🗄️Regulation Update on Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China
The International Trade Commission has determined not to revoke antidumping and countervailing duty orders on vertical metal file cabinets imported from China, concluding that revocation could lead to material injury to U.S. industries. The decision supports domestic producers by maintaining tariffs on imported products from this sector.
Learn More🐟New 5-Year Finding Allows Yellowfin Tuna Imports from Select Countries
The NMFS Assistant Administrator (Assistant Administrator) has issued a new 5-year affirmative finding for the Governments of Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Spain (referred to hereafter as "The Nations") under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) related to the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP) tuna purse seine fishery and the importation of yellowfin tuna from nations participating in this fishery. This affirmative finding will allow the importation into the United States of yellowfin tuna and yellowfin tuna products harvested in the ETP, in compliance with the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP), by purse seine vessels operating under The Nations' jurisdiction or exported from The Nations. NMFS bases the affirmative finding determination on reviews of documentary evidence submitted by the Governments of The Nations and of information obtained from the Inter- American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
Learn More⚖️Zero Antidumping Duty Results Impacting Oil Country Tubular Goods
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain producers/exporters subject to this review did not make sales of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
Learn More📦Final Phase Investigation of Thermoformed Fiber Products Imports
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of thermoformed molded fiber products ("TMFPs") from China and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 4823.70.00, of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be sold at less-than-fair-value and subsidized by the governments of China and Vietnam.
Learn More📦Postponement in Countervailing Duty Investigation for Polypropylene Boxes
The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation regarding polypropylene corrugated boxes from China. This decision allows additional time for analyzing responses and issuing supplemental questionnaires before a final ruling is made. The new deadline for the preliminary determination is set for August 15, 2025.
Learn More💊Preliminary Determination on Hard Empty Capsules from Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that hard empty capsules (capsules) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More📦Preliminary Determination on Paper Folders from Sri Lanka
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that paper file folders from Sri Lanka are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Impacting Business Operations
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of agreements under the Shipping Act, including amendments that clarify cargo transport and expand geographic scope. Interested parties can submit comments on these agreements, which could influence operational strategies and partnerships in the shipping industry.
Learn More🌲Antidumping Investigations on Hardwood Plywood Imports
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-764-766 and 731-TA-1747- 1749 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 4412.31.06, 4412.31.25, 4412.31.26, 4412.31.40, 4412.31.41, 4412.31.42, 4412.31.45, 4412.31.48, 4412.31.51, 4412.31.52, 4412.31.60, 4412.31.61, 4412.31.91, 4412.31.92, 4412.32.05, 4412.32.06, 4412.32.25, 4412.32.26, 4412.32.31, 4412.32.32, 4412.32.56, 4412.32.57, 4412.33.06, 4412.33.26, 4412.33.32, 4412.33.57, 4412.34.26, 4412.34.32, 4412.34.57, 4412.39.40, 4412.39.50, 4412.41.00, 4412.42.00, 4412.51.10, 4412.51.31, 4412.51.41, 4412.52.10, 4412.52.31, 4412.52.41, 4412.91.06, 4412.91.10, 4412.91.31, 4412.91.41, 4412.92.07, 4412.92.11, 4412.92.31, 4412.92.42, 4412.94.10, 4412.94.31, 4412.94.41, 4412.99.06, 4412.99.10, 4412.99.31, 4412.99.41, 4412.99.51, and 4412.99.57 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the governments of China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by July 7, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by July 14, 2025.
Learn More📄Preliminary Determination on Paper File Folders from Cambodia
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that paper file folders from Cambodia are not being, or are not likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
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