US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-02-13
1) Executive Summary
Today’s update covers five official events published in the Federal Register involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), including the International Trade Administration (ITA).
The authorities acted under Section 337 and antidumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) statutes.
Key developments include the ITC’s termination of a consolidated Section 337 investigation on certain TOPCon solar products involving Chinese respondents and DOC’s continuation of AD/CVD orders, rescissions of reviews, and preliminary results in multiple country cases.
The main policy tools covered are patent-related import investigations, administrative reviews, and five-year (sunset) reviews of duty orders.
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (ITC)
TOPCon Solar Cells — ITC Section 337 Investigation (Termination)
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced it would not review an initial determination (Order No. 40) granting the parties’ joint motion to terminate the consolidated Investigations Nos. 337‑TA‑1422 and 337‑TA‑1425, which concerned certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, and components thereof. The termination ends the investigation entirely. The case involved complainants Trina Solar (China and U.S. affiliates) and named respondents including Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
– Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigations: 337‑TA‑1422, 337‑TA‑1425 (Consolidated)
– Key Date: Commission vote on February 10, 2026; notice issued February 11, 2026
– Link: Federal Register summary – TOPCon Solar Cells Investigation
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – International Trade Administration (ITA)
Multiple Products — Rescission of AD/CVD Administrative Reviews
The Department of Commerce rescinded several antidumping and countervailing duty administrative reviews for multiple products after all review requests were timely withdrawn. Reviews affected include “Certain Collated Steel Staples” and “Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and up to 225cc” from the People’s Republic of China. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties based on the cash deposit rates at entry.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Key Date: Effective February 13, 2026
– Link: Rescission of AD/CVD Administrative Reviews
Calcium Hypochlorite — Continuation of AD/CVD Orders (China)
Following affirmative determinations by Commerce and the ITC, Commerce published a notice continuing both the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on calcium hypochlorite from the People’s Republic of China. The agencies found that revocation of the orders would likely lead to the recurrence of dumping, subsidization, and material injury to a U.S. industry.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Orders: A‑570‑008 (AD), C‑570‑009 (CVD)
– Effective Date: February 10, 2026
– Link: Calcium Hypochlorite from China – Continuation of AD/CVD Orders
Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 (India) — Preliminary AD Review Results and Partial Rescission
Commerce preliminarily determined that Western Chemical Industries P Limited made no sales below normal value during the December 2023–November 2024 period of review and partially rescinded the review for Meghmani Pigments. Interested parties may comment before final results are issued.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Period of Review: Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024
– Link: Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 – Preliminary Results
Acetone (Republic of Korea) — Preliminary AD Review Results and Partial Rescission
Commerce preliminarily found that Kumho P&B Chemicals, Inc. sold acetone at less than normal value during the March 2024–February 2025 review period, while rescinding the review for LG Chem, Ltd. due to lack of entries.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Period of Review: Mar 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025
– Link: Acetone from Korea – Preliminary Results
Ripe Olives (Spain) — Preliminary AD Review Results and Partial Rescission
Commerce preliminarily determined that Spanish producers, including Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S. Coop. And., made sales below normal value during the review covering August 2023–July 2024. The review was rescinded for one company after a timely withdrawal.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Period of Review: Aug 1, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024
– Link: Ripe Olives from Spain – Preliminary AD Review Results
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC formally terminated a consolidated Section 337 investigation on TOPCon solar cells and related components, closing the case involving Chinese and global solar manufacturers.
– Commerce continued AD and CVD orders on calcium hypochlorite from China after positive findings in second sunset reviews.
– Commerce rescinded a range of AD/CVD administrative reviews—including certain Chinese products—following withdrawal of review requests within the regulatory deadlines.
– Other preliminary administrative review results involved products from India, Korea, and Spain, reflecting Commerce’s ongoing regular annual review cycle.
– All actions published on February 13, 2026, maintain procedural consistency under the Tariff Act without introducing new duty rates for China-related cases other than continuation of existing orders.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– TOPCon Solar Cells – ITC termination notice
– Rescission of AD/CVD Administrative Reviews
– Calcium Hypochlorite from China – Continuation of Orders
– Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 – Preliminary Results
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.
