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USTR Finalizes Action on China Tariffs Following Statutory Four-Year Review. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced final modifications concerning the statutory review of the tariff actions in the Section 301 investigation of the People's Republic of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation (full details in Federal Register Notice)

Secretary of Commerce Raimondo Statement on New Actions to Address Surge in De Minimis Shipments. Actions to address the significant increased use of the de minimis exemption, in particular from Chinese e-commerce platforms, and to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers

U.S. Department of Commerce Holds Inaugural Supply Chain Summit. Department unveils first-of-its kind diagnostic supply chain risk assessment tool as Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves highlight how the Commerce Department is working to make America's supply chains more resilient

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Ferrosilicon from Russia. On September 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of ferrosilicon from the Russian Federation

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid from China and India. On September 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the preliminary determinations of the countervailing duty investigations of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) from China and India. Commerce is currently conducting antidumping duty investigations of 2,4-D from China and India

Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Epoxy Resins from China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan. On September 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the countervailing duty investigations of certain epoxy resins from China, India, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan. Commerce is conducting concurrent antidumping duty investigations of epoxy resins from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place

Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2024 Amendments). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations, decreasing the value assigned to imported cotton for the purposes of calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program

U.S. CBP - Foreign Trade Zone Benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Trade Compliance Partners. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented a new benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against TerrorismTrade Compliance partners (CSMS # 62269186)

U.S. CBP Updated List of Vague Merchandise Descriptions. An initial list of unacceptable cargo descriptions was posted in April to the CBP website. The list has since been updated to include additional cargo descriptions (CSMS # 62263081)

U.S. CBP - Marking Requirements for Repackaged Prescription Medication Imported into the United States. Pursuant to a CBP decision, all repackaged medications sold to retail customers will be required to be marked with the country of origin (CSMS # 62097992)

U.S. CBP 2024/25 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 25-215 2025 Cocoa-Powder
- QB 24-221 2025 Mixed Condiments and Seasonings
- QB 25-222 2025 Mixes-Doughs
- QB 24-604 Fourth Quarter Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles of Argentina, Brazil and South Korea
- QB 24-614 Fourth Quarter Tariff Rate Quota Steel Mill Articles of European Union
- QB 24-624 2024 Fourth Quarter Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Articles Japan or United Kingdom
- QB 24-704 2024 Aluminum Absolute Quota Fourth Quarter Argentina

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 36, September 11, 2024
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Steel Assembly Hardware Sets from Vietnam
- Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Training Pants
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters, Modification of Three Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Sauces
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation ofTreatment Relating to the Country of Origin of Certain Laminated Fabrics
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Polyurethane-Coated Weft Knit Fabric Materials from China
- Revocation of Four Ruling Letters, Modification of Four Ruling Letters, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Composite Goods with the Essential Character of Permanent Magnets
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
Agency Information Collection Activities:
- New Collection of Information; Russian Diamonds & Seafood E.O. 14114
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Hyaxiom, Inc., F/K/A Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2022-2023

  • Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Epoxy Resins From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Epoxy Resins From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Epoxy Resins From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Negative Critical Circumstances Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Epoxy Resins From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the United Arab Emirates: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2022-2023

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Preliminary Results and Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission of Review, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Silicon Metal From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2022-2023

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2022

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2022-2023

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2022-2023

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Malaysia: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2022

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Glycine From India and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2022

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission, in Part; 2022-2023

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Ukraine: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Glycine From India, Japan, and Thailand: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review; 2022

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Partial Rescission of Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Components for Certain Environmentally-Protected LCD Digital Displays and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Thereof II; Correction; Notice of Institution of Investigation; Correction

  • Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Thereof III; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Smart Ceiling Fans, Components Thereof, and Associated Systems and Software Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Firearm Disassembly Tongs; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Plastic Decorative Ribbon From China; Determinations

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From China and Vietnam; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

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