results within 120 days after August 8, 2025, unless the deadline is extended. Notice to Importers Importers must file a certificate about duty reimbursement. If they do not, extra duties may be applied. Official Documents Details and documents can be found at https://access.trade.gov. Appendix: Companies with Separate Rate Dong-IL Aluminium Co., Ltd. Eastern Valley Co., Ltd. Korea Aluminium Co., Ltd. Lotte Aluminium Co., Ltd. Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd. Companies Considered Part of China-Wide Entity Dongwon Systems Corp. Gränges Aluminum (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Sama Aluminium Co Ltd. Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shenyan Packaging Co., Ltd. Details are based on the official Federal Register notice released by the Department of Commerce on August 8, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy. “`

U.S. Issues Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Vanillin from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on vanillin from the People’s Republic of China. This action comes after the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) made final determinations about the trade practices surrounding vanillin imports from China. The Department of Commerce found that vanillin from China was being sold in the United States at less than fair value and that Chinese producers and exporters of vanillin were receiving government subsidies. On July 18, 2025, the ITC confirmed that these imports were causing material injury to U.S. industries. Scope of the Orders The orders affect vanillin (molecular formulas C8H8O3 or C9H10O3), including natural vanillin, synthetic vanillin, biovanillin (bio-sourced synthetic vanillin), and ethylvanillin. These chemicals are also known as 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde and 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The related Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers are 121-33-5 and 121-32-4. This order covers vanillin in all forms, regardless of purity, size, or physical state. The products fall under U.S. tariff codes 2912.41.0000 and 2912.42.0000. Antidumping Duty Order The Department of Commerce is directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect antidumping duties on unliquidated entries of vanillin from China that entered, or were withdrawn from the warehouse for consumption, on or after January 16, 2025. These duties are assessed based on the difference between the normal value and the export (or constructed export) price. The suspension of liquidation and requirement for cash deposits resume as of the date of publication of the ITC’s final determination in the Federal Register, which is July 28, 2025. Dumping Margins Imposed For most named companies, the weighted-average dumping margin is 190.20 percent, with a cash deposit rate of 190.15 percent. For the “China-wide entity,” the margin is 379.87 percent with a cash deposit rate of 379.82 percent. The orders cover various listed exporters and producers, as well as companies not specifically mentioned. Provisional Measures (AD) The provisional measures, which began on January 16, 2025, ended on July 14, 2025. For vanillin from China entered between July 15, 2025, and the date before July 28, 2025, there will be no antidumping duties collected. Countervailing Duty Order Countervailing duties apply to vanillin imported from China that entered on or after November 18, 2024. The CBP will collect cash deposits on vanillin entries, equal to the countervailable subsidy rates listed. Subsidy Rates Jiaxing Guihua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. and all other importers will have a cash deposit rate of 42.10 percent ad valorem. Provisional Measures (CVD) For entries after March 18, 2025, and before July 28, 2025, there will be no countervailing duties collected. The collection of duties resumes on July 28, 2025. Annual Inquiry Service Lists Commerce will create an annual inquiry service list for these orders under each case number in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Interested parties should submit entries to be added to these lists within 30 days of the order’s publication. Both the original petitioner and the Government of China will be placed on the list automatically in future years but must submit an initial request after this notice. Notifications This notice is the official AD and CVD order for vanillin from China. For the full list of orders currently in effect, interested parties can visit the Commerce website at https://www.trade.gov/data-visualization/adcvd-proceedings. The written definition of the products covered is final, not the HTSUS or CAS numbers. Contact Information Further information is available from the Department of Commerce: Bryan Hansen (AD): (202) 482-3683 Dylan Hill (CVD): (202) 482-1197 U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 142, July 28, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Government Finds Critical Circumstances in Torsion Spring Imports From India and China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about some springs used in overhead doors. These are called overhead door counterbalance torsion springs. The springs come from India and China. What Did the Department of Commerce Find? The Department of Commerce looked into whether these springs are being sold in the U.S. for less than what they cost to make. This is called “less-than-fair-value” (or LTFV). The Department also checked to see if too many springs were coming in too quickly, harming U.S. companies. This is called a “critical circumstances” investigation. Spring Imports From India The Department found that critical circumstances exist for all exporters and producers in India. The investigation said that the springs from India were being dumped in the U.S. at rates between 46.75% and 126.14%. The amount shipped into the U.S. also increased by over 100% after the investigation started. The companies in India named in the investigation are: Alcomex Springs Pvt. Ltd. Asha Spring and Engineering Company Balaji Springs Pvt. Ltd. Modern Engineering & Spring Company Reliable Springs Ltd. Because these companies did not give enough information, the Department used facts available with adverse inferences. The Department determined these companies did not cooperate fully. Spring Imports From China For China, the Department found critical circumstances for the China-wide entity. The dumping margins from China were very high, between 669.36% and 778.31%. The amount of springs shipped rose by more than 25% in the months after the investigation started. The China-wide entity includes: Foshan Xulong Spring Factory Tianjin Wangxia Spring Co. Ltd. And all other companies that did not cooperate For Chinese companies who got a separate rate in the investigation, the Department did not find a massive surge in imports. How Did the Department Make Its Decision? The Department uses information from the companies, trade data, and earlier findings by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC has already said there is a “reasonable indication” that U.S. companies are being hurt by these imports. Under the law, the Department looks for: High levels of dumping A large jump in imports in a short time Earlier findings of harm to U.S. companies The Department uses special trade data and sets a 15% increase as the minimum to call imports “massive.” Suspension of Liquidation Because critical circumstances were found, the U.S. will hold off on releasing (liquidating) all shipments of the springs from India and China entered into the U.S. up to 90 days before the first suspension date. This is to collect duties if the final decision finds dumping occurred. What Happens Next? The Department of Commerce will make its final decision about critical circumstances soon. For China, the final decision is scheduled for August 11, 2025. For India, it is scheduled for October 15, 2025. If you have comments, you can send them to the Department of Commerce. Comments on this topic must be sent in quickly—within three days after this notice. Rebuttals can be sent two days after the case briefs. Summary The U.S. government has found that overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from India and China are very likely being dumped in the U.S. This may be hurting U.S. businesses. Because of this, there are now extra steps being taken on spring imports until the investigation is finished. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Countervailing Duties on Chinese Chlorinated Isocyanurates Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has finished its second sunset review of the countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China. The review finds that removing the order would likely allow government subsidies to restart or continue. Sunset reviews are scheduled checks every five years to decide if duties should stay in place. The Department first placed these duties on chlorinated isocyanurates from China in 2014. The product is often used in pool disinfectants and cleaning agents. This second review started on April 1, 2025. U.S. manufacturers of these chemicals sent their notices to participate in the review process. They gave a full response before the deadline. The government of China or interested exporters did not respond to this review. As required, the Department of Commerce informed the U.S. International Trade Commission that it had not received any responses from Chinese parties. Because there was no response, the review was expedited. The Department finds that canceling the order would lead to the return or continuation of subsidies. The following subsidy rates are likely to continue if the duties are removed: Hebei Jiheng Chemicals Co., Ltd.: 32.58 percent Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd.: 14.11 percent All Other Producers/Exporters: 17.08 percent All documents and the full decision are open to the public online through the Enforcement and Compliance’s electronic system (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov. The Commerce Department reminds all parties who viewed confidential data during this review of their duty to return or destroy this information according to federal rules. The Department shared these results in line with legal procedures on August 4, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Begins Reviews on Antidumping and Countervailing Duties for Multiple Countries Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the start of new administrative reviews for antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. These reviews address orders with June anniversary dates. Commerce follows the rules in 19 CFR 351.213(b) to begin these reviews. Details of the Reviews Commerce reviews if products from other countries are sold in the U.S. at unfair prices, or if foreign governments give unfair help to exporters. These reviews help decide if special taxes should stay on imported goods. Respondent Selection Process Commerce may choose specific companies (respondents) to check more closely. It uses data from U.S. Customs or direct questions about sales. The selection process usually happens within 35 days after this notice is published. If a company already was found to be part of a group with others for past reviews, Commerce will treat them together again. Companies need to clearly state if they were grouped with others before. No Sales and Withdrawal Rules If a company did not sell the product during the review period, it can notify Commerce within 30 days. Companies that asked for a review can withdraw that request within 90 days, unless Commerce extends the deadline. Particular Market Situation Allegations Companies or interested parties can claim there was a special market situation (PMS) that affected costs. These claims and all support must be sent within 20 days after section D questionnaire responses. Separate Rates in Non-Market Economy (NME) Countries Companies in NME countries must prove they act independently from their government to get a separate AD rate. Certification or a new application is due within 14 calendar days after this notice is published. The forms are on Commerce’s website. Certification Eligibility Some companies export both covered and non-covered goods. They must submit a Certification Eligibility Application within 30 calendar days if they want to participate in the certification program. The application is on the Commerce website. Products and Countries Reviewed Some of the main products and countries covered in these reviews are: Raw honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam Brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, Republic of Korea, and South Africa Glycine from India and Japan Quartz surface products from India and Turkiye Cold-drawn mechanical tubing from Germany, India, Italy, and Switzerland Chlorinated isocyanurates from Spain and China Prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Malaysia, Spain, Turkiye, and Ukraine Non-refillable steel cylinders from India Boltless steel shelving units from Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam Commerce lists specific companies in each country for review. The review period dates can vary by product and country. Duty Absorption Commerce may check if exporters have absorbed dumping duties. Domestic parties must request this check within 30 days. Gap Period Liquidation For a first review, there will be no AD or CVD charges on goods brought into the country during any “gap” period between temporary and final measures, if applicable. Administrative Procedures Interested parties must apply for access to business information as per Commerce’s rules. Factual information must follow the correct category and submission standards in 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) and 19 CFR 351.301. All information must be certified for accuracy. Extension of Time Limits Applications for more time must be made before deadlines. For joint submissions, extension requests are untimely if filed after 10 a.m. on the due date. Official Contact For questions, contact Brenda E. Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration (phone: 202-482-4735). Regulatory References These processes are under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). This notice was signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, U.S. Department of Commerce, on July 22, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Announces June 2025 Scope Ruling Applications in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cases Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, published a list of scope ruling applications received in June 2025 for antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings. These applications ask the Department to decide if certain products fall under the scope of AD or CVD orders. List of Scope Ruling Applications The following applications were submitted: 1. Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from Japan (A-588-881) Product: Flexographic printing plates. Description: Contains 40-80% styrene polymer coating, 20-40% butadiene coating, 5-20% polymer resins and colorants, and 5-10% polyester substrate. These plates do not contain aluminum. They are flexible, made for flexographic printing presses, and are not used with lithographic presses. Produced and exported from: Japan. Applicant: Miraclon Corporation Ltd. Date filed: June 4, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “Non-Aluminum-Based Printing Plates”. 2. Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof from China (A-570-129/C-570-130) Product: Walk-behind lawn mowers. Description: Rotary lawn mowers, both self-propelled and push type. Powered by internal combustion engines under 3.7 kw, maximum displacement of 197cc. Assembled in Thailand with U.S.-origin engines and Chinese chassis. The cutting deck shell and blade parts are attached in Thailand. Produced in and exported from: China. Applicant: Daye North America, Inc. (DNA). Date filed: June 6, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “DNA US Engines”. 3. Stainless-Steel Flanges from India (A-533-877/C-533-878) Product: Ring-shaped components of measurement instruments. Description: Made of various metals, these rings reinforce measurement instrument parts and connect the instrument to a flange. The products may have any of the following features: non-standard bore, hub, precision or stepped grooves, threads, chamfering, bolt holes, tapped holes, or non-standard neck length. Produced and exported from: India. Applicant: Pradeep Metals Limited, Inc. Date filed: June 25, 2025. ACCESS scope segment: “Ring-shaped Components”. Process and Deadlines This list shows applications filed but does not mean scope inquiries have started. The Department will accept applications or start inquiries within 30 days of filing. If the 30th day is not a business day, action will occur on the next business day. If there are both AD and CVD orders for the same product from the same country, the inquiry will be on the AD proceeding record. The Department may apply a scope ruling country-wide or to specific companies. Other interested parties must file an entry of appearance to participate. For more details on procedures, refer to the Scope Ruling Application Guide at https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf. Notices of scope ruling applications may be posted before or after a scope inquiry begins. To check the latest information, visit the ACCESS system at https://access.trade.gov. Parties can request to be on the service list for a specific order each year during the order’s anniversary month. Comments and Contact Information Comments on the completeness of this list can be sent to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, International Trade Administration, at [email protected]. This notice is issued under 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3). Dated: July 22, 2025. Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews on Certain Solar Cells From China Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes Background The original duty orders were put in place on December 7, 2012. On August 28, 2024, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. asked the Department of Commerce to review the orders. Lutron asked to remove certain small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV cells from the orders. The Commerce Department started the review on October 21, 2024. They asked for comments from other companies and interested groups, but did not receive any comments. On April 23, 2025, Commerce said they believed most U.S. producers were no longer interested in keeping the orders for these specific products. Commerce planned to end, in part, the orders for certain CSPV cells. Commerce again allowed for comments or requests for a public hearing. No comments or requests were received. Final Results and Revocation The Department of Commerce found that there is no interest from U.S. producers to keep the orders for the products under review. No parties opposed this change. Because of this, Commerce ended the duty orders for CSPV cells with these exact features: Off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover. Permanently attached to an aluminum extrusion that is part of an automation device controlling natural light. Total power output of 20 watts or less per panel. Maximum surface area of 1,000 cm² per panel. No built-in inverter for powering third-party devices. Scope of Orders and Other Exclusions The orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and panels. Many exclusions apply. These include products like thin film photovoltaic products and panels with very specific outputs, sizes, or applications. The order details other exclusions, such as: Panels not exceeding 10,000 mm² and permanently built into a consumer good. Specific panels with surface area, voltage, ampere, and watt constraints. Off-grid panels in rigid form of 100 watts or less per panel and certain design features. CSPV panels in rigid form with a glass cover, used for converting water vapor into water, with detailed size and feature requirements. Small portable off-grid panels with outputs of 200 watts or less and carrying features like a handle and integrated kickstands. Exclusions are detailed by product size, power output, design, and intended use. Retroactive Application Commerce will apply the change retroactively. For the AD order, it covers goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for use on or after December 1, 2022. For the CVD order, it starts on January 1, 2022. Unliquidated entries fitting the exclusion will be liquidated without AD or CVD duties. Deposits for such duties will be refunded on these entries. Instructions will go to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, usually 35 days or more after the date of the notice. If a legal challenge is filed, liquidation of entries will be paused until the court process, with specific timelines for filing an injunction. Administrative Details This notice serves as a final reminder to companies under an administrative protective order (APO) to return or destroy APO materials as required by law. The Department of Commerce issued and published this result under sections 751(b) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act and related regulations. Date The action is effective July 24, 2025. Contact Information For questions, contact Tyler O’Daniel, Office of Policy, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, telephone: (202) 482-6030. Signed Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Department of Commerce. Federal Register Document No. 2025-13953, published July 24, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. to Drop Duties on Some Small Solar Products from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new decision on special tariffs for certain solar products from China. The announcement appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 140, dated July 24, 2025. Background In 2015, the United States began charging extra taxes called antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) products from China. These products are often used to make solar panels. On August 28, 2024, the company Lutron, which makes and sells solar products, asked the Department of Commerce to review these duties for a special kind of product: small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV cells. These products are used in devices that control natural light. The request asked for the duties to no longer apply to these specific products. The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, a group representing U.S. solar producers, said it did not oppose the request. Commerce looked for more comments, but none were received from other parties. Final Results The Department of Commerce found that U.S. producers who make this type of CSPV cell do not want the extra tariffs for these products. Because of this, the government will remove the duties on these certain small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV solar cells from China. Details of the Excluded Products The following products are now excluded from the tariffs: Off-grid CSPV panels in rigid form, with or without a glass cover. They must be permanently attached to an aluminum frame that is part of an automation device for controlling natural light. They can be assembled into a fully completed light control device or not. The panels must meet all these conditions: The panel’s total power output is 20 watts or less. The panel’s surface area is no more than 1,000 square centimeters. The panel does not have a built-in inverter to power third-party devices. Scope of Solar Products Still Affected The anti-dumping and countervailing duties will still apply to other types of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, panels, and laminates made or assembled in China, except for those products with specific exemptions. Some products, including thin film photovoltaic products and certain small integrated solar panels in consumer goods, were already excluded from the duties. The new exclusion adds the small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV panels described above. Action for Importers The Department of Commerce will tell U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove the tariffs from all small, low-wattage, off-grid CSPV panels that were entered into the U.S. (or taken from a warehouse for use) starting from December 1, 2022, for AD duties and January 1, 2022, for CVD duties. Importers may get refunds of duties they already paid on these items. If there is a legal challenge, the CBP will pause liquidation until legal timelines end. Other Information The reminder also covers how companies under special protective orders should handle private information after the decision. This change is now final as of July 24, 2025. Contact Questions can be sent to Tyler O’Daniel, Office of Policy Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration. Phone: (202) 482-6030. The full notice is available in the Federal Register 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.

U.S. Finds Chinese Active Anode Material Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes U.S. Finds Chinese Active Anode Material Sold Below Fair Value The U.S. Department of Commerce says that active anode material from the People’s Republic of China is likely being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This is a preliminary decision. The period being investigated is from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The Department is asking for comments on their decision. Why This Matters Active anode material is used in making batteries. It is a kind of graphite with a high purity of carbon — at least 90%. This investigation looks at the graphite whether it is coated or not. The product must also have a high energy density and be mostly made out of graphite crystals. Scope of Investigation The investigation covers active anode material from China. This includes materials that are powders, blocks, or liquids, and it covers the materials whether or not they have other things mixed in, like silicon. The product is included even if it is made as part of a battery or as part of a mixture. Most of these materials are categorized under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes 2504.10.5000 and 3801.10.5000. Other codes may also include these products. How the Investigation Worked The Department of Commerce looked at sales information from China. They used special rules because China is considered a non-market economy. Most companies did not show that they are run independently from the Chinese government. So, the Department treated those companies as part of the “China-wide entity.” A very high dumping margin was assigned to this group. Dumping Margins A dumping margin means how much cheaper the product is sold in the U.S. compared to its normal value. The Department found rates of 93.50% for most producer and exporter pairs who could prove they operated independently. For companies that could not prove this, the dumping margin is even higher: 102.72%. These rates mean the products are being sold for much less than their real value. List of Companies Affected Many companies are listed. Some examples: Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd. Canadian Solar Energy Holding Company Limited Farasis Energy (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd. Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. LG Energy Solution (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. Panasonic Energy Nandan, Co., Ltd. Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn, Bhd. Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co., Ltd. All these combinations are assigned a 93.50% margin. The “China-wide entity” gets a margin of 102.72%. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will stop releasing these products for regular sale. Importers will have to pay cash deposits based on the margins above. If the companies cannot prove they operate separately from the Chinese government, they will have to pay the highest margin. These rules will last until the Department of Commerce makes a final decision. The Department plans to finish the investigation by November 2025. After that, the International Trade Commission will also check if these imports hurt U.S. companies. How to Respond People or companies affected can comment on this decision within 30 days. They can also ask for a hearing about this investigation. More Information This news follows the procedures in the Tariff Act of 1930 and other U.S. trade laws. The Department of Commerce will review all comments and issue a final decision. If there was a mistake in the decisions, the Department will make corrections. Key Terms Active anode material: Graphite used in batteries, high in carbon, with high energy storage. Dumping margin: How much the import price is below its normal value. Provisional Measures: Temporary rules to collect cash deposits on imports until a final decision is made. This decision was posted by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on July 16, 2025. The official Federal Register entry can be found at the U.S. Government 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. Delays Key Step in Plywood Import Trade Investigation Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a delay in the preliminary findings of its countervailing duty investigations into hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This update was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025. The investigations started on June 11, 2025. They focus on whether imports of these types of plywood from the three countries receive unfair government support, which can affect fair trade in the U.S. The original due date for the preliminary determination was August 15, 2025. However, the deadline can be extended to give the Department more time. According to U.S. law, Commerce can delay this step if the investigation is complex or if there is a request from the petitioner. On July 7, 2025, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, the main group behind the complaint, formally asked Commerce to postpone the deadline. Their reason was to allow more time to fully review answers from mandatory respondents and to send out more questions if needed. The request was made at least 25 days before the original deadline. U.S. rules were followed, and Commerce did not find any reason to deny the request. Because of this, the Department of Commerce is postponing the preliminary determination. The new deadline is now October 20, 2025. This is because the 130th day after June 11 falls on a Sunday, so the decision moves to the next business day, which is Monday, October 20. The final determination in these investigations will still be due 75 days after the new preliminary determination date. For more details, the contact persons at the Department of Commerce are Rebecca Janz (China), Samuel Evans (Indonesia), and Sofia Pedrelli (Vietnam). The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds China-Origin Steel Pipes Shipped from Oman Circumvent Trade Orders Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary decision in an important trade case. Imports of circular welded carbon quality steel pipes (CWP) made in the Sultanate of Oman, using hot-rolled steel (HRS) from the People’s Republic of China, are found to be avoiding U.S. antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on steel pipe from China. This is called “circumventing the Orders.” Background of the Case Commerce put AD and CVD orders on CWP from China in July 2008. On November 19, 2024, Commerce began investigating whether CWP shipped from Oman to the U.S., but made with steel from China, was actually covered by the existing trade Orders. Al Jazeera Steel Products Company SAOG in Oman was chosen as the main respondent for this investigation. The deadline for the preliminary decision was extended to July 17, 2025. Products Covered The products discussed are circular welded carbon quality steel pipes and tubes, which are widely used in building and industry. Pipes completed in Oman, using steel produced in China, and then sent to the U.S., are the subject of this investigation. How the Determination was Made Commerce used Section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and other rules for its investigation. Preliminary Decision Commerce has preliminarily decided that CWP made in Oman using Chinese-origin HRS, and then sent to the U.S., is circumventing U.S. AD and CVD Orders. This means these pipe imports will now be treated as if they came from China when it comes to trade rules. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits Because of this decision, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now “suspend liquidation” of these products. This means they will not finish processing these imports for duty payments right away. Companies must also pay cash deposits as security for estimated trade duties for shipments that came in on or after November 19, 2024. If the CWP is made in Oman with non-Chinese HRS, it is not covered by this decision. If the certifications (explained below) are met, no cash deposit or suspension is required. If certifications are missing or wrong, CBP will take action. AD cash deposits may be set at up to 85.55 percent and CVD cash deposits at 39.01 percent. Special case numbers have been created in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for this trade issue. Certification Requirements To follow the new rules, importers and exporters must complete special certifications for each shipment. These documents prove that the pipes do not use Chinese HRS, or that another input was used. Importers must upload their certification, the exporter’s certification, invoices, and shipping paperwork into CBP’s document system at the time of entry summary. Exporters also fill out and keep their certification. They must give the importer a copy. Claims in the certifications, and any supporting documents, can be checked by Commerce or CBP. All records must be kept for at least five years, or three years after any court case about the entries finishes. For shipments between November 19, 2024, and August 13, 2025, where entries are not yet final, certifications must be finished and uploaded no later than September 8, 2025. Blanket certifications covering several shipments are allowed. Shipments declared without recognizing the AD or CVD case numbers must have their status corrected with CBP and pay any owed duties. Comments and Hearings Interested parties have seven days after the last verification report to submit case briefs. They may also submit rebuttal briefs five days later. Briefs should include a summary and a table of authorities. Hearing requests must be filed within 30 days of the notice. If held, the hearing will only discuss issues listed in the briefs. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) about this decision. The ITC can ask questions or request a meeting within 60 days. If the ITC finds that including these imports would be a significant injury issue, it can provide written advice. Certifications Details There are official forms for both importers and exporters. The certifications require detailed information about the shipment, the steel’s origin, and a sworn statement that no Chinese HRS was used if claiming an exemption. Both must keep all documents, and it is a crime to make false statements. What’s Next This is a preliminary decision. Commerce may verify the information before making a final decision. The rules will stay in effect until Commerce announces otherwise. Official Contact For more information, the notice was prepared by Shawn Gregor, Office of Policy, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 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. Continues Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Steel Threaded Rod from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain steel threaded rod from the People’s Republic of China. This action comes after findings from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that ending the order would probably lead to more dumping and harm to U.S. industry. The effective date for the continuation of this order is July 16, 2025. Background The AD order on steel threaded rod from China was first put in place on April 14, 2009. This year, both the ITC and Commerce started a third review of the order. Commerce found that stopping the order would likely cause dumping to continue or return. The ITC also decided that revoking the order would likely hurt U.S. industry again. Scope of the Order The order covers steel threaded rod, bar, or studs made of carbon quality steel. These products must have a solid, circular cross section and can be any diameter or length. The products must be non-headed and have threads on more than 25% of their length. Several finishes or coatings may be applied to these rods, including plain oil, zinc (galvanized), and paint. Be mostly iron by weight. Have 2% or less carbon by weight. Not contain more than certain amounts of other elements like manganese, silicon, copper, aluminum, chromium, cobalt, lead, nickel, tungsten, boron, molybdenum, niobium, titanium, vanadium, or zirconium. These rods are listed under several U.S. tariff codes: 7318.15.5050 7318.15.5090 7318.15.2095 The written description is what’s important, not just the code numbers. Exclusions Not all threaded rods are part of this order. Excluded are rods that: Only have threads on one or both ends and cover 25% or less of the length. Are made to certain American standards (ASTM A193 Grade B7, ASTM A193 Grade B7M, ASTM A193 Grade B16, or ASTM A320 Grade L7). Continued Enforcement U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting AD cash deposits at the current rates for all these imports. Commerce plans to start another five-year review of this order within 30 days of the fifth anniversary of the latest ITC decision. Administrative Protective Order Parties with access to confidential business information must return or destroy these materials as required by law. Failure to do so may result in penalties. Legal References This action was published according to sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Contact Information For more information, contact David De Falco at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2178. Official Notice Dated: July 17, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations (performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance). [Document Reference: FR Doc. 2025-13788] 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 Continues Antidumping Duty on Brown Aluminum Oxide from China Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce is continuing the antidumping duty order on refined brown aluminum oxide from the People’s Republic of China. This decision comes after both the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that ending the duty would likely lead to more dumping. Dumping means selling products in the United States at unfairly low prices. They also found that this would likely hurt American companies. What the Order Covers The order covers ground, pulverized, or refined brown artificial corundum. This material is also known as brown aluminum oxide or brown fused alumina. It must be in a grit size of 3/8 inch or less. The order does not include crude forms, where pieces bigger than 3/8 inch make up at least half the batch. The order includes material where pieces bigger than 3/8 inch make up less than half the batch. This product is listed under codes 2818.10.20.00 and 2818.10.20.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the written description decides what is covered, not just these codes. Background and Review The antidumping duty order was first put in place on November 19, 2003. Recently, the ITC started a sunset review on February 3, 2025. Commerce also began their own review. In these reviews, Commerce found that if the order was removed, dumping would likely continue or come back. On July 8, 2025, the ITC published its finding. It agreed that ending the order would probably cause harm to U.S. companies within a reasonable time. What Happens Now Because of these findings, Commerce orders the continuation of the original duty order. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting duties on all imports of the covered product at the rates set when each shipment arrives. The date the continuation starts is July 8, 2025. Commerce says it will begin the next five-year review of this order no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the latest ITC decision. Administrative Rules Companies and individuals who signed an Administrative Protective Order (APO) must still follow the rules about handling confidential information. Commerce reminds everyone to return or destroy protected information, or change it to a judicial protective order if needed. Notice to Interested Parties This notice and the sunset review follow sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and related regulations. This information is from the official Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 136, dated Friday, July 18, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Hexamine Is Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that hexamethylenetetramine, also known as hexamine, from China is being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This means Chinese hexamine is sold at a lower price in the U.S. than it should be. The period of investigation was from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Commerce released its final results on July 18, 2025. There were no comments from businesses or groups about the earlier findings. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covered hexamine in granular form from China. It included hexamine with a particle size of 5 millimeters or less, whether it was stabilized, mixed, or blended with other products. Products with at least 50 percent hexamine by weight were included. China-Wide Entity For this decision, Commerce used something called “adverse facts available” (AFA) for all Chinese producers or exporters, as no company got a separate rate. This means all hexamine exports from China are treated the same for this case. Dumping Margin The final dumping margin for all Chinese producers and exporters has been set at 405.19 percent. The adjusted cash deposit rate, after accounting for subsidies, is 394.65 percent. This means importers must pay a deposit based on this rate when bringing Chinese hexamine into the United States. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs will continue to suspend liquidation on hexamine imports from China. This started on May 6, 2025, when the preliminary decision was published. Importers must pay a cash deposit at the rate set by Commerce. The cash deposit rate may be changed later if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that American producers are hurt by these imports. If ITC makes a final positive injury decision, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. If ITC finds no injury, the process will end and deposits will be returned. Details About the Product Hexamine is sometimes called HMT, HMTA, or other names. Its chemical formula is C6H12N4. The product covered also includes mixes or blends with at least half hexamine by weight. The U.S. tariff classification for the product is 2933.69.5000. Next Steps The case now goes to the U.S. International Trade Commission. The ITC will decide by early September 2025 if the U.S. industry is harmed or threatened by imports of Chinese hexamine. If the ITC finds harm, extra duties will be imposed. If not, the investigation ends with no duties. Administrative Protective Order Parties involved in the investigation must handle any business confidential information carefully, as required by law. Key Date July 18, 2025: Commerce’s final decision published. For more information, contact Thomas Cloyd, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 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. Government Confirms Subsidies on Hexamine From China Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes What Happened On July 18, 2025, the Federal Register posted this announcement. The decision affects shipments that entered the United States from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Key Companies The following Chinese companies are involved: Changzhou Highassay Chemical Co. China Bluestar International Chemical Co., Ltd. Fengchen Group Co., Ltd. Hutubi Ruiyuantong Chemicals Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Guotai Guomian Trading Jiaozuo Runhua Chemical Industry Co. Qingdao Sun Chemical Corp. Ltd. Runhua Chemical Industry Shandong Aojin Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. All other exporters of hexamine from China are also covered. Countervailing Duty Rates All of these companies face a countervailing duty rate of 420.73 percent. This is based on available facts and an adverse inference because the companies and the Chinese government did not supply needed information. Product Details The product in question is hexamine in granular form. It has a particle size of five millimeters or less. It can be stabilized or unstabilized, blended or pure, and must have at least 50 percent hexamine by weight. This product can come under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule code 2933.69.5000. Other names for hexamine include HMT, HMTA, or hexamethylene tetramine. Method and Process The Department of Commerce says it used data and methods as outlined in the law. It used “adverse facts available” because key companies and the Chinese government did not help in the investigation. There were no changes to the methods used in the first decision. The department found the same problems as before, especially about lack of cooperation from the Chinese companies. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to collect cash deposits for these imports. Entries made from March 7, 2025, through July 4, 2025, are covered. Future steps will depend on a decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). What Comes Next Now, the ITC will decide if U.S. industries have been hurt by these imports. The ITC has 45 days to check if material injury has happened. If the ITC agrees with Commerce, a countervailing duty order will go into effect. If the ITC does not find injury, the case will end and all deposits will be returned. More Information The full issues and decision memorandum is available online at the U.S. Department of Commerce website. Dates to Remember July 18, 2025: Date of the Commerce Department’s final decision. March 7, 2025 to July 4, 2025: Imports covered by cash deposit requirements. Next 45 days: Time for the ITC decision on injury. Contact For questions, contact Eliza DeLong at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, phone: (202) 482-3878. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Float Glass is Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 7-10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about float glass products from China. They found that these glass products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. This is sometimes called “dumping.” The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. What Is Float Glass? Float glass is a type of soda-lime-silica glass. It is made by floating melted glass over a bath of tin to make it flat and smooth. This glass is often used for windows, doors, and mirrors. The trade investigation covers float glass that is at least 2 millimeters thick and has at least 0.37 square meters surface area. Some float glass can have coatings, be colored, or be made stronger with special treatments. Key Findings Commerce found that many Chinese companies are exporting float glass to the U.S. at prices lower than their fair value. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins for most companies are 246.68%, with an adjusted cash deposit rate of 246.66%. The China-wide entity, which includes companies not given a separate rate, faces a margin of 311.81%, with an adjusted cash deposit rate of 311.79%. These deposit rates must be paid when float glass products are imported into the U.S. A list of exporters and producers and their dumping margins is in the official notice. Separate Rates and China-Wide Entity Commerce gave some companies “separate rates.” These are for companies that proved to the Commerce Department that they are independent from the Chinese government. For these companies, Commerce used the average rates from the original petition because the main companies being checked did not give the required information. Companies that did not reply are counted as part of the “China-wide entity.” These companies get the highest dumping rates. Scope of the Investigation The investigation covers float glass made in China. The country of origin is where the glass is first made by the float process, no matter where finishing is done. Some products are included even if they are finished or assembled differently, like laminated glass, glass units for insulation, and mirrors with LED lights. Some products are excluded, such as wired glass, car glazing certified to certain safety standards, and solar glass with very specific properties. A full description of what is covered and what is excluded is listed in Appendix I of the official notice. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will suspend liquidation of float glass from China. This means they will stop finalizing import entries and will instead collect the cash deposit amounts listed for each exporter-producer group or for the China-wide entity. Commerce will accept public comments from interested parties about non-scope issues for these findings. These comments can be submitted until 30 days after the notice date. Rebuttal briefs are due five days after case briefs. Requests for a hearing can also be made. Because the main companies under review did not cooperate, there will be no verification process. Postponement of Final Determination The final decision was postponed because a company called Shandong Jinjing requested it. Now, the final determination will happen no later than 135 days after the preliminary notice. What’s Next for the U.S. Industry The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will look at whether these imports hurt U.S. companies. If the final determination finds injury, extra duties might remain for float glass from China. The official notice was published July 15, 2025, as required by U.S. law. For more details, see the full Federal Register notice, Volume 90, Number 133. 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.