US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-02-10
1) Executive Summary
Today’s report summarizes 13 U.S. trade actions involving China and related jurisdictions. The principal authorities include the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Key policy instruments were antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) determinations, Section 337 investigations, and circumvention inquiries. Actions covered a broad range of products such as erythritol, solar products, PET film, and vehicle parts, showing continuing engagement in both enforcement and review proceedings across multiple trade programs.
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)
Vehicle Parts — Section 337 Complaint (Public Interest Solicitation)
The ITC received a complaint from General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC titled Certain Vehicle Parts, Components Thereof, and Vehicles Containing Same, DN 3884. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 in the importation and sale of certain vehicle parts from multiple respondents, including Jiangsu Srumto Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (China). The Commission is soliciting public comments on potential public-interest issues relating to any requested exclusion or cease and desist orders.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Docket No.: 3884
– Key Date: February 5, 2026
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Vehicle Telematics Systems — Section 337 Review (Final Determination)
In Investigation No. 337-TA-1393, Certain Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management, and Video-Based Safety Systems, the ITC affirmed a final determination of no violation of section 337. The case, involving Samsara Inc. and Motive Technologies Inc., found no infringement and failure to meet the domestic industry requirement. The investigation is now terminated.
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Source: MYLink
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION)
Erythritol from China — Final Antidumping Determination (LTFV Sales)
Commerce determined that erythritol from the People’s Republic of China is being sold in the United States at less than fair value. The final weighted-average dumping margins were 85.04% for separate rate companies and 184.26% for the China-wide entity.
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Erythritol from China — Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
Commerce also issued a final affirmative CVD determination on erythritol from China. Countervailable subsidies were found for producers including Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd. (4.54%) and Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (8.63%), with an all-others rate of 8.12 percent.
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Solar Products from China and Taiwan — Second Sunset Reviews (AD Orders)
Commerce concluded that revocation of AD orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. Expected margins are up to 165.04% for China and 27.55% for Taiwan.
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Solar Products from China — Second Sunset Review (CVD Order)
Commerce found that revoking the CVD order on solar products from China would likely lead to continued subsidization at rates up to 41.57% (Trina Solar and affiliates), 29.72% (Wuxi Suntech), and an all-others rate of 35.65%.
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Disposable Aluminum Containers from China — Circumvention Inquiry (UAE Completion)
Commerce initiated a country-wide circumvention inquiry to determine whether aluminum containers completed in the United Arab Emirates using Chinese aluminum foil circumvent AD and CVD orders on China-origin containers.
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
PET Film from China and UAE — Third Sunset Reviews (AD Orders)
Commerce found that repeal of the AD orders on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film from China and the UAE would likely result in resumption of dumping, with margins up to 76.72% for China and 4.05% for the UAE.
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
Large Power Transformers from Korea — Preliminary AD Review (2023–2024)
Commerce preliminarily found no dumping of large power transformers from Korea during the period of review, with zero margins for HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. and Iljin Electric Co., Ltd.
– China Indicator: NONE
– Source: MYLink
Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea — Preliminary AD Review
The sole respondent, Toray Advanced Materials Korea, Inc., was found to have a 3.02% preliminary dumping margin for the 2023–2024 review period.
– Source: MYLink
Hydrofluorocarbon Blends from China — Preliminary AD Review
Commerce preliminarily found sales of HFC blends from China at prices below normal value, assigning 182.61% to Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and related firms; one company was found to have no shipments.
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Source: MYLink
PET Film from India — Fourth Sunset Review (CVD Order)
Commerce determined that revocation of the CVD order on PET film from India would lead to continuation of subsidies with rates ranging from 18.57% to 29.45%.
– Source: MYLink
PET Film from India — Amended Final CVD Review (Settlement)
Commerce amended the 2021 final review for Jindal Poly Films Limited, following a court-approved settlement, setting final assessment rates between 10.51% and 11.67%.
– Source: MYLink
Silicon Metal from Malaysia — Preliminary AD Review
Commerce preliminarily found no sales below normal value for PMB Silicon Sdn. Bhd., maintaining a 0.00% margin for the 2023–2024 review period.
– Source: MYLink
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
- Commerce issued final AD and CVD determinations on erythritol from China, finding both dumping and subsidization.
- The ITC launched a new Section 337 vehicle parts investigation including a Chinese respondent (Jiangsu Srumto Auto Parts).
- Multiple sunset reviews confirmed continuation risks for trade measures on solar panels and PET film involving China.
- Commerce initiated a circumvention inquiry on aluminum containers completed in the UAE using Chinese foil.
- Several reviews for Korea, Malaysia, and India found either zero or low margins, while most China-linked cases affirmed high margins.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
- – Vehicle Parts – ITC 337 Complaint
- – Vehicle Telematics – ITC Final Determination
- – Erythritol – AD Final (China)
- – Erythritol – CVD Final (China)
- – Solar Products – AD Sunset Review (China/Taiwan)
- – Solar Products – CVD Sunset Review (China)
- – Aluminum Containers – Circumvention Inquiry (UAE/China)
- – PET Film – Sunset Review (China & UAE)
- – Large Power Transformers – Korea AD Review
- – Low Melt PSF – Korea AD Review
- – HFC Blends – China AD Review
- – PET Film – India CVD Sunset
- – Silicon Metal – Malaysia AD Review
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.
