⚙️New Duties on Steel Imports and Derivatives Under U.S. Regulation
In the Proclamation of February 10, 2025, Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States (Steel Presidential Proclamation), the President imposed specified rates of duty on imports of steel. That Proclamation 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 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice, Implementation of Duties on Steel Pursuant to Proclamation 10896 Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States, on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce on March 5, 2025, that fulfilled this directive. The revised HTSUS was set out in Annex 1 to the March 5 notice. In this notice, BIS revises Annex 1 to add additional steel derivative products.
Learn More⚖️Final Determination on Brake Drums from Türkiye and Its Business Impact
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain brake drums (brake drums) from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More🚗Procedures for Import Adjustment Offset Amounts for Auto Parts
This notice announces the procedures for automobile manufacturers to apply for and use the import adjustment offset amount established by Presidential Proclamation 10925 of April 29, 2025, "Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States," (Proclamation 10925) to incentivize domestic automobile production and reduce American reliance on imports of foreign automobiles and their parts. Eligibility for the import adjustment offset amount is based on domestic final assembly of automobiles during an approximately two-year period. Import adjustment offset amounts awarded for qualifying automobiles assembled between April 3, 2025, and April 30, 2027, may be carried forward beyond that period until the full approved import adjustment offset amount is exhausted. No new import adjustment offset amounts will be granted for automobiles assembled after April 30, 2027. The intent of this program is to strengthen the U.S. automobile assembly operation capabilities and ensure national security objectives are met by reducing reliance on foreign automobile production and parts sourcing.
Learn More🏺ITC Determines Threat from Indian Ceramic Tile Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a determination indicating that U.S. industries are at risk of material injury from subsidized ceramic tile imports from India. This conclusion is based on an investigation prompted by a petition from the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile, which includes multiple U.S. tile manufacturers. The ruling could lead to significant regulatory actions affecting the import of ceramic tiles.
Learn More🌞U.S. Trade Commission's Findings on Solar Cell Imports' Impact
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have materially injured a U.S. industry. The investigation concluded that these products are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized by the exporting governments, leading to regulatory actions against these imports.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Opportunity for Administrative Review and Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of June 3, 2025, in which Commerce announced the opportunity to request administrative reviews of orders, findings, or suspended investigations with June anniversary dates. This notice inadvertently duplicated certain cases with May anniversary dates that were previously announced in the Federal Register of May 5, 2025.
Learn More⚓Proposed Modifications Impacting Maritime and Logistics Sectors
USTR requests written comments regarding potential modification of certain aspects of the trade action in connection with the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. The U.S. Trade Representative has determined to propose that it is appropriate to modify the action by: for Annex III, providing for a targeted coverage provision pertaining to vessels in the Maritime Security Program and changing the basis of the fee to net tons; and for Annex IV, eliminating paragraph (j), retroactive to April 17, 2025, under which USTR may direct the suspension of LNG export licenses until the terms of paragraph (f) of this Annex are met. USTR also seeks comments on changing the data reporting requirements in paragraph (k) and applying Annex IV restrictions to vessel owners or operators.
Learn More📦Preliminary Trade Regulation on Molded Fiber Products from Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register on May 12, 2025, in which Commerce announced the preliminary determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products (molded fiber products) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). This notice corrects a typographical error in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings included in the scope of the investigation.
Learn More🚧Import Regulations on Malleable Iron Fittings from China
The International Trade Commission determined that ending the antidumping duty order on malleable iron pipe fittings from China would likely harm U.S. industries. The ruling was based on a thorough review, emphasizing the potential for material injury within the industry. The findings are documented in USITC Publication 5633.
Learn More⚒️Tariff Increases on Steel and Aluminum
This regulation modifies United States import tariffs on aluminum and steel, increasing rates to 50% to address national security concerns. The proclamation reflects ongoing trade policies aimed at protecting domestic industries and is expected to impact import pricing and compliance requirements for businesses engaged in these sectors.
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