🌲Countervailing Duty Review on Softwood Lumber from Canada
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that a producer/exporter subject to the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain softwood lumber from Canada, Interfor Sales & Marketing Ltd. (ISM), is cross-owned with Interfor Corporation, EACOM Timber Corporation, Chaleur Forest Products Inc., and Chaleur Forest Products LP in the context of the CVD order on certain softwood lumber from Canada.
Learn More📂Impact of Countervailing Duty on Vertical Metal File Cabinets
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on vertical metal file cabinets (file cabinets) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Learn More📦Postponement of Investigations on Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products
The Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determinations for less-than-fair-value investigations on thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam. The decision grants additional time for complex investigations, reflecting the intricacies of the trade environment and the dynamics at play between importers and regulatory authorities.
Learn More⚗️Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
The Department of Commerce issued a decision approving duty-free entry for various scientific instruments requested by universities. These instruments will enhance research capabilities in fields such as environmental science, quantum physics, and high-pressure research, promoting innovation and collaboration across institutions.
Learn More⌚Philip Stein Holding Proposes Production in Foreign-Trade Zone 25
The Department of Commerce announces a notification from Broward County regarding proposed production activities by Philip Stein Holding, Inc. in Foreign-Trade Zone 25. This involves manufacturing various types of stainless steel watches and related components, which may offer benefits related to duty exemptions and trade regulations, subject to public comment until April 7, 2025.
Learn More🚫Department of State Sanctions on Russian Entities Overview
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation 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📦Foreign-Trade Zone Application for SNRA Commodities in Fabens, Texas
The Department of Commerce has formally docketed an application for subzone status at SNRA Commodities, Inc., located in Fabens, Texas. This application, submitted by the City of El Paso, is part of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and invites public comments on the proposed production activities and operational details of the subzone.
Learn More⚖️Amended Countervailing Duty Rates for Korean Steel Products
On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd., et al. v. United States, Court no. 22-00047, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s second remand results pertaining to the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) covering the period January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final results of the administrative review and that Commerce is amending the final results with respect to the countervailable subsidy rate assigned to KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (KG Dongbu Steel); Dongbu Steel Co. Ltd. (Dongbu Steel); and Dongbu Incheon Steel Co., Ltd. (Dongbu Incheon Steel) (collectively, the Dongbu Steel Entity).
Learn More⚖️Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Review on Glycine
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is issuing these amended final results pursuant to a settlement agreement with Nagase & Co., Ltd. (Nagase) with respect to the final results of the administrative review of glycine from Japan during the period of review (POR) October 31, 2018, through May 31, 2020.
Learn More🚫Temporary Denial of Export Privileges - Key Regulatory Update
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued an order temporarily denying export privileges for several companies engaged in facilitating the transshipment of U.S.-origin goods to Russia. This action follows their involvement in circumventing export controls, emphasizing the necessity for businesses to adhere to strict compliance with U.S. export regulations.
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