📜Notice on Information Collection for Chemical Weapons Regulations
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More🌱Phillips 66 Notification for Renewable Fuels Production in Texas
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification from Phillips 66 Company regarding proposed production activities for renewable fuels at their Old Ocean, Texas facility. The notification outlines specific foreign-status materials and finished products to be authorized, inviting public comment until April 15, 2025. Public access to detailed information is available on the Board's website.
Learn More⚙️New Tariffs on Steel Imports Affecting U.S. Businesses
The President issued Proclamation 10896 "Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States," (Steel Presidential Proclamation) on February 10, 2025, imposing specified rates of duty on imports of steel. In Proclamation 10896, the President authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the proclamation. The revised HTSUS is set out in Annex 1 to this notice.
Learn More📦Postponement of Preliminary Determinations for Hard Capsules Regulations
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations regarding less-than-fair-value investigations into hard empty capsules imported from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This postponement, requested by the petitioner, allows Commerce additional time to evaluate the investigation thoroughly, with new deadlines established for issuing determinations. The final determinations will follow in a specified timeframe unless further postponed.
Learn More📦New Aluminum Import Duties and Regulations for Businesses Impacting 2025
The President issued Proclamation 10895 "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," (Aluminum Presidential Proclamation) on February 10, 2025, imposing specified rates of duty on imports of aluminum. In Proclamation 10895, the President authorized and directed the Secretary of Commerce to publish modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) so that it conforms to the amendments and effective dates in the proclamation. The revised HTSUS is set out in Annex 1 to this notice.
Learn More🎣Regulation on Pacific Cod Fishing in Alaska's Exclusive Economic Zone
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI.
Learn More☀️Notice of Final Results for Antidumping Duty Orders on Solar Cells
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of December 12, 2024 in which Commerce announced the final results of the changed circumstances reviews (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (China), with respect to Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (Hanwha). This notice corrects portions of the Appendix V certification, also attached herein.
Learn More📦Postponement of Investigations on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products
The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations for less-than-fair-value investigations on thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam. The decision grants additional time for complex investigations, reflecting the intricacies of the trade environment and the dynamics at play between importers and regulatory authorities.
Learn More🎣Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting on Fisheries Management
The Ecosystem and Ocean Planning (EOP) Committee and Advisory Panel (AP) of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a joint meeting. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for agenda details.
Learn More🔬Duty-Free Entry Decision for University of Chicago's Laser Amplifier
The Department of Commerce issued a decision regarding the University of Chicago's application for duty-free entry of a Fiber Laser Amplifier, ultimately denying the request based on the unavailability of domestic equivalents. The ruling highlights regulatory compliance requirements for similar future applications.
Learn More