US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-02-06
1) Executive Summary
Five U.S. trade remedy developments were published today, including actions by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce (DOC). The events involve antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings under the Tariff Act of 1930. Two involve Chinese-origin products. Key instruments covered are AD/CVD final phase investigations, continuations of orders following sunset reviews, and amended determinations.
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (U.S. ITC)
Fiberglass Door Panels — AD/CVD (Final Phase Investigation)
The ITC has scheduled the final phase of investigations Nos. 701-TA-758 and 731-TA-1739 (Final) concerning fiberglass door panels from China. The proceeding will determine whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened due to imports found by the Department of Commerce to be subsidized and sold at less than fair value. A public hearing is set for June 9, 2026, with prehearing briefs due June 1 and posthearing briefs due June 16, 2026.
– Authority: International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: Final Phase Investigation Scheduling
– China Indicator: Explicit
– Key Identifiers: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-758; 731-TA-1739
– Key Dates: January 22, 2026 (scheduling); June 9, 2026 (hearing)
– Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/fiberglass-door-panels-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of-countervailing-duty-and-antidumping-duty-investigations/
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (International Trade Administration)
Collated Steel Staples from China — AD/CVD (Continuation of Orders)
Commerce announced continuation of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on collated steel staples from the People’s Republic of China. The decision follows ITC’s determination that revocation would likely lead to recurrence of dumping, subsidization, and injury to U.S. industry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect duties at current rates.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: Continuation of Orders (Sunset Review)
– China Indicator: Explicit
– Key Identifiers: A-570-112; C-570-113
– Key Dates: ITC final determination January 30, 2026; continuation effective January 30, 2026
– Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/collated-steel-staples-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/
Monomers and Oligomers from Korea — AD (Amended Preliminary Determination)
Commerce amended its preliminary affirmative less-than-fair-value determination in the case involving monomers and oligomers from the Republic of Korea to correct significant ministerial errors. The amended dumping margins are 25.07 percent for Miwon Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd. and 28.52 percent for all others. The ministerial corrections result in revised cash deposit rates effective on publication.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD
– Event Type: Amended Preliminary Determination
– China Indicator: None
– Key Identifiers: A-580-921
– Key Dates: January 30, 2026 (signature); February 6, 2026 (publication)
– Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-monomers-and-oligomers-from-the-republic-of-korea-amended-preliminary-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/
Acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain — AD (Continuation of Orders)
Commerce continued the antidumping duty orders on acetone imports from five countries after both Commerce and the ITC found that revocation would result in continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. The continuation ensures ongoing duty collection on covered imports.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD
– Event Type: Continuation of Orders (Sunset Review)
– China Indicator: None
– Key Identifiers: A-423-814; A-559-808; A-791-824; A-580-899; A-469-819
– Key Dates: ITC final determination February 2, 2026 (effective date)
– Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/acetone-from-belgium-singapore-the-republic-of-south-africa-the-republic-of-south-korea-and-spain-continuation-of-antidumping-duty-orders/
Oleoresin Paprika from India — CVD (Preliminary Determination)
Commerce preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to exporters of oleoresin paprika from India. The preliminary subsidy rates are 18.56 percent for Mane Kancor Ingredients, 25.41 percent for Synthite Industries, and 22.95 percent for all others. Critical circumstances were preliminarily found for Synthite. The final determination is aligned with the companion antidumping case, expected by June 15, 2026.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: CVD
– Event Type: Preliminary Determination
– China Indicator: None
– Key Identifiers: C-533-939
– Key Dates: Preliminary determination signed January 29, 2026; applicable February 6, 2026
– Source: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/oleoresin-paprika-from-india-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-preliminary-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determination-in-part-and-alignment-of-final-determination-wit/
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The International Trade Commission scheduled the final phase for AD/CVD investigations on fiberglass door panels from China.
– Commerce continued AD and CVD orders on collated steel staples from China after a first sunset review.
– Commerce corrected ministerial errors in a Korean monomers and oligomers dumping case, adjusting dumping margins and deposit rates.
– Antidumping orders on acetone from five non‑Chinese countries were extended following sunset reviews.
– A preliminary countervailing duty determination on Indian oleoresin paprika found affirmative subsidy rates and partial critical circumstances.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– Fiberglass Door Panels from China — Final Phase Investigation
– Collated Steel Staples from China — Continuation of Orders
– Certain Monomers and Oligomers from Korea — Amended Preliminary Determination
– Acetone from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain — Continuation of Orders
– Oleoresin Paprika from India — Preliminary CVD Determination
5) Legal Disclaimer
This article includes content collected and summarized from publicly available U.S. government materials, including the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content presented is not an official government publication and does not represent the views of any U.S. government authority.
This article is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, compliance advice, or recommendations for any specific entity or transaction. Readers should refer to the original official documents and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on this information.
