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TOPCon solar cells and modules — ITC_337 (Determination)

Summary:
The ITC determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 18) granting the motion of IC Star Solar (USA) LLC d/b/a Imperial Star to intervene in Investigation No. 337-TA-1494. The underlying investigation was instituted based on a complaint by First Solar, Inc. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074 related to certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components, and products containing the same.

Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1494; Order No. 18
– Noted parties and developments: First Solar complaint; intervention granted to Imperial Star; earlier interventions included BYD America LLC and Tesla, Inc.; several respondents terminated by withdrawal
– Key dates: Commission vote July 27, 2026; notice issued July 28, 2026; investigation instituted March 30, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-topcon-solar-cells-modules-panels-components-thereof-and-products-containing-same-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-the-motion-to-interv/

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Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Bulgaria) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination)

Summary:
Commerce issued a final affirmative determination that steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Bulgaria was sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the POI April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. Commerce calculated a company-specific margin for Promet Steel JSC, which also applies as the all-others rate, and will continue suspension of liquidation.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: A-487-002
– Margins: Promet Steel JSC 53.27%; All Others 53.27%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination published March 13, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-bulgaria-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/

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Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Egypt) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination)

Summary:
Commerce finalized its affirmative AD determination on rebar from Egypt for the POI April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. The Ezz Group received a calculated margin, two companies received rates based on adverse facts available, and the all-others rate matches the Ezz Group.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: A-729-805
– Margins: Ezz Group 34.20%; All Others 34.20%; El Marakby Steel 52.73% (AFA); Suez Steel Company 52.73% (AFA)
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination March 13, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-egypt-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/

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Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Egypt) — AD_CVD (Final CVD determination)

Summary:
Commerce issued a final affirmative CVD determination finding countervailable subsidies for rebar from Egypt during the POI January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024. The Ezz Group’s rate also serves as the all-others rate. Suspension of liquidation from the preliminary phase was discontinued after four months per statute, with final actions contingent on the ITC’s injury determination.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: C-729-806
– Subsidy rates: Ezz Group 23.27%; All Others 23.27%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination January 13, 2026; provisional measures discontinued May 13, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-egypt-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/

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Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (Final AD determination)

Summary:
Commerce finalized its affirmative AD determination on rebar from Vietnam for the POI October 1, 2024–March 31, 2025. Hoa Phat Steel (collapsed group) received a calculated margin; the Vietnam-wide entity received an AFA rate. Commerce notes adjustments for export subsidies for cash deposits, subject to related CVD outcomes.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: A-552-853
– Margins: Hoa Phat Steel (collapsed) 128.53% (cash deposit adjusted to 123.49% per notice); Vietnam-wide entity 136.57% (cash deposit adjusted to 131.53%)
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination March 13, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/

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Steel concrete reinforcing bar (Vietnam) — AD_CVD (Final CVD determination)

Summary:
Commerce issued a final affirmative CVD determination for rebar from Vietnam for the POI January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024, with Hoa Phat Group and all others receiving the same subsidy rate. Provisional measures from the preliminary phase ended after four months; final cash deposit and suspension actions depend on the ITC’s injury decision.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: C-552-854
– Subsidy rates: Hoa Phat Group 6.80%; All Others 6.80%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary determination January 13, 2026; provisional measures discontinued May 13, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/steel-concrete-reinforcing-bar-from-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/

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Raw honey (Argentina) — AD_CVD (Amended final AD review results; correction)

Summary:
Commerce amended the final results of the 2023–2024 AD administrative review on raw honey from Argentina to correct ministerial errors affecting Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas C.L. (ACA). The weighted-average dumping margin for ACA, and the review-specific rate for non-examined companies, was revised to 17.76%. Commerce also corrected the listing of companies previously rescinded from the review.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– POR: June 1, 2023–May 31, 2024
– Amended margins: ACA 17.76%; Review-specific rate for non-examined companies 17.76%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; original final results published June 12, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/raw-honey-from-argentina-amended-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-and-notice-of-correction-2023-2024/

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Ripe olives (Spain) — AD_CVD (Final CVD review results)

Summary:
Commerce finalized 2023 CVD administrative review results for ripe olives from Spain, finding countervailable subsidies for certain exporters/producers. Company-specific subsidy rates were assigned, and assessment and cash deposit instructions will follow.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: C-469-818
– POR: January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023
– Subsidy rates: Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop.And 4.80%; Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L. (and cross-owned affiliates) 25.21%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/ripe-olives-from-spain-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2023/

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Large diameter welded pipe (Republic of Korea) — AD_CVD (Preliminary AD review results; partial rescission)

Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found that Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. and SeAH Steel Corporation made no sales at less than normal value during the 2024–2025 POR. Commerce is rescinding the review for 15 companies due to no reviewable suspended entries and preliminarily assigning a review-specific rate to non-selected companies. Verification and comment procedures are outlined.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-580-897
– POR: May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025
– Preliminary margins: Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. 0.00%; SeAH Steel Corporation 0.00%; Non-selected companies 0.80%
– Review rescission: 15 companies (per Appendix II of the notice)
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; comments invited per notice
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-welded-pipe-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/

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Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends (China) — AD_CVD (Final AD review results; no shipments finding)

Summary:
Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD administrative review of HFC blends from China, determining that Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (with affiliates) sold at LTFV. Commerce confirmed no shipments for Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. during the POR and maintained the China-wide entity rate (not under review).

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: A-570-028
– POR: August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024
– Final margin: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.; Fujian Qingliu Dongying Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. — 182.61%
– Additional findings: Zhejiang Yonghe — no shipments; China-wide entity rate 216.37% unchanged and not under review
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/hydrofluorocarbon-blends-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-and-final-determination-of-no-shipments-2023-2024/

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Large diameter graphite electrodes (China) — AD_CVD (Preliminary CVD determination; alignment with AD)

Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for large diameter graphite electrodes from China for the POI January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025. Mandatory respondents received rates based on adverse facts available (AFA), and the all-others rate equals the AFA rate. Commerce is aligning the final CVD determination with the companion AD final and preliminarily modified the scope language.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: C-570-221
– Preliminary subsidy rates: Dantan New Materials Co., Ltd. 103.49% (AFA); Shanxi Juxian Graphite New Material Co., Ltd. 103.49% (AFA); All Others 103.49%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary postponed to July 24, 2026; initiation March 20, 2026; alignment requested June 24, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-graphite-electrodes-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-alignment-of-final-determination-with-final-antidumping-duty-dete/

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Large diameter graphite electrodes (India) — AD_CVD (Preliminary CVD determination; alignment with AD)

Summary:
Commerce preliminarily determined that producers/exporters of large diameter graphite electrodes from India received countervailable subsidies during the POI January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025. Company-specific rates were calculated, and an all-others rate was derived. Commerce is aligning the final CVD determination with the companion AD final and preliminarily modified the scope language.

Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: C-533-949
– Preliminary subsidy rates: Graphite India Limited 3.68%; HEG Limited 6.99%; All Others 5.87%
– Dates: Applicable July 30, 2026; preliminary postponed to July 24, 2026; initiation March 20, 2026; alignment requested June 24, 2026
– Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/large-diameter-graphite-electrodes-from-india-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-and-alignment-of-final-determination-with-final-antidumping-duty-determination/