US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-07-13

1) Executive Summary

Today’s summary covers five China-related developments published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration in the Federal Register.

All events involve antidumping (AD) or countervailing duty (CVD) administrative reviews, reflecting Commerce’s ongoing enforcement of trade remedy laws.

The notices concern the following products: certain activated carbon, aluminum foil, wooden cabinets and vanities, and carbon steel threaded rod from China.

Each update relates to preliminary administrative review results or partial rescissions, providing updated duty margins or subsidy rates for the covered period.

2) Updates by Authority

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Certain Activated Carbon — Antidumping Duty (Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission)

Commerce preliminarily determined that Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. (DJAC) and Ningxia Huahui Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. sold activated carbon from China in the United States at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 period of review.

The Department also rescinded the review for Beijing Pacific Activated Carbon Products Co., Ltd. after finding no reviewable entries.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • China Indicator: EXPLICIT
  • Key Identifiers: A-570-904; Period of Review (POR): April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
  • Weighted-Average Dumping Margins:
    • Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.: 0.83 USD/kg
    • Ningxia Huahui Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.: 0.86 USD/kg
    • Non-examined separate rate companies: 0.84 USD/kg
  • Source: Federal Register Notice

Certain Aluminum Foil — Antidumping Duty (Preliminary Results)

Commerce preliminarily found that producers/exporters in China, including Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. and affiliates, sold certain aluminum foil at less than normal value during April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025.

A separate rate of 61.85 percent was preliminarily assigned to Xiamen Xiashun Aluminium Co., Ltd. Companies that did not demonstrate eligibility for a separate rate remain part of the China-wide entity.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • China Indicator: EXPLICIT
  • Key Identifiers: A-570-053; POR: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
  • Margins:
    • Jiangsu Dingsheng and related entities: 61.85%
    • Xiamen Xiashun Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd.: 61.85%
    • China-wide rate (unchanged): 105.80%
  • Source: Federal Register Notice

Wooden Cabinets and Vanities — Antidumping Duty (Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission)

Commerce preliminarily determined that Yixing Pengjia Technology Co., Ltd. sold wooden cabinets and vanities from China below normal value during April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025.

The review was rescinded for 42 companies, and three additional firms were granted separate rates of 7.48 percent.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • China Indicator: EXPLICIT
  • Key Identifiers: A-570-106; POR: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
  • Margins:
    • Yixing Pengjia Technology Co., Ltd.: 7.48%
    • Jiangsu Xiangsheng Bedtime Furniture Co., Ltd.: 7.48%
    • Xiamen Golden Huanan Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.: 7.48%
    • Zhongshan NU Furniture Co., Ltd.: 7.48%
  • Source: Federal Register Notice

Wooden Cabinets and Vanities — Countervailing Duty (Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission)

Commerce preliminarily found that countervailable subsidies were provided to Chinese producers/exporters of wooden cabinets and vanities during January 1 – December 31, 2024.

The review was partially rescinded for 29 companies.

Subsidy rates ranged from 5.48 percent to 113.08 percent, with higher rates applied where adverse facts available were used.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • China Indicator: EXPLICIT
  • Key Identifiers: C-570-107; POR: January 1 – December 31, 2024
  • Subsidy Rates:
    • Yixing Pengjia Technology Co., Ltd.: 5.48%
    • KM Cabinetry Co., Ltd.; Dalian Hualing Wood Co., Ltd.: 113.08%
    • Jiangsu Xiangsheng Bedtime Furniture Co., Ltd.: 5.48%
  • Source: Federal Register Notice

Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod — Countervailing Duty (Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission)

Commerce preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to Indian producers/exporters of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod during January 1 – December 31, 2024, setting a reference for related proceedings that often include China.

The review was rescinded in part with respect to five companies.

The preliminary subsidy rate for Nishant Steel Industries was calculated at 2.54 percent.

  • Authority: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  • Policy Type: AD/CVD
  • Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
  • China Indicator: Related multilateral comparative case (not specific to China)
  • Key Identifiers: C-533-888; POR: January 1 – December 31, 2024
  • Subsidy Rate: Nishant Steel Industries: 2.54%
  • Source: Federal Register Notice

3) Key Takeaways (Factual)

  • The Department of Commerce continues to enforce antidumping and countervailing duties on multiple product categories involving China-based manufacturers.
  • Activated carbon, aluminum foil, and wooden cabinets remain under sustained administrative review cycles with recalculated margins.
  • Separate rate eligibility remains a central issue for Chinese companies in non-market economy proceedings.
  • Wooden cabinet producers faced both AD and CVD findings, reflecting dual trade remedy application.
  • Reviews also included comparative cases from India, demonstrating parallel monitoring of steel and industrial goods supply chains.

4) Full Source Links (Index)

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.