U.S. Government Keeps Tariffs on Lightweight Thermal Paper from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Published: 2026-01-23 The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on lightweight thermal paper from the People’s Republic of China. The action follows findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They determined that ending the orders would likely lead to renewed dumping, unfair subsidies, and harm to American industry. The AD and CVD orders were first published on November 24, 2008. This current update is the result of the third five-year “sunset” review under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. On June 2, 2025, both the Department of Commerce and the ITC began the third sunset review of the orders. The purpose of the review was to see if ending the orders would affect U.S. industries. Commerce concluded that revoking the orders would likely lead to more dumping and subsidies. Commerce shared the data with the ITC. On January 8, 2026, the ITC made its final determination. It agreed that removing the tariffs would likely cause continued harm to a U.S. industry. Effective January 8, 2026, the AD and CVD orders remain in place. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue collecting cash deposits on imports of affected paper. Lightweight thermal paper is often used in ATM receipts, gas pump receipts, and retail store receipts. The product under review includes thermal paper with a basis weight of 70 grams per square meter or less, even with a 4.0 g/m² tolerance. It may have base coats, top coats, or thermal coatings on one or both sides. It may come in any shape or size, with or without adhesive backing. The thermal paper is classified under several Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes, including: 3703.10.60 4811.59.20 4811.90.8040 4811.90.9090 4820.10.20 4823.40.00 4811.90.8030 4811.90.8050 4811.90.9030 4811.90.9050 Even though HTSUS codes are listed, the full written description of the order defines the scope. Jumbo rolls as well as converted rolls are both covered. Rolls of all sizes, or thermal paper in any form, are affected by the order. The Department of Commerce states that the next five-year review will be started no later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s latest ruling. This Federal Register notice is published in accordance with sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). The notice serves as a reminder about Administrative Protective Orders. All parties must return or destroy proprietary information, or convert it to a judicial protective order, under 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). For more information, contact Matthew Eiss at the U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-5675. Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing duties of Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01283 Filed: January 22, 2026 Billing Code: 3510-DS-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final ruling about corrugated boxes from China. The government decided that polypropylene corrugated boxes from the People’s Republic of China are being sold in the United States for less than fair value. This trade practice is known as dumping. The boxes are used to hold or carry goods. They are made from corrugated polypropylene sheets. These sheets have air pockets that make them strong and lightweight. The final ruling comes after the Department’s review of the investigation period, which ran from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Commerce published its preliminary ruling on August 28, 2025. That ruling also found that dumping had taken place. No one gave public comments to oppose or change the initial decision. Due to a government funding lapse and shutdown, deadlines were changed twice—once on November 14, 2025, adding 47 days, and again on November 24, 2025, adding 21 more days. The final ruling was released on January 15, 2026. No Chinese companies took part in the investigation. So, Commerce used “facts available with adverse inferences” (AFA). This means they based the rate for all box producers in China on facts in the record and assumed the worst outcome for not cooperating. Because no companies got a separate rate, all producers in China are treated as one “China-wide entity.” The final dumping margin is 83.64 percent. The deposit rate (after adjusting for export subsidies) is set at 82.21 percent. No calculations were needed to be shared because the rate used was based entirely on AFA, not on any responses from companies. The product scope includes boxes, bins, totes, and other containers made with corrugated polypropylene sheets from China. These sheets may be known by different names, including fluted or hollow-core sheets. The boxes may be printed or blank, with or without handles, lids, tops, or wires. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep holding back (suspending liquidation of) imports of the products in question. This has been in effect since August 28, 2025. CBP must require cash deposits from importers equal to the dumping margin. For China-based sellers and third-country exporters alike, this deposit rate will be adjusted for export subsidies, as listed in the recent chart. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now decide if the domestic industry in the U.S. is being hurt or is in danger of being hurt by these imports. They have up to 45 days to make this decision. If the ITC says there is no injury, the case will end and cash deposits will be returned. If the ITC finds injury, the Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. Such an order would require CBP to collect duties on all subject goods that entered the U.S. after the preliminary ruling date. If the case closes with a negative injury outcome, parties that received sensitive information must destroy or return it, as required under federal protective rules. This decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 15, 2026. The product is identified in trade under the code 3923.10.9000 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). However, the written scope of the items is what matters for this decision. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finalizes Countervailing Duties on Plastic Boxes from China Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning polypropylene corrugated boxes from the People’s Republic of China. The Commerce Department found that Chinese producers and exporters of these plastic boxes received unfair government subsidies during the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The subsidy rates for five Chinese companies were set at 62.27%. These companies are: 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 exporters or producers of these boxes will also receive the same rate of 62.27%. The rates are based on “adverse facts available” because these companies and the Government of China did not provide full information requested by the Commerce Department. A verification was not conducted for these companies. The scope of the case covers plastic boxes made from corrugated polypropylene sheets. These boxes may be made in one piece, two pieces, or multiple pieces. They may include features like lids, handles, tabs, printing, or reinforcements. The boxes fall under the U.S. customs code 3923.10.9000. This case started with a preliminary determination published on August 20, 2025. The petitioners in the case are: CoolSeal USA Inc. Inteplast Group Corporation SeaCa Plastic Packaging Technology Container Corp. The final stage in the investigation is now in the hands of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC has 45 days from the Commerce Department’s decision to decide if these imports harm or threaten to harm U.S. industry. If the ITC makes a final affirmative injury finding, the Commerce Department will issue a formal countervailing duty order. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will then collect cash deposits based on the 62.27% rate on all future entries of the subject merchandise. If the ITC finds no harm, this proceeding will end. In that case, all collected deposits will be refunded, and no duties will be applied. The Commerce Department stopped the suspension of liquidation for goods entered after December 17, 2025. However, it will reinstate this suspension — and resume collecting duties — if the ITC makes a positive injury determination. The Commerce Department will also provide non-confidential information from this investigation to the ITC and allow secure access to confidential information under proper procedures. For parties involved under an Administrative Protective Order (APO), if the ITC issues a negative injury determination, they must destroy or return all proprietary information in compliance with federal rules, or convert it to a judicial protective order. This final determination was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 15, 2026. The full scope of the investigation and product definitions are included in the official 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. Announces Preliminary Countervailing Duties on Chinese Plywood Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a preliminary finding in the Federal Register. The agency found that hardwood and decorative plywood from the People’s Republic of China received unfair subsidies. This is a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation. The period of investigation covers January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Key Findings The Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that certain producers and exporters in China received countervailable subsidies. Subsidies are financial help from the government that gives unfair benefits in trade. The following companies were found to receive such subsidies: Xuzhou Shelter Import and Export Co., Ltd. Linyi Evergreen Wood Co., Ltd. Bergey (Tianjin) International Larkcop International Co., Ltd. Linyi Dongstar Import & Export Co., Ltd. Linyi Jiahe Wood Industry Co. Ltd. Linyi Ocean International Trading Co. Xuzhou Edlon Wood Products Co., Ltd. Xuzhou New Defu Wood International Xuzhou Tianshan Wood Co., Ltd. Yishui Win-Win Wood Co., Ltd. These companies did not cooperate with the investigation. The Commerce Department applied “facts available with adverse inferences” (AFA) under section 776 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Based on this, each received a preliminary subsidy rate of 81.34%. The “all others” subsidy rate is also 81.34%, because all individually examined companies received that rate based on adverse facts. Critical Circumstances Commerce made a preliminary affirmative determination of “critical circumstances.” This means that the imports may have surged in a short period, harming the U.S. industry. The determination applies to Linyi Evergreen, Xuzhou Shelter, the non-responsive companies, and all others. As a result, suspension of liquidation and duties will apply to entries made up to 90 days before this public notice. Suspension of Liquidation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will: Suspend liquidation of subject imports (plywood from China) entered on or after 90 days before January 22, 2026. Require cash deposits equal to the 81.34% preliminary subsidy rate. Scope of Products The products covered are hardwood and decorative plywood from China. These include multilayered panels that have: Two or more wood veneers with or without a core. At least a face or back veneer made from hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. The plywood may be coated, covered, or finished. It may also have minor processing like cutting or drilling. It includes plywood processed in third countries that fits the criteria. Products excluded from the investigation include: Structural plywood certified to U.S. standards. Certain bamboo products. Hardwood plywood already under existing orders from 2018. Multilayered wood flooring. Assembled or ready-to-assemble furniture and kitchen cabinets. Finished countertops and table tops. Specific LVL window and door components. Two-ply products not glued to additional plies. Product codes under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) are listed, but Customs may classify the imported goods differently. Alignment With Companion AD Investigation Commerce is aligning the final CVD determination with the final Antidumping Duty (AD) determination in the related case. The final determination is expected by May 11, 2026, unless postponed. Public Comments Interested parties may submit written case briefs within 30 days from publication. Rebuttal briefs may be filed within five days after that. Each brief must have: A table of contents. A table of authorities. A public executive summary for each issue, limited to 450 words per issue. Hearing requests must be submitted within 30 days of publication. No Verification Because the companies did not cooperate, Commerce will not conduct on-site verification. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will inform the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will decide whether the U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened. Next Steps This notice is the preliminary stage. The final decision may confirm or change these findings. Authority The notice is issued under authority of sections 703(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: 2025-12-29 Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, Performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Indonesian Plywood Producers Received Unfair Subsidies; Imports Face New Duties Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced a preliminary determination in its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia. Commerce determined that Indonesian producers and exporters are benefiting from unfair government subsidies. This investigation covers plywood products exported from Indonesia during the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The preliminary findings come under section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The investigation was originally announced on June 16, 2025. Due to delays caused by the July 2025 postponement, the November 2025 federal government shutdown, and document backlogs, the preliminary decision was delayed and finalized on December 29, 2025. This determination aligns with the timeline for a related antidumping duty investigation concerning the same product from Indonesia. The final determinations for both investigations are expected by May 11, 2026. Commerce examined three companies. These companies received the following subsidy rates: PT Mustika Buana Sejahtera: 128.66 percent (based on facts available with adverse inferences due to lack of cooperation). PT Sengon Indah Mas (and cross-owned PT Java Wood Industri): 2.40 percent. PT Wijaya Cahaya Timber Tbk. (WCT): 62.68 percent. WCT was found to be cross-owned with six other companies, one of which remains confidential. All other Indonesian producers and exporters received a 43.18 percent subsidy rate. Commerce used the companies’ export sales data to calculate an “all-others” rate. This ensures unexamined companies are fairly accounted for. Commerce relied partly on “facts available” and used “adverse inferences” where companies did not fully cooperate in the investigation. All companies not fully participating may be subject to higher duties based on this approach, as outlined in sections 776(a) and 776(b) of the Tariff Act. As a result of these findings, Commerce will now instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all plywood imports from Indonesia, effective from the date of this notice. Importers must now pay cash deposits based on the subsidy rates listed above. Commerce plans to verify all submitted data before making the final determination. Interested parties may submit written comments after verification. They may also request a hearing within 30 days of this notice. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will independently determine if Indonesian plywood imports harm the U.S. industry. The ITC will make its final injury determination by either 120 days from this notice or 45 days after Commerce’s final determination, whichever is later. This investigation applies to hardwood and decorative plywood, including veneered panels with a wood or bamboo face or back. It excludes structural plywood, bamboo products, ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, and other products listed in the full Scope found in Appendix I of the determination. The public version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum and full scope language can be accessed via https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. For further information, contact: Benito Ballesteros at (202) 482-7425 Samuel Evans at (202) 482-2420 Both are from the Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Subsidies on Plywood from Vietnam, Sets Preliminary Duties Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision in its investigation of hardwood and decorative plywood from Vietnam. The Commerce Department found that companies in Vietnam received subsidies that violate U.S. trade laws. This investigation covers the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The case is handled by the International Trade Administration’s Enforcement and Compliance unit. The products involved include flat, multilayered plywood panels. These are made of wood veneers, with at least one face or back layer made from hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. These panels are used in a range of furniture, flooring, and building products. Commerce began its investigation on June 16, 2025. The deadline for the preliminary decision was postponed after a federal government shutdown and a backlog in the filing system. The new deadline became December 29, 2025. Two Vietnamese companies were investigated in detail: Junma Phu Tho Co., Ltd Trieu Thai Son., Ltd Junma received an estimated subsidy rate of 26.75 percent. Trieu Thai received a rate of 4.37 percent. Other companies that were not individually examined received a rate of 15.56 percent. This “all-others” rate is based on a simple average of the two company rates. Commerce used facts available to reach parts of its decision where data was missing. A full explanation is in the preliminary decision memorandum available on the official ACCESS website. Commerce also looked at whether “critical circumstances” exist. This refers to whether imports surged suddenly to avoid duties. Commerce found that this was not the case. So, no early duties will be applied. The final decision in this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation is aligned with the final decision in the related anti-dumping investigation. The final decisions will come by May 11, 2026, unless postponed. Commerce will now instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to stop liquidation of entries of this plywood from Vietnam. This means importers must pay cash deposits using the duty rates listed. Commerce plans to verify the data submitted by the companies. If needed, corrections may be made to this preliminary ruling before the final decision. Parties can submit comments and briefs after verification reports are issued. Rebuttals must follow five days later. Any party that wants a hearing must make their request within 30 days of January 22, 2026. If the final determination is also affirmative, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will then decide whether the imports from Vietnam are harming the U.S. industry. This investigation could impact a wide range of wood-based products imported from Vietnam. The full details, including the scope of products affected and HTSUS codes, are included in the official notice published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Chinese Fiberglass Door Panels Are Being Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–8 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a preliminary finding in its investigation of fiberglass door panels from China. The Commerce Department ruled that fiberglass door panels from the People’s Republic of China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation covers the period from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This decision was made under Section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The initial investigation was announced on April 15, 2025. The preliminary determination was delayed by 50 days on August 12, 2025. Due to a government shutdown and a tolling adjustment, the deadline for the preliminary decision was moved to December 23, 2025. The fibreglass panels under investigation include door panels and sidelights made with fiberglass skins. These may be finished or unfinished, with or without frames and glass inserts. These panels may be part of larger entry door systems. All such panels made in China are covered whether processed in another country or not. The products are classified under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule code 3925.20.0010. They may also fall under other codes such as 4418.29.4000; 4418.29.8030; 4418.29.8060; and 7019.90.5150. Some types of products are excluded. For example, goods already covered under the antidumping duty orders on wood mouldings and float glass from China are not part of this new investigation. Commerce used a separate rate for certain companies that qualified. Two firms were individually examined: Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd., and Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd. Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd. was assigned a dumping margin of 38.78%. After adjusting for subsidies, the cash deposit rate is 38.75%. Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd. and two related firms — Jiangxi Hangda Tech Co., Ltd. and Jiangxi Onda Tech Co., Ltd. — received a margin of 99.49%, with a cash deposit rate of 99.40%. A “China-wide” entity received a dumping margin of 147.85%. This rate was based on facts available and adverse assumptions due to lack of cooperation. Certain producers not individually examined but eligible for separate treatment received a dumping margin of 68.93%. Their adjusted cash deposit rate is 68.87%. These companies are: Anhui Xinyu Fiberglass Door Co., Ltd. Wuxi Lutong Fiberglass Doors Co., Ltd. (when exported by East Grace Corporation) Wuxi Lutong Fiberglass Doors Co., Ltd. (when exported by Wuxi Xinli New Material Co., Ltd.) Commerce will send instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of subject goods entered on or after January 22, 2026. Importers must post cash deposits equal to rates listed in the determination chart. If the related subsidy investigation ends before this one, importers may need to post higher cash deposits for the remainder of this proceeding. Commerce will conduct a verification of the data used in this case. Interested parties may file case briefs. These are due seven days after the last verification report is released. Rebuttal briefs are allowed within five days after case briefs are submitted. Each brief must include a table of contents, a table of legal authorities, and an executive summary with footnotes. A hearing may be held, if requested, on issues raised in the briefs. Dalian Capstone requested a delay of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures. Commerce granted this request. Now, the final determination will be due no later than 135 days from the publication of this preliminary finding. The U.S. International Trade Commission has also been notified. If the final determination is affirmative, the Commission will determine whether these imports injured or threaten to injure the domestic industry. This decision was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations on December 23, 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. Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Ruling on Chinese Lysine Imports Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a preliminary determination in the Federal Register regarding the ongoing countervailing duty (CVD) investigation concerning L-lysine imports from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that Chinese producers and exporters of L-lysine benefited from countervailable subsidies. These subsidies are financial contributions from authorities, providing benefits that are specific and unfair under U.S. trade law. The investigation covers lysine widely used in animal feed. This includes several types: lysine monohydrochloride (lysine HCL), lysine sulfate, and liquid lysine. The scope also includes coated or encapsulated lysine as well as mixtures with other products. The covered products are classified under HTSUS code 2922.41.0090. Other possible classifications include 2922.41.0010, 2922.49.4950, 2309.90.7000, and 2309.90.9500. The period of investigation spans from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The preliminary determination was originally scheduled for October 27, 2025, but was delayed due to a government shutdown and backlog. The effective date for the preliminary ruling is January 2, 2026. Commerce conducted the investigation under section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It used facts available and adverse inferences where some companies did not fully cooperate in providing requested information. The Department determined the following preliminary subsidy rates: Inner Mongolia Eppen Biotech Co. Ltd.: 39.50% Heilongjiang Wanli Runda Biotechnology Co., Ltd.: 80.37% (adverse facts available) Shouguang Golden-land Industry & Trading Co Ltd.: 80.37% (adverse facts available) All Other Chinese producers/exporters: 39.50% For Inner Mongolia Eppen, various affiliated firms were found to be cross-owned. These include: Heilongjiang Eppen Trading Co., Ltd. Heilongjiang Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd. Heilongjiang Eppen Energy Co. Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co. Ltd. Star Lake Bioscience Co., Ltd Zhaoqing Guangdong Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been directed to suspend the liquidation of all entries of lysine from China that enter the U.S. on or after the publication date. Importers must post cash deposits equal to the subsidy rates listed. Commerce has also aligned the final determination date of this CVD investigation with the final determination date of the companion antidumping duty investigation. The final determinations are expected no later than May 18, 2026, unless postponed. Commerce will release calculation details within five days and allow parties to submit comments. Interested parties may also request a hearing. The timeline for written briefs and hearing requests will be provided later. If the final determination is affirmative, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will decide if imports of lysine from China are causing or threatening injury to the domestic industry. ITC’s decision would be expected within 120 days of this preliminary ruling or 45 days after the final determination, whichever is later. This notice is published under sections 703(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.205(c). For additional information, contact: Grant Fuller AD/CVD Operations, Office IX U.S. Department of Commerce (202) 482-6228 Source: Federal Register, Volume 91, Number 14 (January 22, 2026), Document No. 2026-01193. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Final Results Issued in 2023–2024 Antidumping Review of Uncoated Paper from Brazil Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review on certain uncoated paper from Brazil. The period of review (POR) was from March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. The final determination, published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2026 (Volume 91, Number 13), confirms that Suzano S.A. made sales of uncoated paper to the United States at prices below normal value. Commerce calculated a weighted-average dumping margin of 14.42 percent for Suzano S.A. There were no comments submitted after Commerce released its preliminary results on July 10, 2025. As a result, the agency made no changes from the preliminary findings. This review was conducted under section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The scope of the order includes uncoated paper from Brazil. A full description of the scope is provided in the preliminary decision memorandum referenced in the July 2025 notice. Commerce has instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on entries covered by this review. Because Suzano’s dumping margin is above de minimis (not less than 0.5 percent), importer-specific ad valorem assessment rates will be applied. These are based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping to the total entered value of the sales. If any importer-specific rate is de minimis or zero, CBP will not assess antidumping duties on those entries. For entries of uncoated paper that Suzano produced but did not know were going to the U.S., and where there is no specific rate for the intermediary involved, Commerce will apply the “all-others” rate. Assessment instructions will be issued to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final findings in the Federal Register. If a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade, CBP will be instructed not to liquidate entries until the applicable statutory timeline for injunction requests has expired. New cash deposit requirements are now in effect as of January 21, 2026: Suzano will have a deposit rate of 14.42 percent. For companies covered in past reviews but not listed in this review, their previous deposit rates remain in effect. If the exporter was not reviewed, but the producer was, the producer’s most recent rate will apply. For all other manufacturers or exporters, the “all-others” deposit rate of 27.11 percent will apply, as established in the original less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation. Importers are reminded of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to certify whether they were reimbursed for antidumping duties. Failure to make this filing could result in double duties. Parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) must properly dispose of proprietary materials as required under 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Written notices confirming this must be submitted timely. This notice was signed on January 14, 2026, by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Reference: Federal Register, Doc No. 2026-01025. 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 Seeks Comments on Emergency Relief Supplies Duty Waiver Procedures Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 21, 2026, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. The notice concerns an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to submit comments. These comments are related to the process of importing supplies for emergency relief work without paying antidumping and countervailing duties. The regulations at 19 CFR 358.101 through 358.104 allow both for-profit and non-profit groups to import supplies such as food, clothing, and medical items. These must be used in emergency relief work. There are no changes planned to the current rules. However, the Department seeks input to evaluate the process and its impact on those providing information. Each request must be submitted in writing. Three copies are needed. The request should be sent to: Secretary of Commerce Enforcement and Compliance Central Records Unit, Room B-8024 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 The information collection has the following details: OMB Control Number: 0625-0256 Form Numbers: None Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current collection Affected Public: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15 Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $450 Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 1318(a) The Department seeks public comments to: Assess the necessity and usefulness of the information collected. Review the accuracy of the estimated time and cost burden. Explore ways to improve data quality and clarity. Reduce the burden on respondents, including through technology. All comments must be received by March 23, 2026. Comments may be submitted by mail or by email. The emails should be addressed to: [email protected] [email protected] Use the subject line: “OMB Control Number 0625-0256”. Do not include confidential or sensitive information in the comments. All comments will become a matter of public record. Personal identifying information may be made public and cannot be guaranteed to be withheld. For questions or more information, contact: Enforcement and Compliance Office of Communications International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 14th and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Phone: 202-482-1413 Email: [email protected] The notice was signed by Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. Federal Register Document Number: 2026-01041 Filed January 20, 2026 Billing Code: 3510-DS-P Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Antidumping Duties on Ferrovanadium from South Africa and China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of the fourth expedited sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on ferrovanadium from South Africa and China. The agency found that removing these orders would likely cause dumping to continue or happen again. Background The original antidumping duty orders were announced on January 28, 2003. The fourth sunset reviews started on July 1, 2025. These reviews are required by law to decide if the duties are still needed. The Vanadium Producers and Reclaimers Association (VRPA) told the Commerce Department they wanted to take part in this review. The VRPA is a group whose members make or sell similar products in the U.S. No companies from South Africa or China responded with their own comments during this review. Review Process Domestic parties gave their responses on July 31, 2025. The Commerce Department did not get any responses from companies in South Africa or China. The review moved forward as an expedited process. There were some delays because of a Federal Government shutdown that started in November 2025. All deadlines in these cases were delayed by a total of 68 days. As a result, the final results were due on January 5, 2026. Scope of the Orders The orders cover ferrovanadium from South Africa and China. More details on the scope are in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is available to the public online. Findings The Commerce Department decided that taking away the antidumping orders would likely mean dumping would continue or start again. The possible dumping margins are up to 116.00 percent for South Africa, and 66.71 percent for China. Next Steps This notice serves as a reminder to anyone under an administrative protective order to return or destroy proprietary information as required. The final results are issued and published according to U.S. law and regulations. For more details, the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed at here. Contacts For questions, contact David De Falco at the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at 202-482-2178. Official The notice is signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, dated January 5, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Antidumping Duties on Lawn Groomers from China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its third sunset review of antidumping duties for tow-behind lawn groomers and certain parts from China. The Department of Commerce found that cancelling the antidumping duty order would likely lead to continued or recurring dumping of these products into the U.S. market. Dumping means selling products in the U.S. at prices lower than in the home country, which can hurt American companies. This order applies to lawn groomers from China. Agri-Fab, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer, took part as the domestic interested party in this review. The company sent in a notice of its intent to participate and a full response. There was no response from any interested parties in China. Because there was no response from the Chinese side, the review was conducted quickly, as allowed by law. There were some delays due to a government shutdown and extra paperwork, so the deadline for the final results was moved to January 5, 2026. The review found that if the order was lifted, dumping would likely continue or happen again. The Department determined that the dumping margins could be as high as 386.28 percent. This means Chinese exporters would sell lawn groomers in the U.S. at much lower prices than in China. The Department of Commerce followed all rules under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and related regulations. The findings and full details of issues discussed are available in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum” on the Department’s website at https://access.trade.gov or https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. All parties with protected information must follow rules to return or destroy documents as required. The notice was signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance on January 5, 2026. For questions, contact David De Falco at (202) 482-2178, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Will Keep Antidumping Duties on Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Four Countries Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Decision Details On January 8, 2026, Commerce said that ending the antidumping duties on these pipes and tubes would likely cause dumping to start again or continue. Dumping happens when foreign companies sell products in the U.S. at prices lower than in their home country. Which Countries Are Affected? Korea Mexico Türkiye China Background These duties first started after Commerce published orders in 2008 for these countries. Every five years, the government reviews if these duties are still needed. This review began on July 1, 2025. American companies like Bull Moose Company, Maruichi American Corporation, Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Searing Industries, Inc., Vest LLC, and Atlas Tube filed timely notices saying they want these duties to stay. These companies make, produce, or sell pipe and tube products in the U.S. Commerce found that no companies from Korea, Mexico, Türkiye, or China gave reasons for ending the duties. Review Process and Delays The government shut down in late 2025 caused delays. Commerce added 68 extra days to make up for these delays. The final decision was given on January 5, 2026. Products Covered These orders cover light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from the four countries. More information about which products are covered is in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. This is a public document and available online. Dumping Margins If the duties were ended, Commerce said dumping margins would likely be: Up to 30.66% for Korea 11.50% for Mexico 41.71% for Türkiye 255.07% for China These are the weighted-average rates at which foreign producers might sell the products under U.S. prices. Administrative Notices Parties with access to business secrets under an Administrative Protective Order must follow the rules to return or destroy private information. Failure to do so can lead to penalties. Further Information This final decision is in line with U.S. trade laws, including 19 CFR 351.218 and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). The action was signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, on January 5, 2026. For detailed topics and the full analysis, the public can read the Issues and Decision Memorandum online at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. 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 Starts Five-Year Review of Trade Orders Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun its automatic five-year reviews. These are called “Sunset Reviews.” The reviews check if certain trade orders should stay in place. These orders cover antidumping duties (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD). The reviews also look at some “suspended investigations.” The International Trade Commission (ITC) is also starting its reviews at the same time. Important Dates The review started on November 3, 2025. This date follows a government shutdown that lasted from October 1 to November 13, 2025. What Is Under Review? Here are the products and countries included in this round: Antidumping Duty Orders: Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan (2nd Review) Oil Country Tubular Goods from China (3rd Review) Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea (1st Review) Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam (4th Review) Countervailing Duty Orders: Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China and Taiwan (2nd Review) Oil Country Tubular Goods from China (3rd Review) Steel Fittings from India (1st Review) Contact people for these cases include Thomas Martin (202-482-3936) and Mary Kolberg (202-482-1785). Filing Procedures Information about these reviews is on the Commerce website: https://enforcement.trade.gov/sunset/ All filings must follow Commerce’s formatting and electronic rules. All documents must be sent in using the ACCESS system. See 19 CFR 351.303 for details. Each group giving information must certify that their data is complete and accurate. The right forms must be used, based on 19 CFR 351.303(g). Participation Rules Commerce keeps a public list of those involved in the reviews. If you want to join, you must send a letter of appearance. This should be sent within 10 days after this notice is published. If you want to see confidential business information, you must apply for an Administrative Protective Order (APO) right away. The rules for this are in 19 CFR 351.304-306. Commerce has tweaked some service rules for business information because of COVID-19. See 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). For Interested Parties Any U.S. company or person interested in these reviews must send a “notice of intent to participate.” This must be done within 15 days of this notice. The details of what needs to be included are in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(ii). If no notice is received by then, Commerce will end the order automatically, with no more review. (19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(iii)) If at least one notice is received, all parties must send detailed responses within 30 days. Details for these responses are in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Some rules are different for importers and exporters, so each group must check the rules. Each response must be sent in full by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Commerce asks all parties to put an executive summary with each comment. Summaries should be 450 words or less for each issue, and have footnotes for any citations. Notice Given This official notice is published under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). Signed by:Scot Fullerton,Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations Dated: November 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. Commerce Department Begins Five-Year Review of Trade Orders Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the start of its five-year (sunset) reviews. This is done in line with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The International Trade Administration (ITA) is managing this process to review certain antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders and suspended investigations. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is making a similar announcement at the same time. The reviews will check if current trade orders should stay in place or be changed. What Is Being Reviewed Here is a list of the cases being reviewed, organized by the type of order and country: Antidumping Duty Proceedings Citric Acid and Citrate Salt from China, 3rd Review. Case number: A-570-937. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Germany, 1st Review. Case number: A-428-847. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Italy, 1st Review. Case number: A-475-840. Countervailing Duty Proceedings Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Germany, 1st Review. Case number: C-428-848. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Italy, 1st Review. Case number: C-475-841. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from India, 1st Review. Case number: C-533-894. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from China, 1st Review. Case number: C-570-116. Citric Acid and Citrate Salt from China, 3rd Review. Case number: C-570-938. More Information For questions, people can contact: Thomas Martin at (202) 482-3936, for the antidumping duty reviews. Mary Kolberg at (202) 482-1785, for the countervailing duty reviews. Extra information and documents are available at: https://enforcement.trade.gov/sunset/. How to Take Part All filings must follow specific rules about how documents are formatted, translated, and served. The official system for submitting documents electronically is called ACCESS. People or companies wanting to participate must file a letter of appearance. This must be done within 10 days of this notice being published. Parties who want access to private information under an administrative protective order (APO) should apply as soon as possible. Requirements for Involved Parties Domestic interested parties—those involved in the U.S. industry—must submit a notice of intent to participate no later than 15 days after publication of this notice. If no domestic party does this, the Commerce Department will remove the order. If at least one party files this notice, all parties must give a full response within 30 days of the notice. There are rules about what must be included, and the information needed is different for respondents and domestic parties. Electronic documents must be completely received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline. Additional Requests Commerce asks parties to give a summary at the start of their comments. Each summary should be no longer than 450 words and cover each main issue raised. Summaries may be used in official decision documents. Legal Notice This review is being started as required by law, under section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). Signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, on November 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. Revokes Antidumping Duty Order on Barium Carbonate from China Estimated reading time: 3 minutes On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it is ending the Antidumping Duty (AD) Order on barium carbonate from the People’s Republic of China. The Department of Commerce started the fourth review of the AD Order on July 1, 2025. This “sunset review” looked at whether the duty order should continue. In these cases, U.S. law allows for review every five years. No company or party in the United States responded to Commerce’s notice about this review. According to section 751(c)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, if no one responds, the Department of Commerce must revoke the order after 90 days. Barium carbonate is covered by this order, no matter what form or grade it is. Its tariff code is 2836.60.0000 under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The written description of the product matches the legal definition given in the order. Because no U.S. parties responded, the Department of Commerce is revoking the AD Order. This means the order will no longer apply starting from August 20, 2025. Entries of barium carbonate made before this date will still have to follow the earlier rules. The Department of Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to lift all suspensions for the period after August 20, 2025. Any requests for reviews about imports before August 20, 2025, may still be considered. Details of this decision are published in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 190, on October 3, 2025. For more information, you may contact David De Falco of the Trade Agreements Policy and Negotiations team at the U.S. Department of Commerce. His phone number is (202) 482-2178. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

United States Keeps Antidumping Duties on Calcium Hypochlorite from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the results of its second expedited sunset review of the antidumping duty order on calcium hypochlorite from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that ending the antidumping duty order would likely cause dumping from China to continue or happen again. The dumping margins could be as high as 210.52 percent. On January 30, 2015, the Department of Commerce put an antidumping duty order on calcium hypochlorite from China. On June 2, 2025, the Department started the second sunset review, as required by law. Innovative Water Care, LLC (IWC), a company in the U.S., showed support for keeping the duties. IWC sent a notice of intent to participate by June 17, 2025. IWC is a domestic producer of a similar product. The Department gave notice to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that there was support from a domestic interested party. This notice went to the ITC on July 1, 2025. IWC sent its full response by July 2, 2025, staying within the 30-day deadline. There were no responses from any parties in China. No hearing was requested. On July 21, 2025, the Department again notified the ITC that no responses were received from any Chinese parties. Since only the U.S. party responded, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review. Scope of the Order The order covers calcium hypochlorite from China. Details on the product scope are listed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, available at http://access.trade.gov. Analysis and Final Results All issues brought up in the sunset review were discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. This document is public and can be found on the Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Department has decided that ending the antidumping order would likely let dumping continue or happen again. Dumping margins could be up to 210.52 percent. Administrative Protective Orders This notice reminds interested parties who are under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) to follow the rules on handling information, as stated in 19 CFR 351.305. Publication These results and this notice are issued and published under sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and related regulations. The notice is dated 2025-09-26, and signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. For more details, readers can review the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Continues Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel from Six Countries Estimated reading time: 7 minutes On September 23, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce announced the continuation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products. The countries affected are India, Indonesia, the People’s Republic of China (China), Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. Why Did This Happen? The ITC and the Department of Commerce found that removing these duties would likely lead to more dumping and subsidies. This could hurt industries in the United States. Because of these findings, the duties will stay in place. What Are These Duties About? Antidumping duties are extra taxes on foreign products sold at unfairly low prices. Countervailing duties are extra taxes on goods that get unfair help from foreign governments. These duties help U.S. companies compete fairly. History of These Orders The duties on these steel products started between November 29 and December 3, 2001. Since then, the government reviews whether to keep these orders every five years. The most recent reviews, called “sunset reviews,” began on July 1, 2024. In these reviews, both the Commerce Department and the ITC agreed that ending the orders would hurt U.S. businesses. Scope of the Orders The steel products covered include hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel in rectangular shapes. These are at least 0.5 inch wide and less than 4.75 mm thick. The steel must also meet certain chemical requirements, such as having low amounts of manganese, silicon, copper, and other elements. Some steel products are excluded, like: Alloy hot-rolled steel with higher levels of certain elements Steel grades SAE/AISI 2300 and up Ball bearing steel Tool steel Silicon electrical steel with high silicon Some specialty and abrasion-resistant steels The affected steel is mainly listed under certain tariff codes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). What Happens Next? U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting the AD and CVD cash deposits on these steel imports. The effective date for this continuation is September 23, 2025. The Department of Commerce will review these orders again within five years. Legal References This decision is based on sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as related federal regulations. For More Information For details, contact: Yang Jin Chun (AD India, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine): (202) 482-5760 Peter Zukowski (CVD India and Indonesia): (202) 482-0189 Thomas Cloyd (CVD Thailand): (202) 482-1246 End of Notice Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results in Review of Chinese Chlorinated Isocyanurates Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, has released the preliminary results of its antidumping duty administrative review on chlorinated isocyanurates from the People’s Republic of China. This review covers shipments during the period June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. Who Is Involved The review covers two producers and exporters from China: Heze Huayi Chemical Co., Ltd. Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd. These companies applied for “separate rate” status, which means they requested to be treated individually in the review instead of as part of the “China-wide entity.” What Was Found Commerce made preliminary findings that both Heze Huayi and Kangtai sold chlorinated isocyanurates in the U.S. for less than normal value, which is the basis for determining dumping. The following dumping margins were calculated: Heze Huayi Chemical Co., Ltd.: 18.39% Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd.: 4.77% The China-wide rate remains 285.63% because no party requested a review of the China-wide entity. How the Review Was Done Commerce used data and methods based on U.S. law, using specific sections from the Tariff Act of 1930. China is considered a “non-market economy,” so special rules are used to calculate the normal value of products. The review looked at prices, sales, and other records provided by the companies. Product Details The products covered are called chlorinated isocyanurates. These chemicals are derivatives of cyanuric acid and are also known as chlorinated s-triazine triones. They are used for purposes like disinfectants and are identified under certain codes in the U.S. tariff schedule. Next Steps and Public Comments Interested parties can submit written comments or case briefs on these preliminary results. The deadlines are set at 21 days after the publication of the notice for main comments and 5 days later for rebuttal comments. Parties are asked to include a summary at the start of their briefs. If anyone wants a public hearing about these results, a written request must be submitted within 30 days of the notice’s publication. Assessment and Cash Deposit Requirements After the final results, Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess duties on the entries reviewed. If the company-specific rates are not zero or very low (de minimis), duties will be collected at those rates. If margins are very low or zero, the entries will not have duties collected. New cash deposit rates will be set for future imports as follows: For companies getting a separate rate, the new cash deposit rate will be based on the final review results. Companies not reviewed or without a separate rate will keep their current rates, including the higher China-wide rate of 285.63%. Importer Responsibilities Importers must file certificates stating whether they were reimbursed for antidumping or countervailing duties. Not doing so can lead to the assumption that reimbursement happened, resulting in doubled duties. When Results Become Final Final results are expected within 120 days after this notice. All procedures follow U.S. law as cited in the Federal Register notice. Official Contacts Questions about this review can be directed to Brian Warnes at the U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0028. These results were signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on September 29, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Rescinds Review of Countervailing Duties on Certain Steel Cylinders from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. The notice announces that the Department is rescinding its administrative review of countervailing duties (CVD) on certain non-refillable steel cylinders from the People’s Republic of China. The review would have covered the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Sanjiang Kai Yuan Co., Ltd. (SKY) had requested the review on May 22, 2025. No other requests for a review were received. On June 25, 2025, Commerce started the review process. On July 9, 2025, Commerce checked data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about shipments of the subject merchandise by SKY during the review period. The data showed there were no such shipments. Commerce informed interested parties of its intent to rescind the review and allowed them to comment. No comments were submitted. According to Commerce rules, an administrative review of a CVD order is only done when there are entries of the subject merchandise during the review period for which liquidation is suspended. In this case, there were no entries from SKY, so there was nothing to review. Because of this, Commerce is ending the review completely, in line with federal regulations. There will be no change to the cash deposit rates because of this rescission. The current cash deposit requirements will stay the same until Commerce issues further notice. Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties at the cash deposit rates that were required at the time of entry, as stated in the federal regulations. These instructions will be issued at least 35 days after the date of publication of this notice. The notice also reminds parties who are under an Administrative Protective Order (APO) of their responsibility to return or destroy any protected information according to Commerce’s regulations. Failure to do so could result in sanctions. This notice is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(l) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and Commerce regulations. The notice was signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finds Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From China Are Sold Below Fair Value Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made its final decision about thermoformed molded fiber products from China. The Department found that these products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). This covers sales from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. What Are Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products? These are items made from cellulose fibers using heated molds. They include plates, bowls, clamshells, trays, lids, food packaging, and more. They can be made from any kind of cellulose fiber and may be colored, printed, or have special treatments. The U.S. government looks at these products under special tariff codes for customs. Investigation Details On May 12, 2025, the Department published a preliminary decision that these products were sold below fair value. People affected by the decision had a chance to comment. Some companies claimed there were errors in the decision, but after further checks and changes, the Department moved forward. The Department followed normal procedures. This included reviewing records and checking information given by important companies in China. The team looked at how much it cost to make the products and how much they were sold for. Scope of the Investigation The products included are all types of thermoformed molded fiber items. This includes anything made with this method, no matter the size, color, or shape. Some products are not included, such as certain paper plates and items used only to package other merchandise for sale. Final Dumping Margins The Department found that many companies made these products and exported them to the U.S. at prices below their fair value. The margins, or percentages by which prices were lowered, are as follows: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.: 49.08 percent Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (and its related companies): 283.89 percent Several other companies: 214.73 percent China-wide entity: 477.97 percent (for companies not assigned a separate rate) A full list of companies and their rates is included in the official notice. Customs Instructions U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to “suspend liquidation.” This means they will continue to hold off on making the final decision about the amount of duties owed until the process is complete. Importers must pay cash deposits equal to the dumping margin listed next to their producer-exporter combination in the table. These instructions are in effect until further notice. Export Subsidies Some companies received export subsidies. The Department adjusted the dumping margins to account for these. More adjustments could happen if the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final positive finding about injury to U.S. industry. Next Steps The Department will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC will decide if the U.S. industry was hurt by these imports within 45 days. If there is no injury, all deposits will be refunded and duties will not be collected. If there is injury, antidumping orders will be issued. Official Information These results are in Federal Register Notice 2025-18891. More details, like the list of companies and discussion topics, are available through official government websites. Contact For more information, parties can contact the Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, at (202) 482-5973 or (202) 482-7976. Appendix: Scope Description Thermoformed molded fiber products from China include many kinds of packaging and serving items made with heated molds from cellulose fibers. The products are covered whether alone or combined with other items, unless specifically excluded. Official: Dated 2025-09-24Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, U.S. Department of Commerce Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Announces Final Countervailing Duty Determination on Chinese Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published its final results in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China. The Department found that Chinese producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies during the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Summary of the Investigation The investigation covered certain molded fiber products made in China. These products are made from cellulose fibers using heated molds. They are used as plates, bowls, trays, lids, and packaging. The Department looked at many kinds of these products, in any shape, color, or size. The U.S. Department of Commerce used verification methods to check information from Chinese companies. Two main companies were investigated: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (Firstpak), and Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Zhongxin). Final Subsidy Rates The Department found the following estimated subsidy rates: Guangxi Firstpak Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.: 7.56% Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd. (and cross-owned companies): 97.82% Shaoneng Group Guangdong Luzhou Paper Mould Packing Products Co., Ltd.: 319.92% (rate based on adverse facts available) All other Chinese producers/exporters: 62.66% Scope of Investigation Thermoformed molded fiber products included in the investigation are made from virgin or recycled cellulose fibers and are formed using heat. They have smooth surfaces and can have any design, color, or function. They may include additives to improve usefulness, such as making them heat-resistant or waterproof. Items excluded are some packaging materials and any products already covered by earlier antidumping or countervailing duty orders. Suspension of Liquidation Because of the earlier preliminary determination, the Department had already ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation of entries from China, starting March 14, 2025. Imports entered or withdrawn from warehouse after July 11, 2025, are not under suspension, but any entered before that date remain suspended. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds that these imports injure U.S. industry, the Department will issue a CVD order. If not, the proceeding will end and any cash deposits will be refunded. Next Steps The Department will share its findings with the ITC. The ITC will decide in 45 days whether U.S. industry has been harmed by these imports from China. If the ITC rules there is no injury, all deposits will be returned. If it finds injury, countervailing duties will be put in place on all such products from China. Full Details Available The Department’s full memoranda, calculations, and all related documents are available via the Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS) at https://access.trade.gov. Contact Information Questions about this investigation can be directed to Allison Hollander at the International Trade Administration: (202) 482-2805. Published September 30, 2025 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Court Decision Changes Antidumping Duties for Chinese Wood Flooring Company Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) made a final decision about duties on multilayered wood flooring from China. The case is called Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co. et al. v. United States, Court No. 22-00190. This case is about how much extra tax, or “antidumping duty,” should be added to certain wood flooring from China. The review covered products imported between December 1, 2019, and November 30, 2020. The Department of Commerce had first set a dumping margin of 39.27 percent for Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. Commerce used Malaysian data for certain types of logs and Brazilian data for other materials. For plywood, Commerce used adjusted Brazilian import data. Jiangsu Senmao and others challenged this decision in court. The CIT told Commerce to review and better explain the data choices three separate times. The court’s main concerns were: Commerce did not clearly explain why Brazilian data was not good enough. Commerce did not follow usual rules by using data from two countries. Commerce did not put all used documents on the record. Commerce needed to check and use the most accurate data for plywood. During three remand rounds, Commerce had to adjust and explain its calculations: First Remand: Commerce gave more documents and reasons for using different data sources. Second Remand: Commerce provided more explanation about using data from more than one country. Third Remand: Commerce changed its method and used Malaysian data for plywood, replacing the Brazilian data. After these changes, Commerce revised Jiangsu Senmao’s dumping margin to 14.35 percent. On September 15, 2025, the CIT agreed with Commerce’s new margin. This final court judgement is not in harmony with Commerce’s original decision. As a result, the Department of Commerce is now officially changing its earlier decision. The new weighted-average dumping margin for Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. is 14.35 percent. Cash Deposit and Liquidation Details Jiangsu Senmao already has a new cash deposit rate from a review after this case, so Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will not get new deposit instructions. The current cash deposit rate will not change. The Department of Commerce is still ordered by the court not to liquidate (finalize) certain wood flooring entries for Jiangsu Senmao imported between December 1, 2019, and November 30, 2020. This hold will remain while any further court appeals happen. If there are no more appeals, or if an appeal is unsuccessful, Commerce will tell CBP to use the new antidumping rate to calculate duties on the affected flooring imports. If the final rate for certain imports is zero or too small to count, CBP will not collect any duties for those. Official Information This change is announced under sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Dated: September 25, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Moves to Partly End Duties on Some Solar Products from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce said it may take away some trade duties on certain solar cell products from China. This comes after a request by Nextracker LLC, an importer of solar cells. The government shared its early plan on September 30, 2025. People and companies can comment on this plan. Background The U.S. put special taxes on solar cells from China in December 2012. Nextracker asked for a review of these taxes in June 2025. The company wants the government to stop the duties on certain products. Nextracker says it is an interested party because it brings these solar cells into the country. Other groups and companies involved in making solar cells in the U.S. said they do NOT oppose Nextracker’s request. The following groups sent letters of no opposition: The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Bila Solar, Inc. Sunspark Group Jinko Solar Canadian Solar Current Scope of Duties The rules right now cover: Crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Modules, panels, and laminates with these cells. Parts for final solar products, even if assembled after shipment. Some items are NOT included. These are: Thin film solar made from amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, or copper indium gallium selenide. Tiny solar cells (10,000mm² or less) built into consumer goods that use the power for their function. Modules and panels made outside China from Chinese cells ARE included. Modules and panels assembled in China from third-country cells are NOT included. What Products Are Part of the Proposed Change? The U.S. may remove duties for “off-grid” solar cell panels that: Have a glass cover. Have an aluminum frame. Output 140 watts or less per panel. Are long and skinny (the long side is at least 3.5 times the short side). Are less than 8,200 cm² in area. Connect using 12-16 AWG wires, 1200-1310 mm long. Do not include a built-in inverter. Nextracker says these products are used: As a controller for panel tilt and tracker position. As a weather sensor to protect from extreme weather. These items are smaller and less powerful than normal solar panels. They are used only to power Nextracker parts, not to compete with other solar products. Why the Change May Happen The law lets Commerce change or cancel duties if most U.S. makers of these goods agree. If these makers show they no longer want the duties, the government can end them in part or whole. The Commerce Department says that at least 85% of U.S. makers must agree. For these reviews, almost all the main U.S. solar cell makers said they do NOT oppose Nextracker’s plan. The Commerce Department says this shows there is enough support for the change. Next Steps Anyone interested can send written arguments by 14 days after this notice. Replies can be sent five days after that. These documents must include a summary of each point, limited to 450 words per topic. If Commerce decides to go forward, duties would be ended on the special off-grid solar cell panels. This change would apply only to solar panels that entered the U.S. after January 1, 2024 (for one order) and December 1, 2024 (for the other). If the rules are changed, Customs will not collect the duties and will give refunds for deposits made on these products after those dates. The review should finish within 270 days, or 45 days if all parties agree. More Details You can read the full notice and updates at the Federal Register or at access.trade.gov. Contact For questions, contact Maureen Shaheen at the U.S. Department of Commerce, phone (202) 482-3004. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues New Duties on Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From China Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes What Is Covered The orders cover sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains made with at least 94% aluminum oxide. These grains may also have other materials like titanium dioxide or silicon dioxide. They come in sizes from 0.85 mm to 0.0395 mm. Shapes can include angular, blocky, round, and more. The grains are extremely hard and can be various colors like blue or white. These grains are included in the duties whether imported in bulk or already made into products like abrasive papers or grinding wheels. However, only the ceramic grains inside the finished products are covered, not the entire product. Duties for Dumping The U.S. determined that ceramic abrasive grains from China were sold below fair value. Importers must pay antidumping duties at a weighted-average dumping margin of 88.32 percent. This rate applies to all producers from China and is based on facts available with adverse inferences. Duties for Subsidies The investigation found that Chinese companies producing these grains received unfair government support. Countervailing duties were set at a subsidy rate of 165.05 percent. This rate applies to several named companies and all others not listed. How Duties Are Applied U.S. Customs and Border Protection must collect cash deposits for these duties on imports from China. For antidumping duties, this started for products entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 2, 2025. For countervailing duties, this started for products entered on or after May 22, 2025. There was a temporary pause for the subsidy duties after September 18, 2025, until publication of the final injury determination. Duties collection resumed with the new order. Legal Process and Ongoing Requirements The orders were put in place after both Commerce and the International Trade Commission found that dumped and subsidized grains from China hurt the U.S. industry. These rules are upheld under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The orders also include instructions about how interested parties and lawyers can be added to annual inquiry service lists to receive updates and take part in future matters related to the orders. Special instructions apply for both U.S. petitioners and the Government of China. A full list of affected Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes is provided in the orders, with the written description taking priority over any classification. Where to Find More Information The notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The full list of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders is available at https://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/iastats1.html. These new duties are effective as of September 29, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Department of Commerce Requests Comments on Export Services Forms Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Department of Commerce Requests Comments on Export Services Forms The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a request for public comments on its revised information collection for export services forms. This review is being conducted by the International Trade Administration (ITA). The request was published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2025. The ITA helps U.S. businesses by providing services that make it easier to export goods and work in markets outside the country. Details of the Information Collection The form is known as “Domestic and International Clients Export Services & Customized Forms.” It is being revised and needs new approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB control number for this collection is 0625-0143. There are no specific form numbers. The total number of expected respondents is 100,020. Each response is expected to take about 10 minutes. The yearly burden is estimated to be 34,133 hours. Purpose and Use of Collected Information Congress requires ITA to help more U.S. companies export and to encourage foreign companies to invest in the United States. The ITA offers help to U.S. companies, such as finding business partners in other countries, setting up meetings, and preparing reports on possible foreign partners. Some ITA services are customized for unique business needs. These forms help ITA know how to assist each business. Information can be shared and collected online or by paper. U.S. companies can show interest through forms on the ITA website, web-based surveys, or paper forms. Who Can Respond The affected groups are: Businesses or for-profit organizations Not-for-profit institutions State, local, or tribal governments Submitting these forms is voluntary and only needed when a business wants ITA’s help. Legal Authority The legal authority for this information collection comes from Public Law 15 U.S.C. et seq and 15 U.S.C. 171 et seq. How to Comment The public can view the request and submit comments at www.reginfo.gov. Go to “Currently under 30-day Review–Open for Public Comments” or search for the form using its title or OMB control number (0625-0143). Comments and recommendations must be submitted within 30 days from the date of the notice. Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department, is listed as the contact for this request. Reference Federal Register Volume 90, Number 185, September 26, 2025. Document Number: 2025-18765. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Lists Scope Ruling Applications for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a list of applications for scope rulings in antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings. These applications were filed in August 2025. Scope rulings help decide if certain products are covered by existing AD or CVD orders. Details of Scope Ruling Applications Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From China Order Codes: A-570-016, C-570-017 Product: New pneumatic light truck tires made of rubber with a “LT” marking. Sizes are not listed in the 2023–2025 Tire and Rim Association Year Books. These tires have an outer diameter of 31 to 39 inches, section widths of 11.5 to 15.5 inches, radial construction, and inner diameters of 17 to 26 inches. They have ply ratings from 10 to 12, load indices from 100 to 128, and speed ratings of Q, P, or S. Producer/Exporter: China Applicant: Transamerica Tire Co., Ltd. (Transamerica) Date Filed: August 25, 2025 ACCESS Segment: “Transamerica” Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From China Order Codes: A-570-073, C-570-074 Product: Aluminum composite panels (also called aluminum composite materials). These panels include a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) core, bonded between two aluminum sheets of the 3003-H24 series. Adhesive film coats both sides of the LDPE. The top and bottom aluminum sheets are painted different colors, and the top sheet has a protective film. The total thickness is 3mm. The top aluminum sheet is 0.5mm or 0.3mm thick, and the bottom sheet is 0.3mm thick. Producer/Exporter: China Applicant: Hong Kong Harbour Company Limited (HKH) Date Filed: August 28, 2025 ACCESS Segment: “HKH Aluminum Composite Panels” Process Information Commerce will accept a scope ruling application if it is not rejected or a scope inquiry is not started within 30 days after filing. If the 30th day is a non-business day, the next business day will be used. If the application is accepted, a scope inquiry will begin on day 31. If Commerce chooses to address the issue under a different process, it will let the applicant know. Scope inquiries will be conducted on the record of the AD proceeding if there are companion AD and CVD orders for the same product from the same country. Commerce can decide if the ruling will apply country-wide or only to specific companies. Public Access and Participation The full list of scope ruling applications is available at https://access.trade.gov. For more information on how to file or participate, visit https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf. Anyone wishing to take part in a scope inquiry must file an entry of appearance according to 19 CFR 351.103(d)(1) and 19 CFR 351.225(n)(4). Interested parties may ask to be on the annual inquiry service list during the anniversary month of the relevant order’s publication. This is in line with Commerce’s procedures under 19 CFR 351.225(n). Submitting Comments Comments about the completeness of this notice should be sent to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, at the U.S. Department of Commerce. This notice, dated 2025-09-18, is published according to 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3). The public can check the current status of each scope ruling application on the ACCESS system. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Correction Issued on Multilayered Wood Flooring Countervailing Duty Review Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce made a correction related to a recent court decision on multilayered wood flooring from the People’s Republic of China. On September 15, 2025, Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register. This notice was about the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (CIT) final judgment in Evolutions Flooring, Inc. et al. v. United States, Consol. Court no. 21-00591. The judgment covered the review of countervailing duties for wood flooring from China for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. The original notice said the court’s judgment was not in harmony with Commerce’s final results of the administrative review. It also said Commerce would amend the final results for certain companies. However, Commerce found an error in the spelling of a company’s name. The company’s correct name is Dalian Shengyu Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. This company is a producer/exporter without a superseding cash deposit rate. Commerce is also changing its cash deposit instruction for this company. The notice directs that, in the Federal Register of September 15, 2025 (FR Doc 2025-17777), on page 44371, the name should be corrected to “Dalian Shengyu Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.” This correction applies to both the first column, where the company is named, and the second column, where it is listed in Appendix II. This correction is being shared as required by sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. For more information, contact Jonathan Schueler or Laurel Smalley at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance, AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, Washington, DC 20230. Phone numbers are (202) 482-9175 or (202) 482-3456. This notice is signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, acting for the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. The official correction notice was filed on September 22, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Amends Countervailing Duty Results for Multilayered Wood Flooring from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Background Commerce’s 2017 CVD review included important Chinese companies. The companies affected include Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Senmao), Riverside Plywood Corporation and its cross-owned affiliates like Baroque Timber Industries (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. (Baroque Timber), and non-selected companies under review. The case does not change the result for Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Guyu). Commerce first published its 2017 review on November 27, 2020. It chose Baroque Timber and Jiangsu Guyu as mandatory respondents. Commerce did not select Jiangsu Senmao for individual review. Court Remands and Commerce Actions Jiangsu Senmao and other companies appealed Commerce’s results. On August 11, 2022, the CIT told Commerce to reconsider how it picked which companies to review and to recalculate the rate for companies not chosen for individual examination. After more court orders and remands, Commerce changed its methodology. The CIT then told Commerce to review Jiangsu Senmao as a main respondent and adjust its subsidy rate calculations for companies not chosen as main respondents. On August 8, 2025, Commerce issued new results. Commerce now based the rate for non-selected companies on both Baroque Timber and Jiangsu Senmao’s rates. The CIT accepted Commerce’s new final results on September 11, 2025. Subsidy Rates Assigned The amended rates for the 2017 period of review are: Producer/Exporter Subsidy Rate (percent ad valorem) Riverside Plywood Corporation and affiliates 13.18 Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo Wood Industry Co., Ltd. 2.45 Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd. 122.94 Non-selected companies under review 10.02 Cash Deposit Requirements Commerce will send new import duty collection (cash deposit) instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for some companies. If a company already has a newer deposit rate from a later review, Commerce will not issue new instructions. For Houzhou Chenchang Wood Co., Ltd., Shenzhenshi Huanwei Woods Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Biyork Wood Co., Ltd., Commerce will issue new cash deposit instructions because they do not have newer rates. Liquidation of Entries At present, entries by Riverside Plywood Corporation, its affiliates, Jiangsu Senmao, and companies listed in Appendix II remain under court injunction and cannot be finalized. This applies to goods entered between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017. These entries will remain on hold until the appeals process is complete. If the CIT’s decision is not appealed, or after final court decisions, Commerce will instruct CBP to assess duties as per the amended rates, unless the rate is zero or de minimis. Companies Affected The companies impacted by these amended results are detailed in Appendices I and II of the official notice. Notice This action is required under U.S. law based on sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 17, 2025 Christopher Abbott,Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations For questions, contact:Jonathan Schueler (202-482-9175) or Laurel Smalley (202-482-3456),AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.