US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-05-01
1) Executive Summary
Today’s report covers six official notices and determinations published on May 1, 2026. The main authorities involved are the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (Commerce). The policy instruments featured are antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) reviews, both administrative and five-year (“sunset”) reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930. Two of the covered cases explicitly involve China (steel grating; carbazole violet pigment 23).
2) Updates by Authority
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (USITC)
Steel Grating from China — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews)
The USITC instituted third five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel grating from China would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry. The original orders were imposed in 2010. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, and adequacy comments may be filed by July 13, 2026.
– Authority: United States International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigation Nos. 701-TA-465 and 731-TA-1161 (Third Review)
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-grating-from-china-institution-of-five-year-reviews/
Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China and India — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews)
The Commission began fourth five-year reviews to assess whether ending the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on carbazole violet pigment 23 from China and India would lead to continued or recurring injury. The current orders date back to 2004 and have been continued three times following prior reviews. Responses are due June 1, 2026, with comments allowed through July 13, 2026.
– Authority: United States International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigation Nos. 701-TA-437 and 731-TA-1060–1061 (Fourth Review)
Steel Nails from Malaysia, Oman, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews)
USITC instituted second five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of existing AD/CVD orders on steel nails from multiple Asian countries, including Vietnam, would likely result in recurring injury. Responses are requested by June 1, 2026 and comments on response adequacy by July 13, 2026.
– Authority: United States International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Investigation Nos. 701-TA-521 and 731-TA-1252–1255, 1257 (Second Review)
Welded Line Pipe from South Korea and Turkey — AD/CVD (Institution of Five-Year Reviews)
The Commission launched second five-year reviews regarding antidumping and countervailing duty orders on welded line pipe from South Korea and Turkey. The review will determine if removing these orders would lead to continued or recurring material injury. Responses are due June 1, 2026, and comments by July 13, 2026.
– Authority: United States International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: NONE
– Investigation Nos. 701-TA-525 and 731-TA-1260–1261 (Second Review)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (International Trade Administration)
Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews — Multiple Products (Including Steel Grating and Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China)
Commerce announced the automatic initiation of five-year (“sunset”) reviews for a range of antidumping and countervailing duty orders, matching the ITC’s simultaneous notices. The Chinese orders listed include steel grating (A-570-947, C-570-948) and carbazole violet pigment 23 (A-570-892). Interested domestic parties must file a notice of intent to participate within 15 days of publication, and substantive responses within 30 days.
– Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD/CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Notice references: 91 FR 23395–23397 (May 1, 2026)
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-five-year-sunset-reviews-5/
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The USITC instituted a new round of five-year reviews on multiple orders, including those on Chinese-origin steel grating and carbazole violet pigment 23.
– The Department of Commerce concurrently initiated matching sunset reviews covering these same orders along with several involving other countries.
– All review notices invite industry participation through written responses by June 1, 2026, and comments by July 13, 2026.
– These actions are mandated routine reviews under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to assess whether revocation of duties would lead to continued or recurring injury.
– The notices follow standard procedural schedules, ensuring alignment between Commerce’s and the ITC’s review processes.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– Steel Grating from China – Institution of Five-Year Reviews (USITC)
– Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China and India – Institution of Five-Year Reviews (USITC)
– Welded Line Pipe from South Korea and Turkey – Institution of Five-Year Reviews (USITC)
5) Legal Disclaimer
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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.
