🌍Executive Order on Tariffs Regarding Venezuelan Oil Imports
Executive Order 14245 addresses the threat posed by Venezuela's Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua gang, imposing tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil to protect U.S. interests. The order asserts the ongoing national emergency and outlines enforcement guidelines while establishing the definitions and scope of "Venezuelan oil."
Learn More⚖️Cancellation of Hearing for Antidumping Investigations on DOTP
The U.S. International Trade Commission has canceled a scheduled hearing for antidumping duty investigations concerning Dioctyl Terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey. Requests for cancellation were made by the involved parties, Eastman Chemical Company and BASF Corporation, who indicated willingness to answer the Commission's written questions instead. The public hearing was initially set for March 25, 2025.
Learn More🏥Investigation into Certain Nasal Devices for Patent Infringement
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Aardvark Medical Inc. of Denton, Texas. A supplement was filed on February 25, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain nasal devices and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,750,856 ("the '856 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,318,234 ("the '234 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,009 ("the '009 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,010 ("the '010 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,889,995 ("the '995 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Learn More⚙️Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders on Steel Wheels from China
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping (AD) order and countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain steel wheels 12 to 16.5 inches in diameter (steel trailer wheels) from China would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.
Learn More⚖️Investigation into Semiconductor Device Import Violations
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Longitude Licensing Ltd. of Ireland and Marlin Semiconductor Limited of Ireland. The complaint was supplemented on February 21, 2025, and March 10, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,745,847 ("the '847 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,093,473 ("the '473 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,147,747 ("the '747 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,184,292 ("the '292 Patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 9,953,880 ("the '880 Patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Learn More🚪USITC Investigates Antidumping Duties on Fiberglass Door Panels
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-758 and 731-TA-1739 (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 by reason of imports of fiberglass door panels from China, provided for in subheading 3925.20.00 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 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 May 5, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by May 12, 2025.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice and Its Implications for Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels 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. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Learn More🍅Full Regulatory Review on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico - 2025
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of a full review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether termination of the suspended investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.
Learn More📱No Violation Found in OLED Patent Investigation by ITC
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to find no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in this investigation. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.
Learn More🚛Antidumping Investigations on Chassis Imports Affecting Business
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations into imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam for potentially being sold at less-than-fair value. The investigations are a response to petitions claiming material injury to the U.S. chassis industry, and they explore various business aspects, including domestic support for the investigations and potential future regulatory actions.
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