US–China Trade Daily Hightlights | 2026-11-05
1) Executive Summary
– This edition covers 10 events. Actions involve the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (Commerce/Enforcement and Compliance).
– Policy instruments span antidumping (AD), countervailing duty (CVD), five-year (sunset) reviews, administrative reviews (final, preliminary, rescission, initiation), and procedural scheduling for expedited reviews.
– China-related items include ITC’s expedited injury reviews for metal lockers, Commerce’s expedited CVD sunset review final on metal lockers, a rescission of a China CVD review for wood mouldings, a China-wide preliminary outcome for common alloy aluminum sheet, and initiation of multiple China AD/CVD reviews.
2) Updates by Authority
ITC (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Headline:
Metal Lockers from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
The ITC scheduled expedited five-year reviews to determine whether revocation of the AD and CVD orders on metal lockers from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found the domestic response adequate and the respondent response inadequate, and will proceed on an expedited basis under section 751(c)(3).
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-656 and 731-TA-1533 (Review)
– Key dates: DATES: October 5, 2026; Staff report (nonpublic) available January 28, 2027 (public version thereafter); Written comments due February 4, 2027; Issued November 3, 2026
– Notes: List Industries Inc. and Tennsco LLC responses deemed individually adequate; expedited reviews per 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/metal-lockers-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/
Headline:
Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube (Vietnam) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
The ITC scheduled an expedited five-year review to evaluate whether revoking the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam would likely cause continuation or recurrence of material injury. The domestic response was adequate, the respondent response was inadequate, and the review was designated extraordinarily complicated with authority to extend by up to 90 days.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Investigation No.: 731-TA-1528 (Review)
– Key dates: DATES: October 5, 2026; Staff report (nonpublic) December 30, 2026 (public version thereafter); Written comments due January 7, 2027; Extension authority exercised for up to 90 days
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-refined-copper-pipe-and-tube-from-vietnam-scheduling-of-an-expedited-five-year-review/
DOC (U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration)
Headline:
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce rescinded the 2025 administrative review of the CVD order on wood mouldings and millwork products from China. The rescission is based on timely withdrawal requests and the absence of reviewable, suspended entries during the period of review.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: C-570-118
– POR: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025
– Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication; Cash deposit rates unchanged
Headline:
Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe (Korea) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce issued the final results of the 2023–2024 AD review, finding Hyundai Steel Company/Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. sold below normal value, while Husteel Co., Ltd. did not. Non-selected companies received the review-specific rate based on Hyundai Steel/HSP.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-580-809
– POR: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024
– Final weighted-average dumping margins: Husteel Co., Ltd. 0.00%; Hyundai Steel Company/Hyundai Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. 4.20%; Review-specific rate (non-examined companies) 4.20%
– Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Hearing held October 15, 2026
Headline:
Multiple Products (including China cases) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce initiated administrative reviews of various AD and CVD orders with September anniversary dates. The notice outlines respondent selection (via CBP data or Q&V), collapsing limitations at selection, separate rate filing requirements for NME cases, certification eligibility for mixed subject/non-subject exports, and procedural deadlines.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Scope highlights (China-related): Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (AD/CVD), Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks (AD), Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof (AD/CVD), Certain Steel Wheels (AD/CVD), Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge (CVD)
– Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Planned final results issuance by September 30, 2027
– Procedural deadlines: Separate Rate Applications/Certifications due 14 days after publication; Certification Eligibility Applications due 30 days; Respondent selection generally within 35 days; Withdrawal of review requests within 90 days
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-8/
Headline:
Oil Country Tubular Goods (Mexico) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce’s final results of the 2023–2024 AD review found sales at less than normal value for certain OCTG from Mexico. Tubos de Acero de Mexico, S.A. (TAMSA) received a weighted-average dumping margin of 1.87 percent.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-201-856
– POR: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024
– Final weighted-average dumping margin: TAMSA 1.87%
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-mexico-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/
Headline:
Metal Lockers from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce issued the final results of the expedited first CVD sunset review for certain metal lockers from China, determining that revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The notice lists net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: C-570-134
– Key dates: Applicable November 5, 2026; Initiated July 2, 2026; Expedited review due to inadequate respondent response
– Likely net countervailable subsidy rates (percent ad valorem): Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd./Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co., Ltd. 24.66; Multiple listed producers/exporters 131.51; All Others 24.66
Headline:
Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate (Korea) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce’s final results of the 2024 CVD review found countervailable subsidies for certain producers/exporters of CTL plate from Korea. Company-specific subsidy rates were determined and corresponding assessment and cash deposit instructions will follow.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: C-580-837
– POR: January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024
– Final subsidy rates (percent ad valorem): Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd. 1.89; Hyundai Steel Company 1.39
Headline:
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from China — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce preliminarily determined that Yantai Jintai International Trade Co., Ltd. is part of the China-wide entity in the 2025–2026 AD review because it did not establish eligibility for a separate rate. The China-wide entity is not under review and its rate (59.72 percent) is unchanged; interested parties may comment.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– China Indicator: EXPLICIT
– Case No.: A-570-073
– POR: February 1, 2025–January 31, 2026
– Key dates: Case briefs due 21 days after publication; Hearing requests due within 30 days; Assessment instructions contingent on final results
Headline:
Aluminum Foil (Oman) — AD/CVD (TRADE_REMEDY)
Summary:
Commerce finalized the 2023–2024 AD review for aluminum foil from Oman, determining a weighted-average dumping margin of 0.76 percent for Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC. Assessment and cash deposit instructions will follow per the final results.
Key Details (bullets):
– Authority: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, International Trade Administration
– Policy Type: AD_CVD
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Case No.: A-523-815
– POR: November 1, 2023–October 31, 2024
– Final weighted-average dumping margin: Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC 0.76%
Source:
– Link: https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-aluminum-foil-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC set expedited timelines for five-year reviews on metal lockers from China and on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Vietnam, citing inadequate respondent party responses.
– Commerce concluded an expedited first CVD sunset review for China metal lockers, finding likely continuation/recurrence of subsidization with listed rates, while separately scheduling expedited ITC injury reviews for the same product.
– Commerce rescinded the 2025 CVD administrative review of China wood mouldings and millwork products due to withdrawals and no reviewable suspended entries; cash deposit rates remain unchanged.
– In China’s common alloy aluminum sheet review (2025–2026), the sole exporter under review remains part of the China-wide entity; the entity’s 59.72 percent rate is unchanged in this segment.
– Commerce initiated numerous AD/CVD administrative reviews (including multiple China cases) and issued several non-China final results for Korea, Mexico, and Oman.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/metal-lockers-from-china-scheduling-of-expedited-five-year-reviews/ (Metal Lockers ITC scheduling)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/seamless-refined-copper-pipe-and-tube-from-vietnam-scheduling-of-an-expedited-five-year-review/ (Vietnam Copper Pipe ITC scheduling)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/wood-mouldings-and-millwork-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-rescission-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2025/ (China Wood Mouldings CVD rescission)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/circular-welded-non-alloy-steel-pipe-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Korea CWP AD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/initiation-of-antidumping-and-countervailing-duty-administrative-reviews-8/ (Initiation of AD/CVD reviews)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-oil-country-tubular-goods-from-mexico-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Mexico OCTG AD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-metal-lockers-and-parts-thereof-from-peoples-republic-of-china-final-results-of-the-expedited-first-sunset-review-of-the-countervailing-duty-order/ (China Metal Lockers CVD sunset final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-cut-to-length-carbon-quality-steel-plate-from-the-republic-of-korea-final-results-of-countervailing-duty-administrative-review-2024/ (Korea CTL Plate CVD final)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/common-alloy-aluminum-sheet-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2025-2026/ (China Aluminum Sheet AD prelim)
– https://lawyerfanzhang.com/certain-aluminum-foil-from-the-sultanate-of-oman-final-results-of-antidumping-duty-administrative-review-2023-2024/ (Oman Aluminum Foil AD final)
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