US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-10-08
1) Executive Summary
– Today’s briefing covers 14 items. Actions span the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (DOC/ITA).
– Primary instruments include Section 337 investigations, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) determinations and reviews, final orders, critical circumstances, and scope ruling applications.
– China-related updates include a preliminary affirmative CVD determination with critical circumstances on N‑Cyclohexylbenzothiazole‑2‑Sulfenamide (CBS) from China and scope ruling applications involving disposable aluminum containers from China.
2) Updates by Authority
ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Headline (one line, bold):
Electric aircraft power systems — ITC Section 337 (Commission determination on ALJ amendment)
Summary:
The ITC determined not to review the ALJ’s Order No. 12 granting Archer Aviation Inc.’s unopposed motion to amend the Notice of Institution to correct a typographical error in an asserted patent number in Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1499. The amendment corrects the ’087 patent identification to U.S. Patent No. 12,473,087.
Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1499
– Dates: ALJ Order No. 12 issued Sept. 8, 2026; Commission vote Oct. 6, 2026; Federal Register notice Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Seamless carbon and alloy steel pipe — AD/CVD (ITC five-year reviews scheduling)
Summary:
The ITC scheduled full five-year reviews to determine whether revoking AD orders on Russia and South Korea and CVD orders on Czechia, Russia, South Korea, and Ukraine for seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. The Commission exercised its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.
Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-654-655 and 731-TA-1529-1532 (Review)
– Key dates: Staff report (nonpublic) due Feb. 18, 2027; Hearing Mar. 11, 2027; Posthearing briefs due Mar. 23, 2027; Final comments due Apr. 16, 2027; Notice issued Oct. 6, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Mobile electronic devices — ITC Section 337 (Institution of investigation)
Summary:
The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337‑TA‑1525 based on a complaint by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH alleging infringement of six U.S. patents by certain iPhones and iPads and components thereof. Complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders; the Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate.
Key Details:
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: 337-TA-1525
– Product scope (plain language description): iPhones and iPads and components (e.g., processor and TrueDepth camera with VCSELs and near-infrared camera) incorporating face authentication, 3D-sensing, and/or material detection
– Parties: Complainants — trinamiX Sensing LLC; trinamiX GmbH; Respondent — Apple Inc.
– Date Commission ordered institution: Oct. 5, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-mobile-electronic-devices-and-components-thereof-institution-of-investigation/
DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration)
Headline (one line, bold):
Corrosion‑resistant steel (Korea) — CVD (Preliminary results; partial rescission)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for certain corrosion‑resistant steel products from Korea for the 2024 POR and rescinded the review for Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd. Preliminary subsidy rates were calculated for Hyundai Steel Company (0.58%) and KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (4.82%); non‑selected companies received a rate of 2.22%.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD administrative review)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: IMPLICIT
– Case No.: C-580-879
– POR: Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Corrosion‑resistant steel (Korea) — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily determined that producers/exporters made sales at less than normal value during the POR (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025), and rescinded the review for specified companies with no reviewable entries. Preliminary margins: KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (23.40%), Dongkuk Coated Metal Co., Ltd./Aju Steel Co., Ltd. (19.43%); non‑selected companies (20.58%).
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-580-878
– POR: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Chromium trioxide (Türkiye) — AD (Final affirmative LTFV determination)
Summary:
Commerce issued a final affirmative less‑than‑fair‑value determination for chromium trioxide from Türkiye. The sole mandatory respondent received an AFA‑based margin; the all‑others rate is 40.88 percent, unchanged from the preliminary determination.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD investigation)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-489-856
– Period of Investigation: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Chromium trioxide (India) — CVD (Final affirmative determination)
Summary:
Commerce made a final affirmative CVD determination for chromium trioxide from India for the POI Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024. Vishnu Chemicals Limited received a final subsidy rate of 29.35 percent; the all‑others rate is 29.35 percent.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD investigation)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: C-533-945
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/
Headline (one line, bold):
Chromium trioxide (India) — AD (Final affirmative LTFV determination)
Summary:
Commerce issued a final affirmative LTFV determination for chromium trioxide from India. Vishnu Chemicals received an AFA‑based margin of 14.44 percent; the all‑others rate is 14.44 percent, with cash deposit rates adjusted for export subsidies to 11.82 percent.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD investigation)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-533-944
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/
Headline (one line, bold):
Steel nails (Korea) — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found sales at less than normal value in the AD administrative review for the POR July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025, and rescinded the review for three companies with no reviewable entries. Preliminary margins: Je‑il Co., Ltd. (3.07%), Korea Wire Co., Ltd. (0.00%); non‑selected companies (3.07%).
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-580-874
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Disposable aluminum containers (China) — AD/CVD (Scope ruling applications filed)
Summary:
Commerce notified the public that scope ruling applications were filed in August 2026 concerning whether certain Traeger aluminum drip liners and aluminum bucket liners from China are covered by the AD/CVD orders on disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. The filings identify product characteristics and ACCESS segments for the scope inquiries.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (Scope ruling applications)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Orders: A-570-170/C-570-171
– Filing date: Aug. 11, 2026
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-scope-ruling-applications-filed-in-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-proceedings-5/
Headline (one line, bold):
N‑Cyclohexylbenzothiazole‑2‑Sulfenamide (CBS) (China) — CVD (Prelim. affirmative; critical circumstances)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Chinese producers/exporters of CBS, with company‑specific and all‑others rates of 107.57 percent based on adverse facts available. Commerce also preliminarily found critical circumstances, triggering retroactive suspension of liquidation for certain entries 90 days prior to the notice.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (CVD investigation)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: C-570-235
– POI: Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2025
– Dates: Initiated June 2, 2026; Preliminary determination postponed to Oct. 5, 2026; Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Paper shopping bags (Taiwan) — AD (Preliminary results; partial rescission)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily found that Haur Tyi Paper Bag Co., Ltd. made no sales at less than normal value for the POR Jan. 3, 2024–June 30, 2025, and rescinded the review for five companies following timely withdrawals of review requests.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-583-872
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Headline (one line, bold):
Oleoresin paprika (India) — AD and CVD orders (Final ITC injury; orders issued)
Summary:
Following affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC, Commerce issued AD and CVD orders on oleoresin paprika from India. AD margins are 5.78% (Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd.), 4.24% (Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Ltd.), and 5.08% (all others), with cash deposit rates adjusted to 0.00% in light of subsidy offsets; CVD subsidy rates are 25.42% (Synthite), 18.67% (Mane Kancor), and 21.90% (all others).
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (Orders)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case Nos.: A-533-938; C-533-939
– Key dates: ITC final injury notification Oct. 5, 2026; Orders effective Oct. 8, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/oleoresin-paprika-from-india-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/
Headline (one line, bold):
Forged steel fluid end blocks (Germany) — AD (Final results; 2024 review)
Summary:
Commerce finalized the 2024 AD administrative review, determining BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH had a zero percent weighted‑average dumping margin. Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties and continue existing cash deposit instructions per the order.
Key Details:
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD (AD administrative review final)
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-428-847
– POR: Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024
– Date: Applicable Oct. 8, 2026
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/forged-steel-fluid-end-blocks-from-germany-final-results-of-the-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024/
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC instituted a new Section 337 investigation targeting certain Apple iPhones and iPads and approved an amendment correcting a patent reference in the Archer Aviation investigation.
– Commerce advanced multiple steel reviews for Korea, issuing preliminary AD and CVD results with both positive and de minimis findings, and partially rescinded where appropriate.
– Commerce issued final AD/CVD outcomes for chromium trioxide (Türkiye and India), including AFA-based determinations and continuation of suspension of liquidation.
– China-focused actions included a preliminary affirmative CVD determination with critical circumstances for CBS and scope ruling applications on disposable aluminum containers products from China.
– Commerce issued AD and CVD orders on oleoresin paprika from India following the ITC’s affirmative injury determinations.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-electric-aircraft-power-systems-for-electric-aircraft-and-components-thereof-notice-of-a-commission-determination-not-to-review-an-initial-determination-granting-complainants-motion-to-ame/ (Electric aircraft power systems — ITC 337)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-carbon-and-alloy-steel-standard-line-and-pressure-pipe-from-czechia-russia-south-korea-and-ukraine-scheduling-of-full-five-year-reviews/ (Seamless pipe — ITC reviews scheduling)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-mobile-electronic-devices-and-components-thereof-institution-of-investigation/ (Mobile devices — ITC 337 institution)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-resistant-steel-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-recission-in-part-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Korea CORE — CVD prelim)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-corrosion-resistant-steel-products-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Korea CORE — AD prelim)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-the-republic-of-turkiye-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (Chromium trioxide Türkiye — AD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination/ (Chromium trioxide India — CVD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/chromium-trioxide-from-india-final-affirmative-determination-of-sales-at-less-than-fair-value/ (Chromium trioxide India — AD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-steel-nails-from-the-republic-of-korea-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Steel nails Korea — AD prelim)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/notice-of-scope-ruling-applications-filed-in-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-proceedings-5/ (Disposable aluminum containers China — Scope applications)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination-preliminary-affirmative-critical-circumstances-determination-an/ (CBS China — CVD prelim; critical circumstances)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-paper-shopping-bags-from-taiwan-preliminary-results-and-rescission-in-part-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024-2025/ (Paper shopping bags Taiwan — AD prelim)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/oleoresin-paprika-from-india-antidumping-duty-order-and-countervailing-duty-order/ (Oleoresin paprika India — AD/CVD orders)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/forged-steel-fluid-end-blocks-from-germany-final-results-of-the-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Fluid end blocks Germany — AD final)
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