🚫OFAC Sanctions Action and Its Impact on U.S. Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More⚖️Antidumping Investigations on L-Lysine from China
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty Investigation Nos. 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 (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 L-lysine from China, provided for in subheading 2922.41.0090 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 subsidized by the government of China. 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 14, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by July 21, 2025.
Learn More📦ITC Notice on Composite Bulk Container Patent Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 10) of the presiding Chief Administrative Law Judge ("Chief ALJ") granting an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to change the address of one of the respondents.
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") issued by the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement due to a patent license agreement and arbitration agreement.
Learn More📡ITC Settlement Termination on Cellular Equipment Patent Dispute
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (the "Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 24) of the presiding Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") terminating the investigation based on settlement. The investigation is terminated.
Learn More⚖️Notice of ITC Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting a motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add seven additional respondents.
Learn More📉Cancellation of Hearing on Vanillin Antidumping Investigations
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced the cancellation of a hearing regarding antidumping and countervailing duty investigations related to vanillin imports from China. The decision follows a withdrawal of a hearing request by Solvay USA LLC, prompting parties to respond to written questions instead. The investigations are essential under U.S. trade law, impacting market dynamics for vanillin.
Learn More📦Administrative Review Opportunities for Antidumping Orders
The Department of Commerce announces the opportunity for interested parties to request administrative reviews of antidumping duty or countervailing duty orders. The notice details timelines, respondent selection processes, and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. trade law.
Learn More📦Five-Year Sunset Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Initiated
In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is automatically initiating the five-year reviews (Sunset Reviews) of the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) order(s) and suspended investigation(s) listed below. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is publishing concurrently with this notice its notice of Institution of Five-Year Reviews which covers the same order(s) and suspended investigation(s).
Learn More🏗Antidumping Investigation on Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes from Japan
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that imports of lattice-boom crawler cranes from Japan may be injuring the domestic industry due to alleged sales at less than fair value. Following a petition from Manitowoc Company, a final phase investigation is now underway regarding potential antidumping duties on these cranes.
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