US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-04-15

1) Executive Summary

Today’s summary covers four China-related events published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). All events pertain to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings. The updates include final results of sunset reviews for citric acid, oil country tubular goods (OCTG), and forged steel fluid end blocks, as well as preliminary administrative review results on aluminum extrusions from China. The policy instruments used were AD and CVD orders under section 751(c) or 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930.

2) Updates by Authority

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts — Antidumping Duty (Final Results of Third Sunset Review)

The Department of Commerce determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from the People’s Republic of China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Event Type: Final Results of Sunset Review
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Weighted-average dumping margins up to 156.87%.
    • Review conducted pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
    • Applicable date: April 15, 2026.
  • Source: Link

Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts — Countervailing Duty (Final Results of Third Sunset Review)

Commerce concluded that revocation of the countervailing duty order on citric acid from China would likely result in continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Final Results of Sunset Review
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Net countervailable subsidy rates up to 166.34%.
    • Producers include TTCA Co., Ltd. (60.07%) and Anhui BBCA Biochemical Co., Ltd. (166.34%).
    • Applicable date: April 15, 2026.
  • Source: Link

Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) — Antidumping Duty (Final Results of Third Sunset Review)

Commerce found that revocation of the antidumping duty order on OCTG from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD
  • Event Type: Final Results of Sunset Review
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Weighted-average dumping margins likely to prevail up to 99.14%.
    • Domestic interested parties included United States Steel Tubular Products, Inc. and U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association.
    • Applicable date: April 15, 2026.
  • Source: Link

Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) — Countervailing Duty (Final Results of Third Sunset Review)

Commerce determined that revocation of the CVD order on OCTG from China would lead to continuation or recurrence of subsidization.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Final Results of Sunset Review
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Net subsidy rates between 20.90% and 26.19%.
    • Among named producers: Jiangsu Changbao Steel Tube Co. (22.87%), Tianjin Pipe (Group) Co. (20.90%), Zhejiang Jianli Enterprise Co. Ltd. (26.19%).
    • Applicable date: April 15, 2026.
  • Source: Link

Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks — Countervailing Duty (Final Results of First Sunset Reviews)

Commerce finds that revocation of the countervailing duty orders on forged steel fluid end blocks from China (along with Germany, India, and Italy) would lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Final Results of Sunset Reviews
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Noted subsidy rates for Chinese producers up to 337.07%.
    • Review conducted under sections 751(c) and 752(b) of the Tariff Act.
    • Applicable date: April 15, 2026.
  • Source: Link

Aluminum Extrusions — Countervailing Duty (Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of 2024 Administrative Review)

Commerce preliminarily determined that certain producers and exporters of aluminum extrusions from China received countervailable subsidies during the 2024 period of review.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: CVD
  • Event Type: Preliminary Administrative Review Results
  • China Indicator: Explicit
  • Key Details:
    • Period of review: January 1–December 31, 2024.
    • Preliminary subsidy rate: 164.29% (based on adverse facts available).
    • Review partially rescinded for 79 companies following withdrawals.
    • Public comment period open 21 days after publication.
  • Source: Link

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • Commerce reaffirmed both antidumping and countervailing duty orders on multiple Chinese products (citric acid, OCTG, and aluminum extrusions).
  • The Department conducted reviews under section 751(c) to determine the likelihood of recurrence of dumping and subsidization if the orders were revoked.
  • Aluminum extrusions from China remain subject to high preliminary subsidy rates, and the review includes both rescissions and adverse fact-based determinations.
  • Domestic U.S. industries and trade associations participated in each review process, underscoring consistent engagement in enforcement actions regarding Chinese exports.
  • Most determinations were expedited reviews due to absence of substantive response from foreign producers or government authorities.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

5) Legal Disclaimer

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