U.S. International Trade Commission Starts Five-Year Review on Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes U.S. International Trade Commission Starts Five-Year Review on Forged Steel Fittings from India and South Korea On December 1, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a review of orders about forged steel fittings from India and South Korea. This review follows the Tariff Act of 1930 rules. The goal is to decide if canceling these orders would hurt U.S. businesses. What Is Being Reviewed The review covers: Countervailing duty order on forged steel fittings from India. Antidumping duty orders on forged steel fittings from both India and South Korea. The USITC wants to know if removing these orders will hurt U.S. companies by bringing back unfair trade. Key Dates The review began on November 3, 2025. Interested parties must send in responses by December 31, 2025. Comments about the responses’ quality are due by February 10, 2026. How to Respond Any person or company interested in this case must respond with specific information. They can send information if they are businesses that make, sell, or use forged steel fittings, or if they are trade groups or worker groups. Definitions “Subject Merchandise” means the forged steel fittings under review. “Subject Countries” are India and South Korea. “Domestic Like Product” is the similar product made in the U.S. “Domestic Industry” means all U.S. makers of the product, except one company. The “Order Date” is December 11, 2020, when the duty orders started. Who Can Take Part People, companies, and groups can join by filing an entry of appearance. They must do this within 21 days of this notice. The names and contacts of all parties will be kept on a public list. Former commission employees can also appear in this review, even if they worked on earlier, related cases. They do not need special commission approval to do this. Business Proprietary Information Some information can be shared under a special order to protect business secrets. Only approved applicants can see this information. They must apply within 21 days of this notice. Submitting Information Each person or group must ensure all information is accurate and complete. There are strict rules for submitting and serving documents on all parties. People must file documents electronically at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper files are accepted. If anyone cannot provide the full information, they must explain why as early as possible. What Information Is Needed Those responding must give: Firm or group name, address, website, and certifying official’s contact. How they qualify as an interested party. Whether they will fully take part in providing information. The likely impact if the orders are canceled, including on the volume and price of imports, and effects on U.S. makers. Lists of all U.S. makers and importers, and overseas makers/exporters since December 11, 2020. Names and contacts for 3 to 5 of the biggest U.S. buyers. Sources for price information for these products. Production, shipment, sales, and financial data for 2024. Lists and data for importers, foreign producers, and exporters. Parties are also asked to detail any big changes in market conditions since the orders started and any expected changes soon. They may say if they agree or disagree with how USITC defines the Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry. Legal Authority This review follows Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and section 207.61 of the Commission’s rules. Contact Alexis Yim Office of Investigations U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 Phone: 202-708-1446 For more details and to send in comments, visit https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Launches Five-Year Review of Citric Acid Imports From China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On December 1, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced the start of its third five-year review to determine if ending special trade protections on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China would harm U.S. companies. What Is Happening? The USITC is reviewing two types of trade protection orders: antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and related products from China. These orders were first put in place in 2009. Their goal is to stop unfairly traded imports that could injure American businesses. Now, the Commission wants to find out if removing these orders would likely lead to continued or repeated harm to the U.S. citric acid industry. What Products Are Covered? The products under review include citric acid (in unfinished or finished form), sodium citrate, and potassium citrate. These products are used in many foods, drinks, and cleaning products. Who Is Involved? The review focuses on imports from China only. The U.S. “domestic industry” covers all U.S. producers of these citric acid products. Other parties, such as importers, foreign exporters, unions, and trade groups, can also take part. How Can Companies Participate? Interested parties must respond to the Commission by December 31, 2025, to have their input considered. They need to: Give their company’s or group’s contact information. Say if they are a producer, importer, or a trade association of these products. Say if they are willing to share related business information. Discuss the possible effects if the trade protections end. They are also asked for lists of: Current U.S. producers. Importers of the subject goods. Chinese exporters who have shipped these goods since 2019. Major U.S. buyers and price sources. U.S. producers and importers are asked for details about their operations in 2024, such as production, sales, costs, and profits. Chinese producers and exporters must share similar information about their business and exports to the U.S. Deadlines and Procedures All responses are due by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on other responses are due by February 12, 2026. Every submission must be filed electronically via the USITC’s online system at https://edis.usitc.gov. The Commission will review the responses to decide if a full investigation or an expedited review is needed. Special Instructions Replies must be certified as accurate and complete. U.S. law allows some private business information to be used under protection. Companies unable to provide all requested information should explain why and offer alternatives. If not, the Commission may make decisions without their input. Public Record and Further Information All review documents and updates are publicly available at https://www.usitc.gov and via the EDIS system. For questions, contact Alec Resch at 202-708-1448 or visit the USITC website. Legal Authority This review follows Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and USITC rules. The official notice was signed by Supervisory Attorney Susan Orndoff and published 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.

USITC Starts Five-Year Reviews on Fluid End Blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy Estimated reading time: 4–8 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started five-year reviews for fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. The decision was announced on December 1, 2025. The reviews will help decide if removing the current countervailing and antidumping duty orders will likely lead to harm for the U.S. industry. These orders were first put in place on January 29, 2021. What Are Fluid End Blocks? Fluid end blocks are parts used in high-pressure pumps. The reviews involve imports from four countries: China, Germany, India, and Italy. What Is Being Reviewed? Countervailing duty orders on fluid end blocks from China and India. Countervailing and antidumping duty orders on fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy. What Is the USITC Doing? The USITC will collect information to decide if removing the orders would hurt U.S. producers. If needed, the USITC may hold full reviews or decide on the facts they receive. Important Definitions Subject Merchandise: The fluid end blocks covered in these reviews. Subject Countries: China, Germany, India, and Italy. Domestic Like Product: U.S.-made fluid end blocks. Domestic Industry: All U.S. producers of fluid end blocks. Order Date: January 29, 2021, when the duty orders took effect. Importer: Anyone who brings the subject merchandise into the United States. How to Participate Anyone who wants to join this process as a party must file an entry of appearance no later than 21 days after the notice was published. The USITC will keep a public list of all parties. Former USITC staff who worked on past investigations can now take part in five-year reviews of the same products without special approval. Public Information and Filing Some business information will be protected and only shared with approved parties. All filings must be electronic through the USITC’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings are accepted at this time. Deadlines Responses to the notice must be sent by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on the responses’ adequacy can be filed by 5:15 p.m. on February 12, 2026. Information Requested The USITC is asking for information from firms or organizations related to fluid end blocks. Information requested includes: Name and details of businesses. Statement if they are an interested party. Willingness to participate. Effects if the orders are removed. Lists of U.S. producers, importers, and exporters. Lists of buyers in the U.S. market. Production and sales data for 2024. Major changes in the market since January 2021. Unable to Provide Information? If a party cannot provide the requested data, they must inform the USITC and explain why. Failure to provide data may result in the USITC making decisions based on other available information. Authority and Contact The review is being conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, announced the notice. For more information, people can contact Kenneth Gatten at the USITC. End of Notice Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Announces Review for Oil Country Tubular Goods from China Estimated reading time: 6-9 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started its third five-year review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China. The review aims to decide if removing these orders would likely harm U.S. industry. Background The Department of Commerce made a countervailing duty order on OCTG from China on January 20, 2010. An antidumping duty order was issued on May 21, 2010. These orders were reviewed and continued in 2015 and 2020. Now, the USITC is reviewing them again as required by law. What Are Oil Country Tubular Goods? OCTG are steel tubes used in the oil and gas industry for drilling and transporting oil and gas. How the Review Works The Commission’s review follows section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The review checks if canceling the orders would lead to harm for U.S. companies within a reasonable time. The Commission will decide based on facts, including information provided during this review. Definitions Used in the Review Subject Merchandise: The goods under review, defined by the Department of Commerce. Subject Country: China. Domestic Like Product: U.S.-made goods most similar to the Subject Merchandise. Domestic Industry: All U.S. producers of the Domestic Like Product. Importer: Anyone bringing the Subject Merchandise into the U.S. How to Take Part Anyone, including industrial users and consumer groups, may take part by filing an “entry of appearance” within 21 days after this notice appears in the Federal Register. A public service list will be made with names and addresses of all parties involved. Rules for Former Employees Former Commission employees may participate in this review, even if they worked on earlier reviews or investigations, without special approval. Handling of Business Proprietary Information (BPI) Business proprietary information will be shared with authorized applicants under an Administrative Protective Order. A separate service list will be kept for parties allowed to get BPI. All information given must be accurate and complete. Information may be used by the Commission or other U.S. government employees for various reasons, including cybersecurity. Submitting Information Responses must be filed by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments about how strong the responses are can be filed by 5:15 p.m. on February 6, 2026. All filings must follow the Commission’s rules. Only electronic filings will be accepted. Filings are done through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Information Requested by the Commission Firms responding must provide: Name, address, and contact information. A statement indicating if the firm is an interested party and how. Willingness to participate in the review. Likely effects of lifting the duties on the Domestic Industry and their business. List of all known U.S. producers of the Domestic Like Product. List of U.S. importers and foreign producers/exporters of the Subject Merchandise. List of 3-5 leading U.S. buyers of the products. Known sources of U.S. or other market prices for the products. (For U.S. producers) Details on operations in 2024 (production, capacity, sales, profits, costs, and more). (For importers) Details on imports and sales for 2024. (For Chinese producers/exporters) Details on production, capacity, and U.S. exports for 2024. Any major changes in supply and demand since 2019 or expected soon. (Optional) Agreement or disagreement with how Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry are defined. Other Details If a party cannot provide all the information, it must explain why. Failure to give information may result in adverse findings by the Commission. No further response is needed if the Office of Management and Budget control number is not shown. Contact Information For more information, contact Rachel Devenney at 202-205-3172, or access the Commission’s website at https://www.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, on November 25, 2025. Source: Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 228 (Monday, December 1, 2025), pages 55167-55169. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Begins Review of Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Imports Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has officially started its second five-year review of duties on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. This review will determine if removing certain trade orders would harm the U.S. industry. Background on Duties and Reviews On December 3, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce placed special trade orders on NOES imports. These were: Countervailing duty orders on NOES from China and Taiwan Antidumping duty orders on NOES from China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan After an earlier five-year review in 2020, these duties stayed in place. The new review, started on November 3, 2025, checks if ending these orders would hurt the U.S. NOES industry. What is Being Reviewed In this process, the USITC is looking at: The effects of ending both antidumping and countervailing duties. If removing the orders would let more imports come in, lower prices, or negatively impact the domestic NOES industry. The only known U.S. producer of NOES is AK Steel. The review is guided by rules in the Tariff Act of 1930 and USITC regulations. Who Can Participate Any interested party (like domestic producers, unions, importers, exporters, or industry groups) may get involved. To do this, they must file an entry of appearance within 21 days after the notice appears in the Federal Register. Anyone wishing to handle confidential business information in this case must apply under an Administrative Protective Order, again no later than 21 days after publication. Information Needed from Participants Those responding should provide: Their company or group name and contact information Statements on why they are interested parties Whether they will take part in the proceeding Opinions on what would happen if the trade orders ended, focusing on import levels, pricing, and industry impacts Lists of U.S. producers, importers, overseas exporters, and main U.S. buyers Business data for 2024, such as production, sales, and profits There are also requests for updates on changes in supply or demand since 2019, and expected future changes. Document Filing Requirements All filings must be electronic, using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Paper filings are not accepted at this time. Submissions must be made by 5:15 p.m. on December 31, 2025. Comments on the quality of responses can be filed until 5:15 p.m. on February 6, 2026. Contact and Further Information For questions, contact Camille Bryan at the Office of Investigations (202-205-2811). More details are available on the USITC website, including filing rules and important worksheets. Authority This review is held under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and is published by order of the Commission. The notice was issued on November 25, 2025, by Supervisory Attorney Susan Orndoff. Official Reference Federal Register Volume 90, Number 228 (Monday, December 1, 2025), pages 55159-55161. For full details and instructions, visit https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

US Finds Injury From Imports of Slag Pots From China Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has completed its investigations into imports of slag pots from China. The Commission found that U.S. industry is materially injured because these Chinese imports are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized by the government of China. Slag pots are identified under subheadings 7309.00.00 and 8454.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The USITC started this investigation on December 31, 2024. The investigation began after a petition was filed by WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Earlier, the U.S. Department of Commerce determined that slag pots from China were being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) and were also being subsidized. A public hearing for these investigations was held by the Commission on August 27, 2025. Everyone who asked to take part in the hearing was able to do so. There was a temporary pause in import injury investigations due to a lapse in appropriations and the stopping of Commission operations. All investigations were tolled, or put on hold, according to U.S. laws. The Commission made its determinations under the Tariff Act of 1930, specifically under sections 705(b) and 735(b). The final findings in the investigations were completed and filed by the Commission on November 25, 2025. Commissioner David S. Johanson agreed with the majority that there is harm, but said the industry is threatened with material injury, rather than already injured. The views of the Commission can be found in USITC Publication 5679, released in November 2025. The official record of this action is recorded in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 228, issued Monday, December 1, 2025. The notice of the Commission’s final actions was issued by Susan Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, on November 26, 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.

US International Trade Commission Revises Schedule for Lightweight Thermal Paper Proceeding Estimated reading time: 2–3 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a revised schedule for its investigation of lightweight thermal paper from China. The investigation numbers are 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126 (Third Review). The change is because there was a lapse in government funding. This stopped the Commission’s work for a time. Because of this, the schedule needed to be updated. The Commission says the staff report will now be put into the nonpublic record on December 3, 2025. Anyone who wants to send comments about the report must do so by December 9, 2025. This investigation is being done under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The rules the Commission is following are in 19 CFR part 201, subparts A and B, and 19 CFR part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F. People can contact Alexis Yim at the USITC Office of Investigations for more information. The phone number is 202-708-1446. Those who are hearing impaired may call the TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. People with mobility impairments may need special help to access the Commission, and they should call the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. The public can see all records related to this investigation on the USITC’s online docket system at https://edis.usitc.gov. This notice was issued on November 25, 2025, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. The notice is published following section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Changes Schedule in Hard Empty Capsules Investigation Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has released a revised schedule for the investigation into hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This investigation is officially titled “Investigation Nos. 701-TA-742-745 and 731-TA-1720-1723 (Final).” The new schedule changes follow a lapse in government funding that led to a pause in Commission operations. The new schedule includes important dates for people and companies involved. The deadline for filing prehearing briefs is now November 24, 2025. Anyone who wants to speak at the hearing must file a request with the Secretary to the Commission on November 25, 2025. A prehearing conference will be held on November 28, 2025, if the Commission decides it is needed. Parties must file and serve their written testimony and presentation slides for the hearing by noon on December 1, 2025. The hearing will take place at the USITC Building at 9:30 a.m. on December 2, 2025. Posthearing briefs and written statements from those who have not joined as a party are due December 9, 2025. The Commission will make its final release of information on December 19, 2025. Final party comments are due on December 23, 2025. This investigation is being run as directed by title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice is published to follow section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, people can contact Julie Duffy at the USITC or visit the Commission’s website. This revised schedule was ordered and released by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Changes Schedule for Float Glass Products Investigation Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a revised schedule for its investigation into float glass products from China and Malaysia. This change is due to a recent lapse in government funding, which caused the Commission to temporarily stop operations. The investigation numbers are 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 (Final). Here are the new important dates: The prehearing staff report will be made available on December 23, 2025. Prehearing briefs must be filed by December 31, 2025. Requests to appear at the hearing are due to the Secretary by January 2, 2026. A prehearing conference may be held on January 6, 2026, if needed. Any parties presenting at the hearing must file written testimony and slides by noon on January 7, 2026. The hearing will take place at the USITC Building at 9:30 a.m. on January 8, 2026. Post-hearing briefs and written statements from people who have not registered as a party are due on January 15, 2026. The Commission will make a final release of information on January 28, 2026. The deadline for final comments from parties is February 2, 2026. This investigation is being conducted under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The official notice was published according to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, the public can contact Kristina Lara at 202-205-3386. Hearing-impaired persons can use the TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. Those needing help with building access should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. Additional details and public records for this investigation can be found on the USITC website at www.usitc.gov and on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at edis.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 20, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Vaporizer Devices Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced that it received a formal complaint named “Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II, DN 3849.” The complaint was filed by three organizations: NJOY, LLC; Altria Group Distribution Company; and Altria Client Services LLC. The document says the complaint was filed on September 22, 2025. The complaint claims that JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, DC has violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This means the company is accused of importing, selling for importation, or selling in the U.S. after importation certain vaporizer devices, cartridges, and parts that may be infringing. The complaint asks the USITC to take several actions: Issue a limited exclusion order Issue cease and desist orders Impose a bond on the accused products during a 60-day Presidential review period, according to U.S. law Because of a lapse in appropriations, there was a delay in accepting written comments. Now, interested parties and the public can send comments about the public interest issues raised by the complaint. The Commission is especially interested in comments that: Explain how the potentially banned products are used in the U.S. Point out any public health, safety, or welfare concerns Identify similar or competitive products made in the U.S. that could replace the accused products State whether the complainant or others have the ability to replace the volume of products if banned Explain how the requested orders would affect U.S. consumers Written comments about the public interest must be sent to the Commission no later than eight calendar days after this notice is published in the Federal Register. There will also be a chance for the public to comment after the first big decision in the investigation. Any other written comments must also be filed by the same eight-day deadline. The complainant may reply to responses within three calendar days after the deadline for initial submissions. All documents must be filed electronically on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper copies will be accepted at this time. Each submission is limited to five pages, including attachments. Those requesting confidential treatment for submissions must give full reasons to the Secretary at the Commission. All nonconfidential submissions will be available for public viewing at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. This action was authorized under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and the Commission’s rules. Issued by the authority of the Commission. Signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on 2025-11-17. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Clear Aligners and Components Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes On November 19, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof,” Docket Number 3850. The complaint was filed by Align Technology, Inc. on September 23, 2025. It claims that some companies have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Align Technology, Inc. says that certain clear aligners and their parts are being brought into the United States, sold for import, and sold within the U.S. after being imported, in a way that breaks the law. The companies named as respondents in the complaint are: Angelalign Technology Inc. of China Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Co., Ltd. of China Wuxi EA Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. of China Shanghai EA Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. of China USA Angelalign Technology Corp. of Newark, Delaware Align Technology, Inc. is asking the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order. They also ask for cease and desist orders, and they want a bond put in place on the products while the matter is under the 60-day Presidential review. The original notice was published on September 25, 2025. Because of a lapse in appropriations, the Commission could not accept public submissions at that time. Now, the Commission has changed the notice and is asking for public comments about the complaint and any issues that may affect the public interest. The Commission is accepting comments from the public, interested parties, and government agencies. Comments should focus on whether the requested actions by the complainant would affect: Public health and welfare in the United States Competition in the U.S. economy Production of similar items in the U.S. U.S. consumers The Commission is especially interested in comments that: Explain how the products could be used in the U.S. Identify any health, safety, or welfare concerns in the U.S. if the orders are given. Identify products made by the complainant or others in the U.S. that could replace these products. Indicate if the complainant, its licensees, or third parties can make enough products to replace those that might be excluded, in a reasonable time. Explain how the requested orders would affect U.S. consumers. Comments about the public interest must be sent in by close of business, eight calendar days after this notice appears in the Federal Register. Other written submissions about this matter must also be filed by that deadline. If there are replies to comments, they must be filed within three calendar days after the initial comments were due. No other submissions will be accepted unless the Commission asks for them. Each submission or reply can be up to five pages long, including any attachments. Anyone sending their comments must file the original document electronically using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Only electronic filings are being accepted at this time. No paper documents will be accepted until further notice. If someone wants to submit confidential information, a request for confidential treatment must be included. Requests should explain why the information should stay confidential and be sent to the Secretary to the Commission. The Commission will handle all such requests as outlined in 19 CFR 201.6. All non-confidential submissions will be public and can be viewed on the EDIS website. This action comes under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and rules 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on November 17, 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 Receives Complaint on Certain Semiconductor Devices and Computing Products Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof”, with Docket Number 3855. The notice was made public on November 19, 2025. The complaint was filed by Adeia, Inc., Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc., and Adeia Holdings Inc. It was filed on November 17, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The parties named as respondents are: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) Lenovo (United States) Inc. (Morrisville, NC) Lenovo Group Limited (Hong Kong) Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (China) Super Micro Computer, Inc. (San Jose, CA) The complaint concerns the importation and sale of certain semiconductor devices and computing products that may infringe on the complainants’ rights. Adeia has requested that the Commission issue: A limited exclusion order Cease and desist orders A bond on the allegedly infringing products during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j) The USITC is now asking for comments from: The proposed respondents Other interested parties The public Government agencies Comments should focus on public interest issues linked to the complaint. The Commission wants details regarding: How the articles may be used in the United States. Any public health, safety, or welfare concerns connected to the potential orders. U.S.-made articles that could replace the accused products if excluded. Whether the complainant, its licensees, or third parties can replace these products in a reasonable time. The possible impact on U.S. consumers. Comments must be filed electronically no later than eight calendar days after this notice’s publication. Written submissions must address the specific issues raised. Replies to any submissions may be filed up to three calendar days after the deadline for the initial submissions. Submissions must only be filed electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Paper filings are not being accepted at this time. Those submitting documents seeking confidential treatment must request it from the Secretary to the Commission and include reasons for such treatment. Documents for which confidentiality is granted will be handled accordingly. All non-confidential submissions will be viewable by the public through the Commission’s Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. This investigation proceeds under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and rules 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)). For more information, contact Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, at (202) 205-2000. Additional details are also available at https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. ITC Receives Complaint on Vaporizers and Cartridges Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof, DN 3853.” The complaint was filed by JUUL Labs, Inc. and VMR Products LLC on September 30, 2025. The complaint names two companies as respondents: Glas, Inc. and Glas, LLC, both based in Los Angeles, California. The complaint states there are violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The complaint covers the import, sale for import, and sale after import of vaporizer devices, cartridges, and parts used with them. JUUL Labs and VMR Products have asked the Commission to take several actions. They request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. They also ask the Commission to place a bond on the products of the respondents during the 60-day Presidential review period, in line with 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). The USITC is asking for comments from the public. The comments should focus on whether the relief requested by the complainants could affect: Public health and welfare in the United States Competitive conditions in the United States economy The production of similar or competing products in the country United States consumers The Commission especially wants answers to the following questions: How are the products in question used in the United States? Are there any public health, safety, or welfare concerns related to the requested remedial orders? Are there similar or competitive products made in the United States that could replace the imported items if they are excluded? Can JUUL Labs, its licensees, or third parties provide enough replacement products within a reasonable time, if imports are excluded? How would the requested orders affect U.S. consumers? Comments on public interest must be sent no later than eight calendar days after the notice appears in the Federal Register. Complainants can reply to other parties’ comments within three days after submissions are due. All submissions must be filed electronically through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, as no paper filings will be accepted for now. Each submission must be no more than five pages. The submissions must note “Docket No. 3853” on the first page. Anyone wanting to submit confidential information must request such treatment and explain why confidentiality is needed. Confidential information will be shared only with approved USITC personnel and for official purposes. This notice is issued by order of the Commission, following Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Commission rules (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)). Further information is available at the Commission’s website at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation can be found at https://edis.usitc.gov. The notice was issued on September 30, 2025, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. For questions or help on electronic filing, parties may contact the Secretary at the USITC. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint About DRAM Devices Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On November 17, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) received a complaint about certain DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) devices, products containing DRAM, and DRAM components. The complaint is known as Docket No. 3854. The complaint was filed by Netlist, Inc. on September 30, 2025. Netlist, Inc. claims there have been violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). This law deals with unfair trade practices related to imported products. The complaint names the following companies as respondents: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Plano, TX Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. of Plano, TX Google LLC of Mountain View, CA Super Micro Computer, Inc. of San Jose, CA Netlist, Inc. is asking the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. It also requests that a bond be imposed on the respondents’ products during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). The USITC is asking for comments from the public, other interested parties, and government agencies about public interest issues related to the complaint. Some questions the Commission raised include: How are the DRAM devices and related products used in the United States? Are there any health, safety, or welfare concerns if the requested orders are issued? Are there similar products made in the United States that could replace the imported products? Can Netlist, its licensees, or others make enough of these products to meet the demand if imports are stopped? How would these orders impact U.S. consumers? People who want to send written comments must do so within eight days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. Netlist, Inc. can reply to these comments within three days after the first comments are due. Comments must not be more than five pages, including attachments. All filings must be electronic using the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. No paper filings will be accepted at this time. Anyone who wants to keep their submission confidential must request this in writing and follow the rules in 19 CFR 201.6. Confidential information may still be shared with certain government employees and contractors for official use. This action follows the authority given by section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and related rules. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, issued this notice on November 13, 2025. The public version of the complaint is available online at https://edis.usitc.gov. To contact the Commission with questions, call (202) 205-2000. For electronic filing help, email the Secretary as provided in the official notice. All nonconfidential information will be available to the public on the EDIS website. This notice provides all details for parties interested in participating in the investigation or submitting comments about the public interest. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Schedules Expedited Review of Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide from China Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced that it will conduct an expedited five-year review of the antidumping duty order on electrolytic manganese dioxide imported from China. The review is being done under the Tariff Act of 1930. This is to decide if removing the antidumping duty would lead to more injury to U.S. businesses in the near future. Important Dates The schedule began on September 5, 2025. A report about the investigation will be shared with approved parties on October 30, 2025. The public version of the report will be released later. Parties who are part of this review and have responded correctly can send their written comments to the Commission. These comments are due by 5:15 p.m. on November 5, 2025. The comments must not have any new facts. Anyone who is not a party in this case can also send a short written statement by November 5, 2025. These statements also cannot contain new facts. Who Is Involved The Commission said the domestic interested parties’ responses were enough. It noted that the responses from the opposing parties were not enough. Because of this, the Commission is moving forward with an expedited review instead of a full review. The companies, EMD Acquisition LLC d/b/a Borman Specialty Materials and Vibrantz Technologies Inc., were found to have provided sufficient responses. Comments from other interested parties will not be accepted. Filing Procedures If anyone files documents for the review, a certificate of service must be included. This means that each filing must also be sent to all other parties in the review. If the Department of Commerce takes more time to finish its part of the review, the deadline for comments will shift. In this case, comments would be due three business days after Commerce’s results. More rules about this are in the Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures, which can be found on the USITC website. Extended Timeline The Commission has decided that this is an extraordinarily complicated review. Because of this, the review period may be extended for up to 90 more days, as allowed by law. Contact and Additional Information For more information, contact Laurel Schwartz at 202-205-2398. The public record is available at https://edis.usitc.gov. This review is being held under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice was published as required by Section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. This order was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on September 30, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Reviews Antidumping Orders on MSG from China and Indonesia Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started a new review. This is the second five-year review of antidumping duty orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China and Indonesia. The main question is if removing the orders would harm U.S. companies again. Key Dates for the Review The review began on October 1, 2025. Anyone interested must send their responses by October 31, 2025. Comments about whether responses are good enough must be filed by December 11, 2025. What Is Being Reviewed MSG is the product under review. MSG is mainly produced in the U.S. by Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Imports from China and Indonesia are being checked. The USITC wants to know if ending duties would bring back problems for U.S. producers. Who Can Take Part Any person or group who uses, sells, or produces MSG can join. This includes industrial users, sellers, and consumer groups. To join, they must file an entry within 21 days after October 1, 2025. What Is Needed From Participants Participants must give specific details. This includes: Their name, address, and contact details. If they are an “interested party” under U.S. trade law. If they will help in the review. How removing the duties might affect them or the entire U.S. industry. A list of all U.S. MSG makers and related parties. A list of all U.S. importers and export firms since 2019. Names and contacts of big U.S. buyers. Places to find info on MSG prices. Data about their operations with MSG during 2024, including production, capacity, sales, and profits. Special Rules for Submissions Every document must be filed electronically at EDIS. No paper filings are allowed now. Any data sent must be certified as correct. If a party cannot give all information, they must explain why, or the Commission might assume the worst (“adverse inference”). Some sensitive business information can be given under a protective order. Definitions Subject Merchandise: MSG covered in the review. Subject Countries: China and Indonesia. Domestic Like Product: All MSG made in the U.S. Domestic Industry: U.S. companies making MSG, mainly Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Importer: Companies that bring MSG from China or Indonesia into the U.S. Confidential Information Sensitive details can be protected if the company asks within 21 days of the notice. Only authorized people will see it. Burden Estimate The average reporting time is 15 hours per response. The deadline for this is June 30, 2026. Cost and Business Changes Parties are asked if there have been big supply or demand changes for MSG since 2019, and what future changes might happen. Authority This review is under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The official notice was published by Secretary Lisa Barton on September 24, 2025. For more information, contact Rachel Devenney at the USITC, or visit usitc.gov. End of Notice Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Reviews Duties on Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from China Estimated reading time: 5–7 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started a five-year review of the antidumping duty order on tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China. This review will decide if ending the antidumping duties would likely hurt U.S. industry again. The USITC first put duties on imports of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China in August 2004. Since then, the order has been kept in place after three other five-year reviews, with the most recent update made in November 2020. The fourth review started on October 1, 2025. The USITC wants interested parties to send detailed information for its decision. Responses are due by October 31, 2025. Comments on these responses are due by December 11, 2025. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is the product being reviewed. The country involved is China. The USITC will look at if the U.S. industry making tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol will be hurt if the duties are removed. Anyone who wants to be a party in this review must file an entry of appearance within 21 days after this notice. The USITC keeps a list of all parties. People who worked for the Commission in the past can take part in this review, even if they worked on earlier reviews or the original investigation. Business proprietary information can be shared under an administrative protective order if requests are made in time. All information submitted must be certified as complete and accurate. The USITC has asked all interested parties to give specific data, including: Name and contact information of the company or person responding. If the company is a U.S. producer, importer, exporter, or related party. Willingness to provide information for this review. How removing the duties would affect the U.S. industry and the company. Lists of U.S. producers, importers, and Chinese producers of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. Names of main U.S. buyers and known price sources. Detailed production, sales, and financial data for the year 2024. Lists of important supply and demand changes since 2019. Information must be sent electronically through the USITC’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings are accepted. All detailed requirements for filing can be found in the USITC’s filing handbook online. Firms that cannot provide all the requested information should explain why and suggest alternative details. This review is being done under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. For more information, contact Alec Resch in the USITC Office of Investigations at 202-708-1448 or visit https://www.usitc.gov. The notice was signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on September 24, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Launches Final Phase of Investigation on Chinese Chemical Imports Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has started the final phase of its antidumping investigation on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China. This chemical is used in many products and industries. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 25, 2025. About the Investigation The case is called Investigation No. 731-TA-1733 (Final). The investigation checks if imports of MDI from China are hurting U.S. companies. The ITC is acting under the Tariff Act of 1930. MDI from China is said to be sold in the United States at less-than-fair-value prices. The Department of Commerce has already made a “preliminary determination” about these imports. The ITC must now decide if U.S. companies are injured or threatened by these imports. What is MDI? MDI stands for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. It is an aromatic chemical used in many goods. Its other names include Polymeric MDI, Monomeric MDI, and Modified MDI. MDI is made of two or more isocyanate groups attached to benzene rings, joined by methylene bridges. It has many Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) numbers. The most common numbers are 9016-87-9 and 101-68-8. MDI can be a liquid or a solid. It is included under various Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) numbers like 2929.10.80 and 3909.31.00. If a mixture contains less than 40% MDI by weight, it is not covered by this case. Some partially reacted forms of MDI are not included if their NCO content is under 10% by weight. MDI Products and Processing MDI may have additives such as catalysts, plasticizers, or fire retardants. MDI processed in another country but matching the description is still covered. This includes blending or adding additives. Blends with MDI from countries not under investigation are covered, but only the Chinese MDI in the mix is subject. Background of the Case This full investigation started after BASF Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company filed a complaint as the MDI Fair Trade Coalition on February 12, 2025. Both companies are large chemical producers in the United States. How to Participate The ITC has set out rules for those wanting to take part. Anyone who wants to have a say in the investigation must file an “entry of appearance” 21 days before the hearing. The staff report will be ready on January 12, 2026. The public hearing is on January 27, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. Requests to join the hearing must be filed by January 21, 2026. There are rules for appearing by videoconference, especially if someone is sick. Written submissions, including statements for or against the petition, must be sent by February 3, 2026. The final date for responding to released information is February 24, 2026. No paper filings will be accepted; everything must be sent electronically. Access to Information Business confidential information will be protected and handled under special orders. Parties must apply to see this information 21 days before the hearing. Who Is In Charge? The notice is issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer at the ITC. Legal Basis The investigation follows Section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). All procedures are described in parts 201 and 207 of the ITC’s rules. Contact Information Questions can be directed to Lawrence Jones at the ITC Office of Investigations, (202) 205-3358. Learn More Full details and updates for the case can be found on the ITC’s website: https://www.usitc.gov. For the public record, see https://edis.usitc.gov. Key Dates to Remember: Prehearing staff report: January 12, 2026 Deadline to appear at hearing: January 21, 2026 Public hearing: January 27, 2026 Final written statements: February 3, 2026 Final comments on released information: February 24, 2026 This investigation may affect the imports of MDI from China and could impact U.S. chemical companies and industries that use MDI. 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 Finds Injury to U.S. Industry From Chinese Imports of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes On September 19, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) made a final determination about imports from China. The USITC found that an industry in the United States is materially injured by imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. These grains are listed under subheading 2818.10.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The Department of Commerce found that these imports from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and are subsidized by the Chinese government. The investigation was started on November 25, 2024. Petitions were filed by Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc., of Malvern, Pennsylvania. The USITC decided to move forward with the final phase after Commerce made a preliminary ruling that the imports were subsidized as stated in section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)). A public notice was posted by the USITC about the final phase and a public hearing was scheduled. This information was made available in the Federal Register on June 2, 2025 (90 FR 23359). The hearing, which was planned for August 7, 2025, was later canceled, as announced in the Federal Register on August 8, 2025 (90 FR 38501). The USITC’s findings were finalized and filed on September 19, 2025. The views of the Commission are published in USITC Publication 5669, dated September 2025. The document is titled “Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-750 and 731-TA-1728 (Final).” Commissioner Johanson had a different view. He determined that the U.S. industry faces a threat of material injury from these imports, rather than current material injury. These actions were completed according to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)). The official order was issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer of the USITC. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Schedules Expedited Review of Steel Wire Rod Orders Estimated reading time: 3–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced it will conduct expedited five-year reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from China. The notice was issued on September 24, 2025, in the Federal Register (Volume 90, Number 183). The purpose of these reviews is to determine if removing the current duty orders would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The decision to proceed with expedited reviews comes after the USITC found that the group response from domestic interested parties was adequate. The response from the respondent interested party group was found to be inadequate. As a result, the Commission did not identify any reason to conduct full reviews. However, Commissioner Johanson voted to conduct full reviews. The reviews are being conducted according to the Tariff Act of 1930, section 751(c)(3), and under relevant sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR parts 201 and 207). A staff report with details about the reviews has been placed in the nonpublic record. It will be made available on October 3, 2025, to those listed on the Administrative Protective Order service list. A public version will be issued later. Parties that have supplied individually adequate responses to the notice of institution, or parties other than interested parties, may submit written comments by October 9, 2025. These comments may not include new factual information. If the Department of Commerce extends the time limit for completing its final results, any comments regarding those results are due within three business days after Commerce issues its results. Only comments from Charter Steel, Commercial Metals Company (CMC), Liberty Steel USA, Nucor Steel, and Optimus Steel LLC will be accepted. These were found to be individually adequate responses. Comments from other interested parties will not be accepted. All documents submitted as part of the reviews must be served to all other parties and must include a certificate of service. Documents without the certificate will not be accepted. The Commission has determined that these reviews are extraordinarily complicated. Therefore, the review period may be extended by up to 90 days, following 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). These reviews are conducted under the authority of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and published according to Section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. The notice was signed by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, and issued on September 22, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Schedules Expedited Review for Lightweight Thermal Paper from China Estimated reading time: 7–10 minutes On September 23, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it is beginning expedited reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for lightweight thermal paper from China. The reviews are being conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission will decide if ending the current duties on lightweight thermal paper from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. paper industry in the future. The key date for this action is September 5, 2025. On this date, the USITC decided that the response from groups supporting U.S. industry was strong. The response from groups opposing the review was not strong. Because of this, the Commission chose an expedited review, following section 751(c)(3) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)). There are rules for how the review process happens. These rules can be found in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure—19 CFR part 201 and part 207. A staff report with information about this review is on the nonpublic record. The report will be shared with those on the Administrative Protective Order service list on October 17, 2025. A public version will come out later, as stated in the Commission’s rules. Written comments about these reviews can be submitted by interested parties who gave an individually adequate response to the notice of institution. Other people, who are not parties to the review, can also send a short written statement. Comments are due by 5:15 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Comments must not have new factual information. If the Department of Commerce extends its review, the deadline for comments will change to three business days after Commerce publishes its final results. Any comments with business proprietary information must meet the rules in 19 CFR 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7. Every document entered must be served to all others involved. Each document must have a certificate of service or it will not be accepted. The Commission has found Domtar Corporation’s response to be individually adequate. Other interested parties may not submit comments, according to 19 CFR 207.62(d)(2). The Commission has determined that these reviews are very complicated. Because of this, it is using its authority to add up to 90 days to the review period, following 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). This review is being done under the authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice was published under section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. For more information, contact Alexis Yim at the Office of Investigations (202-708-1446). Hearing-impaired persons can call 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. More information can also be found at the USITC website: usitc.gov or on the electronic docket at edis.usitc.gov. This notice was issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, on September 19, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Keeps Tariffs on Hot-Rolled Steel From Six Countries Estimated reading time: 2–5 minutes On September 23, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced its final decision in a major trade case. The USITC finished its fourth review of duties on hot-rolled steel products. The countries involved are China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. The USITC decided not to revoke the current duties. This decision applies to two types of duties: countervailing duties and antidumping duties. The USITC found that removing these duties would probably cause harm again to the U.S. hot-rolled steel industry. This harm is called “material injury” in the law. Countries and Products Covered Countervailing duties stay on products from India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Antidumping duties remain on products from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. These duties will continue at current levels. They are meant to stop unfair foreign trade practices that hurt U.S. companies. About the Review The USITC began these reviews on July 1, 2024. The process followed all rules under the Tariff Act of 1930. A public hearing was held on July 24, 2025. Everyone who wanted to take part was given a chance. The official report is USITC Publication 5667. It is titled “Hot-Rolled Steel Products from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-405-406 and 408 and 731-TA-899-901 and 906-908 (Fourth Review).” Legal Reference The work was done as required by section 751(c) of the Tariff Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). The determination was filed with the Secretary on September 19, 2025. Who Issued the Decision Sharon Bellamy, the Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, issued the notice by order of the USITC. This decision means tariffs will stay in place to protect the U.S. steel industry from unfair trade for the next five years. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Reviews Patent Case Involving GoPro and Insta360 Estimated reading time: 6–10 minutes Background of the Case GoPro, a camera company based in California, filed a complaint on May 6, 2024. They claimed Insta360 imported cameras and accessories into the U.S. that violated six of GoPro’s patents. These patents included five “utility” patents for different camera technologies and one design patent known as D789,435. The ITC began an official investigation soon after the complaint. Insta360 is based in Shenzhen, China, with a U.S. branch in Irvine, California. Changes in Claims During the Case GoPro withdrew some of its claims during the investigation. By the end of the case, GoPro was only asserting certain claims for each of the six patents. ALJ’s Initial Findings The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held a hearing in January 2025. On July 11, 2025, the ALJ made a decision: Insta360 violated Section 337 with respect to GoPro’s design patent D789,435. Insta360 did not violate Section 337 with respect to the five utility patents. The ALJ also made several findings about patent infringement, invalidity, and whether GoPro’s products satisfied certain legal requirements. These included: Some GoPro patent claims were found invalid or not infringed. Some claims were satisfied for domestic industry needs. The design patent D’435 was found infringed and valid. Proposed Remedies from the ALJ If the ITC finds a violation, the ALJ recommended: A limited exclusion order to block certain Insta360 products from entering the U.S. A cease and desist order to stop Arashi Vision (U.S.) LLC from certain sales, since it had significant inventory. A bond set at zero percent of entered value, because GoPro’s products cost less than Insta360’s. Petitions for Review On July 25, 2025, both GoPro and Insta360 challenged parts of the decision and asked for review. They disagreed over both the final findings and specific issues related to the design and utility patents. They filed responses to each other’s petitions on August 4, 2025. Comments from Public and Government Officials The ITC asked for public comments about the case on July 15, 2025. Several U.S. Representatives and the involved companies submitted opinions. Issues Under ITC Review The ITC will review parts of the decision involving: Certain limits in the ‘840 patent. Some language in the ‘052 patent. The ALJ’s finding that certain Insta360 products infringe the design patent D’435. The ITC does not plan to review the rest of the ALJ’s findings. Questions and Next Steps The ITC is asking the parties to explain whether Insta360 products infringe GoPro’s D’435 design patent. They especially want to know about Insta360’s rear screen, which can be in many positions. The ITC also requests written answers on potential remedies, the public interest, and whether warranty and repair parts should be exempt from any orders. The public interest includes concerns for health, the U.S. economy, competition, U.S. production, and consumers. If the ITC orders a remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative will have 60 days to review. During that review, products can enter the U.S. under bond. Deadline for Written Submissions All main written submissions must be filed by September 25, 2025. Reply submissions are due by October 2, 2025. There are page limits for all submissions, and parties must follow all ITC rules. Contact Information People can find documents online at https://edis.usitc.gov or get general details at https://www.usitc.gov. For filing questions, call (202) 205-2000. By order of the Commission.Issued: September 11, 2025.Supervisory Attorney: Susan Orndoff. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Starts Investigation on Vaporizer Devices and Components Estimated reading time: 5–10 minutes On August 8, 2025, JUUL Labs, Inc. from Washington, DC, filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission. The complaint is under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The case is about certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used with these devices, and their parts. The complaint says these products are being imported, sold for importation, or sold in the U.S. after being imported. JUUL Labs claims these products infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,156,533. The complaint also says that there is an industry in the United States involved in this matter, as the law requires. JUUL Labs has asked the Commission to investigate and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. On September 9, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to begin an investigation. The investigation will check if section 337(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act has been violated. It will focus on the importation, sale for importation, or sale in the U.S. after importation of the following products: Vaporizer devices (also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems or ENDS) Cartridges used with these devices Components of these devices and cartridges, including cartridge housings, e-liquid nicotine salt formulations, heater components (also called atomizers), chargers, batteries, and subassemblies of these items The investigation will also check if an industry in the U.S. exists in this area, as required by section 337(a)(2). The named parties in this investigation are: Complainant: JUUL Labs, Inc., 1000 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 Respondents: NJOY, LLC, 9449 N 90th Street, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 NJOY Holdings, Inc., 9449 N 90th Street, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Altria Group, Inc., 6601 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Altria Group Distribution Company, 6601 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 Altria Client Services LLC, 6601 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 The Chief Administrative Law Judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission will choose the presiding Administrative Law Judge for the investigation. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not join as a party in this case. Respondents must send their replies to the complaint and the investigation notice, following section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The deadline is no later than 20 days after the Commission sends the complaint and notice of investigation. Extensions for the deadline will only be allowed if there is good reason. If a respondent does not reply on time, they may lose their right to contest the complaint. The Commission and the judge may take the facts as given in the complaint and notice. This can result in an exclusion order, a cease and desist order, or both, against the respondent. For more information or to see the complaint (without confidential information), visit the Commission’s electronic docket at https://edis.usitc.gov. The notice was issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, on September 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.

U.S. International Trade Commission Requests Public Comments on Vehicle Telematics Investigation Estimated reading time: 3–4 minutes On September 12, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced a request for public comments as part of Investigation No. 337-TA-1393. This investigation involves certain vehicle telematics, fleet management, and video-based safety systems and devices. A Final Initial Determination on Violation was issued by the presiding administrative law judge on September 8, 2025. The determination included recommendations on possible remedies and bonding if a violation is found. The ITC is now asking for comments on public interest issues related to these recommendations. The recommended remedies are a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. These would apply to certain vehicle telematics, fleet management, and video-based safety systems, devices, and components imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation by Motive Technologies Inc. The ITC is seeking public comments covering the following topics: How the products that might be excluded are used in the United States. Any concerns about public health, safety, or welfare in the United States related to the recommended orders. Other similar products made in the United States that could replace the products that might be excluded. Whether the complainant or others can supply enough replacement products within a reasonable time. The potential impact on U.S. consumers if the recommended orders are issued. Submissions can be up to five pages long, including attachments. The deadline for submissions is the close of business on October 9, 2025. All documents must be filed electronically. They should clearly refer to “Inv. No. 337-TA-1393” on the cover or first page. For details on how to file, the ITC’s Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures is available online. Those with questions about filing can contact the Secretary at (202) 205-2000. Persons submitting confidential documents must mark them properly and may also need to file non-confidential versions for public inspection. Confidential material will be handled as outlined in ITC rules. All non-confidential documents will be available to the public. For further information, contact Paul Lall at the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2043. Publicly available documents can also be viewed via the Commission’s electronic docket at https://edis.usitc.gov. This process follows Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and part 210 of the Commission’s rules. The ITC will consider the public interest before making final decisions about the exclusion or limitation of these products. Issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, on September 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.

U.S. Schedules Final Phase of Trade Investigation on Temporary Steel Fencing From China Estimated reading time: 7–10 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the scheduling of the final phase for investigations No. 701-TA-754 and 731-TA-1732. These are countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations. The investigations seek to find out if an industry in the U.S. is being hurt by imports of temporary steel fencing from China. The temporary steel fencing is covered under subheading 7308.90.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The Department of Commerce (Commerce) found that these products are subsidized and sold at prices lower than fair value. Definition and Scope Commerce defines the merchandise under investigation as temporary steel fencing. This includes both temporary steel fence panels and stands. The panels are held together by stands or other kinds of supports to make a fence. The panels are included in the scope whether or not they are attached to a stand. Temporary steel fence panels have welded steel tube frames and an inside made of chain link, steel wire mesh, or other steel materials. The inside materials are not more than ten millimeters wide. The panels can have steel tubing all around or just on two sides. All panels with two framed sides are included, no matter the number of edges framed. Most panels are between 10 and 12 feet long and 6 to 8 feet high. All panels are included, regardless of size or weight, if they have: More than 7.5 square feet of surface area A weight above 4 pounds A weight below 1.92 pounds per square foot Panels can be square, rectangular, or rounded and may have gates, wheels, doors, or other features. All are covered. The panels may also have extra reinforcing tubes, extensions, pins, tubes, or holes at the bottom. All are included no matter these features. Steel fence stands are flat pieces with one or two tubes or pins for holding panels up. Stands are covered no matter how they are made or shaped. Panels and stands are covered regardless of coating, painting, or finish. All panels and stands are covered if imported together or separately, assembled or unassembled. Inclusions and Exclusions Material that matches the description but has been finished, packed, or put together in other countries is included. This includes painting, coating, or assembly in other places. Temporary steel fencing is included even if attached to other parts like hooks, brackets, or latches. Only the fencing itself is part of this investigation. Excluded are decorative steel fence panels. These are panels where: the long side is 48 inches or less; the short side is 38 inches or less; the panel weighs 7 pounds or less; all sides have steel tubing no wider than 10 mm; the inside is a decorative pattern (not square, diamond, or hexagonal mesh) covering at least 5% of the surface. Background The investigation was started because Commerce found that Chinese companies get subsidies for temporary steel fencing and are selling these products in the U.S. for less than fair value. ZND US Inc., based in Statesville, North Carolina, started this process with a petition on January 15, 2025. Procedures and Participation Anyone who wants to take part in the final phase as a party must file an entry of appearance no later than 21 days before the hearing. Those who already appeared in the preliminary phase do not need to file again. All filings must be made electronically using the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Business proprietary information (BPI) will only be shared with authorized parties under the administrative protective order (APO). Applications for BPI access must be submitted at least 21 days before the hearing. Schedule and Hearings The prehearing staff report will be on the nonpublic record by December 1, 2025. A public version will follow. The hearing starts at 9:30 a.m. on December 18, 2025. Requests to appear must be filed by December 11, 2025. Requests to testify via videoconference must include a reason. Remote witness requests are accepted for illness or a positive COVID-19 test up until 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. A prehearing conference, if needed, will be on December 16, 2025. Written testimony and presentation slides are due by noon on December 17, 2025. Written Submissions Prehearing briefs are due December 8, 2025. Posthearing briefs and written statements from the public are due January 5, 2026. Parties will get access to all information not previously shared on January 22, 2026. Final comments are due by January 26, 2026. All documents must follow the Commission’s rules. A certificate of service is required for every filing. The investigations are conducted under the authority of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. This notice was issued by Sharon Bellamy, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer, and published on September 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.

U.S. International Trade Commission Makes Determination on Wooden Cabinets and Vanities From China Estimated reading time: 1–7 minutes On September 5, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) released an important decision. The ruling concerns wooden cabinets and vanities imported from China. The case was reviewed under Investigation Nos. 701-TA-620 and 731-TA-1445 (Review). The review is required by law, including section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission had to decide if cancelling duties on these products would hurt U.S. industry. The Commission looked at a detailed record. Reviews were started in March 2025 and announced under Federal Register 90 FR 11059. By June 6, 2025, the Commission decided to use an expedited review process. This was announced in the Federal Register at 90 FR 36070. After completing its analysis, the Commission ruled that ending the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on wooden cabinets and vanities from China would probably lead to material injury again for U.S. industry in the near future. The findings and legal views are in USITC Publication 5661, dated September 2025. This decision means that the current duties on wooden cabinets and vanities from China will remain in place. The official notice was issued by Susan D. Orndoff, Supervisory Attorney, on September 5, 2025. Reference: Federal Register Volume 90, Number 172, page 43474, document number 2025-17301. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Requests Public Input on Hydrodermabrasion Systems Investigation Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced a request for public comments related to an ongoing investigation about certain hydrodermabrasion systems and their parts. The investigation is officially known as Investigation No. 337-TA-1408. On August 26, 2025, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) working on the case issued an Initial Determination that a violation of Section 337 has occurred. The ALJ also made a Recommended Determination about possible remedies and bonding if a violation is found. The ITC is now asking the public and interested government agencies to share comments about the possible impact of the recommended remedial actions. This includes a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC. These actions would affect the importation, sale for importation, or sales after importation of the hydrodermabrasion systems and their components by Cartessa. The Commission wishes to understand how these orders could affect: Public health and welfare in the United States Competitive conditions within the U.S. economy The production of similar or directly competitive products in the U.S. Consumers in the United States The Commission is especially looking for comments that: Explain how the affected hydrodermabrasion systems and their parts are used in the United States. Identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns about the recommended orders. Point out similar or directly competing products made in the U.S. by the complainant, its licensees, or third parties that could replace the imported items. Indicate whether there is enough capacity among the complainant, licensees, or third-party suppliers to replace the imported products quickly. Explain how the recommended orders might impact U.S. consumers. Public submissions must be five pages or less, including any attachments. The deadline for submitting these comments is the close of business on October 2, 2025. Those making submissions must file documents electronically by the deadline under 19 CFR 210.4(f). The investigation number “Inv. No. 337-TA-1408” should be clear on the cover or first page. Questions about filing can be directed to the Secretary of the Commission at (202) 205-2000. Documents with confidential information must be clearly marked as such. Non-parties submitting confidential information must also serve these documents to the investigation parties following the guidelines in the Administrative Protective Order and file a redacted public version of the document at the same time. Non-confidential submissions will be available for public viewing via the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on September 2, 2025. The action is authorized under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s rules (19 CFR part 210). For more information, contact Jonathan D. Link, Esq., at the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3103. General information is also available at https://www.usitc.gov. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. International Trade Commission Receives Complaint on Liquid Crystal Devices Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that it has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Liquid Crystal Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same” (Docket Number 3845). The USITC is asking for comments from the public. They want to know about any public interest issues related to the complaint or the complainant’s filing. Who Filed the Complaint? The complaint was filed by BH Innovations LLC on August 29, 2025. It claims that certain companies have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). The violations involve importing, selling for importation, or selling in the United States after importation certain liquid crystal devices and related products. Who Are the Respondents? The complaint lists several companies as respondents. They include: HKC Corporation Ltd. (China) Chongqing HKC Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (China) HKC Overseas Ltd. (Hong Kong) HiSense Co., Ltd. (China) HiSense International Co., Ltd. (China) HiSense Visual Technology Co. Ltd. (China) HiSense US Corporation (Suwanee, GA) VIZIO Holding Corp. (Irvine, CA) TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co. Ltd. (China) TCL King Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd. (China) TTE Technology Inc. (Irvine, CA) TCL Technology Group Corp. (China) TCL Moka International Ltd. (Hong Kong) TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd. (Hong Kong) TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. (China) TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. (Vietnam) LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea) LG Electronics USA, Inc. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ) Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Canonsburg, PA) What Does the Complaint Request? BH Innovations LLC is asking the USITC to: Issue a limited exclusion order. Issue cease and desist orders. Impose a bond on the alleged infringing items during the 60-day Presidential review period, according to law. What Comments Does the USITC Want? The USITC wants comments from: Respondents Other interested parties Members of the public Government agencies Comments should discuss if the requested actions by BH Innovations LLC would: Affect public health or welfare in the U.S. Affect competition in the U.S. economy. Impact the production of similar products in the U.S. Influence U.S. consumers. The USITC is especially interested in comments that: Explain how the liquid crystal devices are used in the U.S. Identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the U.S. about these products. Name similar products made in the U.S. that could replace the imported ones. Show if BH Innovations LLC or its licensees can replace the volume of products if the order is made. Explain how the orders would impact U.S. consumers. How to File Comments Written submissions must be filed electronically within eight calendar days after publication in the Federal Register. Replies to submissions must be filed within three days after the original due date. Submissions are limited to five pages. All filings must use the EDIS online system at https://edis.usitc.gov. Only electronic filings are accepted. Confidential Information Any person wanting to keep their filing confidential must request confidential treatment and state the reasons. Information may be shared with USITC staff and U.S. government workers for official purposes. Non-confidential information will be public. Legal Authority This notice is issued under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as well as the USITC’s regulations. The notice is signed by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, and was issued on September 2, 2025. Legal Disclaimer This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.

U.S. Trade Commission Starts Third Review of Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks from China Estimated reading time: 4–6 minutes On September 2, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it is starting new reviews to decide if removing current trade duties on kitchen appliance shelving and racks from China would hurt American companies again. The USITC is reviewing two orders: antidumping and countervailing duties. These orders have been in place since September 14, 2009. They were reviewed and continued in 2015 and again in 2020. The Commission is now doing its third review under the Tariff Act of 1930. Key Dates and Participation Reviews started: September 2, 2025 Responses due: October 2, 2025 Comments on responses due: November 14, 2025 Anyone interested in this issue, including producers, importers, and consumer groups, can take part by submitting information. Parties must file an entry of appearance within 21 days of this notice to be on the service list. What Products Are Involved? The review is about two main products made for kitchen appliances, both produced in the U.S. and imported from China: Refrigeration shelving and baskets for refrigerators, freezers, and other cooling equipment. Oven racks, side racks, and subframes for cooking ovens and stoves. Request for Information The Commission wants information about: Names and addresses of involved companies and officials. Whether the company is a U.S. producer, importer, worker union, trade group, or foreign producer or exporter. The party’s willingness to provide information. The expected effect of removing duties on U.S. companies. Lists of all U.S. producers, importers, and foreign exporters of these products. Leading buyers of these products in the U.S. How much of these products companies produced, imported, or exported in 2024. Details on prices, production levels, and changes in supply or demand since 2019. How to Respond Those replying are encouraged to use the Commission’s NOI worksheet on its website. Responses must be submitted electronically using the Commission’s EDIS system. Paper filings are not being accepted now. All information provided must be complete and accurate. If a party cannot give the requested information, they must explain why. Incomplete responses may be used against the responding party. Definitions “Subject Merchandise” means the shelving and racks being reviewed. “Subject Country” refers to China. “Domestic Like Product” means similar products made in the U.S. “Domestic Industry” includes all U.S. makers of these products. Further Details The USITC will decide if it will do a full review or an expedited one based on the responses. Review rules are found in 19 CFR parts 201 and 207. For help, contact Juan Carlos Pena-Flores at 202-205-3169 or visit the Commission’s website. Authority This review is conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice is published as required by USITC Rule 207.61. Issued: August 27, 2025 By order of the Commission 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.

U.S. Moves Forward in Trade Case on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes from China and Vietnam Estimated reading time: 2–5 minutes The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is moving ahead with the final step of an investigation into polypropylene corrugated boxes (“PC boxes”) from China and Vietnam. This notice came after a finding from the U.S. Department of Commerce that these boxes from China are being subsidized. What Are Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes? These are boxes, bins, totes, or other containers made from special sheets of plastic called polypropylene. The inside of these sheets have channels or pockets of air. This makes the boxes lightweight but strong. They can come in one piece, two pieces, or several pieces, with or without handles, lids, or reinforcing wire. They may also be printed with ink or digital designs. Even lids or tops shipped alone are included. Why Is There an Investigation? The investigation looks at imports from China and Vietnam. The goal is to decide if the influx of these boxes hurts U.S. companies or slows down new businesses. Four U.S. companies asked for this review: CoolSeal USA Inc., Inteplast Group Corporation, SeaCa Plastic Packaging, and Technology Container Corp. Next Steps of the Investigation The final part of the investigation started on August 20, 2025. The U.S. Department of Commerce already made a first decision that boxes from China may be getting help from the Chinese government. Decisions about “antidumping”—selling the boxes for less than they cost to make—are still pending. The ITC will decide if the imports hurt or threaten to hurt U.S. industry. Key Dates and Deadlines October 22, 2025: A staff report will be made in the nonpublic record. A public version will follow. October 28, 2025: Final prehearing briefs must be turned in. October 29, 2025: People must request to appear at the hearing. November 4, 2025: A prehearing conference may be held, and written testimony and slides for the hearing are due by noon. November 5, 2025: The main hearing will start at 9:30 a.m. November 12, 2025: Deadline for post-hearing briefs and for others to send in written statements. November 25, 2025: All new information will be shared with the parties. December 1, 2025: Final comments must be submitted. How to Get Involved People who want to take part in the hearing must file an “entry of appearance” at least 21 days before the hearing. Industrial users, consumers, and others can send written statements. All filings must be made online through the Commission’s electronic filing system. Rules and Security Business secrets collected during the investigation can only be seen by allowed people under a special order. Paper filings are not accepted at this time. Only electronic filings will be used. Contact and More Information For questions, contact Camille Bryan at (202) 205-2811. More information is available on the ITC’s website (https://www.usitc.gov) and on the electronic docket (https://edis.usitc.gov). Legal Authority This investigation is being conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. Issued by: Lisa Barton,Secretary to the CommissionDate: 2025-08-22

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.