Department of Justice Seeks Comments on Federal Coal Lease Form Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Details of the Collection The proposed information collection is related to the use of two forms: ATR-139 and ATR-140. These forms are known as the Federal Coal Lease Form. Businesses or other for-profit groups are the main respondents. The forms help the Department of Justice evaluate the competitive impact of giving out, transferring, or exchanging federal coal leases. The forms gather information from coal companies about their current coal reserves. The Department reviews this data to check if any lease issuance, transfer, or exchange is consistent with the antitrust laws. Estimated Burden The Department estimates that 10 respondents will fill out each form. Each form is expected to take about two hours to complete. The total estimated burden for all respondents together is 20 hours per year. Comment Process The DOJ encourages people and businesses to send in comments. Comments will be accepted for 30 days, until September 22, 2025. Commenters are invited to address: If the collection of information is necessary. If the estimated response burden is correct. How the quality or clarity of the information can be improved. How to reduce time or effort needed to respond, including possible use of electronic submissions. Contact Information For more details, copies of the forms, or questions, contact Sarah Oldfield, Deputy Chief Legal Advisor, Antitrust Division, DOJ, at 950 Pennsylvania Street NW, Room 3304, Washington, DC 20530. The phone number is 202-305-8915. If more information is required, contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Justice Management Division, DOJ, at 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530. Notice This collection is being continued without change. The public is encouraged to submit suggestions or comments to help improve the process. The notice was signed by Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer at DOJ, on August 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
DOJ Briefing 2025-08-22
Justice Department Briefing 2025-08-22 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Federal Coal Lease Request Sub: Justice Department Content: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division (ATR), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Sub: Justice Department 3. Meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission Sub: Justice Department Content: The DOJ is publishing this notice to announce the third Federal advisory committee meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission (Commission). 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.
Certain Paper Plates From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquires on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
U.S. Starts Investigation on Paper Plates Imported from Cambodia and Malaysia Estimated reading time: 4–7 minutes On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced new investigations about certain paper plates being imported into the United States. The investigations focus on paper plates made in Cambodia and Malaysia. These plates use paperboard that was made in China. Background of the Investigation This decision comes after a request from the Anticircumvention Working Group of the American Paper Plate Coalition. This group wants the U.S. government to check if companies are trying to avoid anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) taxes on Chinese paper plates by finishing the products in other countries. The official Orders that put duties on paper plates from China have been in effect since March 20, 2025. What Is Being Investigated? The main concern is that companies may be sending Chinese paperboard to Cambodia and Malaysia, making paper plates there, and then shipping them to the U.S. By doing this, they might be trying to avoid the extra duties on products from China. Commerce will check if the process of turning the paperboard into plates in Cambodia or Malaysia is minor or small. If yes, the plates might still be treated as if they come from China for tax purposes. Steps in the Investigation Commerce looked at the request and extra questions sent by the companies. After reviewing all the information, Commerce has decided that there is enough evidence to start a full investigation. The investigation will focus on how the paper plates are made in Cambodia and Malaysia. They will study if the work done there is small compared to the value of the paperboard from China. Commerce will also look at trade patterns and any connections between companies in China and those in Cambodia and Malaysia. How the Companies Will Be Chosen Commerce will use data from U.S. Customs to choose which companies to investigate further. This data will show which companies send paper plates from Cambodia and Malaysia to the U.S. Interested companies will have a chance to respond and provide information to Commerce. What Happens to the Imports Now? While the investigation is happening, U.S. Customs will keep stopping imports that are already being held under the Orders. If Commerce decides that circumvention is happening, Customs may continue to block certain imports and require extra taxes on them. Timeframe for the Decision Commerce plans to make a first decision within 150 days from August 22, 2025. The final decision should come within 300 days, unless there are delays or the investigation is stopped early. Who Can Be Involved? Any interested parties can submit information or comments. All steps and information are managed by the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Contact Information If anyone needs more information, they can reach Justin Enck, Shawn Gregor (for Cambodia), or Walter Schaub (for Malaysia) at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Enforcement and Compliance Section. This information is published to help all interested parties follow the progress of the investigation and understand the rules for paper plate imports into the United States. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-22
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-22 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Certain Paper Plates From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquires on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: In response to a request from the Anticircumvention Working Group of the American Paper Plate Coalition (AWG) (collectively, the requesters), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is initiating country-wide circumvention inquiries to determine whether imports of certain paper plates (paper plates) completed in the Kingdom of Cambodia (Cambodia) or Malaysia (collectively, the third countries) using paperboard manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (China), are circumventing the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on paper plates from China. 2. Unwrought Palladium From the Russian Federation: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 3. Unwrought Palladium From the Russian Federation: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 4. Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that finished carbon steel flanges (flanges) from Spain were not sold in the United States at prices below normal value. The period of review (POR) is June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. 5. Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that Citribel nv. (Citribel) did not sell subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. 6. Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with July anniversary dates. In accordance with Commerce’s regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. 7. Notice of Scope Rulings Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) hereby publishes a list of scope rulings made during the period April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. We intend to publish future lists after the close of the next calendar quarter. 8. Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain exporters/producers of forged steel fluid end blocks (fluid end blocks) from Italy received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. 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.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex High Point, Inc.
Cambrex High Point, Inc. Applies to Import Controlled Substance for Research Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes Cambrex High Point, Inc. has filed an application to be registered as an importer of a controlled substance. The application was officially submitted on July 16, 2025. The company’s address is 4180 Mendenhall Oaks Parkway, High Point, North Carolina, 27265-8017. Cambrex High Point, Inc. wants to import poppy straw concentrate, which is listed as a Schedule II drug. The specific drug code for poppy straw concentrate is 9670. This substance will only be used for research and development purposes. The registration does not allow any other activity for this drug code. No approval is given to import Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms this registration. These cannot be imported for commercial sale. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is handling this application. Bulk manufacturers and other applicants can send electronic comments or objections on this registration. They may also ask for a hearing. The last day to submit comments or hearing requests is September 22, 2025. All comments must be sent in electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. A Comment Tracking Number will be given after submitting a comment. Requests for a hearing must also go to the Drug Enforcement Administration at 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. These requests should go to the Hearing Clerk/OALJ, the DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, and the Administrator at the same address. Approval of permit applications will happen only if the business activity matches what is allowed under United States law 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). The notice was issued by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator at the DEA. This information was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 160, on August 21, 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.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex High Point, Inc.
Cambrex High Point, Inc. Seeks DEA Registration to Manufacture Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 1–2 minutes Cambrex High Point, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for registration as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. This notice comes from the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 160, dated August 21, 2025. The company is located at 4180 Mendenhall Oaks Parkway, High Point, North Carolina 27265-8017. They submitted their application on July 18, 2025. Cambrex High Point, Inc. is seeking permission to manufacture two basic classes of controlled substances: Oxymorphone (Drug code 9652, Schedule II) Noroxymorphone (Drug code 9668, Schedule II) The purpose of this registration is to allow Cambrex High Point, Inc. to produce these substances in bulk. The company plans to use them as internal intermediates and for distribution to its customers. No other activities are authorized under this registration for these drug codes. Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected substances, or other applicants, can submit electronic comments or objections about the proposed registration. The deadline to submit comments or request a hearing is October 20, 2025. Comments must be sent through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. The portal allows users to type comments or attach longer files. Each submission will get a Comment Tracking Number. Comments are not immediately visible online after submission. For more details, follow instructions available on the regulations.gov website. The notice was issued by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. [FR Doc. 2025-16003 Filed 8-20-25; 8:45 am] 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.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Catalent CTS, LLC
Catalent CTS, LLC Applies to Import Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 3–6 minutes Catalent CTS, LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become registered as an importer of certain controlled substances. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2025. Catalent CTS, LLC is located at 10245 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64137-1418. The company sent its application to the DEA on July 17, 2025. The application covers the following controlled substances: Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (Drug code 2010), Schedule I Marihuana Extract (Drug code 7350), Schedule I Marihuana (Drug code 7360), Schedule I Tetrahydrocannabinols (Drug code 7370), Schedule I Catalent CTS, LLC plans to import these substances either in bulk or as dosage unit products. The imports are intended for clinical trials and distribution. For Tetrahydrocannabinols, Catalent CTS, LLC plans to import only a synthetic type. The company’s registration does not allow any other activities for these drug codes. According to the DEA notice, permit approval will only be considered when the activity fits the requirements under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). The registration does not allow import of finished dosage forms for commercial sale, either FDA-approved or not. Anyone who manufactures these substances or has applied to manufacture them can send comments or objections to the DEA by September 22, 2025. Electronic comments must be sent through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Written hearing requests must be sent to the DEA at 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for hearings should also go to the attention of the DEA Administrator at the same address. The notice was signed by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator. The notice reference number is 2025-16004. For more information, visit the Federal Register or the official DEA website. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex Charles City
Cambrex Charles City Applies to Import Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes Cambrex Charles City, located at 1205 11th Street, Charles City, Iowa, has applied to become an importer of controlled substances. The application was submitted on June 23, 2025. The company seeks permission to import several basic classes of controlled substances. These substances and their details are: Psilocybin (Drug code: 7437, Schedule I) 4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP) (Drug code: 8333, Schedule II) Phenylacetone (Drug code: 8501, Schedule II) Coca Leaves (Drug code: 9040, Schedule II) Opium Raw (Drug code: 9600, Schedule II) Poppy Straw Concentrate (Drug code: 9670, Schedule II) Cambrex Charles City plans to import psilocybin for formulation development and to support clinical trials for customers. The other substances will be imported to help make other controlled substances. These controlled substances will then be sent to customers. No other uses for these drug codes are allowed under this registration. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will only approve permits if the company’s business matches what is allowed under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). The registration does not allow importing finished dosage forms, whether approved or not by the Food and Drug Administration, for commercial sale. Registered bulk manufacturers and applicants can submit comments or objections to the DEA about this proposed registration. Comments must be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. The deadline for submitting comments or requesting a hearing is September 22, 2025. Requests for hearings must be sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration at the following addresses: Hearing Clerk/OALJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Requests should also be sent to the DEA Administrator at the same address. This notice was made by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, and appeared in the Federal Register on August 21, 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.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Vici Health Sciences, LLC
Vici Health Sciences Applies to Import Controlled Substances Estimated reading time: 3 minutes On August 21, 2025, the United States Department of Justice released a notice about a new application from Vici Health Sciences, LLC. The notice was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 160. Vici Health Sciences, LLC has asked to become an importer of certain controlled substances. The company is located at 6655 Amberton Drive, Suite O, Elkridge, Maryland 21075-6202. The requested substance is fentanyl-related compounds. This drug is listed under code 9850 and is a Schedule I controlled substance, as defined in 21 CFR 1308.11(h). The company plans to import this substance as part of a manufacturing process. The purpose is to support research and clinical trial efforts. No other uses of this drug are allowed under this registration. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stated that only certain business activities are allowed. These must match the rules in 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). The permit does not allow the import of finished drug products for sale, whether approved or not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Registered bulk manufacturers and other applicants of the listed class can send electronic comments or objections about this application. The deadline for comments or to request a hearing is September 22, 2025. Comments must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Requests for a hearing must be sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration at 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152. Requests should be sent to the Hearing Clerk/OALJ, DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, and the DEA Administrator at the same address. The notice was signed by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator. 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.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Continuus Pharmaceuticals
Continuus Pharmaceuticals Applies to Make Fentanyl for Research Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes Continuus Pharmaceuticals has applied to become a registered bulk manufacturer of a controlled drug. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2025. The application is for the drug fentanyl. Fentanyl is listed as a Schedule II controlled substance. This means it is tightly regulated. The company is located at 256 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801. Continuus Pharmaceuticals plans to make fentanyl in bulk. The drug made is only for research and development. The company is not allowed to do anything else with this drug under this application. The Drug Enforcement Administration, known as the DEA, is handling this application. The public can send comments or objections about the application. People can also ask for a hearing. The deadline to comment or request a hearing is October 20, 2025. All comments must be sent online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. When you send a comment, you will get a tracking number. Comments may not show up for public view right away. This notice was signed by Justin Wood, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA. The notice was filed with the Federal Register on August 20, 2025. No other activities with fentanyl are allowed under this registration. The only use is for research and development by Continuus Pharmaceuticals. 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.
DOJ Briefing 2025-08-21
Justice Department Briefing 2025-08-21 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Title Semi-Annual Progress Report for Grantees From the Sexual Assault Services Program-Grants to Culturally Specific Programs Sub: Justice Department Content: The Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Continuus Pharmaceuticals Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Continuus Pharmaceuticals has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 3. Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Vici Health Sciences, LLC Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Vici Health Sciences, LLC. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 4. Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex Charles City Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Cambrex Charles City has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 5. Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Catalent CTS, LLC Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Catalent CTS, LLC. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 6. Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex High Point, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Cambrex High Point, Inc. has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 7. Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex High Point, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Content: Cambrex High Point, Inc., has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. 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.
Fiberglass Door Panels From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
U.S. Sets Preliminary Subsidies on Fiberglass Door Panels from China Estimated reading time: 5–8 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision about fiberglass door panels from China. Officials found these items receive unfair help, called subsidies, from the Chinese government. What Is Being Investigated The investigation looks at fiberglass door panels, including their side panels, known as sidelites. These panels can be finished or unfinished, assembled or unassembled, and can come with other door parts. Only the fiberglass panels and sidelites are included in the investigation. Parts like door handles or locks are not covered. Investigation Timeline This investigation covers products from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The Commerce Department started the investigation on April 15, 2025. It postponed the timeline, and released the preliminary decision on August 18, 2025. Companies and Their Rates Commerce examined two companies: Dalian Capstone Engineering Co., Ltd.: 71.37% subsidy rate Jiangxi Fangda Tech Co., Ltd.: 59.17% subsidy rate Several other companies did not answer the Department’s questions. These companies receive a much higher rate: Kits Glass (China) Limited Hebei Charlotte Enterprise Co., Ltd. Lily Industries Co., Ltd. Shanghai Unikey International Trading Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Kuchuan Door Co., Ltd. Zhenshi Group Huamei New Materials Co Ltd. Each of these companies was given a 921.42% subsidy rate. All other companies that were not examined will use an “all others” rate of 62.55%. What Happens Next U.S. Customs will start holding back, or suspending, fiberglass door panel imports from China starting August 21, 2025. Companies must pay cash deposits at the rates above when importing these products. Commerce will double-check its information before making a final decision. The final results will come out by December 30, 2025, unless postponed. How to Respond People or companies interested in this topic can send in written comments. They must follow special rules for submitting comments, including how long the comments can be. If anyone wants a hearing, they must ask within 30 days of this notice. What Is Covered The investigation covers most fiberglass door panels and sidelites from China, even if they are: Assembled or not Painted or not Have glass panels or not Imported with other parts Some products are not included, like certain wood mouldings and float glass products. The items are normally imported under codes like 3925.20.0010, and sometimes under 4418.29.4000, 4418.29.8030, 4418.29.8060, or 7019.90.5150. Next Steps The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide if the imports hurt U.S. businesses. They will do this after Commerce makes its final decision. For more details, people can find information online at the U.S. Department of Commerce website. This post is based on the official U.S. Federal Register notice dated August 21, 2025 (Federal Register Volume 90, Number 160, Notices: Pages 40818-40821). Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-21
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-21 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes From Japan: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 2. Fiberglass Door Panels From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of fiberglass door panels from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. 3. Export Trade Certificate of Review Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA), issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to the Association for the Administration of Rice Quotas, Inc. on July 9, 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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Department of Justice Seeks Feedback on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Claim Process Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will be extending its information collection process for claims filed under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This process is necessary for individuals or households who want compensation because of radiation exposure. The DOJ is asking for public comments about this information collection. The comments will be accepted for 60 days, ending on October 20, 2025. Anyone who wants more information or who would like to make suggestions about the process can contact Jason C. Bougere at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. People providing feedback should focus on four main points: Whether collecting this information is necessary for the Bureau of Justice Statistics to do its job. How accurate the agency’s estimate is about the amount of time and burden this collection will take. How the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information collected can be better. How the burden for people filling out the form can be reduced, maybe using better online systems or technology. This collection is a revision of a previously approved process. It affects individuals or households who need to file claims for compensation. The process is voluntary, but it is required to get the benefit. The DOJ estimates that about 70,000 people will respond. Each person will need about 2.5 hours to complete the form. The forms only need to be filled out once. The total expected time needed by everyone together for the year is 175,000 hours. There are no expected other costs for those responding. For more details or if more information is needed, contact Darwin Arceo at the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, in Washington, DC. The notice was signed by Darwin Arceo on August 11, 2025. The official notice number for this collection is OMB #1105-0052, and the DOJ Civil Division oversees the process. 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.
DOJ Briefing 2025-08-20
Justice Department Briefing 2025-08-20 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Sub: Justice Department Content: The Civil Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 2. Kenneth Pherson, D.O.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration 3. Andrew Konen, M.D.; Decision and Order Sub: Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
Commerce Department Finds Preliminary Subsidies on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On August 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a preliminary decision. It found that producers and exporters of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China received countervailable subsidies. The investigation period is January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Investigation Details The case is handled by the International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance. The investigation follows section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The preliminary decision was delayed to August 15, 2025, after an earlier planning notice. What Is Being Investigated The product under review is polypropylene corrugated boxes from China. This covers boxes made from corrugated, fluted, or hollow core polypropylene sheets. Sheets include different types such as twin wall or multi wall. Boxes can be different shapes and sizes. They may include lids, handles, or reinforcing wire. Some may be one piece, two piece, or multi-piece. Printed or plain boxes are included. These products are listed under U.S. tariff code 3923.10.9000. This code is for customs purposes. Scope of Investigation No parties commented on changing the scope of goods covered. The list is the same as first stated in the notice starting the investigation. How the Investigation Was Done Commerce based its method on section 701 of the Act. It looked for financial contributions from authorities that make a benefit and are specific to certain producers, following sections 771(5) of the Act. Some companies did not respond to requests for information. Commerce then used facts available and made negative inferences against those companies, as allowed by section 776(a) and (b) of the Act. Alignment with Antidumping Investigation The final result for this case will be aligned with the final result of the companion less-than-fair-value (antidumping) investigation for these boxes. This alignment was requested by the petitioners. Both final decisions are expected on or before November 10, 2025, unless delayed. Preliminary Subsidy Rates Commerce found that the following Chinese companies received subsidies at a rate of 199.60 percent (ad valorem): Dongguan Jian Xin Plastic Products Jinan Mantis Co Ltd Ningbo Luchen Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. Shandong PPKG I&E Co. Ltd. Suzhou Huiyuan Plastic Products Co. All other Chinese companies also received the same rate of 199.60 percent. These rates are based on facts available with adverse inferences. What Happens Next U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend liquidation of entries of these products coming into the U.S. after this notice date. Importers must deposit cash equal to the subsidy rates listed. Commerce will make its calculations public within five days of this notice. It will consider and correct any timely allegations of major calculation mistakes. Verification and Public Comment Due to lack of cooperation, Commerce will not conduct verification for non-responsive companies or the Government of China. Interested parties can submit written comments within 30 days after this notice. They may also submit rebuttal briefs up to five days later. Briefs must include a table of contents, a table of authorities, and a public summary for each issue. Requests for a hearing must be made within 30 days. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of its findings. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will decide within 120 days of this announcement or 45 days after the final determination if the imports cause injury to U.S. industry. Official Details This determination is issued by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, and follows sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act. For more information, the full memorandum is available at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Further procedural and product scope details are found in Appendix I of the notice. The complete process, background, and findings are also listed in Appendix II. Official contact for more information: Rachel Accorsi or Shane Subler, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3149 or (202) 482-6241. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 159, August 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-20
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-20 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of polypropylene corrugated boxes (corrugated boxes) from the People’s Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. 2. Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain producers/exporters subject to this administrative review did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. 3. Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is issuing the preliminary results of the changed circumstances review (CCR) of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) with respect to Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd. (Dongkuk CM). Commerce preliminary determines that Dongkuk CM is not the successor-in-interest (SII) to Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd. (Old Dongkuk Steel) with respect to the CVD order on CORE from Korea. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. 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.
Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process
U.S. Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to More Products Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), published a notice adding new products to its steel and aluminum tariffs. This action follows Presidentially issued Proclamations 10895 and 10896, dated February 10, 2025. New Products Covered BIS added 407 new product codes (called HTSUS codes) to the list of items considered steel and aluminum derivative products. These products will now have the steel and aluminum tariffs applied to them, based on the value of the steel or aluminum content inside each product. For 60 other product codes, BIS did not add them at this time because they are part of ongoing investigations. The full list of new HTSUS codes now covered by the tariffs is listed in the annexes of the notice. When This Starts The new duties take effect for products entered for consumption, or taken out of warehouse for consumption, at or after 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 18, 2025. What the Notice Changes Adds hundreds of HTSUS codes to the list of steel and aluminum derivative products. Explains that these products are only subject to extra tariffs for the value of their steel or aluminum content. Other parts of the products will keep their usual tariffs. States that products which entered a U.S. foreign trade zone under “privileged foreign status” before August 18, 2025, are covered unless the steel was melted and poured in the U.S. Makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) to clarify tariffs apply to steel or aluminum content only. Lists which tariff codes are changed and what text changes have been made for legal clarity. How This Was Decided President Biden’s Proclamations in February told the Secretary of Commerce to adjust the tariff schedule and create a process to include more steel and aluminum derivative products. BIS was told to publish any changes in the Federal Register. The first round of submissions for new product inclusions opened on May 1, 2025. BIS reviewed public submissions and decided which products to add. About Tariff Application Steel and aluminum tariffs under these rules will be measured based on the steel or aluminum value in each product, not the entire product value. Extra tariffs on non-steel or non-aluminum parts will still apply. For More Details The legal memoranda and the full list of affected product codes (HTSUS codes) are available at: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIS-2025-0023/document Summary Table of Main Actions 407 new product codes added for steel and aluminum tariffs Other tariffs apply to non-steel and non-aluminum parts 60 codes not included due to ongoing investigations Changes effective August 18, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time Technical clarifications to tariff schedule made Contact Robby S. Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security, signed the notice on behalf of BIS. The changes are published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 158, pages 40326-40329. 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.
BIS Briefing 2025-08-19
Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Briefing 2025-08-19 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: BIS is adding 407 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) codes to the list of products that will be considered as steel or aluminum derivative products. For such products, steel and aluminum tariffs based on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) will apply to the steel and aluminum content. The non-steel and non-aluminum content will remain subject to the reciprocal and other applicable tariffs. For 60 HTSUS codes, BIS has decided not to include them as steel and aluminum derivative products at this time, because they are subject to other ongoing investigations pursuant to Section 232 or other trade statutes. The complete list of HTSUS codes added to the Section 232 tariffs by today’s action is listed in the annexes to this notice. 2. Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (TRANSTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the TRANSTAC will meet on September 10, 2025, to review and discuss these matters. This meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act. 3. Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee Sub: Commerce Department, Industry and Security Bureau Content: The Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the RPTAC will meet on September 9, 2025, to review and discuss these matters. This meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act. 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.
Temporary Steel Fencing From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures
U.S. Sets Preliminary Antidumping Duties on Temporary Steel Fencing from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary determination on temporary steel fencing imported from China. Commerce found that temporary steel fencing from China is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. This means Chinese companies are selling these products in the U.S. for less than they charge in their own country. Investigation Period The time frame for this investigation is from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. What Is Covered The products involved include temporary steel fencing. This type of fencing includes temporary steel fence panels and temporary steel fence stands. These are the fences commonly used at construction sites or events. Both complete and unassembled parts are most often made of steel tubing and mesh, and they fit together to create a free-standing fence. Decorative steel fence panels are excluded from this ruling if they meet certain size and design requirements. Scope of Duties Commerce has decided to charge duties, called “cash deposits,” on these products because of their findings. The duties are different for each company, based on how much they were found to be underpricing their goods: Shenzhou Yongao Metal Products Co., Ltd./Shenzhou Yuelei Metal Products Co., Ltd.: 187.69% (cash deposit rate 177.15%) Shijiazhuang Sd Company Ltd. (for three unique producers): 136.57% (cash deposit rate 136.57%) Other Companies with Separate Rates: 136.57% (various producers and exporters; see official notice for details) Anping Chengxin Metal Mesh Co., Ltd.: 136.57% (cash deposit rate 126.03%) China-Wide Entity (all other companies not listed above): 187.69% (cash deposit rate 187.69%) These duties apply to the value of the imported products. Critical Circumstances Determination In this case, Commerce also made what is called a “critical circumstances” determination for some exporters. This means that for some companies, the new duties will apply to imports made up to 90 days before the notice date. This applies to the China-wide entity, and to Shenzhou Yongao Metal Products Co., Ltd./Shenzhou Yuelei Metal Products Co., Ltd., as well as many companies with separate rates. Separate Rates and Combination Rates Commerce grants certain companies “separate rates” if they can show independence from the Chinese government. Most companies received a rate matching the finding for Shijiazhuang Sd Company Ltd. If a company did not qualify for a separate rate, it gets the higher “China-wide” rate. Suspension of Liquidation Starting from the notice date, U.S. Customs will stop processing the import paperwork (“suspend liquidation”) for these items and will require cash deposits at the rates above. For companies with critical circumstances, this applies to earlier shipments as well. Next Steps Commerce will allow parties to comment and present new arguments. There may be verification of data and possibly a hearing if requested. The final decision could be postponed up to 135 days after this preliminary finding, extending the period during which the duties apply. Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). If the final determination is also affirmative, the ITC will decide if U.S. industry is being harmed by these imports. If so, the duties will become permanent. Details and Further Information Details about what products are included and which companies are affected appear in the official notice and appendices. Commerce’s decision includes a full list of affected exporters and producers, and describes exactly what kinds of panels and stands are covered. Merchandise covered by this order is mainly classified under U.S. tariff code 7308.90.9590 but may also enter under other codes. The U.S. Department of Commerce reminds all interested parties there are procedures for comments, hearings, and filings. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
U.S. Finds Circumvention of Antidumping Orders on Oil Country Tubular Goods from China via Thailand Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a preliminary affirmative determination that imports of seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Thailand, made with steel billets from China, are circumventing existing antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on OCTG from China. Background Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been in place against OCTG from China since 2010. These orders are meant to protect U.S. businesses from goods sold at less than fair value and from unfair subsidies. Commerce began a country-wide circumvention inquiry on December 18, 2024. The question: Are OCTG finished in Thailand from Chinese steel billets avoiding the original orders? Three companies in Thailand were selected for review: Boly Pipe Co., Ltd., Nanobest Limited, and Petroleum Equipment (Thailand) Co., Ltd. On April 23, 2025, Commerce extended the deadline for its preliminary determination. This notice, along with the full explanation, can be found online through the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Scope of Orders The original orders apply to hollow, round steel products, such as oil well casing and tubing. These items can be made of iron or steel, made by seamless or welded methods. They may have different finishes and may meet various specifications. Both finished and unfinished goods are covered. Merchandise Subject to Inquiry This inquiry focuses on seamless OCTG finished in Thailand using steel billets made in China and then exported to the U.S. Methodology Commerce conducted the inquiry using U.S. law (section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930) and relevant regulations. The full details are included in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Determination Commerce found that seamless OCTG finished in Thailand using Chinese steel billets and then shipped to the U.S. are circumventing the original orders from China on a country-wide basis. As a result, this merchandise should be included in the scope of the existing orders. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposit Requirements Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits on entries made on or after December 18, 2024. This is only for OCTG from Thailand made with Chinese steel billets. If the merchandise is made with billets from countries other than China, the cash deposit requirements do not apply. Specific case numbers have been created for these products: A-549-991 and C-549-992. Certification Requirements Importers and exporters can submit certifications showing that the merchandise does not use Chinese-origin steel billets. These certifications must be completed and submitted with supporting documents, such as steel mill certificates, at the time of entry. Steel mill certificates must show the country where the steel was melted and poured. If these certifications are not provided, Commerce may require cash deposits at rates established for the AD and CVD orders on China (99.14% for AD, 13.41% for CVD). For companies with specific rates, those rates apply. Both importers and exporters must keep these records for five years after the last covered entry or three years after any related court cases. Certification Process and Timing For entries made between December 18, 2024, and September 3, 2025, importers and exporters must complete and upload certifications no later than October 3, 2025. Blanket certifications can be used for multiple entries. If non-AD or non-CVD entries were made during this period and cannot be certified, importers must submit a Post Summary Correction and pay any required duties. Public Comments Parties may comment on this finding and on certification procedures. Case briefs are due within fourteen days of this notice, with rebuttals due seven days later. Executive summaries are required for each issue and are limited to 450 words per issue. Requests for a hearing must be filed within 30 days of this notice. Hearings, if requested, will be scheduled later. International Trade Commission Notification Commerce will inform the U.S. International Trade Commission of this preliminary determination. The ITC may seek consultations if it believes there is an injury issue within 60 days of notification. Certification Templates Provided The notice includes detailed importer and exporter certification templates. These templates must be filled out with names, addresses, invoice numbers, and documentation showing that the OCTG does not use Chinese-origin steel billets. Conclusion The Department of Commerce is taking steps to ensure that seamless OCTG from Thailand using Chinese steel billets is covered by existing orders against China. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposits are required unless proper certifications are provided. For more details, refer to the Federal Register notice and the Preliminary Decision Memorandum by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-19
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-19 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that imports of seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG), completed in Thailand using steel billets produced in the People's Republic of China (China), are circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on OCTG from China. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. 2. Quartz Surface Products From India and the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on quartz surface products from India and the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Reviews" section of this notice. 3. Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023; Correction Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register on July 24, 2025, in which Commerce announced the final results of the 2022-2023 administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on heavy-walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes (HWR) from Mexico. In the final results, Commerce incorrectly assigned a review-specific cash deposit rate of 11.80 percent to certain non-examined companies for which the review was rescinded in the Preliminary Results. Commerce is correcting two items in the final results. 4. Certain Monomers and Oligomers From the Republic of Korea: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 5. Temporary Steel Fencing From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that temporary steel fencing from the People's Republic of China (China) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Certain Rechargeable Batteries and Components and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to the Last Active Respondents Based on Settlement; Request for Briefing on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
U.S. International Trade Commission Closes Investigation on Rechargeable Batteries After Settlements, Requests Comments on Remedy and Public Interest Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes Summary of the Action The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has stopped its investigation against Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC and Cabela’s LLC. This follows a settlement agreement between these companies and the complainants, LithiumHub, LLC, Lithiumhub Technologies, LLC, and Martin Koebler. Background of the Case The investigation started on October 21, 2024. It was based on a complaint by LithiumHub. LithiumHub claimed unfair imports of certain rechargeable batteries and their parts, saying these products infringed U.S. Patent Nos. 9,412,994 and 9,954,207. The following companies were named as respondents: Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC and Cabela’s LLC, Missouri Clean Republic SODO LLC, Washington MillerTech Energy Solutions LLC, Ohio Shenzhen Fbtech Electronics Ltd., China Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., China Relion Battery (Shenzhen) Technology Co., China Renogy New Energy Co., Ltd., China RNG International Inc., California Navico Group Americas, LLC, Wisconsin Dragonfly Energy Corp. and Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., Nevada Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD, China The Office of Unfair Import Investigations was also a party to the case. Investigation Actions On February 3, 2025, the Commission found Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD in default. Other companies were terminated from the case earlier because they reached settlements. The last active respondents, Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC and Cabela’s LLC, filed a joint motion to settle on July 10, 2025. The administrative law judge (ALJ) approved ending the investigation against them on July 22, 2025. No party objected to this decision. Current Focus: Possible Remedy Against Defaulting Respondent Since all other companies are out of the case, only Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD is still facing action. The Commission may issue orders such as: A limited exclusion order (blocking some products from entering the U.S.) A cease and desist order (requiring Shenzhen Yichen to stop certain acts in the U.S.) Request for Public Comments The Commission is now asking for written comments on: What kind of remedy should be issued against the defaulting respondent. How the remedy would affect the public interest, including: Public health and welfare Competition in the U.S. economy U.S. production of similar articles U.S. consumers The amount of the bond that should be set if a remedy is imposed. If the Commission decides on a remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, acting for the President, has 60 days to approve, reject, or take no action. During that time, the products may enter under bond. Instructions for Submission – All initial written submissions and proposed remedial orders are due by close of business on August 28, 2025. – Reply submissions are due by close of business on September 4, 2025. – Submissions must be filed electronically and refer to Investigation No. 337-TA-1421. For confidential submissions, documents should be marked with a header for confidential information. A non-confidential version must also be filed within two business days. Guidance on filing is available at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf. Further Information The full record and submissions are available via the USITC’s electronic docket at https://edis.usitc.gov. Additional queries can be directed to Paul Lall, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, at (202) 205-2043. Authority This action is taken under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and rules in 19 CFR part 210. Issued by order of the Commission on August 14, 2025. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. 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.
Certain Foreign-Fabricated Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Institution
USITC Amends Investigation in Semiconductor Patent Case Estimated reading time: 4–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has made an important change in its ongoing investigation into certain foreign-made semiconductor devices and related products. On March 26, 2025, the USITC began an investigation after a complaint was filed by Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Ltd., both based in Dublin, Ireland. The complaint said that some companies were breaking the law by importing and selling products in the U.S. that used certain patented technology without permission. The patents involved are U.S. Patent Nos. 7,745,847; 9,093,473; 9,147,747; 9,184,292; and 9,953,880. The original investigation named several companies as respondents, including Lenovo Group Ltd. (LGL) of Hong Kong S.A.R., China. Other companies named were: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (Taiwan) Apple Inc. (California) Broadcom Inc. (California) Motorola (Wuhan) Mobility Technologies Communication Co. (China) Motorola Mobile Communication Technology Ltd. (China) OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co. (China) Qualcomm Inc. (California) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII) also joined the investigation. On July 1, 2025, Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Ltd. filed a motion with LGL. They asked to replace LGL with six other Lenovo-related companies in the complaint and to end the investigation for LGL. The new Lenovo companies are: Lenovo (Shanghai) Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Lenovo PC International Ltd. Lenovo PC HK Ltd. Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. Lenovo Beijing Co., Ltd. Lenovo (United States) Inc. The motion was not opposed by the OUII or any of the other respondents. On July 21, 2025, the administrative law judge agreed to this change. The judge said it was proper to replace LGL with the Lenovo companies and to end the investigation for LGL. The judge found there was good cause for this step. The order said that there were no secret deals between the complainants and LGL, and that making the change would not hurt anyone’s rights or the public interest. It would also save resources for everyone involved. No party asked for a review of the judge’s decision. On August 14, 2025, the USITC decided not to review the judge’s order. This means the complaint and the investigation now include the six Lenovo companies, and Lenovo Group Ltd. is no longer part of the investigation. This decision was made under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s rules. The statement was made official by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on August 14, 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.
USITC Briefing 2025-08-19
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-08-19 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Certain Foreign-Fabricated Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Institution Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“the Commission”) has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 34) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to substitute certain respondents for respondent Lenovo Group Ltd. (“LGL”) and to terminate LGL from the investigation. 2. Certain Rechargeable Batteries and Components and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to the Last Active Respondents Based on Settlement; Request for Briefing on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 38) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting a joint motion filed by complainants LithiumHub, LLC of Norris, SC, Lithiumhub Technologies, LLC of Marshall, TX, and Martin Koebler of Norris, SC (collectively, “Lithiumhub”) and respondents Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC and Cabela’s LLC (collectively, “Bass Pro”), both of Springfield, MO, to terminate the investigation as to Bass Pro, the last active respondents, based on a settlement agreement. The Commission requests submissions on remedy, the public interest, and bonding concerning relief against defaulting respondent Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD (“Shenzhen Yichen”) of Shenzhen, China. 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.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-18
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-18 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 2. Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the Czech Republic and India: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning China’s Compliance With WTO Commitments
USTR Seeks Public Comments on China’s WTO Compliance Estimated reading time: 2–5 minutes The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is asking for public comments about how China is following the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). USTR will use the comments to prepare a report for Congress. This happens every year. People can also ask to speak at a public hearing. Key Dates The deadline for sending comments, requests to testify, and summaries of testimony is September 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The public hearing will be on October 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. How to Send Comments USTR wants people to send comments online through www.regulations.gov. Use Docket Number USTR-2025-0015 to find the correct place to submit. If online submission is not possible, contact Alex Martin, Deputy Director for China Affairs, before the deadline at 202.395.9625 or by email. Information to Include Comments or testimony should talk about China’s promises as a WTO member. These areas include: A. Trading rights B. Import rules (such as tariffs, quotas, and licenses) C. Export rules D. Internal trade policies (including subsidies, standards, taxes, and government procurement) E. Intellectual property rights F. Services G. Rule of law (such as transparency and legal reform) H. Other WTO commitments USTR also wants to hear about any unresolved issues. About the Hearing To speak at the hearing, people must send a request and a summary of their talk by the deadline. Each speaker has up to five minutes. No business confidential information should be shared in oral testimony. Small businesses, or groups representing small businesses, should say so in their comments. Written Submission Rules Send comments by September 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Write in English. Keep submissions to 30 single-spaced, letter-size pages in 12-point font. Include: (1) 2025 China WTO Compliance Report, (2) organization’s name, and (3) type of submission (“written comment,” “request to testify,” or “summary of written testimony”). Do not send attachments or cover letters as separate files. All content should be in one file. After submitting, a tracking number will be given. Keep this number. If Submitting Business Confidential Information Clearly mark each page containing business confidential information as “BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.” The file name for confidential submissions must start with “BCI.” Also send a public version labeled “P.” USTR will not share business confidential information with the public. Viewing Comments All non-confidential submissions can be viewed by the public online at www.regulations.gov, using Docket Number USTR-2025-0015. Contact Information Questions or requests for alternative submission methods should be sent to Alex Martin, Deputy Director for China Affairs, at 202.395.9625. General Information More on the USTR can be found at www.ustr.gov. Published by: Edward Marcus, Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee, Office of the United States Trade Representative Federal Register, August 18, 2025 Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USTR Briefing 2025-08-18
Trade Representative, Office of United States Briefing 2025-08-18 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy: Comment Request Sub: Trade Representative, Office of United States Content: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments that identify online and physical markets to be considered for inclusion in the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (Notorious Markets List). The Notorious Markets List identifies examples of online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting. The `issue focus' for the 2025 Notorious Markets List will examine copyright piracy of sports broadcasts. 2. Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning China’s Compliance With WTO Commitments Sub: Trade Representative, Office of United States Content: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on China's compliance with its obligations as a Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notice includes the schedule for the submission of comments for the China report and a public hearing. 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.
CIT Attorney for U.S. International Trade Litigation
At the Tianfu Central Legal Zone Forum, Fan Zhang, Director at JINGSH Chengdu, accepts the award designating JINGSH Riyadh Office as an official Overseas Legal Service Station, strengthening global legal support for Chinese enterprises.
ITA Briefing 2025-08-14
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Briefing 2025-08-14 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology et al., Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration 2. Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022 Sub: Commerce Department, International Trade Administration Content: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Hyundai Steel Company (Hyundai Steel) and POSCO, producers/exporters of certain hot-rolled steel flat products (hot-rolled steel) from the Republic of Korea (Korea), received countervailable subsidies during the period of review January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. 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.
Certain Exercise Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof; Notice of Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation
U.S. International Trade Commission Issues Exclusion Orders on Exercise Equipment Patents Estimated reading time: 5 minutes On August 14, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (the Commission) announced new actions regarding certain exercise equipment and their subassemblies. Patent Infringement Determined The investigation, started on September 27, 2024, followed a complaint by Balanced Body, Inc. of Sacramento, California. The complaint said that some companies brought products into the U.S. that infringed U.S. Patent No. 8,721,511 (“the ‘511 patent”), U.S. Patent No. D659,208 (“the D’208 patent”), and U.S. Patent No. D659,205 (“the D’205 patent”). The companies named in the case were: Guangzhou Oasis, LLC d/b/a trysauna.com (Trysauna) Ciga Pilates of Hong Kong Shandong Tmax Machinery Technology Co. Ltd. (Tmax) Shandong VOG Sports Products Co. Ltd. (VOG Sports) Dezhou Bodi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd. (Dezhou) Suzhou Selfcipline Sports Goods Co., Ltd. (Selfcipline) Results of the Investigation Ciga Pilates was removed from the investigation after the complaint was withdrawn against it. The remaining companies—Trysauna, Tmax, VOG Sports, Dezhou, and Selfcipline—did not respond and were found in default. The investigation later only focused on claim 1 and claim 19 of the ‘511 patent, and the claims of the D’205 and D’208 patents. The Commission found that VOG Sports, Dezhou, and Selfcipline imported products infringing claim 1 of the ‘511 patent and the claim of the D’208 patent. It was also found that the needed domestic industry exists in the U.S. Commission Remedies The Commission decided that the correct remedies are: A General Exclusion Order (GEO) that bans all imports infringing claim 1 of the ‘511 patent or the claim of the D’208 patent. A Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) that bans imports of products infringing: claim 19 of the ‘511 patent as to VOG Sports, Dezhou, Selfcipline, and Tmax the claim of the D’205 patent as to Trysauna, VOG Sports, Dezhou, Selfcipline, and Tmax This ban applies to imports by or on behalf of these respondents. Public Interest and Bond The Commission reviewed public interest issues as required by law. No responses were filed by the public. The Commission found that issuing these orders does not go against the public interest. Also, a bond of 100% of the value of the imported products covered by the orders must be posted during the presidential review period. End of Investigation With these orders, the investigation is now closed. The Commission’s actions are based on section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). Additional Information The vote took place on August 11, 2025. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
USITC Briefing 2025-08-14
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-08-14 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Oleoresin Paprika From India Sub: International Trade Commission 2. Certain Exercise Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof; Notice of Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) has determined to issue (1) a general exclusion order (“GEO”) prohibiting the importation of products that infringe claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 8,721,511 (“the ‘511 patent”) or the claim of U.S. Patent No. D659,208 (“the D’208 patent”); and (2) a limited exclusion order (“LEO”) prohibiting entry of products that infringe claim 19 of the ‘511 patent or the claim of U.S. Patent No. D659,205 (“the D’205 patent”) that are imported by or on behalf of certain defaulting respondents. The investigation is terminated. 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Z-Wave Alliance, Inc.
Notice of Changes in Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. Membership Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice Antitrust Division has published a notice about the Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. This was released in the Federal Register on August 13, 2025. On June 18, 2025, Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. sent written notifications. These were sent to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The notifications were sent as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice is for changes in the members of the Z-Wave Alliance. These changes help limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain rules. The new companies joining as members are: Copeland Comfort Control LP, St. Louis, AL Saya Life Inc, Los Angeles, CA Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton, CT Shenzhen iSurpass Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA HELTUN Inc., Yerevan, REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA RYSE Inc., Toronto, CANADA FireAvert, LLC, Springville, UT The companies leaving as members are: Canny Electrics, Melbourne, COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Nexa Trading AB, Askim, KINGDOM OF SWEDEN Shenzhen Longzhiyuan Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA There have been no other changes to the membership or plans of the Z-Wave Alliance. Membership remains open. Z-Wave Alliance plans to file more notifications when membership changes again. The Z-Wave Alliance first registered with the Department of Justice on November 19, 2020. This was also shown in a Federal Register notice on December 1, 2020 (85 FR 77241). The last change was filed on March 14, 2025. That change was published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2025 (90 FR 16701). Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations at the Antitrust Division, signed the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-OPENGMSL ASSOCIATION
OpenGMSL Association Files Antitrust Notification Estimated reading time: 2–4 minutes On June 30, 2025, the OpenGMSL Association filed a notice with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The Act allows certain groups to work together on research and production. When they file these notices, their risk for some antitrust damages is limited. The OpenGMSL Association is a group of companies working together. The listed members are: Aptiv, Warren, OH Coilcraft, Cary, IL indie, Aliso Viejo, CA Denso Corporation, Aichi, JAPAN Ethernovia, Inc., San Jose, CA GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc., Malta, NY Keysight Technologies, Santa Rosa, CA Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, Munich, GERMANY Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co.KG, Fridolfing, GERMANY TZ Electronic Systems GmbH, Niefern-Oeschelbronn, GERMANY Analog Devices Inc., Wilmington, MA Granite River Labs, Santa Clara, CA Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, CA Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, Atsugi, JAPAN The OpenGMSL Association has several goals. First, it plans to make the GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) technology a worldwide standard. This technology helps send video and data using SerDes transmission. Second, it will keep GMSL and its versions—GMSL2 and GMSL3—compatible for easier use. Third, it wants to keep making GMSL better to support video and data link markets around the world. Fourth, it may use these technologies in other industries if allowed by its Board of Directors. Fifth, it will do other actions that help with these goals. Membership in the OpenGMSL Association is still open. The Association will report changes in members as needed. This notice was provided by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. The record was published in the Federal Register on August 13, 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Changes Membership Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On July 3, 2025, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs) filed a notification with the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. CableLabs announced that CableVideo Digital S.A., from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been terminated as a member of its organization. CableLabs gave this notice to extend special legal protections under the Act. These protections can limit the amount of money antitrust plaintiffs may recover to just actual damages under certain situations. There were no other changes to CableLabs’ membership. There were also no new plans or activities announced for the group. Membership in CableLabs is still open. CableLabs will continue to tell the government about any changes to its membership. CableLabs filed its first notice on August 8, 1988. A notice was published in the Federal Register on September 7, 1988 (53 FR 34593). The last notification before this one was filed on March 20, 2025. That notice was published on April 21, 2025 (90 FR 16705). This notice is signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations in the Antitrust Division. The federal register number for this notice is 2025-15372. 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-PXI Systems Alliance, Inc.
Department of Justice Updates on PXI Systems Alliance Membership Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes On July 8, 2025, PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. filed notifications with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. This was under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. The filing shows there have been changes in the group’s membership. Sigma Advanced Systems Private Limited, based in Telangana, Republic of India, has been added as a new member. Three companies have left the group. They are Stelight Instrument Co., Ltd., from Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; Power Value Technologies Co., Ltd., from Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; and JX Instrumentation, also from Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. There have been no other changes in either the membership or the planned work of the group research project. Membership in this research group remains open. PXI Systems Alliance plans to file more notifications when membership changes. The original notification for PXI Systems Alliance was filed on November 22, 2000. The Department of Justice published it in the Federal Register on March 8, 2001 (66 FR 13971). The most recent notification before this was filed on April 15, 2025. That was published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2025 (90 FR 24669). Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations from the Antitrust Division, confirmed the notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Training & Readiness Accelerator II
Notice Issued for Training & Readiness Accelerator II by Department of Justice Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On August 13, 2025, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division posted a notice about the Training & Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II) group. This was published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 154. This notice was filed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which is also called the Act. TReX II filed written notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission showing changes in its membership. These notifications are meant to limit antitrust plaintiffs’ recovery to actual damages only, under certain conditions. New Members Added The document lists new members added to the TReX II group. Some of them are: Infiltron Software Suite LLC, Warner Robins, GA Space Information Laboratories LLC, Santa Maria, CA Duality Robotics, Inc., San Mateo, CA Recon RF, Inc., San Diego, CA Exponent, Inc., Menlo Park, CA Oceanit Laboratories, Inc., Honolulu, HI Bluedrop USA, Inc., Orlando, FL Data Squared USA, Inc., Wilmington, DE Other new members include companies from several states such as California, Florida, Maryland, Alabama, Missouri, New York, Michigan, and more. Parties Withdrawn Several companies have withdrawn from TReX II. Some of these are: Integrated Consultants, Inc., San Diego, CA JackTech LLC, Washington, DC JIRACOR LLC, Orlando, FL Open Source Systems LLC, Suwanee, GA Terida LLC, Pinehurst, NC Symbiosis.io LLC, Smyrna, GA Other withdrawn members are from locations like Virginia, Georgia, Ohio, Massachusetts, California, Texas, and more. No Further Changes There are no other changes to either the membership or the planned activities of the research group. The group’s membership remains open. TReX II plans to continue filing notifications about any membership changes. Past Notifications TReX II filed its first notification about its group on February 17, 2023. The Department of Justice posted a related notice on June 13, 2023. The most recent notification before this one was filed on February 7, 2025, and appeared in the Federal Register on March 7, 2025. Summary This official notice documents the latest changes in the Training & Readiness Accelerator II group’s membership. It also confirms the procedures used for antitrust law protections under the Act. Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations at the Antitrust Division, issued this 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
IEEE Updates Standards Activities Under Federal Antitrust Law Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On June 24, 2025, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) filed written notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This filing was made under section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. The purpose of this notice is to extend the Act’s provisions. These provisions limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under some circumstances. According to the notification, 57 new standards have been started. In addition, 20 existing standards are being revised. More information about these new and revised standards can be found at: https://standards.ieee.org/about/sasb/sba/28may2025/ and https://standards.ieee.org/about/sasb/sba/19jun2025/. There are also new or renewed pre-standards activities related to IEEE Industry Connections Activities. Details are at: https://standards.ieee.org/about/bog/cag/approvals/june202/. IEEE first filed a notification under the Act on September 17, 2004. The Department of Justice published a notice about that on November 3, 2004 (69 FR 64105). The last notification before this one was filed with the Department on April 10, 2025. A notice about that was published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2025 (90 FR 17079). Suzanne Morris is the Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 2025-15381 Filed 8-12-25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 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.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Research Group on ROS-Industrial Consortium Americas
Department of Justice Releases Notice on ROS-Industrial Consortium Americas Membership Changes Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The Department of Justice has issued a notice about the Research Group on ROS-Industrial Consortium Americas. This notice appears in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 154, dated Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The notification comes under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. On June 18, 2025, the Southwest Research Institute–Cooperative Research Group on ROS-Industrial Consortium-Americas (called “RIC-Americas”) sent updates about its membership to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Two new organizations were added to the group. These are Edison Welding Institute in Columbus, Ohio, and Zachry Corporation in San Antonio, Texas. At the same time, Tormach, Inc., from Madison, Wisconsin, has withdrawn as a party to this research group. No other changes have been made in the group’s membership or activities. The group’s membership is still open. RIC-Americas will continue to file written updates about any new membership changes. RIC-Americas first filed for coverage under this Act on April 30, 2014. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register on June 9, 2014, about this filing. The last update was sent to the Department on August 29, 2023. A notice for that update appeared in the Federal Register on November 20, 2023. This current notice is signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement Operations at the Antitrust Division. For more details, see Federal Register document number 2025-15382. 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.
DOJ Briefing 2025-08-13
Justice Department, Antitrust Division Briefing 2025-08-13 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 1. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Research Group on ROS-Industrial Consortium Americas Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 2. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 3. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Training & Readiness Accelerator II Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 4. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 5. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 6. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-OPENGMSL ASSOCIATION Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 7. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. Sub: Justice Department, Antitrust Division 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.
Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
U.S. to Investigate Imports of Float Glass from China and Malaysia Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the schedule for the final phase of its investigation into float glass products imported from China and Malaysia. The investigation will determine if these imports are harming the U.S. industry or threatening to harm it in the future. What Products Are Being Investigated The investigation covers float glass products made by floating molten glass over a bath of tin, cooling it, and then cutting it to size. These products must be at least 2.0 mm thick and have a surface area of at least 0.37 square meters. They can be clear, colored, or coated, such as Low-E glass or mirror stock. Some glass used in shower doors, laminated glass, insulating glass units, and LED mirrors are also included. Glass is still covered even if further worked—such as cut, drilled, or curved—as long as it meets original standards and is first made in China or Malaysia. What Products Are Not Included Certain kinds of glass are not included. These exclusions are: Wired glass, greenhouse glass, and patterned solar glass Safety glass for vehicles Vacuum insulating glass units Framed mirrors without LEDs Unframed over-the-door mirrors ready for use Smaller washing machine lid glass Some solar glass with specific features Metal-camed glass if the parts are already excluded Any glass covered by other existing trade orders, such as aluminum extrusions from China Background and Rules The U.S. Department of Commerce had made preliminary findings that float glass from China and Malaysia was subsidized and sold below fair value. The petitions for the investigation were filed by Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC. To take part as a party in the investigation’s final phase, a notice of appearance must be filed no later than 21 days before the hearing. Services and document submissions are handled electronically. Certain information in the investigation may be confidential and handled under a protective order. Parties who had access before do not need to reapply. Key Dates to Know The prehearing staff report will be placed in the record on November 10, 2025; a public version will come later. The main hearing will be at 9:30 a.m. on November 25, 2025. Requests to appear must be made by November 19, 2025. Remote testimony is allowed under specific circumstances. Prehearing briefs are due by November 18, 2025. Posthearing briefs and written public statements are due by December 2, 2025. Final comments from parties are due December 18, 2025. All filings must be electronic. Paper copies are not accepted at this time. How to Participate Anyone can submit written statements, even if not a party to the investigation. Any submissions must follow the detailed Commission rules. Documents must be served to all parties, with proof of service filed. Submissions that do not meet requirements will not be accepted. Authority The investigation is being conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, signed the notice. Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 154 (August 13, 2025), Notice 2025-15343. 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.
Active Anode Material From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
USITC Schedules Final Phase of Investigations Into Active Anode Material Imports From China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a notice about the final phase of investigations into imports of active anode material from China. These investigations cover both antidumping and countervailing duties. The aim is to decide if U.S. industries have been harmed or threatened by these imported materials. The case concerns active anode material, which is an anode-grade graphite material with at least 90% carbon by weight. It can be synthetic, natural, or blended graphite. It is included whether or not it has a coating. The material can come as powder, dry, liquid, or block. It is usually up to 80 microns in powder form. It must have an energy density of 330 milliamp hours per gram or more and graphitization of at least 80%. The product counts as active anode material even if mixed with silicon-based materials like silicon-oxide, silicon-carbon, or silicon, or with additives such as carbon black or nanotubes. It does not matter if it is imported alone, as part of a compound, in a battery, as a component of an anode slurry, or within a subassembly such as an electrode. But only the anode-grade graphite is covered in these cases. The Department of Commerce already made preliminary findings that some manufacturers, producers, or exporters in China are getting subsidies, and the material is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation began after petitions were filed on December 18, 2024, by the American Active Anode Material Producers. Its members are Anovion Technologies (Sanborn, NY), Syrah Technologies LLC (Vidalia, LA), NOVONIX Anode Materials LLC (Chattanooga, TN), Epsilon Advanced Materials (Leland, NC), and SKI US, Inc. (Marietta, GA). The schedule for the final phase is as follows: A staff report will go on the nonpublic record on November 14, 2025. A public version will come out after that. A hearing is set for December 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Requests to appear at the hearing are due by November 24, 2025. A prehearing conference is set for December 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Written testimony for the hearing is due by noon on December 3, 2025. Prehearing briefs are due by November 21, 2025. Posthearing briefs are due by December 11, 2025. Final comments may be submitted by December 31, 2025. Only electronic filings will be accepted. Submissions must be made through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No in-person paper filings are allowed until further notice. Business proprietary information (BPI) will be shared only with authorized applicants under an administrative protective order (APO). Applications for access must be made at least 21 days before the hearing date. All filings must follow the Commission’s rules. Parties and their representatives must be listed in a public service list, which the Secretary to the Commission will maintain. Each document must be served to all other parties with a certificate of service. Further details on hearing rules, participation as a nonparty, and filing procedures are provided on the USITC’s website at https://www.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on August 11, 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.
Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
U.S. Trade Commission Schedules Expedited Review for Chlorinated Isocyanurates from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the scheduling of an expedited five-year review. The review concerns the countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China. This notice was published on August 13, 2025, in the Federal Register. The purpose of the review is to decide if lifting the duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China would likely cause continued or new injury to the U.S. industry within a foreseeable time. The review falls under the Tariff Act of 1930. On July 7, 2025, the Commission found the domestic interested party group response to its earlier notice of institution was adequate. The respondent interested party group response was found inadequate. No other circumstances required a full review. As a result, the Commission chose to conduct an expedited review as allowed by section 751(c)(3) of the Act. The staff report with information about the review has been added to the nonpublic record. This report will be available to people on the Administrative Protective Order service list on September 4, 2025. A public version will be released later, according to the Commission’s rules. Those who are parties to the review and who gave adequate responses can submit written comments to the Secretary. The comments must state what determination the Commission should make in the review. Comments are due by 5:15 p.m. on September 9, 2025. These comments cannot include new factual information. Anyone who is not a party to the review or an interested party may submit a brief written statement. These must also be sent by September 9, 2025, and must not contain new facts. If the Department of Commerce extends its review time, comments are due three business days after Commerce announces its results. If comments include business proprietary information, they must follow the requirements in sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s “Handbook on Filing Procedures” gives detailed instructions. The Commission has found responses from Bio-Lab, Inc., Innovative Water Care, LLC, and Occidental Chemical Corporation to be individually adequate. Comments from other interested parties will not be accepted. Every document filed must be served on all other parties, and a certificate of service must be filed. Documents without a certificate of service will not be accepted. This review is considered extraordinarily complicated. The Commission is using its authority to lengthen the review period by up to 90 days, according to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). The review is being done under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice was published on August 13, 2025. For more information, contact Alexis Yim at the Office of Investigations, USITC, or visit the Commission’s website. Issued by order of the Commission August 11, 2025 Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission 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.
USITC Briefing 2025-08-13
International Trade Commission Briefing 2025-08-13 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 1. Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 2. Active Anode Material From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-752 and 731-TA-1730 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of active anode material from China, provided for in subheadings 2504.10.10, 2504.10.50, 3801.10.50, and 3801.90.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value. 3. Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations Sub: International Trade Commission Content: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia, provided for in subheadings 7005.10.80, 7005.21.10, 7005.21.20, 7005.29.18, 7005.29.25, 7006.00.40, 7007.19.00, 7007.29.00, 7008.00.00, 7009.91.50, and 7009.92.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value. 4. Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Sub: International Trade Commission Content: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof, DN 3843; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 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.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
U.S. Treasury Announces New OFAC Sanctions Estimated reading time: 1–3 minutes The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions on August 7, 2025. This action was reported in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 153, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. OFAC added names to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes are based on laws and rules that OFAC uses to decide who should be added. When a person or company is put on the SDN List, all of their property and interests in property under U.S. control are blocked. This means no one in the United States can have business dealings or make transactions with them. OFAC makes information about these actions and its sanctions programs available on its website at https://ofac.treasury.gov. The notice includes both companies and individuals added to the SDN List. The exact list can be seen in the official Federal Register notice. People can contact OFAC for more information by calling these numbers: Associate Director for Global Targeting: 202-622-2420 Assistant Director for Licensing: 202-622-2480 Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance: 202-622-2490 Bradley T. Smith is the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control. This notice was officially filed on August 11, 2025. The billing code is 4810-AL-C. The full details and the names of the people and companies involved are found on the official OFAC website and in the Federal Register. 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.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
U.S. Treasury Issues New OFAC Sanctions on Vessels and Companies Estimated reading time: 8–12 minutes On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) made new changes to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These changes block the property and interests in property of certain people, companies, and ships that are under U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. persons are now not allowed to deal with these people and companies. The listed ships are also considered blocked because they are owned or controlled by blocked persons. List of Affected Companies The Federal Register did not show specific company names in text, but the companies are connected to the blocked ships and are named beside each vessel. List of Blocked Vessels The following ships have been added to the SDN List. They are named, given their type, country flag, year made, and connection to the guiding Executive Order (E.O.) 13902. Linked to MARVISE SMC DMCC: ALE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9303754) BERTIE (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9241487) LIDIA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2007, IMO 9330501) STAR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9436484) ZAGOR (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9313242) VANI (Crude Oil Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9264881) HAKUNA MATATA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9354167) MOANA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2004, IMO 9292151) PINOCCHIO (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9400112) PUMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9302566) RANTANPLAN (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307023) SIMBA (Container Ship, Liberia, 2015, IMO 9719862) BIGLI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9307047) TEX (Container Ship, Liberia, 2003, IMO 9246322) TIMON (Container Ship, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9415844) YOGI (Container Ship, Liberia, 2006, IMO 9307009) Linked to THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION–SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C: ETHERA (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9387279) MISHELL (Chemical/Products Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9332315) MYRA (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9336490) AETHER (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2007, IMO 9328170) APATE (Oil Products Tanker, Panama, 2009, IMO 9433016) BRIONT (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2003, IMO 9252955) MANASLU (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9388027) NEMRUT (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9439541) TAGOR (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9282481) TASSOS (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2009, IMO 9408695) TOA PAYOH (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2005, IMO 9298492) Linked to ALGAE SHIP CHARTER–FZCO: CHARMINAR (Chemical/Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9318022) EVENTIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Unknown, 2006, IMO 9308065) ANTARES I (Oil Products Tanker, Liberia, 2008, IMO 9382073) Linked to REEL SHIPPING L.L.C: ACE (Container Ship, St. Vincent and Grenadines, 2001, IMO 9228538) AEOLUS (Container Ship, Liberia, 1996, IMO 9088524) CERUS (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2003, IMO 9259408) DHANU (Container Ship, St. Kitts and Nevis, 2001, IMO 9122473) GAUJA (Container Ship, Panama, 2006, IMO 9348493) ROB (Container Ship, Liberia, 2001, IMO 9236652) TB ANPING (Container Ship, Liberia, 2002, IMO 9237084) Linked to SILVER TETRA MARINE CO.: GUANYIN (Crude Oil Tanker, Liberia, 2005, IMO 9299707) Linked to RAVI LINES INC: IANTHE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2012, IMO 9554822) Linked to KANTI LINES INC.: KANTI (LPG Tanker, San Marino, 2004, IMO 9282106) Linked to NEO SHIPPING INC.: ABHRA (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2004, IMO 9282041) Linked to SHAMKHANI, Mohammad Hossein: OMNI (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2008, IMO 9400980) URANUS (Crude Oil Tanker, Tanzania, 2002, IMO 9248485) Linked to MEUSE SHIPPING INC.: IRIS (Crude Oil Tanker, Palau, 2002, IMO 9247778) Linked to KYLO SHIPPING INC.: KYLO (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2001, IMO 9189146) Linked to MAHADEV MARITIME INC: MAHADEV (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Palau, 2011, IMO 9571052) Linked to BACKSTREET PALM CORP: YODAN (Crude Oil Tanker, Vanuatu, 2005, IMO 9304356) Linked to WESER SHIPPING INC.: TRIS GAS (LPG Tanker, Cameroon, 1992, IMO 9041655) Linked to XANTE LINE INC.: XANTE (Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker, Panama, 2010, IMO 9554834) Linked to YUG SHIPPING INC.: YUG (Crude Oil Tanker, Comoros, 2005, IMO 9288875) Linked to ZALE SHIPPING INC.: ZALE (Crude Oil Tanker, Panama, 2006, IMO 9321718) Linked to NOVA LINES INC.: ELKE (LPG Tanker, Palau, 1993, IMO 9012886) Legal Basis These sanctions are put in place under Executive Order 13902. This order gives the U.S. power to block property and stop people and companies from making transactions with banned people/entities. Blocked Property All U.S.-linked property of the people, companies, and ships named above is blocked. Anyone in the U.S. is not allowed to make deals or transactions with them. More Information For more on OFAC and these lists, visit the official OFAC website at: https://ofac.treasury.gov Prepared by:Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Federal Register Citation: 90 FR 38890-38906, August 12, 2025.Document Number: 2025-15240. 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.
OFAC Briefing 2025-08-12
Treasury Department, Foreign Assets Control Office Briefing 2025-08-12 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 1. Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Sub: Treasury Department, Foreign Assets Control Office Content: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest. 2. Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Sub: Treasury Department, Foreign Assets Control Office Content: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. 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.
Certain Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles From the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination and Antidumping Duty Order; Amended Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation and Countervailing Duty Order
U.S. Sets Duties on Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China. These orders were announced after final investigations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC found that U.S. industry is suffering because of imports of LSPTVs from China that are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized. Ministerial Error Corrections Commerce also corrected some mistakes in their original decisions called “ministerial errors.” These included small calculation or clerical mistakes. Because of these corrections, the estimated dumping margin for one company, Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., changed from 312.31% to 312.54%. The rate for separate companies changed from 291.04% to 292.03%. Key Dates The AD order covers LSPTVs from China entered into the U.S. on or after January 30, 2025 (the date the preliminary determination was published). The CVD order applies to goods entered on or after September 7, 2024 (90 days before the preliminary determination). For certain companies, “critical circumstances” were found, so duties may apply to imports made up to 90 days before preliminary measures started. Scope of the Orders The orders cover low-speed personal transportation vehicles and their subassemblies from China. These vehicles: Usually have four wheels. Have side-by-side or in-line seating. Use a steering wheel and foot pedals. Weigh not more than 5,500 pounds. Have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour or less. Gas and electric models are included. Excluded are vehicles like all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and mobility aids. Products specifically excluded: All-terrain vehicles Utility vehicles with speeds over 25 mph Recreational vehicles with speeds over 30 mph Go-karts, electric scooters, and mobility aids Product codes under the orders include: HTSUS subheading 8703.10.5030 Also may enter under subheadings 8703.10.5060, 8703.90.0100, 8706.00.1540, and 8707.10.0040 Duties and Cash Deposit Rates The companies and the rates set are: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: AD margin 119.39%, cash deposit 119.33% Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: AD margin and cash deposit 312.54% Non-examined separate rate companies: AD margin 292.03%, cash deposit 292.00% China-Wide Entity: AD margin and cash deposit 478.09% For CVD rates: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: 31.45% Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: 44.38% Hebei Machinery Import and Export Co., LTD: 691.58% Shandong Odes Industry Co. Ltd.: 691.58% All Others: 41.14% Suspension of Liquidation Customs will suspend liquidation for covered vehicles and collect cash deposits at the rates noted. This will remain until further notice. During times when provisional measures expired but before the final ITC decision, entries are not subject to duties. Annual Inquiry Service Lists Commerce will keep annual inquiry service lists. Interested parties can be added by filing in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Law firms should submit a lead attorney. Petitioners and the Chinese government will be included automatically going forward. List of Companies A detailed list of eligible exporters and producers, including over 35 separate rate companies, is provided under Appendix II of the notice. More Information The official notice is listed in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 153, pages 38759-38764. The orders take effect on August 12, 2025. For questions, contact the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
U.S. Initiates Circumvention Inquiries on Steel Wire Garment Hangers Involving Cambodia Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Background on the Case The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the start of new circumvention inquiries. These focus on steel wire garment hangers. The concern is that hangers made in Cambodia, using Chinese or Vietnamese materials, may be avoiding trade duties. M&B Metal Products Co., Inc., a U.S. company, asked Commerce to investigate. They said that steel wire or steel wire with paper parts from China or Vietnam are being sent to Cambodia. In Cambodia, the wire is used to make hangers. The hangers are then shipped to the United States. This may be a way to avoid paying antidumping and countervailing duties placed on hangers from China and Vietnam. Orders in Place There are already orders to stop dumping and unfair support of steel wire garment hangers from: People’s Republic of China (China) Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) These orders help protect American companies from unfairly cheap imports. What Is Being Investigated The investigation covers hangers made in Cambodia from: Steel wire Steel wire and paper accessories The materials are made in China or Vietnam and then shipped to the U.S. from Cambodia. Reason for the Inquiry Under U.S. law, Commerce looks at these cases if: The final product shipped to the U.S. is similar to what is already covered by orders. Parts or pieces come from a country subject to an order, but assembly is done in a different country. The assembly or finishing in the new country is minor. The value of the parts from the original country is a big part of the final product’s value. Taking action is needed to stop people from getting around (circumventing) the trade orders. Factors Studied Commerce will study details about assembly in Cambodia, including: Investment in factories in Cambodia Level of research and development there Nature of the production process Size and extent of production facilities How much value is added by Cambodia compared to the whole product They will also look at: Trade patterns (where parts and finished goods are coming from or going) Company relationships across countries Increases in imports to Cambodia since U.S. orders began What Happens Next Commerce will: Use U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data to find which exporters to ask for information. Send questions to the largest producers and exporters in Cambodia. Review trade and company data to decide if duties should be applied. If companies do not answer questions fully, Commerce may use facts that go against those companies. What Could Change If Commerce finds that hangers from Cambodia are really just made from Chinese or Vietnamese parts and are meant to avoid duties, it can: Order customs to collect cash deposits for these products Continue or start “suspension of liquidation” (holding off on final duty assessments) on suspected products Apply duties on entries made after the date of this notice (August 12, 2025) Timeline Commerce plans to: Make preliminary decisions within 150 days of August 12, 2025 Make final decisions within 300 days Contact Information For questions, contact Samuel Frost at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 202-482-8180. This notice was dated August 6, 2025 and signed by Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.
Certain Brake Drums From the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye: Antidumping Duty Orders
U.S. Issues Antidumping Duty Orders on Brake Drums from China and Türkiye Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued official antidumping duty orders on certain brake drums from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye. The orders were published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2025. These orders come after findings by the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission that brake drums from China and Türkiye have been sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, causing harm to U.S. industry. Key Details of the Orders The antidumping duty orders cover brake drums made of gray cast iron, with an inside diameter of 14.75 inches or more but not over 16.6 inches, and weighing more than 50 pounds. This includes both finished and unfinished brake drums. The scope of the orders applies to brake drums imported separately or with other parts, such as a hub. If a brake drum is imported with non-subject merchandise, only the brake drum is covered by these orders. Drums processed in other countries, or that are assembled with non-subject parts, are still subject to these orders unless they are specifically excluded. Items excluded from the orders include merchandise already covered by previous antidumping orders on chassis and subassemblies from China, and composite brake drums containing more than 38 percent steel by weight. Covered merchandise is classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 8708.30.5020, and may also fall under several other related HTSUS subheadings. Antidumping Duty Rates For brake drums from China, the estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: For the named producers and exporters, such as Shandong ConMet Mechanical Co., Ltd., Liaoning Hechuang CV Parts MFG Co., and others: 77.14 percent. For the China-wide entity: 160.79 percent, with a cash deposit rate of 150.25 percent. For brake drums from Türkiye, the weighted-average dumping margins are: EKU Fren ve Dok. San. A.S.: 15.22 percent (cash deposit rate: 12.86 percent). Akkus Dokum San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti., Buyuk Eker Bijon Sanayi Ve Ticaret, and Genk Otomotiv San. Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti.: 149.29 percent (cash deposit rate: 146.93 percent). All Others: 15.22 percent (cash deposit rate: 12.86 percent). These cash deposit rates are adjusted for export subsidies where appropriate. Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits Effective August 12, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to suspend the liquidation of all entries of subject brake drums from China and Türkiye. Importers must deposit cash in an amount equal to the rates shown above at the time of entry. Antidumping duties will apply to all unliquidated entries made on or after January 29, 2025, the date when preliminary determinations were published. For entries made after July 27, 2025, and before the official order date, liquidation will proceed without regard to antidumping duties. Service List and Administrative Procedures Commerce will set up an annual inquiry service list for these antidumping duty orders. Interested parties must submit an entry of appearance in Commerce’s ACCESS system within 30 days of the order’s publication to be included. The petitioner and the governments of China and Türkiye will automatically stay on the service list each year but are responsible for updating their contact information as needed. Scope of the Orders (Detailed) The orders cover gray cast iron brake drums with 14.75 to 16.6 inches inside diameter, weighing more than 50 pounds. Both finished and unfinished brake drums are covered, whether or not they are imported with other parts, assembled, or processed in a third country. The scope does not include: Brake drums that are part of certain chassis and subassemblies already under other antidumping or countervailing orders. Composite brake drums with over 38 percent steel by weight. HTSUS numbers include 8708.30.5020 (main), 8708.30.5090 (assemblies), and others as specified. Contact For details, contact Samuel Frost at (202) 482-8180 (China inquiries) and Colin Thrasher at (202) 482-3004 (Türkiye inquiries), U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. This is an official notice under section 736(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The orders remain in effect until further notice. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.



