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US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-04

1) Executive Summary

- Today’s brief covers 12 Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration) actions across antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) matters.

- Actions include preliminary less-than-fair-value (LTFV) determinations in ongoing AD investigations, final results of expedited sunset reviews, and preliminary results of administrative reviews.

- Commerce announced suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions in several proceedings and, in two investigations, postponed final determinations and extended provisional measures.

- Products addressed include oil country tubular goods (OCTG), wind towers, magnesia carbon bricks, metal lockers, floor-standing ironing tables, light‑walled rectangular pipe and tube, steel nails, and ripe olives.

2) Updates by Authority

Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration)

Headline (one line, bold):
Oil Country Tubular Goods (UAE) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from the United Arab Emirates are being, or are likely to be, sold at less than fair value for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026. Commerce also clarifies that certain mechanical pipe products (for oilfield tools, perforating guns, and expandable mechanical pipe) are preliminarily outside scope. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: A-520-812
- Margins: Ajmal Steel Tubes and Pipes Industries, LLC 68.88%; Universal Tube and Pipe Industries FZE/THL Pipe and Tube Industries LLC 61.45%; All Others 68.23
- POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-the-united-arab-emirates-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/

Headline (one line, bold):
Oil Country Tubular Goods (Taiwan) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from Taiwan are being, or are likely to be, sold at LTFV for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, and clarifies that specified mechanical pipe products are preliminarily outside scope. Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures up to six months; suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: A-583-881
- Margins: Shin Yang Steel Co. Ltd. 51.19%; Tension Steel Industries Co., Ltd. 54.74%; All Others 52.43
- POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026; final determination postponed up to 135 days after publication

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-taiwan-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/

Headline (one line, bold):
Oil Country Tubular Goods (Austria) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily determines OCTG from Austria are being, or are likely to be, sold at LTFV for the POI April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, and clarifies specified mechanical pipe products are preliminarily outside scope. Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending provisional measures up to six months; suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions apply from publication.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: A-433-814
- Margins: voestalpine Tubulars GmbH & Co. KG 47.21%; All Others 47.21
- POI: April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026; signed October 29, 2026; final determination postponed up to 135 days after publication

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-austria-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/

Headline (one line, bold):
Utility Scale Wind Towers (India, Malaysia, Spain) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited first sunset reviews of the AD orders on wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies likely margins up to the levels listed below.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: A-533-897; A-557-821; A-469-823
- Margins likely to prevail: India up to 54.03%; Malaysia 3.20%; Spain 73.00
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-malaysia-and-spain-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/

Headline (one line, bold):
Magnesia Carbon Bricks (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited third sunset review of the CVD order on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Commerce lists rates for RHI (3.00%), Mayerton (232.63%), and All Others (3.00%).

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: C-570-955
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026
- Final subsidy rates: RHI 3.00%; Mayerton 232.63%; All Others 3.00

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-magnesia-carbon-bricks-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/

Headline (one line, bold):
Light‑Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily determines Hangzhou Ailong Metal Products Co., Ltd. did not demonstrate eligibility for a separate rate and is part of the China‑wide entity in the 2024–2025 AD administrative review. Commerce is rescinding the review in part for 39 companies.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: A-570-914
- POR: August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025
- China‑wide rate referenced: 255.07%
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/light-walled-rectangular-pipe-and-tube-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Headline (one line, bold):
Utility Scale Wind Towers (India) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited first sunset review of the CVD order on wind towers from India, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Commerce identifies net subsidy rates of 2.25% for Vestas Wind Technology India Private Limited; 397.70% for the listed group of companies; and 2.25% for all others.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: C-533-898
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026
- Final subsidy rates: Vestas 2.25%; Named group 397.70%; All Others 2.25

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/

Headline (one line, bold):
Certain Steel Nails (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily finds that Shanghai Yueda Nails Co., Ltd. / Shanghai Yueda Nails (Chuzhou) Ltd. made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 AD administrative review. Commerce rescinds the review in part for nine companies.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: A-570-909
- POR: August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025
- Preliminary margin: Shanghai Yueda Nails (collectively) 9.27%
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

Headline (one line, bold):
Ripe Olives (Spain) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for Spanish producers/exporters in the 2024 CVD administrative review and rescinds the review in part with respect to four companies. The preliminary net subsidy rate is 4.57% for Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop And. and, as a non‑selected company, Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L. (and cross‑owned affiliates).

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- Key identifiers: C-469-818
- POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024
- Preliminary subsidy rates: Agro Sevilla 4.57%; Angel Camacho (and cross‑owned affiliates) 4.57
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-preliminary-results-and-partial-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/

Headline (one line, bold):
Certain Metal Lockers (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited first sunset review of the AD order on certain metal lockers and parts thereof from China, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies margins likely to prevail up to 322.25%.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: A-570-133
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026
- Margins likely to prevail: up to 322.25%

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-metal-lockers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/

Headline (one line, bold):
Magnesia Carbon Bricks (Mexico, China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited third sunset reviews of the AD orders on magnesia carbon bricks from Mexico and China, Commerce finds that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies margins likely to prevail up to 57.90% (Mexico) and 236.00% (China).

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: A-201-837; A-570-954
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026
- Margins likely to prevail: Mexico up to 57.90%; China 236.00%

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/magnesia-carbon-bricks-from-mexico-and-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/

Headline (one line, bold):
Floor‑Standing Metal‑Top Ironing Tables (China) — AD_CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)

Summary (2–3 sentences):
- In the expedited fourth sunset review of the AD order on floor‑standing, metal‑top ironing tables and certain parts thereof from China, Commerce finds revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Commerce identifies margins likely to prevail up to 157.68%.

Key Details (bullets):
- Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
- Policy Type: AD_CVD
- Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
- China Indicator: EXPLICIT
- Key identifiers: A-570-888
- Dates: Applicable November 4, 2026
- Margins likely to prevail: up to 157.68%

Source:
- Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/floor-standing-metal-top-ironing-tables-and-certain-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-fourth-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

- Commerce issued three preliminary LTFV determinations for OCTG from Austria, Taiwan, and the UAE, with suspension of liquidation and clarified scope exclusions for certain mechanical pipe products.

- Multiple expedited sunset reviews found that revocation of AD/CVD orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidization, including for China (metal lockers, magnesia carbon bricks, ironing tables) and for wind towers (India, Malaysia, Spain).

- Two China-focused administrative reviews advanced: steel nails (preliminary margin of 9.27% for Shanghai Yueda Nails; partial rescission) and light‑walled rectangular pipe and tube (Ailong treated as part of the China‑wide entity; partial rescission).

- In Spain’s ripe olives CVD review, Commerce preliminarily found 4.57% subsidy rates for Agro Sevilla and for non‑selected company Angel Camacho; the review was rescinded in part for four companies.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-the-united-arab-emirates-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (OCTG—UAE AD prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-taiwan-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/ (OCTG—Taiwan AD prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-austria-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value-postponement-of-final-determination-and-extension-of-provisional-measures/ (OCTG—Austria AD prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-malaysia-and-spain-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ (Wind towers—AD sunset)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-magnesia-carbon-bricks-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ (Magnesia carbon bricks—China CVD sunset)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/light-walled-rectangular-pipe-and-tube-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (LWR pipe & tube—China AD review prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/utility-scale-wind-towers-from-india-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ (Wind towers—India CVD sunset)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Steel nails—China AD review prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-preliminary-results-and-partial-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Ripe olives—Spain CVD review prelim)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-metal-lockers-and-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/ (Metal lockers—China AD sunset)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/magnesia-carbon-bricks-from-mexico-and-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-third-sunset-reviews-of-the-antidumping-duty-orders/ (Magnesia carbon bricks—Mexico & China AD sunset)

- https://lawyerfanzhang.com/floor-standing-metal-top-ironing-tables-and-certain-parts-thereof-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-fourth-sunset-review-of-the-antidumping-duty-order/ (Ironing tables—China AD sunset)

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