⚖️ITC Determines Continuation of Duties on Steel Propane Cylinders
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that lifting countervailing and antidumping duties on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand would likely harm the U.S. industry. This decision is founded on evidence from recent five-year reviews, and it aims to protect domestic producers from unfair trade practices.
Learn More⚙️Review of Steel Wire Rod Duties by International Trade Commission
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act"), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod ("wire rod") from Brazil and the antidumping duty orders on wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad & Tobago would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.
Learn More🛳️Federal Maritime Commission Notice on Shipping Agreements Filed
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice regarding the filing of an agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. The amendment to the APL/MLL MECL-EX1 Slot Exchange Agreement affects certain locations and invites public comments. Stakeholders must respond promptly for their input to be considered, with specific deadlines for expedited reviews.
Learn More💊Authorization of Production Activity for Merck in FTZ 49
The Department of Commerce has authorized Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC's proposed production activities for pharmaceutical products within Foreign-Trade Zone 49 in Rahway, New Jersey. The authorization follows regulatory procedures set by the FTZ Board, allowing Merck to proceed with manufacturing aimed at research and development, thus enhancing local production capabilities.
Learn More📉Initiation of LTFV Investigation for L-Lysine Imports from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation into lysine imports from China, following a petition alleging that these imports are being sold below fair market value. This action may result in increased tariffs and formal inquiries into the trade practices surrounding lysine.
Learn More📑Export-Import Bank Notice on Trade Reference Form Collection
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended facilitates the finance of the export of U.S. goods and services. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, EXIM invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🐟2025 Tuna Tariff Rate Quota Announced by CBP
Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), is calculated as a percentage of the tuna in airtight containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the preceding calendar year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2025.
Learn More📦Final Antidumping Duty Review Results for Ripe Olives from Spain
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain producers/exporters subject to this administrative review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023.
Learn More🌍Request for Comments on Caribbean Basin Initiative Review for 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has to submit a report to Congress regarding the operation of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) on or before December 31, 2025. The Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) invites comments concerning the operation of the CBI, including the performance of each beneficiary country and whether they are meeting the criteria pursuant to the CBI, to assist in preparing the report to Congress on the operation of the CBI program.
Learn More🚛Final Countervailing Duty Determination on Brake Drums from Türkiye
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain brake drums from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
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