U.S. Finds Oman Imports Circumventing China Steel Duties Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative determination. The ruling concludes that certain steel pipe imports from Oman are evading duties placed on similar goods from China. The investigation focused on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe (CWP). These pipes were made in Oman using hot-rolled steel (HRS) sourced from the People’s Republic of China. The U.S. has had antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on such Chinese goods since 2008. Commerce conducted the inquiry under section 781(b) of the Tariff Act. The department determined that the Omani CWP made from Chinese-origin HRS sought to avoid the duties. Therefore, it found these imports to be covered by the AD and CVD orders. The final determination applies on a country-wide basis to Oman. It covers all such imports using Chinese HRS that occurred on or after November 19, 2024. This is the date the inquiry began. The agency established regulation steps. Importers and exporters must now provide certifications. These confirm whether or not Chinese-origin HRS was used to make the goods entering the U.S. If an importer or exporter fails to meet certification or provide needed documents, the entry will be treated as covered by the duties. Customs will then collect antidumping deposits at a rate of 85.55%, and countervailing deposits at 39.01%, unless a company has its own rate. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will enforce these requirements. Certifications must be submitted as part of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) process. For shipments made between November 19, 2024, and August 13, 2025, documents had to be submitted by September 8, 2025. If these goods entered without the needed certificates, corrections had to be made to ensure the correct duty type was applied. Commerce created new case numbers for this determination: Antidumping: A-523-910 Countervailing: C-523-911 The scope of the original 2008 Orders remains unchanged. It includes specific carbon steel pipes and tubes with several size and finish restrictions. However, steel used in boilers, mechanical tubing, and other mentioned products remains excluded. The Decision Memorandum, which contains full details of the issues and decisions, is public. It is available through the ACCESS system for registered users. For questions, contact Shawn Gregor at the Enforcement and Compliance Office at (202) 482-3226. Commerce is continuing its enforcement of trade rules to prevent duty evasion and ensure fair trade practices. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues Final Duties on Monomers and Oligomers from Taiwan Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes Date: 2026-02-03 On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced a final affirmative determination in its investigation into imports of certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. Commerce found that these products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). It also made a final affirmative determination that critical circumstances existed. The period of investigation was January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. BACKGROUND Commerce issued a preliminary determination on September 9, 2025. This was published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 43409. Interested parties were given a chance to comment. Due to a Federal Government shutdown, Commerce extended deadlines in all administrative proceedings by 68 days. The final determination deadline was set to January 28, 2026. The Issues and Decision Memorandum contains the full discussion of the facts and decisions. This memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. SCOPE This investigation covers certain multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and acrylated bisphenol-A epoxy based oligomers. These substances are created using acrylic or methacrylic acid. A full list of the specific chemical names and CAS numbers is provided in Appendix I of the notice. There were no changes to the scope from the preliminary determination. No interested party commented on the scope. ADVERSE FACTS AVAILABLE (AFA) Eternal Materials, Qualipoly, and Synth-Edge did not participate in the investigation. Therefore, Commerce assigned them a dumping margin based on adverse facts available under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act. Commerce also applied AFA rates to these firms in its preliminary findings. No new details were submitted that changed this decision. All “other” producers and exporters were assigned a dumping margin based on a simple average of the petition rates. CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES Commerce determined that critical circumstances exist for the named companies and all other producers/exporters. Commerce used adverse facts available in making this finding for the mandatory respondents. ALL-OTHERS RATE Since all dumping margins were based on AFA, Commerce applied the simple average of the margins alleged in the petition to “all others.” This rate is 130.23 percent. FINAL DUMPING MARGINS Commerce assigned the following final estimated weighted-average dumping margins: Eternal Materials Co., Ltd.: 130.23% Qualipoly Chemical Corporation: 130.23% Synth-Edge Advanced Material Co., Ltd.: 130.23% All Others: 130.23% SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of the goods subject to this investigation which entered U.S. commerce on or after June 11, 2025. This is 90 days before the preliminary determination. For entries on or after January 7, 2026, when provisional measures ended, suspension of liquidation will stop unless the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination. If the ITC determines that injury exists, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order. If the ITC determines there is no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and all deposits will be refunded. EXPORT SUBSIDY OFFSET No countervailable export subsidies were found in the companion countervailing duty investigation. Therefore, Commerce did not adjust the cash deposit rates for export subsidies. ITC ROLE If the ITC makes a final determination of material injury, Commerce will impose a duty order. The ITC has 45 days from the final determination to make its decision. APO REMINDER If the ITC issues a negative injury determination, Commerce reminds parties to comply with administrative protective order (APO) procedures, including destruction of proprietary data. ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS This action was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. The final determination was issued in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. For more information, contact Jaron Moore at the International Trade Administration at (202) 482-3640. Complete legal details and supporting documents are available by searching document number 2026-02123 at www.gpo.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Preliminary Countervailing Duty Review Results for Steel Flanges from India Released Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has released the preliminary results of the countervailing duty (CVD) administrative review for finished carbon steel flanges from India. The review period was from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce has found that countervailable subsidies were given to certain Indian producers and/or exporters of finished carbon steel flanges. Mandatory Respondents Commerce selected two companies for individual examination: Norma (India) Ltd. and R. N. Gupta & Company Limited (RNG). Commerce has preliminarily determined the following subsidy rates: Norma (India) Ltd., USK Export Private Limited, Uma Shanker Khandelwal and Co., and Bansidhar Chiranjilal: 2.40 percent ad valorem. R. N. Gupta & Company Limited: 2.27 percent ad valorem. These companies were found to receive subsidies that were specific and provided financial benefits by an authority, in line with section 771 of the Tariff Act. Non-Selected Companies Three companies not individually examined received a subsidy rate based on a weighted average of the mandatory respondents’ rates: BFN Forgings Private Limited Echjay Industries Pvt. Ltd. Munish Forge Private Limited These companies have been assigned a rate of 2.32 percent ad valorem. Company Name Change Munish Forge Private Limited submitted a company name change notification. Commerce needs more time to evaluate this change for its impact on operations, ownership, and legal structure. Rescission of Review Commerce has rescinded the review for three companies: Balkrishna Steel Forge Pvt. Ltd. Cetus Engineering Private Limited Jai Auto Pvt. Ltd. This decision was taken as all parties requesting the review of these companies withdrew their requests within 90 days from the initiation notice, under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Delays and Extensions Key events caused multiple deadline changes: On December 9, 2024, Commerce extended the preliminary results deadline by 90 days. On July 16, 2025, the deadline was further extended by 110 days to November 19, 2025. On November 14, 2025, a lapse in Federal Government appropriations led to a 47-day tolling of all deadlines. On November 24, 2025, Commerce added an additional 21-day tolling due to a backlog in its electronic filing system (ACCESS). The final preliminary deadline moved to January 28, 2026, due to a Commerce office closure from inclement weather. Public Comments Commerce invites comments from interested parties: Case briefs are due within 21 days after publication. Rebuttal briefs may be filed five days later. Briefs must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Executive summaries of issues should be no more than 450 words each. All submissions must be filed electronically via ACCESS and received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Hearings Parties wishing to request a hearing must file a request within 30 days after publication. Requests must include: Name Address Phone number Number of participants List of issues to be discussed Assessment Rates After final results, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties: For rescinded companies: at the deposit rate in effect at entry. For reviewed companies: based on the final subsidy rate. Commerce will wait 35 days after final publication before issuing instructions to CBP. Cash Deposit Requirements Deposits of estimated countervailing duties will continue at the final published rates for all relevant entries on or after the final results. Final Results and Timeline Commerce intends to release the final review results within 120 days of publication of the preliminary results, in line with 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2). Authority This notice is issued under the authority granted by sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4). For further information, contact: Amber Hodak AD/CVD Operations, Office VI Enforcement and Compliance U.S. Department of Commerce Tel: (202) 842-8034 Appendix: Topics in Preliminary Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Munish Forge Private Corporate Name Change Diversification of India’s Economy Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Application of Adverse Inferences Subsidies Valuation Benchmarks and Interest Rates Analysis of Programs Recommendation Published under: Federal Register Volume 91, Number 22. Document number: 2026-02125. Date: 2026-02-03. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Finds Dumping of Steel Fluid End Blocks from Germany in 2023 Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of its administrative review on forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany. The Department determined that certain producers and exporters from Germany sold these products in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review. The review covered the calendar year of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The sole respondent company in this review was BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH. The Commerce Department found a weighted-average dumping margin of 11.92 percent for BGH. These results followed a preliminary review published on May 14, 2025 (Federal Register 90 FR 20451). A post-preliminary memorandum was issued on August 27, 2025, which included changes to the differential pricing analysis. Subsequent deadlines were adjusted due to a lapse in federal appropriations and a government shutdown in late 2025. Deadlines were tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and an additional 21 days on November 24, 2025, to address an electronic filing backlog. The final results were completed and released on January 20, 2026. No changes were made to the calculations from the post-preliminary results. Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The merchandise reviewed falls under the scope of the antidumping duty order issued on January 29, 2021 (86 FR 7528), covering forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy. Commerce reviewed all briefs submitted and responded to issues raised, which are outlined in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum” available via ACCESS at https://access.trade.gov. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties on applicable imports. For BGH, the assessment rates will be calculated based on the value and duties of each importer’s specific sales. Commerce will issue assessment instructions for CBP within 35 days after publication of these final results. If a party files a summons with the U.S. Court of International Trade, duty assessments will be postponed as required. Cash deposit requirements have also been updated. For BGH, the deposit rate is set at 11.92 percent, based on these final results. For other companies not reviewed, prior rates still apply. If the exporter is not reviewed but the producer is, the producer’s rate applies. All other producers or exporters remain subject to the all-others rate of 4.79 percent. Commerce reminds importers of their obligation under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to certify whether they were reimbursed for duties. Failure to provide this certificate may result in the assumption of reimbursement and lead to double assessments. Parties under Administrative Protective Order are reminded of their obligation to return or destroy confidential information in line with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). This notice was signed by Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Abbott and issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Further details can be found in the official Federal Register Notice: Document Number 2026-01596. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the final results of the 2023 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy. The review covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Two main Italian producers/exporters were examined: Lucchini Mamé Forge S.p.A. (with its affiliates Lucchini Industries S.r.l. and Lucchini RS S.p.A.) and Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. The Commerce Department found that Lucchini Mamé Forge S.p.A. had a weighted-average dumping margin of 11.71 percent. In contrast, Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. received a dumping margin of 0.00 percent. The decision modifies the previous preliminary results issued on May 14, 2025. Changes were made after a post-preliminary analysis on September 29, 2025, where the Commerce Department adjusted its approach to the differential pricing analysis. On August 8, 2025, the agency extended the deadline for final results by 60 days. Due to the government shutdown and the resulting system delays, Commerce tolled all administrative deadlines twice: once by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. On December 22, 2025, Commerce again extended the schedule, making the final results due on January 21, 2026. The final conclusions, including calculations and decisions, are detailed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum published alongside the final results. The document is available on ACCESS, the centralized system for importing and anti-dumping cases. The scope of the order includes all forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy, as reaffirmed in the January 29, 2021, Federal Register notice establishing the antidumping orders. Commerce stated that it has made changes since the preliminary results. These were based on issues raised in briefs submitted by interested parties. All such issues are listed in the appendix to the final notice. For assessment purposes, the Commerce Department will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess duties based on specific ad valorem calculations. For companies like Lucchini with a dumping margin above de minimis, duties will apply. Cogne Acciai Speciali, with a 0.00 percent rate, will face no such duties. If imported entries were made by a company unaware that their goods were heading to the United States, Commerce will instruct CBP to apply the “all-others” rate of 7.33 percent. This rate also applies when no specific rate is available for an involved company in the transaction. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after this Federal Register notice. If a legal challenge follows, CBP will delay action until the time for seeking an injunction expires. Cash deposit requirements are also updated. Starting from the publication date of this notice, importers must follow the new rates. For Lucchini, the cash deposit will be set at 11.71 percent. For Cogne, it will be 0.00 percent. Companies not covered in this review will continue with their last assigned rate or the all-others rate of 7.33 percent if no rate exists. Importers are reminded of their responsibility to file certificates under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) regarding the reimbursement of antidumping or countervailing duties. If not filed properly, Commerce may assume reimbursement occurred and double the duties applied. Parties under Administrative Protective Order (APO) must return or destroy confidential materials, per 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Not doing so is a punishable violation. The full list of issues discussed in this review includes: Whether Commerce incorrectly increased Lucchini’s costs. Whether scrap was deducted twice in Lucchini’s calculations. Whether specific sales should have been excluded when calculating Lucchini’s cash deposit rate. The actions are authorized by sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the related regulations. Christopher Abbott signed the notice on January 20, 2026, as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Starts Brake Drum Circumvention Inquiry Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), through its International Trade Administration, has begun a formal circumvention inquiry. The focus is on brake drums from the People’s Republic of China made from compacted graphite iron (CGI). This inquiry responds to a request filed by Webb Wheel Products, Inc. (Webb) on November 17, 2025. Webb claims that CGI brake drums, including model number M328D557 from PanAsia CVD (HK) Limited, are later-developed merchandise. They believe these products are being imported in a way that avoids existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Commerce is treating this as a country-wide inquiry. This means all relevant CGI brake drum imports from China are included, not just those from one company. The inquiry was initiated under Section 781(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.226. An opposition comment was filed by CAIEC Trailer Master Co., Ltd. on November 27, 2025. Webb submitted rebuttal comments on December 17, 2025. Commerce also issued a supplemental questionnaire to Webb. Webb responded to this questionnaire on January 12, 2026. The scope of the original AD and CVD orders includes brake drums made of gray cast iron. They must have an inside diameter between 14.75 inches and 16.6 inches and weigh more than 50 pounds. These drums may be finished or unfinished. They are included whether imported alone or with non-subject parts like hubs. The circumvention inquiry covers CGI brake drums with the same size and weight limits. These drums are made in China and shipped to the United States. Commerce is considering whether they are similar enough to be covered by the original orders. Commerce looks at several criteria when deciding if later-developed merchandise counts as circumvention: If the new and old products look the same. If customers expect the same things from both. If they are used in the same way. If they are sold through the same channels. If they are marketed similarly. Commerce also looks at cost and product classification. Products are not excluded from orders just because they have extra functions or fall under different tariff codes, unless those functions are the main use and are expensive to add. Commerce will handle the AD and CVD inquiries together using the antidumping record, as stated in 19 CFR 351.226(m)(2). As the inquiry begins, Commerce has told U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue suspending liquidation of imports already under suspension. If the inquiry finds circumvention, new and unsuspended entries will also be suspended. Duties will be applied accordingly. This initiation does not decide the outcome. It only means Commerce has found enough support in Webb’s request to begin the inquiry. Commerce plans to issue a preliminary decision by June 26, 2026 (150 days after this notice). A final decision is expected by November 23, 2026 (300 days after this notice), unless deadlines are extended or the inquiry is partially or fully cancelled. This initiation notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on January 22, 2026. Document Number: 2026-01598 Published: 2026-01-27 Federal Register Volume: 91, Number 17, Pages 3435–3437 Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration For questions, contact: Justin Enck — (202) 482-1614 Walter Schaub — (202) 482-0907 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Tariffs on Steel Wire Rod from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will continue the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. This decision is based on reviews done by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The agencies found that removing the orders would likely lead to continued or renewed unfair trade actions from China. The orders target steel wire rod made from carbon and alloy steel. These products are round, hot-rolled, and in coils. They are less than 19 millimeters wide. Products used as stainless steel, tool steel, high nickel steel, ball-bearing steel, and concrete rods are not included. Also excluded are free-cutting steels. These are special types with high amounts of elements like lead, sulfur, or phosphorus. Products meeting the main description but not excluded are still part of the order. These steel wire rods are mainly classified under several Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, including: 7213.91.3011 7213.91.3015 7213.91.3020 7213.91.3093 7213.91.4500 7213.91.6000 7213.99.0030 7227.20.0030 7227.20.0080 7227.90.6010 7227.90.6020 7227.90.6030 7227.90.6035 Some imports under 7213.99.0090 and 7227.90.6090 may also be covered if they fit the required description. The original orders were put in place on January 8, 2015. In 2025, Commerce and the ITC started their second five-year review of these duties. Commerce shared its findings on August 25 and 26, 2025. It said that ending the tariffs could bring back dumping and illegal subsidies from China. The ITC agreed and released its final decision on December 29, 2025. Because of the ITC’s final decision, the continuation of the orders became official on December 29, 2025. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting cash deposits at the current rates for imports affected by these duties. Commerce plans to begin the next review 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the ITC’s most recent determination. Parties involved must still follow rules protecting business data shared during the review process. This includes destroying or returning materials under the Administrative Protective Order as required by law. This notice follows sections 751(c), 751(d)(2), and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930. It is published under 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Preliminary Results on Thermal Paper from Korea Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on thermal paper from the Republic of Korea. These results cover the review period of November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024. Background The antidumping duty order on thermal paper from Korea was issued on November 22, 2021. On November 1, 2024, Commerce invited interested parties to request a review of the order for the 2023–2024 period. On December 9, 2024, Commerce extended deadlines for preliminary results by 90 days. Additional deadline extensions of 47 days and 21 days were issued on November 14 and November 24, 2025, due to a federal government shutdown. A further extension was granted on December 22, 2025. As a result, the deadline for preliminary results became January 21, 2026. Review Process and Methodology Commerce conducted this review under section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Calculations were made using constructed export prices under section 772, and normal value was calculated under section 773 of the Act. Scope of the Order The order covers thermal paper products from Korea. A complete description of the scope is available in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Partial Rescission of Review Commerce is rescinding the administrative review for 15 companies listed in Appendix II. This action is taken under 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3), which allows rescission when there are no suspended entries of the subject merchandise for liquidation. Commerce previously notified parties of its intent to rescind the review for these companies on February 4, 2025. No comments were submitted in response. Companies Rescinded Akon Rulo Kagit Plastik Imalat IHR ITH. SAN. TIC. A.S. Amtress (M) Sdn. Bhd. Besto Sdn. Bhd. Convertidoras PCM, S.A. de C.V. Dor Etiket San VE Tic. Ltd. Engin Kagir Mamulleri San. Tic. Formas para Negocios, S.A. de C.V. Formularios de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Kagit Mamulleri San. Tic. Ltd., Stl. Kooka Paper Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Sailing Paper (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. ShenZhen Sailing Paper Co., Ltd. Wellden (M) Sdn. Bhd. Wingle Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Results of Review Commerce determined that thermal paper from Korea was not sold in the United States at less than normal value during the review period. The companies and their dumping margins are as follows: Hansol Paper Company: 0.00% Tele-Paper (M) Sdn. Bhd.: 0.00% Hansol Paper Company is also known as Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. Disclosure and Public Comments Commerce will release its calculations and analysis within five days of publication of the notice. Interested parties may submit case briefs within 21 days after publication. Rebuttal briefs must be submitted within five days after that. All submissions must be made using the Enforcement and Compliance ACCESS database. A table of contents and table of authorities are required in briefs. A public executive summary of each issue should be no more than 450 words. Hearings Requests for a hearing must be submitted within 30 days after publication. Hearings will be limited to issues raised in briefs. If requested, Commerce will schedule and notify parties of the date and time. Assessment Rates Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties based on the final results. If any final margins are zero or de minimis, the entries will be liquidated without duties. Hansol’s importer-specific duties will be based on the ratio of total duties to entered value. If no margin or a de minimis margin is found, entries will be duty-free. Tele-Paper’s assessment rate will match Hansol’s. For rescinded companies, duties will match the cash deposit rate at entry time. Cash Deposit Instructions Following final results, Commerce will set new cash deposit rates: Companies listed in final results will use their assigned rates. Companies not reviewed will use the rate from the most recent segment. If only the manufacturer is reviewed, the manufacturer’s rate will apply. The all-others rate remains 6.19%. These rates will remain in effect until further notice. Next Steps Commerce intends to publish the final results within 120 days of January 27, 2026. These results will include analysis of all issues raised in briefs. Reminder to Importers Importers must file certificates stating if duties were reimbursed. Failing to file may result in Commerce assuming reimbursement occurred, doubling duties. Legal Notice This information is issued under sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and 19 CFR 351.213 and 351.221(b)(4). Signed: Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Appendix I – Topics Covered I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Methodology V. Recommendation Appendix II – Companies Rescinded from Review Akon Rulo Kagit Plastik Imalat IHR ITH. SAN. TIC. A.S. Amtress (M) Sdn. Bhd. Besto Sdn. Bhd. Convertidoras PCM, S.A. de C.V. Dor Etiket San VE Tic. Ltd. Engin Kagir Mamulleri San. Tic. Formas para Negocios, S.A. de C.V. Formularios de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Kagit Mamulleri San. Tic. Ltd., Stl. Kooka Paper Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Papeles y Conversiones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Sailing Paper (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. ShenZhen Sailing Paper Co., Ltd. Wellden (M) Sdn. Bhd. Wingle Industrial (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). 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Commerce Department Begins Trade Reviews Covering 2024-2025 Estimated reading time: 7–12 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 3421-3428). The notice announces the initiation of administrative reviews for multiple antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases. The reviews cover merchandise with anniversaries in November 2024 and include investigations from several countries. Timing and Procedures Commerce received timely review requests as required by 19 CFR 351.213(b). Reviews are for the period of review (POR) stated for each case. Commerce may limit respondent numbers. Selection may use U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data or Quantity and Value (Q&V) questionnaires. CBP or Q&V data will be added to the record within five days of the notice. Respondent selection decisions will occur within 35 days. Collapsing of companies for AD respondent selection is limited. Commerce will collapse companies only where a prior review segment already found them to be a single entity. Parties must identify previously collapsed firms and cite the determination. Firms must provide Q&V data individually unless previously collapsed under an official segment with a final decision. Companies with no sales or entries during the POR may notify Commerce within 30 days of publication, so Commerce may consider canceling their review. Withdrawal of Review Requests Parties may withdraw requests for reviews within 90 days of the notice. Commerce may grant time extensions for withdrawals case-by-case. Particular Market Situation (PMS) Allegations PMS allegations under section 773(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930 must be filed within 20 days after submitting Section D questionnaire responses. Separate Rates in NME Countries Commerce assumes exporters in Non-Market Economies (NME) are government-controlled, unless proven otherwise. To qualify for separate rates, parties must submit: A Separate Rate Certification (if they had a separate rate before and no changes occurred); or, A Separate Rate Application (if they are new or have seen company changes). Forms are due 14 calendar days from the notice date. Applications apply equally to NME-owned, foreign-owned, and foreign sellers. Companies selected for individual examination must respond fully to the AD/CVD questionnaire. This applies even if they filed certifications. Certification Eligibility for Subject/Non-subject Merchandise Companies that wish to certify goods with possible subject and non-subject markings must file a Certification Eligibility Application. The form is online and must be filed within 30 calendar days of publication. Companies that file the Certification Application and are then selected as mandatory respondents must complete the full questionnaire. Review Initiations Commerce has initiated reviews for the following orders: AD Reviews: Argentina: Oil Country Tubular Goods (A-357-824), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Siderca S.A.I.C. Tenaris Global Services S.A. Tubos de Acero de Mexico S.A. Austria: Strontium Chromate (A-433-813), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Habich GmbH Brazil: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-351-856), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio CBA Itapissuma Ltda. France: Strontium Chromate (A-427-830), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Societe Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques Germany: Thermal Paper (A-428-850), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Includes multiple Mexican and German producers India: Paper File Folders (A-533-910), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Navneet Education Limited Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe (A-533-867), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. Suncity Metals & Tubes Private Ltd Japan: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates, 05/01/2024–10/31/2025 Fujifilm Corporation Fujifilm Shizuoka Co., Ltd. Mexico: Multiple orders covering: Freight Rail Couplers (A-201-857) Oil Country Tubular Goods (A-201-856) Refined Copper Pipe and Tube (A-201-838) Steel Reinforcing Bar (A-201-844) Oman: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-523-815), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC Republic of Korea: Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe (A-580-809), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Listed several producers Thermal Paper (A-580-911), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Republic of Türkiye: Certain Aluminum Foil (A-489-844), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Steel Reinforcing Bar (A-489-819), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Spain: Thermal Paper (A-469-824), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 Taiwan: Circular Welded Steel Pipe (A-583-814), 11/01/2024–10/31/2025 China: Multiple reviews including: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates (A-570-156) Fresh Garlic (A-570-831) Lightweight Thermal Paper (A-570-920) Seamless Copper Pipe and Tube (A-570-964) Diamond Sawblades (A-570-900) CVD Reviews: Oman: Certain Aluminum Foil (C-523-816), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Korea: Oil Country Tubular Goods (C-580-913), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Includes SeAH Steel Corporation and its affiliate Türkiye: Certain Aluminum Foil (C-489-845), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Steel Reinforcing Bar (C-489-819), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 China: Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates (C-570-157), 03/01/2024–12/31/2024 Chlorinated Isocyanurates (C-570-991), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Lightweight Thermal Paper (C-570-921), 01/01/2024–12/31/2024 Duty Absorption Reviews Domestic parties may request a duty absorption review within 30 days of this notice. The request must name the exporter or producer. Gap Period Liquidation For first-time reviews, Commerce will not assess AD/CVD on any entries made in a “gap” period. Administrative Protective Orders Interested parties must file applications under 19 CFR 351.305. Letters of appearance are also required under 19 CFR 351.103(d). Factual Information Requirements Submitters must comply with 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) and 351.301. All submissions must declare which category the data falls under. Late or misclassified filings may be rejected. Certification Requirements All factual observations must be certified for accuracy. Certification formats are outlined in the Final Rule of July 17, 2013. Extension of Time Requests All requests for extensions must be made before the deadline. For concurrent submissions by multiple parties, requests made after 10 a.m. on the due date are untimely. These reviews will conclude with final results by November 30, 2026. 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U.S. Commerce Finalizes 2022 Duty Review on Chinese Solar Cells Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final determination in the 2022 countervailing duty (CVD) review of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China. These cells are commonly used in making solar panels. The review covered the time period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Commerce determined that Chinese producers and exporters received government subsidies. As a result, duties will be applied to imports of these products. The review was conducted under docket number C-570-980. BACKGROUND The preliminary results were published on April 21, 2025. Commerce accepted comments from interested parties. On August 1, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for final results to October 20, 2025. Later, due to a government shutdown, deadlines were tolled by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and again by 21 days on November 24, 2025. The final results were completed by December 29, 2025, and published on January 27, 2026. SCOPE OF THE ORDER The order applies to crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China, whether or not they are assembled into modules. SUBSIDY FINDINGS Commerce followed the law outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930. It confirmed that certain financial support from the Chinese government gives companies a benefit. These benefits were also found to be specific to certain companies or industries. CHANGES IN RESPONDENTS Changzhou Zhaojing Light Energy Co., Ltd. (Light Energy) was replaced with its unaffiliated exporter Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (Yingli China) due to information on the record. Commerce also revised the adverse facts available (AFA) rate. Yingli China’s final rate was adjusted to match the AFA rate used for Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (High Hope). NON-SELECTED COMPANIES There are six companies under review that were not individually investigated. Normally, Commerce would use a weighted average of the mandatory respondents’ rates, but in this case, all mandatory rates were based on facts available. Because of this, Commerce used the 2021 non-selected rate, which is 9.07%. FINAL RESULTS These are the final subsidy rates for the period: Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited: 117.41% Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation (and affiliates): 117.41% Yangzhou Jinghua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.: 117.41% Non-selected companies: 9.07% See Appendix II for the full list of non-selected companies. DISCLOSURE Commerce will release the analysis and calculations for these results within five days of publication. ASSESSMENT U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess duties on entries of these goods. Instructions are expected no earlier than 35 days after publication. If court actions are filed, CBP will be instructed to delay liquidation until matters are resolved. CASH DEPOSITS Commerce will instruct CBP to collect cash deposits based on the final rates from the date of publication. These deposits will remain in effect until further notice. REMINDER ABOUT PROTECTIVE ORDERS Parties handling confidential data under administrative protective order (APO) must follow regulations for its destruction. Any misuse can result in penalties. APPENDIX I – ISSUES DISCUSSED Whether to rescind the review for Light Energy. Revisions to adverse facts available calculation. Revisions to the non-selected companies rate. Whether Yingli China qualifies for a lower rate. Review status for all BYD entities. Instructions to CBP regarding liquidation. APPENDIX II – NON-SELECTED COMPANIES Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. BYD (Shangluo) Industrial Co., Ltd.; Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd.; BYD Company Ltd. Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd. Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. Authority: Sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Regulations: 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Date: 2025-12-29 Signed: Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations End of Notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Sets Antidumping Duties on Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced new antidumping duty (AD) orders on thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These duties follow final findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Both agencies confirmed that imports of these products from China and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value. These sales caused material injury to a U.S. industry. The orders apply to molded fiber products formed with cellulose fibers. These are shaped using heated molds and dried or cured while in the mold. Items affected include plates, bowls, trays, lids, food packaging, and other packaging made of molded fiber. The products are dense, with a fiber density above 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter. They may come from many types of fiber sources. These include wood, crops, and recycled materials. The products may also have added features like anti-bacterial or flame-resistant chemicals. They may be finished or processed in various ways—including dyeing, cutting, trimming, printing, or coating. The Department of Commerce stated that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will collect antidumping duties on unliquidated entries of the covered goods. These include imports from May 12, 2025, the date the preliminary determinations were published. However, this does not include entries imported after November 8, 2025, when the provisional measures expired and before the ITC final determination was published. CBP will now reinstate the suspension of liquidation for products from China and Vietnam. It will also require cash deposits equal to dumping margins adjusted for subsidy offsets. These margins were listed in Commerce’s final determinations on September 30, 2025. Commerce extended the standard four-month suspension period to six months upon request of major exporters from both countries. The extended suspension period ran from May 12, 2025, to November 8, 2025. Entries that came in after November 8, 2025, but before the January 27, 2026 order publication, will not be subject to antidumping duties. The scope of the orders also includes molded fiber products that are finished or processed in a third country. As long as the product was originally made in China or Vietnam and the second-country processing does not change the product’s basic character, it stays under the order’s scope. Some exclusions apply. These include packaging that surrounds non-subject merchandise when imported, like molded fiber used to hold electronics. Also excluded are products already covered under other specific AD and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, such as paper plates. The Department of Commerce will also maintain an annual inquiry service list for each order. Parties interested in appearing on the list must file an entry of appearance in the ACCESS system within 30 days of the order’s publication. This list helps ensure that all relevant parties are notified of scope rulings and actions related to the order. The Governments of China and Vietnam, and the original petitioners, will be placed on the annual inquiry service list automatically in future years. But they must initially submit their entries following this notice. These orders are now in full effect. Further updates and instructions will be published on the ACCESS website or posted through official Federal Register notices. The commerce action stems from investigations under case numbers A-570-182 (China) and A-552-845 (Vietnam). All entries of affected products from these countries will now be subject to U.S. antidumping law. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Issues Countervailing Duty Orders on Imports of Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These orders are based on affirmative final findings by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC confirmed that U.S. industries are being harmed by unfairly subsidized imports from China and Vietnam. The Department of Commerce first made its affirmative final determinations on September 30, 2025. The ITC issued its final affirmative injury determinations on January 5, 2026. The ITC also determined that critical circumstances exist for products imported from Vietnam. As a result of the findings, countervailing duties will be collected on certain molded fiber products imported from both countries. These duties apply to products from Vietnam that were entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after December 14, 2024. For China, the duties apply to entries made on or after March 14, 2025. The scope of the orders includes molded fiber products used for packaging and food service, such as plates, bowls, trays, clamshells, and lids. These products are made using cellulose fibers and are hardened using heat-molded forms. They can be made from any fiber source and may include additives or surface treatments. Imports of these kinds of products from Vietnam are subject to retroactive duties because of the ITC’s critical circumstances finding. Retroactive duties cover a 90-day period before the suspension of liquidation, beginning December 14, 2024. After the December 14 and March 14 preliminary determinations were published, Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries. However, due to the four-month time limit on preliminary countervailing measures, this suspension ended on July 11, 2025. Entries made between July 12, 2025, and the publication of the ITC’s final determination are not subject to countervailing duties. Moving forward, CBP will reinstitute suspension of liquidation and require cash deposits for entries. Cash deposit amounts will match the subsidy rates found in the final Commerce determinations. These apply to producers and exporters specifically listed and apply to any others under designated all-others rates. Commerce will maintain an “annual inquiry service list” for these orders in its document system called ACCESS. Parties must register within 30 days to be included. Petitioners and foreign governments will be automatically added once they register for the first time. Products excluded from these orders include those covered by earlier orders on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also excluded are molded fiber products used as packaging containing prepackaged non-subject goods, such as packaging around electronics. Commerce’s action marks the formal issuance of these CVD orders under section 706(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. These measures aim to address unfair trade practices that harm U.S. industries. Full details, including changes and contact information for officials Allison Hollander and Thomas Martin, are available in the Federal Register notice published on January 27, 2026. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Finds No Shipments of Chinese Hardwood Plywood from Certain Exporters in 2023 Review Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its final results for the 2023 administrative reviews of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on hardwood plywood from the People’s Republic of China. The review period covered January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Commerce found that four exporters did not ship hardwood plywood covered by the AD and CVD orders during the review period. The four exporters are: Eagle Industries Company Limited Golden Bridge Industries Pte Ltd. Greatwood Hung Yen Joint Stock Company Lechenwood Viet Nam Company Limited Three of these exporters were already eligible or became eligible under prior reviews to certify their shipments as non-subject merchandise. Commerce is allowing these three companies—Eagle, Golden Bridge, and Lechenwood—to continue certifying their plywood exports as non-subject merchandise. Commerce received case briefs from U.S. Importers and Hardwoods Specialty Products. These briefs raised issues reviewed in detail in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. After reviewing the arguments, Commerce made no changes to the preliminary results. Details on each issue raised and Commerce’s response are in Appendix II of the decision. In May 2025, Commerce issued the preliminary results and found no shipments from the four companies. That conclusion is now confirmed as final. No party requested a review of the China-wide entity in this AD administrative review. Thus, the China-wide rate of 114.72 percent remains unchanged. Commerce did not address separate rate status for the four companies in this review because they had no subject entries during the period. For assessment, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate entries from the four companies without regard to duties. These instructions will be issued after 35 days from the date of publication, unless there is litigation. Cash deposit rates for these companies remain unchanged from the most recent segment where each was assigned a rate. For other Chinese exporters not receiving separate rates, the China-wide rate (114.72 percent) applies. For non-Chinese exporters without their own rate, the rate assigned to their Chinese supplier or the China-wide rate applies. For CVD, cash deposits for non-reviewed firms and no-shipment companies remain at the all-others rate or their most recently assigned specific rate. This notice also reminds importers of their duty to file certifications regarding reimbursement of AD/CVD duties. Failure to comply could lead to double AD duties or increased AD liability in the amount of the CVD. Finally, parties with access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO) must destroy or return those materials timely to avoid sanctions. The final results are published pursuant to sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930 and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(5). For questions, contact Kabir Archuletta at (202) 482-2593. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

Commerce Department Finds Chinese Chassis Parts Imported by AXN Fall Under AD/CVD Orders Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes Date: 2026-01-26 The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination as part of a covered merchandise inquiry regarding certain chassis and subassembly parts imported from China by FEMC LLC, previously known as AXN Heavy Duty LLC. This action follows a referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Commerce began its investigation on April 3, 2025, to determine if certain products are subject to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders established against Chinese-sourced chassis and subassemblies. Commerce initially planned to issue its final findings on December 29, 2025, but the decision was postponed due to a lapse in federal funding and a subsequent government shutdown. As a result, all administrative deadlines were extended by 68 days, moving the preliminary determination date to March 9, 2025. Scope of the Orders The AD/CVD orders apply to certain chassis and subassemblies imported from China. Details about the scope are provided in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, accessible via ACCESS (Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System) at https://access.trade.gov. Products Examined Commerce reviewed the following merchandise imported by AXN: Axle beams intended for chassis, regardless of whether AXN: Assembled them into axles using Chinese parts. Used U.S.-sourced parts to complete them. Combined both Chinese and U.S. parts. Imported them without further assembly. Slider boxes as imported. Landing gear sets as imported. Any other imported components that can be used on chassis, including those sold for final assembly into trailers, even if shipped individually. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily finds: Axle beams used on chassis and assembled by AXN using any combination of Chinese or U.S. parts (scenarios 1[a]–1[c]) are covered by the AD/CVD orders. Slider boxes and landing gear sets imported by AXN are also covered. Other components like individual landing gear legs shipped alone and sold to trailer manufacturers are not classified as covered merchandise, even if intended for chassis use. Suspension of Liquidation Based on these findings, Commerce will direct CBP to take the following actions: Continue suspending liquidation of affected items already under suspension. For entries made on or after April 3, 2025, require AD/CVD cash deposits at applicable rates. For entries made before April 3, 2025, that have not been suspended yet, begin suspension and apply applicable AD/CVD cash deposit rates. These actions are specific to items imported by AXN. Public Comment Interested parties may submit written comments (case briefs) by February 9, 2026. Rebuttal briefs are due by February 16, 2026. Parties submitting briefs must include an executive summary of each issue, limited to 450 words, with citations included via footnotes. Requests for a hearing on the issues raised in the briefs must be submitted by February 9, 2026. Hearings, if requested, will be scheduled at a later date. Parties should confirm event details by phone two days before. Legal Authority This inquiry is conducted under 19 U.S.C. § 1517 (Section 517 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended) and 19 CFR 351.227. The full Preliminary Decision Memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Signed, Christopher Abbott Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations Performing the non-exclusive duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 3119 (January 26, 2026) Document Number: 2026-01447 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Amends Duty Rate for Chinese Mobile Access Equipment Manufacturer Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released an amended final result in the countervailing duty review for mobile access equipment from China. The period of review covers January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. This update affects Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. and certain affiliated companies. The correction comes after a ministerial error was identified. The Coalition of American Manufacturers of Mobile Access Equipment submitted a timely error allegation on December 29, 2025. No other parties submitted comments. Commerce reviewed the claim and confirmed that a ministerial error existed. The error involved a benchmark for inland freight used in the subsidy rate calculation. The rate was incorrectly calculated using a per-kilogram per-kilometer value instead of a per-kilogram value. Commerce defines a ministerial error under section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930. Such an error includes arithmetic mistakes and clerical errors such as inaccurate copying and unintentional mistakes. As a result of the review, Commerce has amended the countervailable subsidy rate for Dingli. The final corrected subsidy rate is 33.10 percent ad valorem. This rate also applies to the following companies found to be cross-owned with Dingli: Zhejiang Green Power Machinery Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Shengda Fenghe Automotive Equipment Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Xieheng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. Commerce intends to disclose all calculations and analysis related to the amended results within five days of publication. This is in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will assess countervailing duties based on the amended rate. Assessment instructions will be issued no earlier than 35 days after publication, unless a summons is filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. If a summons is filed, CBP will delay liquidation of relevant entries for up to 90 days after publication. The amended cash deposit rate for Dingli takes effect as of January 26, 2026. Countervailing duties will be assessed on entries made on or after that date. The amended rate will remain active until further notice. The Department also reminds all parties under Administrative Protective Order (APO) to return or destroy proprietary information in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply with APO regulations is subject to sanction. The announcement was issued by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. He is performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Finalizes Tariffs on Monomers and Oligomers from Taiwan Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan. The agency confirmed that producers and exporters in Taiwan received unfair government subsidies during the period of investigation. The investigation covered the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. This determination was published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2026. The companies investigated are Eternal Materials Co., Ltd. and Qualipoly Chemical Corporation. Commerce also issued findings for all other producers and exporters in Taiwan. Commerce found that critical circumstances exist for Eternal Materials, Qualipoly, and all other producers and exporters. This means that Commerce found a large increase in import volumes over a short period. As a result, earlier entries may be subject to duties. Commerce used adverse facts available (AFA) under sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. This means that necessary data was not provided by the companies. Therefore, Commerce used facts that are less favorable to the producers. A subsidy rate of 103.43 percent ad valorem has been assigned to: Eternal Materials Co., Ltd. Qualipoly Chemical Corporation All other producers and exporters from Taiwan This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences. The product covered includes specific monomers and oligomers made using acrylic or methacrylic acid. These are used in items like inks and coatings. The scope includes products with 20% or more by weight of in-scope content. The affected chemical products are listed with their Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) numbers. These include: Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate – CAS 109-16-0 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate – CAS 13048-33-4 Tripropylene glycol diacrylate – CAS 42978-66-5 Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate – CAS 3290-92-4 Trimethylolpropane triacrylate – CAS 15625-89-5 Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate – CAS 28961-43-5 Dipropylene glycol diacrylate – CAS 57472-68-1 Bisphenol-A-epichlorohydrin copolymer acrylate – CAS 55818-57-0 Commerce clarified that if any of these substances are found in blends with a total in-scope content of 20% or more by weight, the investigation applies. Downstream products such as inks or coatings are excluded from the scope. These products mainly fall under U.S. tariff codes: 2916.12.5050 2916.14.2050 3824.99.2900 3907.29.0000 3907.30.0000 They may also be entered under: 2916.12.1000 3824.99.9397 These classifications are provided only for customs purposes. The written description of the scope controls. On August 29, 2025, Commerce issued the preliminary affirmative determination. This was published in the Federal Register. On September 22, 2025, the agency issued its preliminary finding that critical circumstances existed. Due to a federal government shutdown, Commerce tolled deadlines in administrative proceedings by 47 days on November 14, 2025, and added 21 more days of tolling on November 24, 2025. As a result, the final deadline for this determination was January 15, 2026. Commerce is continuing the suspension of liquidation for subject goods entered on or after May 31, 2025, for producers involved in the critical circumstances finding. The agency had already suspended liquidation on entries as of August 29, 2025, following the preliminary determination. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order. If the ITC issues a negative decision, then the investigation will end and cash deposits will be refunded. The ITC has 45 days from January 26, 2026, to announce its final determination. This Federal Register notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations at the Department of Commerce. The document reference number is 2026-01452. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.