US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-01-29

1) Executive Summary

Two China-related trade proceedings were published today, both by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The first involves the scheduling of full five-year reviews regarding antidumping and countervailing duty orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China and several other countries. The second concerns a Section 337 investigation into wireless front-end modules and devices, where the ITC seeks public interest submissions following an Initial and Recommended Determination. Key policy instruments include antidumping/countervailing duties and Section 337 exclusion orders.

2) Updates by Authority

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)

Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube — AD/CVD (Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews)

The ITC has scheduled full five-year reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether revoking the countervailing duty order on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China and the antidumping duty orders from China, Mexico, South Korea, and Turkey would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. industry. The Commission has exercised its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days and tolled its schedule due to a lapse in appropriations. Written submissions, hearings, and filing deadlines are outlined for the review period extending through mid-2026.

Wireless Front-End Modules — Section 337 Investigation (Request for Public Interest Submissions)

The ITC announced the issuance of an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337 and a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding in the investigation involving certain wireless front-end modules and devices. The investigation includes respondents Kangxi Communication Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd. of China, along with a U.S. firm. The Commission is requesting public and government submissions regarding potential public interest implications should a general or limited exclusion order or cease and desist orders be issued.

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The ITC is conducting full five-year reviews concerning AD/CVD orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from China and other countries, with deadlines extending into August 2026.
  • The Commission extended the review period due to its complexity and tolled the schedule following a lapse in appropriations.
  • In a separate proceeding, the ITC’s administrative law judge issued Initial and Recommended Determinations regarding Section 337 violations in wireless technology components.
  • Public interest submissions are invited concerning potential exclusion orders in the wireless modules case involving Chinese and U.S. respondents.
  • Both notices were issued under the ITC’s authority pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930.

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