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March 20, 2024

USTR and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Public Release of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Fair Economy Agreement. USTR and Commerce co-led the negotiation of the proposed Pillar IV Agreement for the United States

USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Allocation of Additional Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of the allocation of additional Fiscal Year 2024 in-quota quantities of the World Trade Organization tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar

Statement by USTR on Petition Filed Under Section 301 Related to the People's Republic of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices in the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sector. On March 12, 2024, five national labor unions filed a petition requesting an investigation into the acts, policies, and practices of the PRC in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sector

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management, and Video-Based Safety Systems, Devices, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USDA Finalizes Voluntary "Product of USA" Label. USDA's final "Product of USA" rule allows the voluntary "Product of USA" or "Made in the USA" label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States

CBP launches new dashboards for enhanced visibility into trade violations and enforcement efforts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched two dynamic statistics dashboards focusing on the Enforce and Protect Act and e-Allegations programs, marking the latest in a series of actions to improve the transparency and effectiveness of CBP's trade enforcement efforts

U.S. CBP - Investigation of Claims of Evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties. This document adopts interim amendments to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations which implemented procedures to investigate claims of evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders

U.S. CBP - Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material From Honduras. Import restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this further extension through March 12, 2029

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-210 2024 Peanuts

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 10, March 13, 2024
General Notices - Agency Information Collection Activities
- Revision; Arrival and Departure Record and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
- Revision; Regulations Relating to Copyrights and Trademarks
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Catfish Farmers of America, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Company, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the Republic of Turkey: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Aluminum Extrusions From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Aluminum Extrusions From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China; Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission in Part; 2021; Correction

  • Lightweight Thermal Paper From Japan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Expansion of the Period of Review and Supplemental Opportunity To Request Administrative Review; Correction

  • Certain Softwood Lumber From Canada: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Smart Wearable Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management, and Video-Based Safety Systems, Devices, and Components Thereof, Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain LED Lighting Devices, LED Power Supplies, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement

  • Paper Plates From China, Thailand, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Bio-Layer Interferometers and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Tapered Roller Bearings From China; Determination

  • Certain Tobacco Heating Articles and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision To Institute a Rescission Proceeding and to Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm With Modification a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber; Institution of Investigation, Scheduling of Public Hearings, and Determination That the Investigation Is Extraordinarily Complicated

 

March 13, 2024

USTR Seeks Public Comment on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today published a notice in the Federal Register seeking input to inform the development of trade and investment policy initiatives that promote supply chain resilience

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Melamine from Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago. On March 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of melamine from Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago and countervailing duty investigations of melamine from Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Aluminum Extrusions from  China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey. On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the countervailing duty investigation. Commerce is conducting concurrent antidumping duty investigations of aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, January 2024. The deficit increased from $64.2 billion in December (revised) to $67.4 billion in January, as imports increased more than exports

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Paper Plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products 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

January 2024 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel repotrs that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 6,717.6 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in January 2024, a decline of 1.4 percent compared to January 2023

Fiscal Year 2024 Raw Cane Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota Increase. The Foreign Agricultural Service is providing notice of an increase in the fiscal year 2024 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota of 125,000 metric tons raw value

U.S. CBP - Refund of Alcohol Excise Tax. The responsibility for administering refunds, reduced tax rates, and tax credits on imported alcohol moved from CBP to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on January 1, 2023

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 09, March 6, 2024
General Notices
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Trijicon, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- PT. Zinus Global Indonesia, Plaintiff, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, Corsicana Mattress Company, Elite Comfort Solutions, FXI, Inc., Innocor, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, Corsicana Mattress Company, Elite Comfort Solutions, FXI, Inc., Innocor, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant-Intervenors
- Zhejiang Amerisun Technology Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Briggs & Stratton, LLC,Defendant-Intervenor
- Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong), Limited and Xinjiang Meihua Amino Acid Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, and Deosen Biochemical (Ordos), Ltd., Deosen Biochemical, Ltd., and Jianlong Biotechnology Company, Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Melamine From Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Melamine From Germany, India, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Malaysia: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duy Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Aluminum Extrusions From Indonesia: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Aluminum Extrusions From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results Intent To Rescind, in Part, and Rescission in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Glass Wine Bottles From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention With Respect to R-410B From the Republic of Turkey

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador and Indonesia: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Silicomanganese From the People's Republic of China and Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars From Belarus, the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Clad Steel Plate From Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Ukraine: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Device and Product Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices and Components and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation To Correct Respondent Name

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations.

  • Certain Oil Vaporizing Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

 

March 6, 2024

Solar Cells and Modules Imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. U.S. Department of Commerce Reminder on Utilization Requirements

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China. The Department of Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determination in the CVD investigations. Commerce is conducting a concurrent antidumping duty investigation of printing plates from China

USITC Examines Rice Competitiveness of the United States and Other Major Producers. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation that will examine recent trends and developments in the global rice market and the export competitiveness of the rice industries in the United States and other major producers

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year (Sunset) Review Concerning Tapered Roller Bearings from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Network Equipment Supporting NETCONF. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. CBP - Guidance on Non-industrial Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds from Russia Executive Order 14068 "Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities" (CSMS # 59635420)

U.S. CBP Border Crossing Data Annual Release 2023. Summary statistics for inbound crossings at the U.S.-Canada and the U.S.-Mexico border at the port level

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 08, February 28, 2024
General Notices
- Extension and Modification of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Submission Through the Automated Commercial Environment of Certain Unique Entity Identifiers for the Global Business Identifier Evaluative Proof of Concept
- Dates and Draft Agenda of the Seventy-Third Session of The Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Matra Americas, LLC and Matra Atlantic GmbH, Plaintiffs, and Koehler Paper SE and Koehler Oberkirch GmbH, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Appvion, LLC and Domtar Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. et al., Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and PT Enterprise Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor
- Euro SME Sdn Bhd, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag Committee, Hilex Poly Co.,LLC, and Superbag Corp., Defendant-Intervenors
- Government of Canada, Government of Alberta, Government of Québec, British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, Fontaine, Inc., Interfor Corporation, and Interfor Sales & Marketing, Ltd., Plaintiffs, and Canfor Corporation, Canadian Forest Products, Ltd., Canfor Wood Products Marketing, Ltd.,Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations, Tolko Industries, Ltd., Tolko Marketing & Sales, Ltd., Gilbert Smith Forest Products, Ltd., Resolute FP Canada, Inc., The Conseil De L'industrie Forestiere DU Québec, and The Ontario Forest Industries Association, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Canfor Corporation, Canadian Forest Products, Ltd., Canfor Wood Products Marketing, Ltd., Government of Ontario, Carrier Forest Products, Ltd., Carrier Lumber, Ltd., Olympic Industries, Inc., Olympic Industries, ULC, and West Fraser Mills, Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations and Sierra Pacific Industries, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2022

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

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

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2022-2023

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Mattresses From Italy: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Mattresses From Slovenia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Mattresses From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Mattresses From Bulgaria: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Mattresses From Burma: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Mattresses From Kosovo: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Mattresses From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Mattresses From the Philippines: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Mattresses From Poland: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Mattresses From Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Mattresses From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Pea Protein From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337;Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Medical Programmers with Printed Circuit Boards, Components Thereof, and Products and Systems for Use with the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Network Equipment Supporting NETCONF; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Pasta From Italy and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Glass Wine Bottles From Chile, China, and Mexico; Correction Notice of Determinations

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Correction Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding; Correction

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, China, Germany, and South Korea; Determinations

  • Certain Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Technology, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India; Determination

 

February 28, 2024

USTR Releases Annual Report on China's WTO Compliance. The Office of the United States Trade Representative released its 2023 Report to Congress on China's WTO Compliance

United States and Oman Convene the Inaugural Meeting of the Subcommittee on Environmental Affairs under the U.S.–Oman Free Trade Agreement. The Subcommittee reviewed the progress made by Oman and the United States in ensuring effective implementation of, and compliance with, the obligations in the Environment Chapter of the FTA

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Mattresses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan. On February 26, Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the AD investigations. Commerce is conducting a concurrent countervailing duty investigation on imports of mattresses from Indonesia

APHIS Approves the Importation of Ugu Leaves from Nigeria into the United States. A thorough pest risk analysis and careful research by APHIS has determined that fresh Ugu leaves can be safely imported from Nigeria

U.S. DHS Moves to Improve Supply Chain Resilience and Cybersecurity Within Our Maritime Critical Infrastructure. Nw actions to protect American maritime critical infrastructure, bolster port cybersecurity, and improve supply chain resilience

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 07, February 21, 2024
General Notices
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of The Tariff Classification and Country of Origin of a Pet Bowl Mat
- Proposed Revocation of Five Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Glass Containers Imported with Lids
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of 9817.00.96, Htsus, to Certain Transducer Arrays
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Norca Industrial Company, LLC, Plaintiff, and International Piping & Procurement Group, LP, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd., et al., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Tin Mill Products from Canada: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review

  • Certain Paper Plates From the People's Republic of China, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Expansion of the Period of Review and Supplemental Opportunity To Request Administrative Review

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From the Republic of Turkey; Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Turkey; Certain Oil Tubular Goods From the Republic of Turkey; and Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Spain: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Germany, India, Italy, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and Switzerland: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: 2022-2023

  • Certain Paper Plates From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Firearm Disassembly Tongs; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Silicomanganese From China and Ukraine; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Clad Steel Plate From Japan; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Melamine From Germany, India, Japan, Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

 

February 21, 2024

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Paper Plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of certain paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam, and countervailing duty investigations of certain paper plates from China and Vietnam

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year (Sunset) Review Concerning Stainless Steel Bar from India. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from India will remain in place

FDA Posts Document Related to Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Products for Importers. In order to avoid delay of FDA admissibility determination, importers should provide the indicated information needed to their customs broker (CSMS # 59426813)

Biological Materials Checklist. A checklist for importers to use when importing biological materials as of February 15, 2024

Deactivated Section 232 Product Exclusions Exceeding 95 Percent Threshold in ACE. CBP is posting certain deactivated Section 232 product exclusions that have met or exceeded their 95 percent threshold in ACE on a weekly basis. To utilize any remaining quantity, importers can choose to file a Post Summary Correction (PSC) and request a refund of any Section 232 duties paid

U.S. CBP Releases January 2024 Monthly Update. In January 2024, CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 06, February 14, 2024
General Notices
- Revocation of Five Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Human Tissue Samples and Other Human Bodily Specimens not Prepared for Therapeutic or Prophylactic Uses
Agency Information Collection Activities
- Extension; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
- Revision of Existing Collection; U.S. Customs Declaration (CBP Form6059B)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ildico Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Spirit Aerosystems, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States et al.,Defendants
- New American Keg, d/b/a American Keg Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Ningbo Master International Trade Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou Jingye Machinery Co, Ltd.,Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Final Results and Final Determination of No Shipments of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China and Japan Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Large Power Transformers From South Korea; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Glass Wine Bottles From Chile, China, and Mexico; Determinations

  • Certain Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management, and Video-Based Safety Systems, Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing From China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland; Determinations

  • Certain Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

 

February 14, 2024

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2023. The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased from $61.9 billion in November (revised) to $62.2 billion in December, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $0.7 billion in December to $89.1 billion

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty (AD) Investigation of Certain Pea Protein from China. On February 8, Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the AD investigation of certain pea protein from China. Commerce is conducting a concurrent countervailing duty investigation on imports of Certain Pea Protein from China

December 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 6,913.6 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in December 2023, an increase of 12.6 percent compared to December 2022

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Glass Wine Bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about March 25, 2024, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about June 6, 2024

Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, and Germany Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, no antidumping and countervailing duty orders will be imposed on imports for Canada, China, and Germany. As a result of the finding of negligibility, the antidumping duty investigation regarding imports from South Korea will be terminated

USITC Releases Midterm Report Concerning Developments Within the Industry Producing Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products Since the Extension of Global Safeguard Remedies. The report, Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled into Other Products: Monitoring Developments in the Domestic Industry, Inv. No. 201-TA-075, is available to the public via the USITC website

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. CBP Increases Appointment Availability for Trusted Traveler Interviews at Michigan Enrollment Centers. U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations has opened additional Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) interview slots at enrollment centers across Michigan to better accommodate your scheduling needs

U.S. CBP Reminder: Utilization Requirements for Solar Cells and Modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This is a reminder that importers should be prepared to document to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, upon request, whether "applicable entries" entering during the specified period were used or installed in the United States by the expiration date (CSMS # 59311800)

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-113 USMCA Agriculture Canada

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 05, February 7, 2024
General Notices
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of International Trade
- The Mosaic Company, Plaintiff, Phos Agro PJSC, JSC Apatit, Consolidated Plaintiffs, Industrial Group Phosphorite, LLC, Consolidated Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, The Mosaic Company, Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor, Phosagro PSJC, JSC Apatit, Industrial Group Phosphorite, LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- SGS Sports Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- HLDS (B) Steel Sdn Bhd and HLD Clark Steel Pipe Co., Inc.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Welded Tube USA, Inc., Wheatland Tube Company, and Vallourec StarL.P., Defendant-Intervenors
- Phoenix Metal Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Defendant-Intervenor
- Fraserview Remanufacturing Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Brass Rod From India: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022; Correction

  • Certain Pea Protein From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review in Part, 2022

  • Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Armenia: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Final Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission; 2021-2022

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Truck and Bus Tires From Thailand: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the Federal Republic of Germany: Preliminary Results and Partial Recission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Germany: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China; Determinations

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From China; Determinations

  • Brass Rod From India; Determination

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

February 7, 2024

Department of Commerce Announces Upcoming Entry into Force of the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement Relating to Supply Chain Resilience, generally referred to as the Supply Chain Agreement, will enter into force on February 24, 2024

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement ("CAFTA-DR"). The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has determined that certain nylon dobby weave fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries

Trusted Traveler Program Interview Availability. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Field Office is announcing current Trusted Traveler Program appointment availability at all enrollment centers throughout the field office

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletin:
- QB 24-507 2024 Solar Cells and Modules

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 04, January 31, 2024
CBP Decisions
- Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials of Bulgaria
General Notices
- Test Concerning Entry of Section 321 Low-Value Shipments Through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) (Also Known as Entry Type 86); Republication With Modifications
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Softwood Lumber from Canada: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2022

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results and Rescission in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Partial Rescission in the Administrative Review, 2022

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China, Italy, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Preliminary Determination of No Shipments and Partial Rescission of Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Strontium Chromate From France: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Germany: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping Duty Order, in Part

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Second Correction 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2022

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review and Join Annual Inquiry Service List

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Final Determination of No Shipments, and Final Determination of No Reviewable Sales; 2021-2022

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level; Submission of Questionnaire and Information Collection Plan for Office of Management and Budget Review

  • Certain Oil Vaporizing Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Plastic Decorative Ribbon From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Power Converter Modules and Computing Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Sodium Hexametaphosphate From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Paper Plates From China, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Forged Steel Fittings From China, Italy, and Taiwan; Determinations

 

January 31, 2024

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty and countervailing orders on imports of this product from China

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Computing Devices Utilizing Indexed Search Systems and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Amends the Federal Order Prohibiting Importation of Fresh Bell Peppers from Spain Due to Mediterranean Fruit Fly. Amended Federal Order allows importation of fresh bell peppers from Spain to resume under the import requirements currently listed in the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database and the corrective actions listed in the below amended Federal Order

FDA Posts Document Related to Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Products for Importers-Updated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a user-friendly document to provide information needed for successful filing of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products (U.S. CBP CSMS # 59212404)

CBP Releases December 2023 Monthly Update. CBP stopped 450 shipments valued at more than $187 million for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor.

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 03, January 24, 2024
CBP Decisions
- Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material From China
- General Notices
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Bumper Energy Absorbers, Bumper Extensions, and Bumper Reinforcements
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension; Prior Disclosure
U.S. Court of International Trade
- CVB, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, et al., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review; 2022-2023

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From the Russian Federation: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination and Amended Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Malaysia: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Investigation

  • Mattresses From Thailand: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Polyester Textured Yarn From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Glass Wine Bottles From Chile, the People's Republic of China, and Mexico: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Glass Wine Bottles From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From Thailand: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Correction

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Greece: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: 2022-2023

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the Republic of Korea: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

 

January 24, 2024

ITA Dashboard Provides Detailed Look at Sources of U.S. Aluminum Imports. The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) launched the updated Country of Smelt Dashboard, a digital resource for tracking aluminum imports into the United States

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Glass Wine Bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico. On January 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of certain glass wine bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico, and a countervailing duty investigation of certain glass wine bottles from China

USITC Examines Apparel Export Competitiveness of Five U.S. Import Sources. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation that will examine the export competitiveness of the apparel industries in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Forged Steel Fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, Italy, and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Reminds Stakeholders to Verify IPPC Official Contact Point for Trading Partners. Annual reminder to verify the current International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) contact point for the country you are contacting

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 02, January 17, 2024
General Notices
- Revocation of 2 Ruling Letters, Modification of 2 Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Playing Cards
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Navneet Education Ltd. Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Association of American School Paper Suppliers, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Ripe Olives From Spain; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Apparel; Export Competitiveness of Certain Foreign Suppliers to the United States

  • Tin Mill Products From the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Termination of Investigations

  • Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Xanthan Gum From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Methionine From Spain; Notice of remand proceedings

  • Certain Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Tapered Roller Bearings From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

January 17, 2024

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2023. The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased from $64.5 billion in October to $63.2 billion in November, as imports decreased more than exports

November 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 6,980.1 million square meter equivalents in November 2023, an increase of 1.5 percent compared to November 2022

Brass Rod from India Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Furniture Products Finished with Decorative Wood Grain Paper and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe the complainant's copyrighted wood grain patterns

Update Regarding the User Fees Required for Export Facility Inspection Packages. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently identified gaps in user fee charging methods for export facility inspection packages and revised its operational guidance to ensure consistency and continuity in how user fees are charged

Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials of Bulgaria. The restrictions are being extended through January 14, 2029

Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material From China. Import restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this further extension through January 14, 2029

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-103 2024 Australia FTA

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 58, No. 01, January 10, 2024
General Notices
- 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit Notice; Technical Correction
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Adisseo Espana S.A. and Adisseo USA Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Novus International Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- GoPro, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Softwood Lumber From Canada: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results; Correction

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Amended Final Determination of Antidumping Investigation; Notice of Second Amended Final Determination

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From India, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey; Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Brazil, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan; and Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders (India, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey), Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order (the Republic of Turkey), and Revocation of Antidumping Duty Order (Brazil)

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China, India, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders; Correction

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Tin Mill Products From the United Kingdom: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Tin Mill Products From the Republic of Turkey: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Tin Mill Products From Taiwan: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Tin Mill Products From the Netherlands: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Tin Mill Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Tin Mill Products From Germany: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Furniture Products Finished With Decorative Wood Grain Paper and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

 

January 10, 2024

Final Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Tin Mill Products from Eight Trading Partners and the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Products from China. On January 5, 2024, Commerce announced the final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of tin mill products from Canada, China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Commerce also announced the final determination in the accompanying countervailing duty investigation of tin mill products from China

Publication of 2024 Tariff Rate Quota Quantity Limitations Under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. USTR is providing notice of tariff-rate quota quantity limitations of certain tariff subheadings for calendar year 2024

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement ("CAFTA-DR") (certain two-way stretch polyester/spandex woven fabric)

Current Edition of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) (2024 HTS Basic Edition, published 12-29-23)

Statement from CBP on Resumption of Field Operations in Arizona, California, and Texas. Beginning Jan. 4, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations will resume operations

U.S. CBP - Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2024 (CSMS # 58943166)

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-307 2024 Specialty Sugar Period 3
- QB 24-101 2024 Israel FTA
- QB 24-209-2024 Ice Cream 21 AUSN 11

U.S. CBP - 2024 European Union Section 232 Tariff Rate Quota Hold Released (CSMS # 58914518)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 49, January 3, 2024
General Notices
- Mobile Collections & Receipts (MCR): Implementation of Phase Two
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Far East American, Inc. and Liberty Woods International, Inc., Plaintiffs, and American Pacific Plywood, Inc. and Interglobal Forest LLC, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Dixon Ticonderoga Co., Defendant-Intervenor
- Dalian Hualing Wood Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, Defendant-Intervenor
- Jing Mei Automotive (USA), Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Nexteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and SeAH Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation, Maverick Tube Corporation, and Tenarisbaycity, Defendant-Intervenors
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and SSAB Enterprises LLC and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, and AJU Besteel Co., Ltd.,Nexteel Co., Ltd., and Husteel Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd., Nexteel Co., Ltd., and SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Vallourec Star, L.P., Welded Tube USA Inc.,and United States Steel Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- CVB, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Jingao Solar Co., Ltd., et al.,Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., et al. Plaintiff-Intervenors v. United States, Defendant
- Cambria Company LLC, Plaintiff, and Antique Marbonite Private Limited; Prism Johnson Limited; Shivam Enterprises; Arizona Tile, LLC; M S International, Inc.; and PNS Clearance LLC, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and APB Trading, LLC; Arizona Tile LLC; Cosmos Granite (South East) LLC; Cosmos Granite (SouthWest) LLC; Cosmos Granite (West) LLC; Curava Corporation; Divyashakti Granites Limited; Divyashakti Limited; Federation of Indian Quartz Surface Industry; M S International, Inc.; Marudhar Rocks International Pvt Ltd.;Overseas Manufacturing and Supply Inc.; Quartzkraft LLP; Stratus Surfaces LLC; and PNS Clearance LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Plaintiff, and Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- Jilin Bright Future Chemicals Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Ningxia Guanghua Cherishmet Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. and Datong Municipal Yunguang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Calgon Carbon Corporation and Norit Americas, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Mattresses From Thailand: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; Notice of Amended Order, in Part

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Antidumping Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2021-2022

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Portugal: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Malaysia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair-Value

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Colombia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Glass Wine Bottles From Chile, China, and Mexico; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Circular Welded Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Determinations

 

January 3, 2024

Preliminary Negative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Mattresses from Indonesia. On December 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary negative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of mattresses from Indonesia

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Certain Paper Shopping Bags from Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turke, and Vietnam. On December 28, Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the AD investigations of certain paper shopping bags from Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. Commerce is conducting concurrent countervailing duty investigations on imports of certain paper shopping bags from China and India

U.S. CBP GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions (CSMS # 58869963)

U.S. CBP - 2024 European Union Tariff Rate Quota Steel and Aluminum Interim Notice (CSMS # 58853159)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 48, December 27, 2023
General Notices
- Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Applicability of Subheading 9817.00.96, HTSUS to Certain Reaching Aids
- New Date for the Spring 2024 Customs Broker's License Examination
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Wilmar Trading PTE Ltd., PT Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia, and Wilmar Oleo North America LLC, Plaintiffs, and P.T. Musim Mas and Government of The Republic of Indonesia, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and National Biodiesel Board Fair Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Kisaan Die Tech Private Limited, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Vecoplan, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., et al.,Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, Defendant-Intervenor
- PT. Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk, Plaintiff v. United States, Defendant, and Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Mattresses From Indonesia: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Glycine From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From Thailand: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair-Value

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Silicon Metal From Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From Taiwan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2021-2022 Administrative Review and Postponement of Final Results

  • Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2022 Administrative Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China; Supplemental Schedule for Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Truck and Bus Tires From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Rubber Bands From China and Thailand; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Passive Optical Network Equipment; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Softwood Lumber Products From Canada; Determinations

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From China; Determinations

  • Certain Electronic Eyewear Products and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

December 27, 2023

USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs to Allow for Comments on a Review of the Exclusions and Alignment with Four-Year Review. The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced the further extension through May 31, 2024, of the reinstated and COVID-related exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation.  The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on December 31, 2023

Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2024 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar. The Office of the United States Trade Representative is providing notice of a reallocation of the fiscal year 2024 in-quota quantity of the World Trade Organization (WTO) tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for imported raw cane sugar

Correction to USTR Determinations of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia and Panama

USTR Releases Biennial Report to Congress on the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The report is statutorily mandated by Congress and describes the main features of the program, analyzes trade trends, and outlines each country's performance with respect to the CBERA program's eligibility criteria

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Gas-Powered Pressure Washers from China.  On December 19, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of gas-powered pressure washers from the People's Republic of China

USITC Releases the Year in Trade 2022. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today released The Year in Trade 2022 (Inv. No. 163-002), its annual overview of developments regarding the operation of the U.S. trade agreements program for 2022

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Passive Optical Network Equipment. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Eyewear Products and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Amends Import Requirements for Buxus spp., Euonymus spp., and Ilex spp. from Canada into the United States and territories. Effective December 19, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending entry requirements for the importation of certain plants for planting from Canada to prevent introduction of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis, BTM) into the United States

FSIS 2024 Rate Changes for the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, Laboratory Services, and Export Application Fees. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the 2024 rates it will charge meat, poultry, and egg products establishments, and importers and exporters for providing voluntary, overtime, and holiday inspection and identification, certification, and laboratory services

APHIS eFile Streamlines Permitting and Licensing for Faster, Simpler Process. The U.S.Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces completion of its eFile system, a digital platform that streamlines the permitting and licensing process for animal and plant health and animal welfare activities

CBP updates seafood import restrictions. Effective immediately, CBP will require importer self-certification on seafood imports

CBP releases November 2023 monthly update. CBP processed more than $2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $268 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. In November, trade via the ocean environment accounted for 38% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail

Statement from CBP on Operational Changes and Resumption of Rail Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso. Beginning December 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm Eastern, CBP's Office of Field Operations will resume operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-107 Colombia FTA

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Greece: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission in Part; 2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Final Results of the Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value, and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determinations, in Part

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Ukraine: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Glycine From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Computing Devices Utilizing Indexed Search Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Wet Dry Surface Cleaning Devices; Notice of Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order, Cease and Desist Order, and Bond; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Electronic Computing Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices and Components and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices, Mobile Services Contacting the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Due to Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

 

December 20, 2023

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Pea Protein from China. On December 12, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of certain pea protein from the People's Republic of China

Final Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Brass Rod from India. On December 12, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of Brass Rod from India

Limitation of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Haiti Under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA), as Amended by the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity Through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE). For the period from December 20, 2023 through December 19, 2024, the quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under the value-added provision is 313,655,640 square meters equivalent

USTR - Determinations of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia and Panama

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from China. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Computing Devices and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices and Components and Packaging Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods by reason of false advertising, false designation of origin, and unfair competition

Eligibility of Paraguay to Export Raw Intact Beef Products to the United States. This notice provides instructions to inspection program personnel (IPP) at official import inspection establishments that raw intact beef products are eligible to be imported from Paraguay

Statement from CBP on Suspension of Rail Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. Beginning December 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM local time, CBP's Office of Field Operations will temporarily suspend operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas in order to redirect personnel to assist the U.S. Border Patrol with taking migrants into custody

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-106 2024 Peru TPA
- QB 24-108 Panama Agriculture
- QB 24-111 USMCA TPL Mexico
- QB 24-112 USMCA TPL Canada
- QB 24-113 USMCA Agriculture Canada
- QB 24-218 Infant Formula
- QB 24-409 2024 Haiti Hope

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 47, December 20, 2023
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Company Limited, Thai Premium Pipe Company Ltd., Plaintiffs-Appellees Pacific Pipe Public Company Limited, Plaintiff v. United States, Defendant Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Appellant
- Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Nutricia North America, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Southern Cross Seafoods, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, and National Marine Fisheries Service, Defendants

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 46, December 13, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of Five Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Human Tissue Samples and other Human Bodily Specimens not Prepared for Therapeutic or Prophylactic Uses
- Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Proposed Modification of two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Coated or Laminated Woven Textile Fabrics of Strip of an Apparent width not Exceeding 5 mm
- Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2024 and Announcement of eCBP PORTAL PAYMENT OPTION
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Kumar Industries, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Kaptan Demir Çelik Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S¸., Plaintiff, and Çolakog¢lu Dis¸ Ticaret A.S¸. and Çolakog¢lu Metalurji A.S¸.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Byer Steel Group, Inc., Commercial Metals Company, Gerdau Ameristeel U.S. Inc., Nucor Corporation, and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing, Defendant-Intervenor
- Ninestar Corporation, Zhuhai Ninestar Information Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Pantum Electronics Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Apex Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Geehy Semiconductor Co., Ltd.,Zhuhai G&G Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Seine Printing Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhuhai Ninestar Management Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States of America; Department of Homeland Security; United States Customs and Border Protection; Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force; Alejandro Mayorkas, in his official capacity as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; TroyA. Miller, in his official capacity as the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and Robert Silvers, in his official capacity as Under Secretary for Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans and Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement TaskForce, Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2017-2018; Correction

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

  • Brass Rod From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Brass Rod From Israel: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (II); Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part, and, on Review, To Affirm in Part and Take no Position in Part on a Final Initial Determination Finding no Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Large Power Transformers From South Korea; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Furniture Products Finished with Decorative Wood Grain Paper and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

December 13, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2023. The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in October 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $61.2 billion in September (revised) to $64.3 billion in October as exports decreased and imports increased

Procurement Thresholds for Implementation of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. The U.S. Trade Representative has determined the U.S. dollar procurement thresholds to implement certain U.S. trade agreement obligations, as of January 1, 2024, for calendar years 2024 and 2025

Commerce Issues Rules To Reflect Export Control Coordination with Allies And Partners And Facilitate Secure Trade. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released three rules as part of a broad effort to ease several categories of export licensing requirements and expand the availability of export license exceptions for key allied and partner countries, as well as for members of certain multilateral export control regimes

October 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,025.6 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in October 2023, an increase of 2.8 percent compared to October 2022

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, And Vietnam. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Circular Welded Pipe and Tube from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from South Korea and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from South Korea and Taiwan will remain in place

Addition of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has taken this action because of the confirmation of ASF in those countries

DHS Designates Three Additional PRC-Based Companies to the UFLPA Entity List.  This announcement brings the total number of entities designated on the UFLPA Entity List to 30 companies

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-201 2024 Beef
- QB 24-212 2024 Tuna Opening Moment
- QB 23-206 Milk or Cream Condensed or Evaporated 4 AUSN 11
- QB 24-207 2024 Dried Milk Cream and Whey 04AUSN 12
- QB 24-208 2024 Cheddar Cheese 04 AUSN 18
- QB 24-209 2024 Ice Cream 21 AUSN 11
- QB 24-503 Brooms Other
- QB 24-504 2924 Whiskbrooms

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 45, December 6, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Processed Brewer's Saved Grains
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, JingAo Solar Co., Ltd., et al.,Consolidated Plaintiffs, Shanghai Byd Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant
- Export Packers Company Limited, Honey Holding I, LLP DBA Honey Solutions, Sunland Trading, Inc., National Honey Packers & Dealers Association (NHPDA), Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and American Honey Producers Association, Sioux Honey Association, Defendant-Intervenors
- Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations, Plaintiff, and Fontaine Inc.,et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Fontaine Inc., et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Goodluck India Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Arcelormittal Tubular Products, Michigan Seamless Tube, LLC, PTC Alliance Corp., Webco Industries, Inc., Zekelman Industries, Inc., and Plymouth Tube Co., USA, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention With Respect to R-410A From the Republic of Turkey

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention With Respect to R-410A and R-407C From Malaysia

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Silicomanganese From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2021

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2022

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Mattresses From Thailand: Final Results and Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Reinstatement of Exclusion From the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From Turkey: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2021

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Mattresses From Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Strontium Chromate From Austria: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Mexico, and the Republic of Turkey: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Modules and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Truck and Bus Tires From Thailand; Determination

  • Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, Cameras, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

 

December 6, 2023

USTR Announces Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2024 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar. TRQs allow countries to export specified quantities of a product to the United States at a relatively low tariff but subject all imports of the product above a pre-determined threshold to a higher tariff

USITC Votes to Continue Investigation on Truck and Bus Tires from Thailand. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigation

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Canada will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Modules and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods by misappropriation of complainant's trade secrets.

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, Cameras, and Components and Modules Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USTR Launches Review of Trade in Automotive Goods Under the USMCA. As explained in a formal notice (last week), USTR and the Interagency Committee on Trade in Automotive Goods are seeking public input on the actions automotive companies are taking to comply with the automotive rules of origin under the USMCA

Addition of Singapore to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) took this action because of the confirmation of ASF in Singapore

Addition of Bolivia to the List of Regions Affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This action follows the imposition of HPAI-related restrictions on the importation of avian commodities originating from or transiting Bolivia as a result of the confirmation of HPAI in that country

Statement from CBP on Operations in Lukeville, Arizona. Beginning on Monday, December 4, CBP's Office of Field Operations will temporarily suspend operations in Lukeville, Arizona, in order to redirect personnel to assist the U.S. Border Patrol with taking migrants into custody

U.S. CBP  Information: Brazil Absolute Quota Fill Rate Correction 9903.80.48. Brazil was prematurely closed due to a trade filer data transmission error.  The CBP Quota and Agriculture Branch evaluated the impact of the error and determined that this quota category will be reopened (CSMS # 58605592)

U.S. CBP Clarification - Countries Using the Euro: Invoices, Other Documents, and Entry Transmissions from These Countries Must Use EUR for a Foreign Value or as the Currency Code (CSMS # 58565185)

U.S. CBP Guidance: Canadian Export Certificate Requirement Reminder for Sugar Containing Products of Canada Under the World Trade Organization Agreement and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CSMS # 58559426)

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-104 CFTA Agriculture Quotas
- QB 24-105 CAFTA Textile Cumulation Goods
- QB 24-202 Whole Milk
- QB 24-203 Milk and Cream 04 AUSN 5
- QB 24-204 Dried Milk and Cream 04 AUSN 9
- QB 24-205 Dairy Products 04 AUSN 10
- QB 24-216 Chocolate
- QB 24-217 Chocolate Crumb
- QB 24-601 First Quarter Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles of Argentina, Brazil and South Korea
- QB 24-621 2024 First Quarter Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Articles Japan or United Kingdom

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Brass Rod From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Brass Rod From South Africa: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Ukraine: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Brass Rod From Brazil: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Brass Rod From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Brass Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Folding Gift Boxes From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From Malaysia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From Thailand: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Thermal Paper From the Republic of Germany: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Silicon Metal From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Notice

  • Forged Steel Fittings From China, Italy, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

 

November 29, 2023

Operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement With Respect To Trade in Automotive Goods. The U.S. Trade Representative must conduct a review of trade in automotive goods under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and submit a report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives no later than July 1, 2024

USMCA Panel Releases Canada Dairy Report; Biden-Harris Administration will continue seeking full USMCA benefits for U.S. dairy

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India. On November 27, Commerce announced the preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation. Commerce is conducting a concurrent countervailing duty investigation

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea. On November 27, Commerce announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea (Korea). Commerce is conducting concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on imports of brass rod from Israel, India, and Korea

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Boltless Steel Shelving from Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Preliminary Negative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Boltless Steel Shelving from India. On November 22, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of boltless steel shelving from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Products Containing Tirzepatide and Products Purporting to Contain Tirzepatide. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods by reason of the infringement of a trademark, the false designation of source, and false and misleading advertising

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 44, November 29, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Management of Customs Ports of Entry and Customs Stations
General Notices
- Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Electronic Issuance of Demands on Surety
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Decorative Wood Box
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Solar Energy Industries Association, Nextera Energy, Inc., Invenergy Renewables LLC, EDF Renewables, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellees v. United States, United States Customs and Border Protection, Troy Miller, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and BorderProtection, Defendants-Appellants
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Company Ltd., Plaintiff, and Thai Premium Pipe Co. Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products, Inc. and Wheatland Tube Co., Defendant-Intervenors
- BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Ellwood City Forge Company, et al.,Defendant-Intervenors
- AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH, and Friedr. Lohmann GmbH, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 43, November 22, 2023
General Notices
- 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Naturalization
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Fee Waiver
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 10 2023)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Valeo North America, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States,Defendant, and Aluminum Association Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group, et al., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Notice of Correction to the Final Results, and Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

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

  • Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India: Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review; 2021-2022

  • Forged Steel Fittings From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022; Correction

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023, in Part

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Eyewear Products and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Passive Optical Network Equipment; Notice of Receipt of Amended Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Aluminum Extrusions From China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Products Containing Tirzepatide and Products Purporting To Contain Tirzepatide; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Activated Carbon From China; Determination

 

November 22, 2023

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia and countervailing duty investigations of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty. Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce

USITC To Investigate Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for its second factfinding investigation on the USMCA automotive rules of origin and their impact on the U.S. economy, effect on U.S. competitiveness, and relevancy considering recent technology changes

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Aluminum Extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The antidumping duty investigation regarding imports from the Dominican Republic will be terminated

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same.A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same.A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

CBP Releases October 2023 Monthly Update. In October 2023, CBP processed more than $2.9 million entry summaries valued at more than $289 billion

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 42, November 15, 2023
General Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Existing Collection; U.S. Customs Declaration (CBP Form 6059B)
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of International Trade
- American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Plaintiff, United States, Defendant, and Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd., et al., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador and Indonesia: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Antidumping Duty Orders; and Paper File Folders From India: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225CC and 999CC, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of 2022-2023 Antidumping and 2022 Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Countervailable Subsidies, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Correction

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Ukraine: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico: Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Computing Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Passive Optical Network Equipment; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a General Exclusion Order, a Limited Exclusion Order, and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Investigation

  • Silicon Metal From China; Determination

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From China and Japan; Determinations

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Paper File Folders From China, India, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding

 

November 15, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2023. The deficit increased from $58.7 billion in August to $61.5 billion in September as imports increased more than exports

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation of Truck and Bus Tires from Thailand. On November 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of an antidumping duty investigation

September 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,405.7 million square meter equivalents in September, a decline of 4.5 percent compared to September 2022

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Activated Carbon from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USDA Issues Final Rule to Allow Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted a risk analysis and concluded that fresh beef can be imported safely from Paraguay under certain conditions

USDA Publishes Country of Origin Labeling Fact Sheets in Six Additional Languages. In addition to English, the fact sheets are now available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese on the AMS website

Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Electronic Issuance of Demands on Surety. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct a National Customs Automation Program test regarding the electronic issuance of demands on surety for certain kinds of claims

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 41, November 8, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Elimination of Debit Voucher Interest Accruing Before the Issuance of a Bill
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a "3-In-1 Car Cleaner"
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Straprail and Roperail Tensioning Systems
- Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Plastic Playmat from South Korea and a Printed Playmat from South Korea
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Steel Tie Wire Cartridges
U.S. Court of International Trade
- PAO TMK, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation and Vallourec Star, LP, Defendant-Intervenors
- Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Midwest-CBK, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Primesource Building Products, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention

  • Truck and Bus Tires From Thailand: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Determination Pursuant to Court Decision; and Notice of Revocation of Antidumping Duty Order, in Part

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Glycine From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Germany: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico; Determination

  • Folding Gift Boxes From China; Determination

 

November 8, 2023

USTR Statement on the African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review. Biden Administration decided to reinstate African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program benefits for one country, Mauritania, and to terminate benefits for four countries – Gabon, Niger, the Central African Republic, and Uganda – effective January 1, 2024

United States to Host Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial in San Francisco. At the IPEF ministerial in San Francisco, the ministers will review the progress to date on the negotiations of high-standard outcomes

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Trip to Johannesburg for the 20th AGOA Forum. The Forum brought together senior government officials from the United States and AGOA-eligible countries, as well as representatives from continental and regional economic organizations, the private sector, labor, and civil society

United States to Participate in Seventh Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Negotiating Round in San Francisco. U.S. delegation will travel to San Francisco, California, from November 5-12, 2023, for the seventh in-person negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Paper Shopping Bags from China and India. On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the countervailing duty investigations

Paper File Folders from China, India, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China, India, and Vietnam and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Silicon Metal from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Addition of Belarus to the List of Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA added Belarus to the list of regions that it considers to be affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza

FDA Proposes Amendments to its Regulation for Prior Notice of Imported Human and Animal Food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses prior notice information to determine what products should be inspected upon arrival into the United States

APHIS' Successfully Negotiates Removal of Creeping Thistle as a Quarantine Pest in Soybean and Wheat Exported to Vietnam. As of September 29, Vietnam no longer regulates creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) as a quarantine pest

U.S. CBP announced that it has processed all outstanding imports subject to the Byrd Amendment. During the period of its implementation of the act, CBP disbursed $3.6 billion of antidumping and countervailing duties to steel manufacturers, shrimp farmers, and honey producers, among others

U.S. CBP - FDA Transition for Medical Devices Marketed Under EUA or an Enforcement Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CSMS # 58306521)

EPC Implementation Guide - Hydrofluorocarbons section.  An Updated EPA Supplemental Guidelines Document is Available, With Updates to Hydrofluorocarbons (CBP CSMS # 58278422)

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-211 2024 Peanut Butter and Paste
- QB 24-501 2024 Animal Feed
- QB 24-701 2024 Aluminum Absolute Quota First Quarter Argentina
- QB 24-721 2024 First and Second Period Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Aluminum Articles United Kingdom

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 40, November 1, 2023
General Notices
- Extension and Expansion of Declaration Zone Test
Agency Information Collection Activities:
- Extension of Existing Collection; Crew Member's Declaration CBP (Form 5129)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Daikin America, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Seneca Foods Corp., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From the Kingdom of Morocco: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wooden Cabinet and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Determination of No Shipments of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Recission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Japan: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review; 2021

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2021-2022

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2021

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Countervailable Subsidies, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From the Russian Federation: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Countervailable Subsidies, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in Part, and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Strontium Chromate From France: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2021

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative; 2021

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Russia; Notice of remand proceedings

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries at the Product Level; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Intensity Questionnaire

  • Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, Cameras, and Components and Modules; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Modules and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From Morocco and Russia; Notice of Remand Proceedings; Correction

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Clad Steel Plate From Japan; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Silicomanganese From China and Ukraine; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

 

November 1, 2023

Readout of Sixth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in Thailand. Building on the discussions that took place during the fifth negotiating round in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2023, the IPEF partners continued to make progress on negotiations towards high-standard outcomes

Department of Commerce Initiates Review of the Non-Market Economy Status of Vietnam. The Government of Vietnam filed an official request that Commerce consider it a market economy citing the country's economic reforms made in recent years

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Aluminum Extrusions from Fifteen Trading Partners. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey as well as AD investigations from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirate, and Vietnam

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Folding Gift Boxes from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Releases Report on U.S. Trade and Investment with the Pacific Islands. The 22 Pacific Island economies covered in this report are American Samoa, the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna

Freight Rail Couplers from Mexico Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Mexico

Ecuador opens its domestic market for U.S.-origin rough rice. This decision followed consultations with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and industry officials

FY 2023 textile enforcement stats show CBP's efforts to protect American industry. CBP seized more than 5,000 textile shipments valued at more than $129 million, issued approximately $67.2 million in commercial fraud penalties, and conducted audits that identified over $2 million in additional duty owed to CBP

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-219 2024 Mandarins/Satsumas
- QB 24-220 Olives
- QB 24-222 2024 Mixes & Doughs
- QB 24-304 Sugar Containing Products 17 AUSN 8

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 39, October 25, 2023
General Notices
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Southern Cross Seafoods, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, and National Marine Fisheries Service, Defendants
- Linyi Chengen Import and Export Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Celtic Co., Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition For Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, Defendant-Intervenor
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, JA Solar Technology Yanghou Co. Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India and the Peoples's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Foundry Coke Products From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Mexico, and the Republic of Turkey: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination and Amended Countervailing Duty Order

  • Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China and Japan: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Soft Projectile Launching Devices, Components Thereof, Ammunition, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submission on the Public Interest

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Truck and Bus Tires From Thailand; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigation and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigation

  • Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet From Japan; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From Morocco and Russia; Notice of Remand Proceedings

  • Certain Smart Ceiling Fans, Components Thereof, and Associated Systems and Software Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Foundry Coke From China; Determination

  • Certain Products Containing Tirzepatide and Products Purporting to Contain Tirzepatide; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Circular Welded Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Cancellation of Hearing for Full Five-Year Reviews

 

October 25, 2023

USTR Announces Enforcement Action to Block Illegal Timber Imports from Peru. The United States will continue to engage closely with Peru to combat illegal logging and work toward improving forest sector governance

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from China and Japan. On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty  investigations

USITC Releases Report on Covid-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics and Flexibilities Under the TRIPS Agreement. The U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) report identifies and defines the universe of COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics under patent and in development

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Smart Ceiling Fans, Components Thereof, and Associated Systems and Software Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Addition of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the List of Regions Affected by African Swine Fever. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has taken this action because of the confirmation of ASF in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Consumer Product Safety Commission Announcement of Start of Beta Pilot Test. The beta pilot will test importers and brokers ability to electronically file certificate data at the time of entry filing, test CPSC's capability to collect and risk assess these data, and inform rulemaking to make eFiling permanent (CSMS # 58108710)

FDA publishes YouTube video "Importing FDA-Regulated Products: Human Foods".  The FDA developed this video to assist businesses, individuals, and governments in navigating the complexities of importing safe and compliant food into the United States (CSMS # 58071580)

U.S. CBP Releases September 2023 Monthly Update. In September 2023, CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $271 billion

U.S. CBP Elimination of Debit Voucher Interest Accruing Before the Issuance of a Bill. This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the elimination of CBP's collection of interest specific to debit vouchers in order to enable CBP to efficiently include debit voucher bills in CBP's automated billing process in the Automated Commercial Environment

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 38, October 18, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- Fusong Jinlong Wooden Group Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, Yihua Lifestyle Technology Co., Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Lumber Liquidators Services, LLC, et al., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; Global Stone

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Aluminum Wire and Cable From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Scope and Circumvention Inquiries of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Fabricated Structural Steel from Canada: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Completion of Panel Review

  • Certain Fabricated Structural Steel from Canada: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Completion of Panel Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From China and India; Determinations

  • Ripe Olives From Spain; Notice of Commission Determinations To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part 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

  • Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices and Components and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From Vietnam; Determinations

 

October 18, 2023

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Foundry Coke from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Flanges from China and India. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and India will remain in place

August 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,619.3 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in August 2023, a decline of 5.5 percent compared to August 2022

Who Is the Ultimate Consignee? Part II  The U.S. Census Bureau's Trade Regulations Branch regularly receives questions regarding who the Ultimate Consignee is in an export transaction

U.S. CBP to Resume Vehicle Processing at Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Beginning October 16, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will resume vehicle processing operations at Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas

U.S. CBP resumes cargo operations at the Port of El Paso, Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). Beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will resume commercial operations at the Bridge of the Americas cargo facility with a limited schedule

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletin QB 24-311 2024 Specialty Sugar Period 2 Results

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 37, October 11, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Woven Upholstery Fabric
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Accreditation and Approval of Several Entities as Commercial Gauger and Laboratory - See Bulletin Index
Agency Information Collection Activities:
- Revision of Existing Collection; Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Magnum Magnetics Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Fasteners For Retail, Inc. d/b/a Siffron, Defendant-Intervenor
- SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S., Inc., et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Hyundai Steel Co., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- List Industries, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and WEC Manufacturing, LLC, Hangzhou Xline Machinery &Equipment Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co.,Ltd., Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Difluoromethane From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2020-2022

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices Having Layered Dummy Fill, Electronic Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Electronic Anti-Theft Shopping Cart Wheels, Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of Institution of an Enforcement Proceeding

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Review and, on Review, To Affirm With Modification an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on an Arbitration Agreement; Termination of Investigation

  • Aluminum Extrusions From China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

 

October 11, 2023

United States to Participate in Sixth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Negotiating Round in Kuala Lumpur. The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 15-24 for the sixth negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2023. The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in August 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $64.7 billion in July (revised) to $58.3 billion in August as exports increased and imports decreased. The goods deficit decreased $5.5 billion in August to $84.5 billion. The services surplus increased $1.0 billion in August to $26.2 billion

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Completion of Panel Review. Certain Fabricated Structural Steel from Mexico; Final Negative Injury Determination (Fabricated Structural Steel from Mexico IN)

APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Comment on NAPPO Documents. The North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) opened consultation on draft documents beginning October 2, 2023

U.S. CBP Regulatory Implementation of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise. The Centers are managed from strategic locations around the country, permitting CBP to focus its trade expertise on industry-specific issues and provide tailored support

U..S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins QB 24-310 2024 Specialty Sugar Period 1 Results

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 36, October 4, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Cambodia
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Ethylene Glycol Bis M-Toly
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. and C&U Americas, LLC, Plaintiffs, and Precision Components, Inc., Xinchang Newsun Xintianlong Precision Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd, and Hebei Xintai Bearing Forging Co., Ltd, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Habas¸ Sinai ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Endüstrisi A.S¸., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Steel Dynamics, Inc.; and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- The Mosaic Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant,and OCP S.A., Defendant-Intervenor
- Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Corporation USA, Defendant-Intervenors
- OCP S.A., Plaintiff, Eurochem North America Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, and Phosagro PJSC, International Raw Materials Ltd., and Koch Fertilizers LLC, Plaintiff-Intervenors v. United States, Defendant, and TheMosaic Company and J.R. Simplot Company, Defendant-Intervenors
- SMA Surfaces, Inc. (F/K/A Polarstone US), Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Cambria Company, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Lincoln General Insurance Company (In Liquidation), Defendant
- Second Nature Designs Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 35, September 27, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Import Restrictions on Ethnological Material of Peru
General Notices
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Aluminum Foil Lidding Stock
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Paperboard Cosmetic Container with Sleeve From China
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 08 2023)
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of an Existing Collectionof Information; Advance Travel Authorization (ATA)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Full Member Subgroup of the American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., BlueScope Buildings North America Inc., Jinhuan Construction Group Co., Ltd., Wison (Nantong) Heavy Industry Co.,Ltd., Shanghai Matsuo Steel Structure Co., Ltd., Yanda (Haimen) Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Shanghai Cosco Kawasaki Heavy Industries Steel Structure Co., Ltd., Modern Heavy Industries(Taicang) Co., Ltd., Dickerson Enterprises, Inc., Steel Construction Group, LLC, Defendants-Appellees Exxon Mobil Chemical Company, A Division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, LLC, Defendants
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and POSCO, Defendant-Intervenor
- American Honey Producers Association and Sioux Honey Association, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Allied Natural Product and Ambrosia Natural Products (India) Pvt. Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors.
- AM/NS Calvert LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- California Steel Industries, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant.
- GoPro, Inc. Plaintiff, v. United States Defendant
- HiSteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Dong-A-Steel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico; Preliminary Results of 2021-2022 Administrative Review

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2022

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Notice of Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Methionine From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Rescission, in Part; 2022

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Recission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Paper File Folders From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Mattresses From Indonesia: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Folding Gift Boxes From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Tin Mill Products From Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Paper File Folders From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2021

  • Paper File Folders From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Casual Footwear and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Correction of a Commission Opinion

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (II); Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Brass Rod From Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From China and Japan; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Paper File Folders From China, India, and Vietnam; Cancellation of Hearing for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Certain Activated Carbon From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

October 4, 2023

Final Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Paper File Folders from India. On October 2, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from China, India, and Vietnam. On October 2, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India. On September 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Brass Rod from India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea. On September 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination

WTO: Registration opens for live screening of panel meeting in US-EU ripe olives dispute. At the request of the partie the panel has decided to open its substantive meeting to public observation on 25 and 26 October 2023

U.S. Bureau Of Industry And Security Issues Best Practice Guidance To Help Prevent High-priority Items From Being Diverted To Russia. Specifically, BIS recommends that exporters and reexporters of these highest priority items seek written assurances of compliance from their customers to help prevent diversion

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan will remain in place

USDA Puts Restrictions on Poultry and Poultry Products from France and the European Union. The restrictions are based on the World Organisation for Animal Health's definition of poultry and are the result of France's decision to vaccinate commercial meat ducks against HPAI

DHS Announces Three Additional PRC-Based Companies as a Result of Forced Labor Enforcement. This announcement brings the total number of entities designated on the UFLPA Entity List to 27 companies

U.S. CBP Quota/Visa Handbook September 27, 2023. The 2023 Quota/Visa External Handbook provides the most current information for those seeking guidance relating to the processing of merchandise subject to quota

U.S. CBP - 2022 European Union Tariff Rate Quota Data. European Union (EU) Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Periodic Limit Tables for January through December 2022 were reviewed prior to the start of each period

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 23-306 Specialty Sugar Period 2

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Honey From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Brass Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Forged Steel Fittings From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand and Colombia: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Brass Rod From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Brass Rod From Israel: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States; Request for Comment

  • Pure Magnesium in Granular Form From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Xanthan Gum From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Folding Gift Boxes From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Smart Televisions; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in its Entirety; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Selective Thyroid Hormone Receptor-Beta Agonists, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Intervene

  • Honey From China; Determination

 

September 27, 2023

Gas Powered Pressure Washers from Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Vietnam

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Taiwan and Vietnam will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Limitations of Duty and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third-Country Fabric. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements Publishing the new 12-month cap on duty- and quota-free benefits

APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fresh Baby Kiwi Fruit from France into the Continental United States. APHIS concluded that the application of one or more phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds for imports of fresh baby kiwi fruit from France

CBP modifies Withhold Release Order against Supermax Corporation Bhd. and its subsidiaries. CBP will allow imports of disposable gloves manufactured by Supermax Corporation Bhd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries to enter the U.S., provided they are otherwise in compliance with U.S. laws

U.S. CBP announces new Global Entry Mobile App. The new app is available for trusted travelers enrolled in Global Entry to complete their arrival processing instead of waiting in line to use a portal

U.S. CBP Releases August 2023 Monthly Update. CBP processed more than 2.8 million entry summaries valued at more than $281 billion

U.S. CBP DTOPS User Fees are increasing for both decals and transponders, effective 10/01/2023. All orders placed on or after this date will pay the new fee amount

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 34, September 20, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Interpretation of the Term Kiosk for Global Entry
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Frozen Buri Fish Collar
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Sildenafil Citrate in Bulk Form
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
- Vessel Entrance Clearance System (VECS)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff, and Lumber Liquidators Services, LLC, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Defendant-Intervenor
- Yama Ribbons and Bows Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Comment Request; Steel Import License: Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; 

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Colombia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Preliminary Results of the Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Notice of Third Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value Pursuant to Court Decision and Partial Exclusion From Antidumping Duty Order; Correction

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Addendum to Initiation of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet From Japan; Denial of Request To Institute a Section 751(b) Review Concerning the Commission's Affirmative Determination

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand; Notice of Commission Determinations to Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Smart Ceiling Fans, Components Thereof, and Associated Systems and Software; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same (II); Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Aluminum Foil From China; Determinations

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations

  • Certain Casual Footwear and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Final Determination of No Violation by Active Respondents; Issuance of Default Remedial Orders; Termination of Investigation

 

September 20, 2023

Readout of Fifth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in Thailand. (by the Department of Commerce and USTR) The IPEF partners continued to make progress on negotiations towards high-standard outcomes under Pillars I (Trade), III (Clean Economy), and IV (Fair Economy)

Final Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from Mexico. On September 18, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year Review Concerning Honey from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

U.S. APHIS Finalizes Amendments to Import Regulations for Horses. These amendments will better align regulations with international standards and allow more flexibility for permitted imports, while continuing to mitigate the risk of bringing equine diseases into the United States

Annual Facility Certification for the Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will conduct annual certification visits to offshore greenhouse facilities that wish to export eligible generally admissible unrooted plant cuttings as part of the Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program during the 2023-2024 season

U.S. CBP initiates interoperability standards test to improve supply chain transparency. he test seeks to establish global standards to foster transparency and a standard manner of communication between the private sector and government agencies while allowing both to maintain the ability to choose from various technologies

U.S. CBP - Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Cambodia. Extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material of Cambodia, the addition of certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of Cambodia and the clarification of certain categories of archaeological material of Cambodia

U.S. CBP - Import Restrictions on Ethnological Material of Peru. This document amends the regulations to reflect the addition of several categories of ethnological material of Peru to the existing import restrictions and to clarify descriptions of certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of Peru

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 23-407 2024 AGOA Limits
- QB 23-221 2024 Mixed Condiments and Seasonings

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 33, September 13, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter And Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a "3-in-1 Car Cleaner"
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Bumper Energy Absorbers, Bumper Extensions, and Bumper Reinforcements
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation ofTreatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Plastic Playmat from South Korea and a Printed Playmat from South Korea
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter Relating to the Tariff Classification of Steel Wire Cartridges
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Processed Brewer's Saved Grains
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Decorative Wood Box from China
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of Two Rulings Letters, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to theTariff  Classification of Various Playing Cards
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification and Country of Origin of Pet Bowl Mat
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Dates and Draft Agenda of the Seventy-Second Session of the Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ellwood City Forge Co., Ellwood National Steel Co., Ellwood Quality Steels Co., and A. Finkl & Sons, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Bharat Forge Ltd., Defendant-Intervenor
- Dillinger France S.A., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Wanxiang America Corporation, Defendant
- Second Nature Designs Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant.
- Suzano S.A. (F/K/A Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A.), Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Domtar Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- United States of America, Plaintiff, v. American Home Assurance Company, Defendant
- Bonney Forge Corporation and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Indusrialand Service Workers International Union, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Shakti Forge Industries PVT. Ltd., Defendant-Intervenor
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, v. United States,  Defendant,and Nucor Corporation, SSAB Enterprises, LLC, and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Far East American, Inc., and Liberty Woods International, Inc.,Plaintiffs, and Interglobal Forest, LLC, Consolidated-Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition For Fair Trade In Hardwood Plywood, Defendant-Intervenor
- Aspects Furniture International, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant.
- Icdas Celik Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim Sanayi A.S., and Kaptan Demir Celik Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, ET AL, Defendant-Intervenor
- Noksel Celik Boru Sanayi A.S., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc.,Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Silicon Metal From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Tin-and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet From Japan; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Full Five-Year Review

  • Pure Granular Magnesium From China; Determination

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From China and India; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

 

September 13, 2023

United States Announces Resolution of the Outstanding WTO Poultry Dispute with India. Following major trade breakthroughs in June, the United States and India will resolve the longstanding WTO poultry dispute; India will reduce tariffs on certain products

USTR Extends Reinstated and Covid-Related Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on September 30, 2023.  The extension will allow for further consideration under the statutory four-year review

U.S. Department of Commerce Publishes Text of Landmark Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Supply Chain Agreement.Following the release of the final text of the Agreement, the United States and partner countries will conduct their own domestic processes to prepare for signature of the Agreement

July 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported today that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 9,056.8 million square meter equivalents in July 2023, a decline of 9.3 percent compared to July 2022

Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2021. The U.S. Department of Commerce is amending the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada to correct certain ministerial errors

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review. Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada: Final Results of a Final Rescission, in Part, of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

Who Is the Ultimate Consignee? Part I  The U.S. Census Bureau's Trade Regulations Branch regularly receives questions regarding who the Ultimate Consignee is in an export transaction

CBERA Continues to Have a Minor Effect on U.s. Imports, Producers, and Consumers and a Small but Positive Impact on Beneficiary Countries; Imports Increased in 2022, Says USITC. The overall effect of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) on the U.S. economy generally, and U.S. imports, industries, and consumers is small, while the effect on beneficiary countries is positive, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Mattresses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Aluminum Foil from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Annual facility certification for the Minimum Sanitation Protocol for Offshore Geranium Cutting Production. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will conduct annual certification visits for offshore greenhouse facilities that wish to export Pelargonium spp. unrooted plant cuttings to the United States

U.S. CBP - EAPA Filing an Allegation Best Practices Quick Reference Card (QRC). This Quick Reference Card describes the best practices associated when reporting allegations of Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) violations to U.S.

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 23 301-2024 Refined Sugar
- QB 23-303-2024 Raw Sugar Cane Allocations
- QB 23-305 Specialty Sugar Period 1
- QB 24-502 2024 Tobacco

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 32, September 6, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Rice Protein Powder
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Straprail Tensioning System and a Roperail Tensioning System
- Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Applicability of Subheading 9817.00.96, Htsus to Certain Reaching Aids
- Withdrawal of Proposed Modification of Three Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Women's Shirts With Partial Openings and No Means of Closure
- Receipt of Application For "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
- General Declaration (CBP Form 7507)
- Petroleum Refineries in Foreign Trade Sub-Zones
- Application To Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408)
- Foreign Assembler's Declaration
- COBRA Fees to be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2024 CBP Dec. 23-08
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 06 2023)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Katana Racing, Inc., DBA Wheel & Tire Distributors, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Diamond Tools Technology LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Wheatland Tube, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Hyundai Steel Company; Husteel Co., Ltd.; SeAH Steel Corporation; Nexteel Co., Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Silicon Metal From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Final Determination of No Shipments; and Partial Rescission; 2020-2022

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Final Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Italy: Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order

  • Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Partial Rescission of Review; 2021-2022

  • Brass Rod From Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and South Africa: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Pea Protein From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From India, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Bar from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Partial Rescission of Review; 2021

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Notice of Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Ukraine: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Malaysia: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Magnesium Metal From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Silicon Metal From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

September 6, 2023

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year Review Concerning Pure Granular Magnesium from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2024 Tariff-Rate Import Quota Year. This notice announces a fee of $350 to be charged for the 2024 tariff-rate quota year for each license issued to a person or firm by the Department of Agriculture authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Adjustment of Appendices Under the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Regulation. This notice announces the transfer of amounts for certain dairy articles from the historical license category (Appendix 1) to the lottery license category (Appendix 2) pursuant to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing regulations for the 2023 quota year

U.S. FDA Signs Partnership with Ecuador to Enhance Safety of Shrimp Imports. Ecuador is one of the leading exporters of aquacultured shrimp to the United States

U.S. CBP 2024 Quota Bulletins:
- QB 24-215 Cocoa Powder Chapter 18 AUSN 1
- QB 24-222 2024 Mixes & Doughs

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Scope Ruling; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Tapered Roller Bearings From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof; Intellectual Property Investigation

  • In the Matter of Certain Playards and Strollers; Notice of a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Pea Protein From China; Determinations

  • Large Power Transformers From South Korea; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates; Determination

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

 

August 30, 2023

Final Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from Vietnam. On August 23, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation

Bureau of Industry and Security Continues to Update Section 232 Exclusions Process (pdf) Bureau published a proposed rule that continues the Department's efforts to improve the exclusion process for steel and aluminum tariffs and obtain public feedback

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Certain Pea Protein from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Addition of the Republic of Ecuador and the Republic of Peru to the List of Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

U.S. CBP ACE User Satisfaction Survey. The 2023 ACE User Satisfaction Survey is Now Open

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Portugal: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Notice of Third Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Pursuant to Court Decision and Partial Exclusion From Antidumping Duty Order

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

  • Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Determination and Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam

  • Mattresses From Indonesia: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China; Determination

  • Foundry Coke From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From India, Indonesia, and South Korea Determinations

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

 

August 23, 2023

United States Establishes USMCA Dispute Panel on Mexico's Agricultural Biotechnology Measures. The United States is challenging Mexico's February 13, 2023 ban on use of biotech corn in tortillas or dough, and the instruction to Mexican government agencies to gradually substitute—i.e., ban—the use of biotech corn in all products for human consumption and for animal feed

United States and Taiwan Hold Second Negotiating Round for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade. During the negotiating round, the two sides exchanged views on proposed texts covering agriculture, labor, and the environment

Department of Commerce Issues Final Determination of Circumvention Inquiries of Solar Cells and Modules from China. Commerce found that certain Chinese producers are shipping their solar products through Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and/or Vietnam for minor processing in an attempt to avoid paying antidumping and countervailing duties

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Mattresses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan and Countervailing Duty Investigation of Mattresses from Indonesia. On August 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations.

U.S. Department Commerce Issues Preliminary Determinations of Antidumping Duty Investigations of Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Commerce announced that imports of tin mill products from China, Canada, and Germany are being unfairly priced. Commerce also preliminarily finds that imports of tin mill products from the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom are not being dumped

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year Review Concerning Polyester Staple Fiber from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain LED Lighting Devices, LED Power Supplies, Components Thereof, and Products Containing The Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. CBP Releases July 2023 Monthly Update. In July 2023, CBP processed more than 3 million entry summaries valued at more than $262 billion

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Tin Mill Products From Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Critical Circumstances Determination, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Tin Mill Products From the United Kingdom: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Tin Mill Products From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Tin Mill Products From Taiwan: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Tin Mill Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Tin Mill Products From the Netherlands: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review; Garware

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Turkey: Continuation of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Correction to the Final Results, and Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review Initial Determinations Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation and Setting a 17-Month Target Date

  • Certain LED Lighting Devices, LED Power Supplies, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Power Converter Modules and Computing Systems Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Germany; Determination

  • Certain Icemaking Machines and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

 

August 16, 2023

TSA announces expansion of Certified Cargo Screening Program for manufacturers and shippers. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced changes to the Certified Cargo Screening Program that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain

June 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,426.9 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in June 2023, a decline of 16.7 percent compared to June 2022

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Cut-to-length Carbon-quality Steel Plate from India, Indonesia, and South Korea. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India, Indonesia, and South Korea will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Review Concerning Steel Nails from the United Arab Emirates. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from the United Arab Emirates will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Power Converter Modules And Computing Systems Containing The Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Icemaking Machines and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Submits Evaluation Report on the Effectiveness of Safeguard Measure on Large Residential Washers to the President and the Congress. The Commission conducted an investigation and prepared a report evaluating the effectiveness of the action in facilitating positive adjustment by the domestic industry to import competition

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty

U.S. Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2023 Amendments). The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations, increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for the purposes of calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program

APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposal to Strengthen Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule to amend regulations governing its Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection program user fees

U.S. CBP announces Global Entry partnership with Dominican Republic. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that citizens of the Dominican Republic are now eligible to apply for Global Entry, a program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States

U.S. CBP Extends Test Period for the Global Business Identifier (GBI) Evaluative Proof of Concept (EPoC) (CSMS # 57322357)

U.S. CBP expands public-private partnerships with new Reimbursable Services Program selections. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 39 tentative selections to continue the expansion of its public-private partnership for expanded services from incoming commercial and cargo traffic, as well as international traveler arrivals

Construction of new non-intrusive inspection system will commence at World Trade Bridge. Once complete, the MEP portals will scan commodities arriving from Mexico

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 31, August 9, 2023
General Notices
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Anchovy Oil
- Extension and Modification of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Submission Through the Automated Commercial Environment of Certain Unique Entity Identifiers for the Global Business Identifier Evaluative Proof of Concept
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 05 2023)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 06 2023)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Saffron Living Co., Ltd., Defendant-Intervenor
- Norca Engineered Products, LLC, Plaintiff v. United States, Defendant
- Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd. and Carbon Activated Corporation, Plaintiffs, and Calgon Carbon Corporation, Norit Americas, Inc., and Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Calgon Carbon Corporation, Norit Americas, Inc., Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd., Carbon Activated Corporation, and Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.,et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Ellwood City Forge Co., Ellwood National Steel Co., Ellwood Quality Steels Co., and A. Finkl & Sons, Plaintiffs/Defendant-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, Defendant-Intervenor/Plaintiff

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Third Amended Final Determination of the Results of 2012-2013 Antidumping Administrative Review Pursuant to Court Decision

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and Poland: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the Russian Federation: Termination of the Suspension Agreement and Issuance of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan and Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Taiwan: Negative Final Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Modification Proceeding Based on Withdrawal of the Petition; Termination of Modification Proceeding

  • Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan and Vietnam; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Lined Paper School Supplies From China and India; Determinations

 

August 9, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2023. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $65.5 billion in June, down $2.8 billion from $68.3 billion in May

Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Publishes Updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy. The updated UFLPA Strategy highlights enforcement of the UFLPA's rebuttable presumption

Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Pea Protein from China. On August 2, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China.The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination, preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination, in part, and postponement of the final determination in the antidumping duty investigation

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Review Concerning Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from Germany will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 30, August 2, 2023
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Catfish Farmers of America and eight of its individual members, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and QMC Foods, Inc.; Colorado Boxed Beef Company; Vinh Hoan Corporation; and Nam Viet Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- NEXTEEL Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and California Steel Industries, Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors
- Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Productos Laminados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Prolamsa, Inc., and Maquilacero S.A. de C.V.,Defendant-Intervenors
- China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC and Double Coin Holdings Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Target Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

DHS Announces Two Additional PRC-Based Companies as a Result of Forced Labor Enforcement. The interagency Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), chaired by DHS, added two People's Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List

Movement of Forced Labor Detained Cargo for Storage. Importers or their authorized filers may submit a request to the Port Director at which their cargo is detained pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1307 to move their detained cargo to a customs bonded warehouse for storage pending resolution by CBP or the importer

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Foundry Coke Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Acetone From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Pea Protein From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China and India: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Pea Protein From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2020-2021

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2020-2021

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair-Value, Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Ukraine: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, Preliminary Determination of No Reviewable Sales, and Partial Rescission of Review; 2021-2022

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty New Shipper Review

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Wet Dry Surface Cleaning Devices; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision To Review and, on Review, To Affirm With Modifications an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination of Invalidity as to U.S. Patent 8,139,878 and to Take No Position as to U.S. Patent 7,769,238; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof; Notice of Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Investigation

  • Mattresses From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Taiwan; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom; Determinations

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea; Determinations

 

August 2, 2023

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Review Concerning Lined Paper School Supplies from from China and India. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and India will remain in place

U.S. FDA Announces FY2024 User Fee Rates Under the Food Safety Modernization Act for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program and the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program

U.S. CBP - COBRA Fees to be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2024. The fees include the commercial vessel arrival fees, commercial truck arrival fees, railroad car arrival fees, private vessel arrival fees, private aircraft arrival fees, commercial aircraft and vessel passenger arrival fees, dutiable mail fees, customs broker permit user fees, barges and other bulk carriers arrival fees, and merchandise processing fees

CBP announces decision on hours at six ports of entry following temporary expansion. U.S. Customs and Border Protection began, in April, a 120-day temporary expansion of operating hours at six ports of entry within the Seattle Field Office's area of operations

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 29, July 26, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2023 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
General Notices
- Visitor Request Processing Systems (VRPS)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 03 2023)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 04 2023)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd., Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd., and Dongbu Incheon Steel Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and Steel Dynamics, Inc.,Defendant-Intervenors
- The Mosaic Company, Plaintiff, Phosagro PJSC, JSC Apatit, Consolidated Plaintiff, Industrial Group Phosphorite, LLC, Consolidated Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenor,v. United States, Defendant, The Mosaic Company, Consolidated Defendant, Phosagro PJSC, JSC Apatit, Industrial Group Phosphorite, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Danyang Weiwang Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd. et al.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results and Final Rescission, in Part, of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Mexico: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Germany: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review, and Consideration of Revocation, in Part, of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Colombia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; 4017 Aluminum Sheet

  • Certain Softwood Lumber From Canada: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Forged Steel Fittings From China, Italy, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices Having Wireless Communication Capabilities and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

July 26, 2023

USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Allocation of Additional Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced country-specific in-quota additional allocations under the tariff-rate quota on imported raw cane sugar for Fiscal Year 2023 (October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023)

USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2024 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar, Refined and Specialty Sugar, and Sugar-Containing Products. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the country-specific and first-come, first-served in-quota allocations of the tariff-rate quotas on imported raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products for Fiscal Year 2024

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Review Concerning Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices Having Wireless Communication Capabilities and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 28, July 19, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modifcation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Aluminum Foil Lidding Stock
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Frozen Buri Fish Collar
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Paperboard Cosmetic Container with Sleeve from China
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
U.S. Court of International Trade
- American Pacific Plywood, Inc., Interglobal Forest LLC, and U.S. Global Forest, Inc., Plaintiffs, and LB Wood Cambodia Co., Ltd., and Cambodian Happy Home Wood Products Co, Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, Defendant-Intervenor
- Greenfirst Forest Products, and Greenfirst Forest Products(QC) Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation and Expedited Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Determination and Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion for Return of Bond; Return of Bond; Termination of Bond Return Proceeding

  • Certain Power Semiconductors, and Mobile Devices and Computers Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation

  • Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain LED Lighting Devices, LED Power Supplies, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Final Determination Finding Glo Extracts in Default; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same (II); Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Finding All Respondents in Default; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Power Converter Modules and Computing Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

July 19, 2023

United States, Mexico and Canada Joint Statement of the Third Meeting of the USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA Free Trade Commission. During the meeting, the Ministers reviewed the progress made over the past year and took note of the readouts from Committees and Working Groups

Joint USTR and U.S. Department of Commerce Readout of Fourth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in South Korea. Building on the discussions that took place during the third negotiating round in Singapore and the Ministerial meeting in the United States in May 2023, the IPEF partners continued to make progress on negotiations towards high-standard outcomes

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review. A Panel Review is requested of the U.S. International Trade Administration's Final Results in the 2020–2021 Antidumping Administrative Review of Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Paper Shopping Bags from Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC to Synthesize and Review Information on the Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers in Five Triennial Reports. This first investigation will build on information presented in the 2022 USITC report  Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers and the Commission expects to submit its first report in the upcoming series to the USTR by January 20, 2026.

U.S. CBP Laredo Field Office set to reopen and resume normal operating hours at the Amistad Dam Port of Entry in Del Rio. On Monday July 17, 2023, the Amistad Dam Port of Entry, located on Texas Spur 349 in Del Rio, Texas will reopen and resume normal operating hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 27, July 12, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
U.S. Court of International Trade
- AG Der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Plaintiff, and Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Flachstahl GbmH, Salzgitter MannesmannInternational GmbH, and Friedr. Lohmann GmbH, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- Prosperity Tieh Enterprise Co., Ltd. and Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and California Steel Industries, Inc., Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp.,Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC, Nucor Corp., Steel Dynamics, Inc., and United States Steel Corp., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Pasta from Italy: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Ukraine: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2020-2022

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Aluminum Sheet Further Processed in the Republic of Korea

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Recission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China; Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Icemaking Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Pea Protein From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision To Institute a Rescission Proceeding and To Rescind the Remedial Orders; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Enforcement Proceeding Based on Settlement; Termination of the Proceeding

  • Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review Three Initial Determinations Terminating the Investigation as to Certain Respondents and in Its Entirety; Termination of the Investigation

  • Honey From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing From China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Tool Chests and Cabinets From China and Vietnam; Determinations; Correction

  • Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Playards and Strollers; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of Target Date

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

July 12, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2023. The deficit decreased from $74.4 billion in April to $69.0 billion in May as imports decreased more than exports

May 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,798.0 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in May 2023, a decline of 17.6 percent compared to May 2022

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Emulsion Styrene-butadiene Rubber from Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea will remain in place

USITC to Assess Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries. The Commission is conducting this investigation at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative

Determination of Total Amount of Fiscal Year 2024 WTO Tariff-Rate Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses. The Foreign Agricultural Service announces the establishment of the Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024) in-quota aggregate quantities

U.S. CBP Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2023 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

U.S. CBP Announces Temporary Expansion of Hours at two Land Border Ports of Entry in Montana. CBP will temporarily expand operational hours at the Piegan Port of Entry and at the Raymond POE

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 26, July 5, 2023
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Skyview Cabinet USA, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Master Brand Cabinets, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Sea Shepherd New Zealand and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Gina M. Raimondo, in her official capacity as Secretary of Commerce, United States Department of Commerce, a United States government agency, Janet Coit, in her official capacity as Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, a United States government agency, Janet Yellen, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Treasury, United States Department of the Treasury, a United States government agency, Alejandro Mayorkas, in his official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, and United States Department of Homeland Security, a United States government agency, Defendants, and New Zealand Government, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2020-2021 Administrative Review

  • Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2021 Administrative Review

  • Certain Passenger Vehicles and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2021

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Glycine From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Glycine From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2022

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Croatia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Slovenia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Aluminum Foil From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From China; Determinations

  • Tool Chests and Cabinets From China and Vietnam; Determinations

 

July 5, 2023

National Export Strategy 2023. Report outlines actions that the U.S. Government is pursuing to better equip American companies and workers to compete globally and grow through international trade

Five Eyes Partners Agree to Formalize Cooperation on Export Control. In a collaborative endeavor to enhance global security, the United States joins its Five Eye partners – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom – in committing to formally coordinate on export control enforcement

USITC Releases First Report on the Economic Impact and Operation of the Usmca Automotive Rules of Origin. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today released its first report on the economic impact on the United States of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement automotive rules of origin, their operation and effects on the U.S. economy and U.S. competitiveness, and whether the rules remain relevant in light of technological changes in the United States

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: 2023 Third Quarter Steel Bulletins. Addressing quantity thresholds for July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 (CSMS # 56760966)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 25, June 28, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Beverage Dispenser Machines
- Withdrawal of Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Musical Candle Holders Packaged with Wax Birthday Candles
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Pirelli Tyre Co., Ltd., Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., and Pirelli Tire LLC, Plaintiffs, and Shandong New Continent Tire Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, AJU Besteel Co., Ltd., Nexteel Co., Ltd., and Husteel Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd., Nexteel Co., Ltd., and SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Vallourec Star, L.P., Welded Tube USA Inc.,and United States Steel Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- Ikadan System USA, Inc., and Weihai Gaosai Metal Product Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Hog Slat, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Center for Biological Diversity, Animal Welfare Institute, and Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., Plaintiffs, v. Deb Haaland, in her official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and U.S. Department of the Interior, Defendants
- Maple Leaf Marketing, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, United States, Counterclaimant, v. Maple Leaf Marketing, Inc., Counterclaim Defendant


International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China, India, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews of Goodluck India Limited; 2017-2019 and 2019-2020; Correction

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Final Determination of No Shipments, and Final Successor-in-Interest Determination; 2020-2021

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Glycine From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2021

  • Brass Rod From India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same; Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of the Target Date

  • Carton-Closing Staples from China; Termination of Five-Year Review

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Ripe Olives From Spain; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From South Korea; Determination

 

June 28, 2023

United States Announces Major Resolution on Key Trade Issues with India. Underscoring the close bilateral economic and trade relationship, the United States and India will terminate six WTO disputes; India will remove retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. products

Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Paper Shopping Bags from Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of certain paper shopping bags from Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Products From China. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of tin mill products from the People's Republic of China

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Tool Chests and Cabinets from China and Vietnam. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Vietnam will remain in place

USITC Releases "Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2022 Report" in New Data-Only Format. Beginning this year, the USITC is transitioning its annual Trade Shifts series of reports to a data-only format featuring tables and figures posted on the USITC website

APHIS Authorizes Imports of Fresh Leaves and Stems of Garland Chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronarium) from Mexico into the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Based on a pest risk analysis, APHIS has determined applying one or more designated phytosanitary measures will successfully manage the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh leaves and stems of garland chrysanthemum from Mexico

U.S. CBP Releases May 2023 Monthly Operational Update. In May 2023, CBP processed more than $2.8 million entry summaries valued at more than $273 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.9 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. In May, trade via the ocean environment accounted for 42% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail

U.S. CBP - Global Business Identifier Initiative. The Global Business Identifier (GBI) initiative seeks to develop a single identifier solution that will improve the U.S. government's ability to pinpoint high-risk shipments and facilitate legitimate trade, create a "common language" between government and industry, and improve data quality and efficiency for identification, enforcement, and risk assessment

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 24, June 21, 2023
General Notices
-Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Sodium Bicarbonate Cartridges/Bags
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., (HK) Ltd., et al.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group and Its Individual Members, et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Nexco S.A., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and American Honey Producers Association and Sioux Honey Association, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Deadline To Certify Certain Entries

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; Global Stone

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Paper Shopping Bags From India and the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews of Goodluck India Limited; 2017-2019 and 2019-2020

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of 2015-2016 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • Carton-Closing Staples From China: Final Results of Sunset Review and Revocation of Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices Having Wireless Communication Capabilities and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam; Determination

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From China; Determination

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

 

June 21, 2023

Freight Rail Couplers from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China

APHIS Reminds Importers to File APHIS Core Message Set Before Sending Cargo to Plant Inspection Station to Avoid Delays. Failure to provide this information in the appropriate manner will result in cargo delays

APHIS Announces Preliminary Concurrence With World Organization for Animal Health's Risk Designation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy for France. The WOAH recognizes France as being of negligible risk for BSE

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 23, June 14, 2023
General Notices
- Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Nature's Touch Frozen Foods (West) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- List Industries, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and WEC Manufacturing, LLC, Hangzhou Xline Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Xingyi Metal Products Co.,Ltd., Xingyi Metalworking Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Greece: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Sulfanilic Acid From India: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

  • Paper File Folders From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Amended Preliminary Determination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews; Deferred 2019-2020 Period and Concurrent 2020-2021 Period

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Belgium: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, And Pressure Pipe (Over 41/2 Inches) From Japan: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Order; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Circular Welded Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India; Determinations

  • Brass Rod From Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea; Determinations

  • Certain Automated Retractable Vehicle Steps and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in its Entirety Based on a Consent Order Stipulation; Issuance of a Consent Order

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Monitoring Developments in the Domestic Industry

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Solar Power Optimizers, Inverters, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety; Termination of Investigation

 

June 14, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2023. The deficit increased from $60.6 billion in March (revised) to $74.6 billion in April as exports decreased and imports increased. The goods deficit increased $14.5 billion in April to $96.1 billion. The services surplus increased $0.6 billion in April to $21.6 billion

Ambassador Katherine Tai Requests USITC Investigation on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries. This will help to inform discussions with the European Union regarding the Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum

Notice of Conforming Amendments to Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. USTR is making conforming amendments to four exclusions in the May 17, 2023 notice.

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from Vietnam. On June 9, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of gas powered pressure washers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

April 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 7,896.7 million square meter equivalents in April 2023, a decline of 22.7 percent compared to April 2022

USITC Votes To Continue Investigations on Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Dioctyl Terephthalate from South Korea. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from South Korea will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Multilayered Wood Flooring from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations On Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, And Vietnam. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about October 2, 2023

Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Phalaenopsis spp. Orchid Plants for Planting in Approved Growing Media From the Republic of Costa Rica Into the United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

DHS to Ban Imports from Two Additional PRC-Based Companies as Part of Its Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new actions to keep forced labor practices out of the U.S. supply chain

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 22, June 7, 2023
General Notices
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
- Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Flea Drops
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Canadian Solar International Limited, Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Changshu), Inc., Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Luoyang), Inc., CSI Solar Power(China) Inc., CSI-GCL Solar Manufacturing (Yancheng) Co., Ltd., CSI Cells Co., Ltd., Canadian Solar (USA), Inc., Shanghai Byd Co., Ltd., Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd., Baoding Tianwei Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Tianjin Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Hengshui Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Lixian Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Baoding Jiasheng Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Tianneng Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Hainan Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd., Yingli Green Energy International Trading Co., Ltd., Yingli Green Energy Americas, Inc., Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd.,Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd., Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co.,Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Solarworld Americas, Inc., Plaintiffs Ningbo Qixin Solar Electrical Appliance Co.,Ltd., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Plaintiff, v. United States, and Defendant, Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd., et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Shantou Red Garden Food Processing Co., Ltd., Shantou Red Garden Foodstuff Co., Ltd., and Ocean Bistro Corporation, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Ad Hoc Shrimp Trade Action Committee, Defendant-Intervenor
- Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. and Guizhou Tyre Import and Export Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe (Under 41/2 Inches) From Japan and Romania: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From India, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of South Korea, and Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Honey From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia; Determinations

  • Paper File Folders From China, India, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, The Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Power Semiconductors, and Mobile Devices and Computers Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Institution of Rescission Proceeding; Issuance of Order Rescinding Remedial Orders as to a Respondent; Termination of Rescission Proceeding

  • Pure Granular Magnesium From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

June 7, 2023

United States Requests USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico's Agricultural Biotechnology Measures. These consultations regard measures set out in Mexico's February 13, 2023 decree, specifically the ban on use of biotechnology corn in tortillas or dough, and the instruction to Mexican government agencies to gradually substitute (i.e., ban) the use of biotechnology corn in all products for human consumption and for animal feed

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China.  On May 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of gas powered pressure washers from China.

Secretary of Commerce Announces Presidential Proclamation Extending Temporary Suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine Steel. Extending this action for an additional year

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Addition of Gabon, Guinea, and Moldova to the List of Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

U.S. CBP to align Hours of Operations at the East Richford Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be reducing the hours of operations for the East Richford, Vermont Port of Entry (POE) from its current operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to align with the Glen Sutton Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) POE operating hours

U.S. CBP - Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers. Instructions for affected domestic producers, or anyone alleging eligibility to receive a distribution, to file certifications to claim a distribution in relation to the listed orders or findings

U.S. CBP - Department of State Annual Determination and Certification for Wild-Caught Shrimp & Suspension of Malaysia's Determinations Pursuant to Section 609a (CSMS # 56473069)

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: Suspension of Section 232 Duties on Steel Articles from Ukraine (CSMS # 56517371)

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: Section 301 China COVID Product Exclusion Extensions (CSMS # 56517869)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 21, May 31, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Reflective Aluminum Composite Panels
- Administrative Forfeiture: New Publication Timeline for the Notice of Seizure and Intent To Forfeit
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ereli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S¸., Plaintiff, v. United States International Trade Commission, Defendant, and Steel Dynamics, Inc.; SSAB Enterprises, LLC; Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, Wheatland Tube, Defendant-Intervenor.
- China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC and Double Coin Holdings Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Cyber Power Systems (USA) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. andBorusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, Wheatland Tube and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, Wheatland Tube and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Mattresses From Thailand: Preliminary Results, Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Pure Magnesium in Granular Form From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Order

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Mattresses From Indonesia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Silicomanganese From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From India, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission in Part; 2021-2022

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Partial Rescission; 2021-2022

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of 2014-2015 Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Water Capacity Between 100 and 299 Cubic Inches

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Final Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, the People's Republic of China, Germany, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Japan and Romania; Determination

  • Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate (CTL Plate) From India, Indonesia, and South Korea; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Semiconductor Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination To Withdraw the Complaint and Terminate the Investigation With Respect to the Remaining Respondents; Termination of Investigation

  • Lined Paper School Supplies From China and India; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia, China, Colombia, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof (III); Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

   • Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Modification Proceeding; Schedule and Procedure for the Modification Proceeding

  • Folding Gift Boxes From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet From Japan; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Activated Carbon From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Blood Flow Restriction Devices With Rotatable Windlasses and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

 

May 31, 2023

Substantial Conclusion of Negotiations on Landmark IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. The United States joined its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners - Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - in announcing the substantial conclusion of negotiations on a landmark IPEF Supply Chain Agreement

USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations. The summaries detail the negotiating proposals from the U.S. side for the following chapters: agriculture; anticorruption; micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises; and services domestic regulation

Final Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China.On May 23, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from the People's Republic of China

Argentina initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US measures on certain tubular goods. Argentina has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding certain US anti-dumping measures on oil country tubular goods from Argentina as well as Section 771(7)(G) of the US Tariff Act of 1930

USITC Report: Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade, 2023 Annual Report. The United States was the world's largest services market and was the world's leading exporter and importer of services in 2021, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in its new publication

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Argentina and Indonesia will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Blood Flow Restriction Devices With Rotatable Windlasses and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents, trademarks, and trade dress asserted by the complainants

U.S. Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Annual Determination and Certification of Shrimp-Harvesting Nations

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service OLE Public Bulliten - Imports of CITES Marine Species Taken on the High Seas

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 20, May 24, 2023
General Notices
- Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
- Notification of Termination of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
- Notification of Termination of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Ellwood City Forge Company, et al.,Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Negative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2020

  • Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Brass Rod From India, Israel, and the Republic of Korea: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Brass Rod From Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and South Africa: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Hardwood Plywood From China; Determination

 

May 24, 2023

USTR Announcement Regarding U.S.-Taiwan Trade Initiative. The first agreement under the initiative covers the areas of customs administration and trade facilitation, good regulatory practices, services domestic regulation, anticorruption, and small and medium-sized enterprises

USTR Annual Review of Country Eligibility for Benefits Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act for Calendar Year 2024. The AGOA Implementation Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff Committee is requesting written public comments for this review and will conduct a virtual public hearing on this matter

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Brass Rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and the Republic of Korea. On May 18, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations on brass rod from Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and South Africa, and countervailing duty investigations of brass rod from India, Israel, and Korea

Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from India. On May 18, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of certain non-refillable steel cylinders from India

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  On May 16, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Final Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China. On May 16, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof (freight rail couplers) from the People's Republic of China

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from Japan and Romania will remain in place

USDA Announces Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Detection. Given the United States' negligible risk status for BSE, USDA does not expect any trade impacts as a result of this finding

CBP Trade Summit Draws Record Attendance in Boston. The three-day conference, which attracted 1,200 on-site and 3,000 virtual participants, garnered the highest attendance ever drawn to the agency's signature trade event

CBP Releases April 2023 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.6 million entry summaries valued at more than $257 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.5 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP Forced Labor Allegation Submission Checklist. This document outlines what types of information are most useful to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for processing forced labor allegations

U.S. CBP Forced Labor Supporting Documents Submissions Guide. This document provides suggested guidance to streamline supporting document submissions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) forced labor allegation petitions and Withhold Release Order/Finding modification requests

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 19, May 17, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Ethylene Glycol Bis M-Toly
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Inflatable Olaf Figure with Holly Berry Motif
- Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 04 2023)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Dalian Meisen Woodworking Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and CabinetsTo Go, LLC, and the Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, Defendant-Intervenor
- Ad Hoc Shrimp Trade Enforcement Committee, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company and MSeafood Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff v. United States, Defendant, and Government of the Republic of Korea, Defendant-Intervenor
- Corinth Pipeworks Pipe Industry SA and CPW America Co., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and the American Line Pipe Producers Association Trade Committee, Defendant-Intervenor
- Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Calgon Carbon Corporation and Cabot Norit Americas, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Bioparques de Occidente, S.A. de C.V., Agricola La Primavera, S.A. de C.V., and Kaliroy Fresh LLC, Plaintiffs, Confederacion de Asociaciones Agricolas del Estado de Sinaloa, A.C., Consejo Agricola de Baja California, A.C., Asociacion Mexicana de Horticultura Protegida, A.C., Asociacion de Productores de Hortalizas del Yaqui Y Mayo, and Sistema Producto Tomate, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and the Florida Tomato Exchange, Defendant-Intervenor
- ME Global, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- CEK Group LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States Defendant, M&B Metal Products Company, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain: Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review: Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, In Part

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Large Residential Washers From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Paper File Folders From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Paper File Folders From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Pure Magnesium From China; Determination

  • Certain Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps; Notice of Commission Determination To Review a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submission on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of the Target Date

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Determinations

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II; Notice of Commission Determination To Review a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of the Target Date

  • Fresh Garlic From China; Determination

 

May 17, 2023

USTR Extends Certain COVID-Related Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the extension of 77 of the 81 COVID-related exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from China, India, and Vietnam. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of paper file folders from China, India, and Vietnam

USITC Releases Report Concerning the Impact of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones and Similar Programs in Canada and Mexico. The U.S. International Commission (USITC) released a report on the operation of Foreign-Trade Zones programs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Systems and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Submit Topics on IPPC Standards and Implementation. IPPC standards play a critical role in safeguarding plant resources and creating new export opportunities for producers and exporters

U.S. CBP - Administrative Forfeiture: New Publication Timeline for the Notice of Seizure and Intent To Forfeit. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is changing its processes concerning the publication of the Notice of Seizure and Intent to Forfeit for CBP seizures and administrative forfeitures

U.S. CBP - FDA Transition Plan for Medical Devices Marketed Under EUA or an Enforcement Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CSMS # 56244578)

U.S. CBP - Clarification to the Process for the Automated Collection of Assessments by CBP on Imported Softwood Lumber Covered under the Softwood Lumber Checkoff (CSMS # 56239703)

U.S. CBP - Export License Procedures for Shipments of White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina (CSMS # 56198175)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 18, May 10, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Beverage Dispenser Machines
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Transducer Array
- Public Meeting: Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
- Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Video Surveillance and Data Management System
- Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Height Adjustable Workstations
- Death Gratuity Information Sheet
- Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported for Sale
- Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade Investigations or Negotiations, Plaintiff-Appellee Fontaine Inc., Government of Canada, Marcel Lauzon Inc., Les Produits Forestiers  D&G Ltee, North American Forest Products Ltd., Parent-Violette Gestion Ltee, Le Groupe Parent Ltee, Scierie Alexandre Lemay & Fils Inc., Government of Quebec, Mobilier Rustique (Beauce) Inc., Government of the Province of New Brunswick, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Defendant
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Vietnam Finewood Company Limited, Far East American, Inc.,and Liberty Woods International, Inc., Plaintiffs, and Interglobal Forest, LLC, Consolidated-Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition For Fair Trade In Hardwood Plywood, Defendant-Intervenor
- La Molisana S.p.A., Plaintiff, and Valdigrano di Flavio Pagani S.r.L., Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Dalian Meisen Woodworking Co, Ltd., Plaintiff, and Cabinets To Go, LLC, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, Defendant-Intervenor
- Kaptan Demir Celik Endustrisi Ve Ticaret A.S., Plaintiff, Çolakolu Dis Ticaret A.S. and Çolakolu Metalurji A.S.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Byer Steel Group, Inc., Commercial Metals Company, Gerdau  Ameristeel U.S. Inc., Nucor Corporation, and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2020

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2021; Correction

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Germany: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of the 2020-2021 Administrative Review

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Germany; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Notice of Commission Determinations To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Liquid Transfer Devices With an Integral Vial Adapter; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Reconsider the Original Remedial Orders and To Issue Orders Modifying Those Remedial Orders

  • Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

May 10, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2023. The deficit decreased from $70.6 billion in February to $64.2 billion in March as exports increased and imports decreased

United States to Host Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial in Detroit. The ministerial will be an opportunity for Ministers to review current progress on the work to date and provide additional direction to the negotiators to advance progress on the framework's four pillars

Definition of Specialty Sugar in the Rules Concerning Allocation of the U.S. Refined Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting public comments on specific eligibility criteria in the definition of the term `specialty sugar' in the regulations

U.S. Regulations Improving and Strengthening the Enforcement of Trade Remedies Through the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws. The U.S. Department of Commerce proposes to amend its regulations to enhance, improve and strengthen its enforcement of trade remedies through the administration of antidumping duty and countervailing duty laws

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty - U.S. International Trade Administration

March 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 7,140.0 million square meter equivalents in March 2023, a decline of 23.8 percent compared to March 2022

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Fresh Garlic from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Liquid Transfer Devices with an Integral Vial Adapter. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Eligibility of Romania to Export Processed Pork to the United States. Romania is now eligible to export processed pork products to the United States from hogs slaughtered on and after May 2, 2023

U.S. CBP: Termination of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service between the United States and Canada

U.S. CBP: Termination of Temporary Travel Restrictions: Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

U.S. CBP Office of Trade News Letter - Trade News Snapshot- Volume 5, Issue 3. CBP modifies Smart Glove Withhold Release Order, Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum, CBP hosts a de minimis 101 webinar for 2,330 members of the trade community

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 17, May 3, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Anchovy Oil
- Entry Summary (Form 7501)
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Zhejiang Machinery Import & Export Corp.,Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- SXP Schulz Xtruded Products LLC, v. United States, Defendant
- Nexteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and SeAH Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation, et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited and Xinjiang Meihua Amino Acid Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, and Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd., Deosen Biochemical Ltd., and Jianlong Biotechnology Company, Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff, and Steel Dynamics, Inc.,Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Hyundai Steel Company and Government of the Republic of Korea, Defendant-Intervenors
- Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Government of the Republic of Korea, Defendant-Intervenor
- Suzano S.A., (Formerly Known as Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A.), Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Domtar Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Brazil, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan and Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2020-2021

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From India, Thailand, and Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Administrative Review in Part, and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2021

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From the Kingdom of Morocco: Preliminary Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Administrative Review in Part; and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2021

  • Wooden Cabinet and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2021

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results and Final Determination of No Shipments of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination in Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2021-2022

  • Phosphate Fertilizers From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Silicon Metal From Kazakhstan: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Taiwan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of an investigation

  • Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding; Rescission of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations

  • Brass Rod From Brazil, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From India; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

 

May 3, 2023

USTR Releases 2023 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement. Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights

Korea, U.S. reach mutually agreed solution in large residential washers dispute. Mutually agreed solution with a view to terminating subsequent procedures in their dispute regarding a US safeguard measure on imports of large residential washers

DHS will no longer require travelers entering the U.S. via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Beginning May 12, 2023, DHS will no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from Mexico. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from Mexico

Preserved Mushrooms from Netherlands, Poland, and Spain Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Pure Magnesium from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Importation of Fresh Ginseng from the Republic of Korea into the United States. APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Analysis

CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order in Response to Smart Glove's Successful Actions to Address Forced Labor Supply Chain Issues. Effective immediately, CBP will allow Smart Glove shipments to enter U.S. commerce, provided the imports are otherwise in compliance with U.S. laws

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 16, April 26, 2023
General Notices
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, United States Steel Corporation, Nucor Corporation, Steel Dynamics, Inc., Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Nagase & Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
- Keirton USA, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Jingao Solar Co., Ltd., et al.,Consolidated Plaintiffs, Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., et al., Intervenor Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Environment One Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States of America; Office of the United States Trade Representative; Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative; U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Chris Magnus, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Defendants
- Hangzhou Ailong Metal Products Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc.,Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from India; Determination

  • Certain Blood Flow Restriction Devices with Rotatable Windlasses and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof (II); Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of the Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From China and India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Silicon Metal From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From South Korea; Cancellation of Hearing for Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337 as to the Asserted Patent Claims; Request for Written Submissions on Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding as to the Asserted Trademark

  • Certain Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Panels and Modules for Mobile Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant Samsung Display Co., Ltd.'s Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

 

April 26, 2023

U.S. Department of Commerce Invites Industry Groups to Apply for Export Promotion Funding. New funding opportunity through the 2023 Market Development Cooperator Program to support projects up to $300,000 each aimed to generate U.S. exports, help address trade barriers, enhance U.S. industry competitiveness, and create American jobs.

U.S. CBP and Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed Monday a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia at the  Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit

U.S. CBP Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a public Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum (July 11, 2023) and invites interested parties to participate

U.S. CBP - Drawback: Claiming Superfund Excise Tax Payments Made to the Internal Revenue Service (CSMS # 55990283)

U.S. CBP - QB 23-313 Specialty Sugar Period 4 Results (CSMS # 55959153)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 15, April 19, 2023
General Notices
- Withdrawal of Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Woven Upholstery Fabrics
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Woman's Top
U.S. Court of International Trade
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Zhe "John" Liu, GL Paper Distribution, LLC, Defendants
- Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Plaintiff and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and PT Enterprise, Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Plaintiffs

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the Russian Federation: Invitation for Comment on the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Rescission of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling and Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention for Exports From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Correction

  • Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Paper Clips From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review and Continuation of the Order

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States: Request for Comment; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing From China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

 

April 19, 2023

United States formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The United States deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 11 April, making it the fourth WTO member, and the first among the large fishing nations, to do so

February 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 5,784.2 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in February 2023, a decline of 28.6 percent compared to February 2022

USITC Releases Report Concerning the AGOA Program and Its Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Development and Workers. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released its report African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Program Usage, Trends, and Sectoral Highlights

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof (II). A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof (III). A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by reason of common law trade dress infringement and false designation of origin, and false advertising, and unfair competition, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Amends Federal Order for Entry Requirements for Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Seeds Imported from All Countries into the United States. APHIS is updating Federal Order DA-2019-21 for tomato and pepper seeds for planting to manage the phytosanitary risk from pospiviroids to reflect current scientific information on quarantine-significant pospiviroids

U.S. CBP Releases March 2023 Monthly Operational Update. In March 2023, CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $274 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.1 billion

U.S. CBP Provides Guidance on Cybersecurity Best Practices to Increase Supply Chain Resiliency. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Monday a new guidance document containing best practices for customs brokers on how to prepare for and respond to a cyber-attack

U.S. CBP Updates Operational Hours at North Troy and West Berkshire Ports of Entry. Both POEs will open at 8:00 am on April 15, 2023, and will then operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, aligning with adjacent Canada Border Services Agency ports

U.S. CBP - UPDATE - Port of Ysleta - Commercial Facility, Resumption of Cargo Operations

U.S. CBP - UPDATE - Port of El Paso, Bridge of the Americas (BOTA), Resumption of Cargo Operations

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 14, April 12, 2023
General Notices
- Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit 2023
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., (HK) Ltd.; Shantou Wanshun Package Material Stock Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Huafeng Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd.; Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Company Limited, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group and its Individual Members; JW Aluminum Company; Novelis Corporation; Reynolds Consumer Products LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- Kent International, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Otter Products, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Uranium From the Russian Federation: Continuation of Suspension of Antidumping Investigation

  • Magnesium Metal From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan and Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Taiwan: Negative Preliminary Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof (II); Institution of Investigation

  • Circular Welded Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof (III); Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Softwood Lumber Products From Canada; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) Systems and Components; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Tool Chests and Cabinets From China and Vietnam; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Paper Clips From China; Determination

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Wet Dry Surface Cleaning Devices; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Liquid Transfer Devices with an Integral Vial Adapter; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

 

April 12, 2023

U.S. international trade in goods and services, February 2023. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $70.5 billion in February, up $1.9 billion from $68.7 billion in January

United States to Participate in Third Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in Singapore. The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Singapore for the third negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework from May 8-15, 2023

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires from India. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Anti-Theft Shopping Cart Wheels, Components Thereof, and Systems Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USDA Announces Juice Content Requirements for Imported Grapefruit Juice Will Not Be Enforced for Upcoming Crop Year After March 31, 2023

U.S. CBP announces update to hours of operation at four additional northern border Ports of Entry. The North Troy and West Berkshire POEs in Vermont, the Del Bonita POE in Montana, and the Laurier POE in Washington

U.S. CBP Office of Trade News Letter - Trade News Snapshot - Volume 5, Issue 2.  CBP convenes Forced Labor Technical Expo, CBP launches new UFLPA Enforcement Statistics Dashboard, and more

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 13, April 5, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a White Noise Machine
U.S. Court of International Trade
- MTD Products Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Briggs & Stratton, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- In Re Section 301 Cases
- BRAL Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Marmen Inc., Marmen Énergie Inc., and Marmen Energy Co., Plaintiffs, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Marmen Inc., Marmen Énergie Inc., and Marmen Energy Co., Defendant-Intervenors
- Pirelli Tyre Co., Ltd., Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., and Pirelli Tire LLC, Plaintiffs, and Shandong New Continent Tire Co., Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- PT. Zinus Global Indonesia, Plaintiff, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, Corsicana Mattress Company, Elite Comfort Solutions, FXI, Inc., Innocor, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC, Corsicana Mattress Company, Elite Comfort Solutions, FXI, Inc., Innocor, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant- Intervenors
- Repwire LLC, Plaintiff, and Jin Tiong Electrical Materials Manufacturer PTE, Ltd, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, Southwire Company LLC, and Encore Wire Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Strontium Chromate From Austria: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2020-2021

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Portugal: Preliminary Results of Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Difluoromethane From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Difluoromethane From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Acetone From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Ammonium Sulfate From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Anti-Theft Shopping Cart Wheels, Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Casual Footwear and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review, Remedy, Bonding, and the Public Interest

  • Certain Playards and Strollers; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless, Standard Line, and Pressure Pipe From Japan and Romania; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi- Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines; Determinations

  • Certain Video Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Uranium From Russia; Determination

  • Fresh Garlic From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

 

April 5, 2023

USTR Releases 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers Review of significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports of goods and services, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic commerce in key export markets for the United States

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Paper Clips from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. CBP  Guidance: Delay of Section 232 Aluminum Smelt and Cast Reporting Requirements. The new requirements for reporting the countries of smelt and cast for imports of aluminum and aluminum derivative products effective on April 10, 2023 have been delayed thirty days until May 10, 2023 (CSMS # 55701614)

U.S. CBP- UPDATE: Increased Column 2 Duties on Certain Articles from the Russian Federation (CSMS # 55688476)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 12, March 29, 2023
General Notices
- Grant or "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Metal Storage Lockers and Cabinets for Garage Use
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.,Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Wheatland Tube, Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- AA Metals, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, andTexarkana Aluminum, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- JA Solar International Limited, and JA Solar USA Inc.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Printing Textiles, LLC, doing business as Berger Textiles, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Shamrock Building Materials, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Teknik Aluminyum Sanayi A.S., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Association Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group and its Individual Members, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Germany, Italy, and Japan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States: Request for Comment

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling and Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention for Exports From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling and Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention for Exports From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Hardwood Plywood From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Carton-Closing Staples From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Foundry Coke From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina; Suspension of anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations

  • Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Germany, Italy, and Japan; Determinations

  • Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof; Commission Decision Terminating One Respondent Based on Settlement; Issuing an Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Terminating the Investigation

 

March 29, 2023

Commerce Department Reaches Suspension Agreements with Argentina on White Grape Juice Concentrate. The agreements impose an export limit and minimum selling prices for imports from Argentina and will suspend Commerce's AD/CVD investigations that were initiated after a domestic producer filed a complaint in 2022

Final Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of certain preserved mushrooms from the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Uranium from Russia. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the suspension agreement on imports of this product from Russia will remain in effect

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines will remain in place

USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the schedule of the next phase of Lacey Act declaration implementation. Phase VII will include a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration

FDA Releases Report on Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood. The report shares the comprehensive approach the FDA is taking to ensure that imported seafood consumed in the U.S. meets food safety requirements and the standards of domestically produced seafood

U.S. CBP: NEXUS Enrollment Centers to reopen in Canada.

Artificial Intelligence to Harness Key Insights at CBP. CBP has embraced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to directly support fulfilling its mission across the enterprise

U.S. CBP Announces Temporary Expansion of Hours at Four Northern Border Ports of Entry. The four locations, located geographically within the Seattle Field Office, will be the Maida, Northgate, and Sherwood POEs in North Dakota and the Porthill POE in Idaho

U.S. CBP: Determining Customs Value Of Fresh Produce. Informed Compliance Publication for Determining the Customs Value Of Fresh Produce

U.S. CBP - QS 23-308 Specialty Sugar Period 4 (CSMS # 55589080)

U.S. CBP - Food and Drug Administration Product Codes. New and End-dated Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Product Codes (CSMS # 55655926)

U.S. CBP -  FDA Food Facility Registration Update: Temporary Enforcement Discretion for Pending Unique Facility Identifiers (UFI) No Longer Available (CSMS # 55593773)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 11, March 22, 2023
General Notices
- Customs Declaration (CBP Form 6059B)
- Application To Pay Off or Discharge Alien Crewman (Form I-408)
- Foreign Assembler's Declaration
- General Declaration (CBP Form 7507)
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Assan Aluminyum Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., Plaintiff and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Association Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group and its Individual Members, et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Plaintiffs
- Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor
- Jilin Bright Future Chemicals Co. Ltd, Plaintiff, and Ningxia Guanghua Cherishmet Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. and Datong Municipal Yunguang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Calgon Carbon Corporation and Norit Americas, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand; Correction

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Poland: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Spain: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Suspension of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Suspension of Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From Taiwan: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results in the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Ukraine: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Automated Retractable Vehicle Steps and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same, and Components of the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Smart Watches, Smart Speakers, and Digital Media Players, and Products Containing Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement and To Vacate as Moot an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination That the Economic Prong of the Domestic Industry Requirement Is Satisfied; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Robotic Pool Cleaners and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review Two Initial Determinations Terminating the Remaining Respondents and the Investigation in Its Entirety; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, All With Switchable Connectivity; 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

  • Certain Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; and, on Review, To Find No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Amended Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Mobile Telephones, Tablet Computers With Cellular Connectivity, and Smart Watches With Cellular Connectivity, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement and To Review and Take No Position on an Initial Determination Granting in Part a Motion for Summary Determination Concerning the Economic Prong of the Domestic Industry Requirement; Termination of the Investigation

 

March 22, 2023

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Paper File Folders from India. On March 14, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of paper file folders from India

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Brass Sheet and Strip from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan will remain in place

Certain Effects of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs Reduced Imports and Increased Prices and Production in Many U.S. Industries. Additional U.S. tariffs imposed under section 232 on imports of steel and aluminum products and under section 301 on certain imports from China reduced U.S. imports of these products and increased U.S. production and prices of these products, affecting the many industries that produce or sell these products or use them as inputs, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission

APHIS: Federal Order for U.S. Imports of Host Materials of Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta). The purpose of the Federal Order is to prevent the entry or introduction of the tomato leafminer, Phthorimaea absoluta (formerly Tuta absoluta), into the United States

APHIS: User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services. Reducing the fees charged to remove surcharges that were intended to fund a reserve

U.S. CBP Releases February 2023 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.6 million entry summaries valued at more than $241 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.3 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 10, March 15, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Synthetic Ice Panels From Sweden
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Finished Wood Slats and Wood Bottom Rails With UV Coatings Used For Window Blinds
- Free Trade Agreements
- NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin
- Petroleum Refineries in Foreign Trade Sub-Zones
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- China Custom Manufacturing Inc., Greentec Engineering LLC, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Best Mattresses International Company Limited and Rose Lion Furniture International Company Limited, Plaintiffs and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC; Corsicana Mattress Company; Elite Comfort Solutions; FXI, Inc.; Innocor, Inc.; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; The International Brotherhood Of Teamsters; and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Plaintiffs
- SGS Sports Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff, Husteel Co., Ltd., Nexteel Co., Ltd., AJU Besteel Co., Ltd., and Iljin Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Hyundai Steel Company and Iljin Steel Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation, Maverick Tube Corporation, Tenaris Bay City, Inc., Ipsco Tubulars Inc., Vallourec Star, L.P., and Welded Tube USA Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Grupo Simec S.A.B. de C.V. et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Stupp Corporation et al., Plaintiffs and Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Maverick Tube Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenor and Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and SeAH Steel Corporation and Hyundai Steel Company, Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors
- Cyber Power Systems (USA) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., et ano., Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, India, Italy, the Republic of Korea, and Switzerland: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Paper File Folders From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Belarus, Italy, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the Republic of South Africa, Spain, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Softwood Lumber Products From Canada; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From China and Mexico; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Electronic Anti- Theft Shopping Cart Wheels, Components Thereof, and Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Compact Wallets and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

 

March 15, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, January 2023. The deficit increased from $67.2 billion in December to $68.3 billion in January, as imports increased more than exports

USTR Announces Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2023 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar. TRQs allow countries to export specified quantities of a product to the United States at a relatively low tariff but subject all imports of the product above a pre-determined threshold to a higher tariff

Department of Commerce Preliminarily Finds Dumping of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China. On March 8, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from China

January 2023 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 6,827.1 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in January 2023, a decline of 20.7 percent compared to January 2022.

USITC Implementing Rules for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. The United States International Trade Commission is making technical amendments to its rules, relating to safeguard actions, and injury to domestic industries from imports sold at less than fair value or from subsidized exports, to conform with changes made by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Compact Wallets and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 9, March 8, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material of Belize
- Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials of Libya
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- SGS Sports Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Passenger Vehicle Light Truck Tires (PVLT) From China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico: Final Results of the 2020-2021 Administrative Review

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results; Correction

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Antidumping Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Strontium Chromate From France: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom; Determinations

  • Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain LTE- and 3G-Compliant Cellular Communications Devices; Notice of a Commission Determination To Dismiss as Moot a Portion of the Complaint; Termination of Remand Proceeding

  • Cased Pencils From China; Determination

  • Paper Clips From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same (II); Institution of Investigation

 

March 8, 2023

USTR Announces USMCA Technical Consultations with Mexico on Agricultural Biotechnology. These consultations regard certain Mexican measures concerning products of agricultural biotechnology

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China. On February 28, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from China

Request for Public Comment on a Commercial Availability Request Under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements is soliciting public comments to determine if certain yarns can be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner

U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce and Treasury Issue Joint Compliance Note on Russia-Related Sanctions Evasion and Export Controls. The note marks the first collective effort by the three agencies to inform the private sector about enforcement trends and provide guidance to the business community on compliance with U.S. sanctions and export laws

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USDA Proposes New Requirements for the "Product of USA" Label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule allows the voluntary "Product of USA" or "Made in the USA" label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States

U.S. CBP Trade User Information Notice: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Region Alert. This enhancement will provide an early notification to importers and their representative of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang or XUAR) and may be excluded from importation into the United States

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 8, March 1, 2023
General Notices
- Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported for Sale
- Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent
- Forced Labor Technical Expo
- Section 321 Data Pilot: Modification of Data Elements, Expansion of Pilot To Include Additional Test Participants, and Extension of Pilot
- Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Jilin Forest Industry Jinqiao Flooring Group Co., Ltd.,Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation, SSAB Enterprises, LLC, and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Barium Chloride From India: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Rescission in Part; 2020-2022

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Review in Part, and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2021

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Intent To Rescind Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Slovenia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Large Residential Washers From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Croatia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Final Negative Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations

  • Certain High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest

  • Certain Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules With Nanostructures, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Cabinet X-Ray and Optical Camera Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Consent Order Stipulations; Issuance of Consent Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, Including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint

  • Aluminum Foil From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Honey From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

 

March 1, 2023

United States to Participate in Second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiating Round in Indonesia. The first negotiating round was held in December 2022 in Brisbane, Australia

Statement from USTR Katherine Tai on USMCA Free Trade Commission Decision on North American Competitiveness. FTC Decision No. 5 establishes a trilateral Sub-Committee on Emergency Response under the USMCA North American Competitiveness Committee to coordinate North American efforts to maintain regional trade flows during emergency situations

USTR Releases Annual Report on China's WTO Compliance. The Office of the United States Trade Representative released its 2022 Report to Congress on China's WTO Compliance

Imposition of Higher Section 232 Tariffs on Imports of Russian Aluminum. Additional actions in coordination with the G7 to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty - U.S. International Trade Administration

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Cased Pencils from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof (III). A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Forced Labor Enforcement – New Resources for Industry. CBP is undertaking multiple efforts to provide more information for companies seeking to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930

U.S. CBP- GUIDANCE: Extension of Covid-19 Section 301 China Product Exclusions (CSMS # 55230568)

U.S. CBP- GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Conforming and Technical Amendments (CSMS # 55229384)

U.S. CBP - Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material of Belize

U.S. CBP - Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials of Libya

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 7, February 22, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Determination That Maintenance of Finding of January 28,2022, Pertaining to Certain Palm Oil and Derivative Products Made Wholly or in Part With Palm Oil Produced by the Malaysian Company Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Its Subsidiaries, and Joint Ventures, Is No Longer Necessary
General Notices
- Receipt of Application for "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 10 2022)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 11 2022)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 01 2023)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee v. United States, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Christopher Magnus, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, United States Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce, Defendants-Appellants
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, Huttig Building Products, Inc., Huttig, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellees v. United States, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, United States Customs and Border Protection, Christopher Magnus, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Defendants-Appellants
- Acquisition 362, LLC, DBA Strategic Import Supply, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Endura Products, Inc.,Defendant-Intervenor
- Meyer Corporation, U.S., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders-Dual-Piston Engines

  • Furfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results in the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the Philippines: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review; 2021-2022

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China and Spain: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Taiwan; Determination

  • Sodium Nitrite From India; Determination

  • Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems And Components Thereof (III); Institution of Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337, and on Review, To Affirm With Certain Modifications; Termination of the Investigation

  • Large Residential Washers; Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Import Relief

  • Uranium From Russia; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Barium Chloride From India; Determination

  • Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Unopposed Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Furfuryl Alcohol From China; Determination

 

February 22, 2023

Statement from USTR Katherine Tai on Mexico's Action on Imports Produced with Forced Labor. Mexico has taken an important step toward joining the United States and Canada in prohibiting the importation of goods produced with forced labor

APHIS Authorizes Imports of Fresh Mango Fruit from Grenada into the United States. Analysis determined that applying one or more phytosanitary measures will be enough to mitigate the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds

Onions Grown in South Texas and Imported Onions; Termination of Marketing Order 959 and Change in Import Requirements; Withdrawal

Addition of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of North Macedonia to the List of Regions Affected With African Swine Fever - U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 6, February 15, 2023
General Notices
- Advance Passenger Information System: Electronic Validation of Travel Documents
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Paper Face Masks
- Withdrawal of Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Wireless Headphone Sets
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Leco Supply, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and M&B Metal Products Co., Inc. Defendant-Intervenor
- Grupo Acerero S.A. de C.V., Grupo Simec S.A.B. de C.V., et al.,Plaintiffs, and Gerdau Corsa, S.A.P.I. de C.V., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • Certain Lemon Juice From Brazil and the Republic of South Africa: Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of No Shipments and Rescission of Review in Part; 2021-2022

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Mexico: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Countervailing Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Radio Frequency Transmission Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation

  • Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Germany, Italy and Japan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

 

February 15, 2023

December 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 6,153.7 million square meter equivalents in December 2022, a decline of 31.6 percent compared to December 2021

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and a Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Products from China. On February 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations and a countervailing duty investigation of tin mill products from China

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China and Vietnam. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

Sodium Nitrite from India Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC.  The U.S. International Trade Commission has made affirmative determinations in its final phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning Sodium Nitrite from India

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

U.S. CBP CSMS # 55083113 - Guidance: Clearance of Biological Materials by U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Procedures and Requirements

U.S. CBP Releases January 2023 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.6 million entry summaries valued at more than $265 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $7.3 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd (YTY Group) in Malaysia. U.S. CBP has modified the Withhold Release Order issued on January 28, 2022 against imports of synthetic disposable gloves manufactured by YTY Industry Holdings Sdn. Bhd. Effective immediately, the U.S. will allow YTY Group shipments to enter the U.S. provided they are otherwise in compliance with U.S. laws

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 5, February 8, 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a White Noise Machine
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Reflective Aluminum Composite Panels
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Polymer Products, A312A-9010-W and A312A-Np-W
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Modification of Five Ruling Letters, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Various Pipe Fittings
- Modification of Three Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Canopies for Child Safety Seats
- Dates and Draft Agenda of The Seventy-First Session of the Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization
U.S. Court of International Trade
- NLMK Pennsylvania, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Daikin America, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- J.D. Irving, Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States and U.S. Department of Commerce, Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, the People's Republic of China, Germany, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey, Taiwan, and Japan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Final Determination of No Shipments; and Partial Rescission; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the People's Republic of China, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Korea, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, and the Republic of Turkey: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order (Austria, Belgium, the People's Republic of China, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Korea, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, and the Republic of Turkey) and Revocation of Antidumping Duty Order (Brazil)

  • Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker From Japan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021

  • Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Determination

  • Certain Compact Wallets and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Steel Nails From India, Thailand, and Turkey; Determinations

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa; Determinations

  • Certain Selective Thyroid Hormone Receptor-Beta Agonists, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (II); Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Partially Terminating the Investigation as to Certain Respondents Based on Settlement; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

 

February 8, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2022. The deficit increased from $61.0 billion in November (revised) to $67.4 billion in December, as imports increased and exports decreased

Interim Extension and Request for Comments on COVID-Related Product Exclusions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. USTR has extended exclusions for 81 COVID related products through May 15, 2023 to allow for consideration of public comments regarding whether to further extend particular exclusion

United States Establishes Second USMCA Dispute Panel on Canadian Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Policies. The United States is challenging Canada's revised dairy TRQ allocation measures that use a market-share approach for determining TRQ allocations, and impose new conditions effectively prohibiting retailers, food service operators, and other types of importers from utilizing TRQ allocations

USTR Releases 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The Notorious Markets List highlights online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy

USITC to report on COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics and flexibilities under the TRIPS agreement. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation to inform consideration of whether to extend flexibilities under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual

Barium Chloride from India Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from India

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Selective Thyroid Hormone Receptor-Beta Agonists, Processes For Manufacturing or Relating To Same, and Products Containing Same. A complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 based upon the importation into the United States of  misappropriation of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States or prevent the establishment of an industry in the United States

U.S. CBP proposes efforts to strengthen aviation security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced a proposal that will strengthen international air travel security by expanding existing advance data requirements for travelers on commercial flights to and from the United States

U.S. CBP to Open New Trusted Traveler Program Appointments Each Week. In an effort to better serve the traveling public and improve transparency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Trusted Traveler Programs will release interview appointment slots for enrollment centers on the first Monday of every month by 9 a.m. local time

CBP and CBSA Implement NEXUS and FAST Processing in Houlton, Maine. NEXUS and FAST applicants can schedule an interview for the Houlton Enrollment Center before its opening on February 10, 2023. CBP and CBSA Officers will work in conjunction to conduct joint interviews

U.S. CBP Modifies Finding on Sime Darby Plantation Berhad in Malaysia. With forced labor concerns addressed, CBP allows Sime Darby Plantation Berhad palm oil and derivative products into the U.S.

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 4, February 1, 2023
General Notices
- Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
- Termination of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within Uganda
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds of Customs Duties
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Universal Bill Stacker Sub-Assembly
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Fusong Jinlong Wooden Group Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiffs, Yihua Lifestyle Technology Co., Ltd. et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Lumber Liquidators Services, LLC et al.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Defendant-Intervenor
- Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, Plaintiff, v.United States, Defendant, and Reflection Window + Wall,LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Productos Laminados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Prolamsa, Inc., Maquilacero S.A. de C.V.,Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Intent To Rescind Administrative Review in Part; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results and Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2020-2021

  • Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention

  • Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission, in Part; 2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Rescission of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2021-2022; Correction

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review, Revocation of the Antidumping Duty Order, and Rescission of Administrative Reviews; 2020-2021 and 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey; Determination

  • Certain Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Panels and Modules for Mobile Devices, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate (CTL plate) From India, Indonesia, and South Korea; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker From Japan; Determination

  • Pure Granular Magnesium From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Lined Paper School Supplies From China and India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

 

February 1, 2023

U.S. Administration Advances Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. Secretary of State Blinken and United States Trade Representative Tai are moving this initiative forward with representatives from the initial Western Hemisphere countries who will join them and endorse the principles and high-level goals of the initiative. Those countries are Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay

United States Invokes Rapid Response Labor Mechanism for a Second Time at Manufacturas VU. For the first time in 2023, and the sixth time overall, the United States has sought Mexico's review under the USMCA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China and Vietnam, and a Countervailing Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations and a countervailing duty investigation of gas powered pressure washers

Steel Nails from India, Thailand, and Turkey Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has made negative determinations in its final phase antidumping duty investigations concerning Steel Nails from India, Thailand, and Turkey

Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Brazil and South Africa

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Ammonium Sulfate from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Panels and Modules for Mobile Devices, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. CBP Releases December 2022 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.5 million entry summaries valued at more than $260 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.8 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

Canada and United States announce new NEXUS interview option to expand enrolment capacity. Option for air travellers to be available this spring and include CBSA interviews at airport centres in Canada and CBP interviews at Canadian airport preclearance locations

Trade User Information Notice: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Region Alert. On March 18, 2023 an enhancement will provide an early notification to importers and their representative of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang or XUAR) and may be excluded from importation into the United States

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 3, January 25, 2023
General Notices
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 12 2022)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Sea Shepherd New Zealand and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Plaintiffs, v. United States, Gina M. Raimondo, in he rofficial capacity as Secretary of Commerce, United States Department Of Commerce, a United States government agency, Janet Coit, in her official capacity as Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, a United States government agency, Janet Yellen, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Treasury, United States Department Of The Treasury, a United States government agency, Alejandro Mayorkas, in his official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, and United States Department Of Homeland Security, a United States government agency1, Defendants, and New Zealand Government, Defendant-Intervenor
- Wuxi Tianran Photovoltaic Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and JA Solar Tech. Yangzhou Co., Ltd., Shanghai JA Solar Tech. Co., Ltd.,and Jingao Solar Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Hitachi Energy USA Inc. and Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- SMA Surfaces, Inc. (f/k/a Polarstone US), Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Cambria Company, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2021

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

  • Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Italy: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Recission of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey; Determination

  • High Pressure Steel Cylinders From China; Termination of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Tin Mill Products From Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

 

January 25, 2023

U.S., EU Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement. The new TRQ allocations are based on the historic pattern of agricultural exports to the 27 EU Member States

Readout of January Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. During the four-day negotiating round in Taipei, the two sides exchanged views on proposed texts covering trade facilitation, anticorruption, small and medium-sized enterprises, good regulatory practices, and services domestic regulation

Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigations of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China and Vietnam, and a Countervailing Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations and a countervailing duty investigation of gas powered pressure washers

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Ammonium Sulfate from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year Review Concerning Gray Portland Cement and Clinker from Japan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from Japan will remain in place

USDA Publishes Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule. Increasing import oversight authority, and providing robust enforcement of the organic regulations

U.S. CBP Releases December 2022 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.5 million entry summaries valued at more than $260 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.8 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 2, January 18, 2023
CBP Decisions
- Refund of Alcohol Excise Tax
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Fashion Show Items From France
- Revocation of 10 Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Chair and Dining Table Groupings
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited, Plaintiff M S International, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Cambria Company LLC, Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Trina Solar Co., Ltd. et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Sunpower Manufacturing Oregon, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe (Under 41/2) (small diameter pipe) from Japan and Romania: Expedited sunset reviews

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Orders

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Implementation of Determination Under Section 129 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Core Orientation Systems, Products Containing Core Orientation Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Consent Order Stipulation; Issuance of a Consent Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Video Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of Target Date

  • Certain Casual Footwear and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Sodium Nitrite From India; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Countervailing and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Czechia and Russia; Corrected Determinations

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France Determination

 

January 18, 2023

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-length Plate from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey will remain in place. As a result of the Commission's negative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Brazil will be revoked

USITC Launches New Investigations Database System. The Commission deployed an innovative new data management tool that captures, manages, and displays USITC investigation-related information

U.S. FDA Issues the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals Final Guidance. The Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals is a regulation under the foundational FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, that makes importers accountable for verifying foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that meets U.S. safety standards

Joint Statement by Canada and the United States on NEXUS. Since October 1, 2022, CBP and CBSA have completed a record-breaking 203,000 NEXUS enrollments and reduced the net backlog of applicants by 100,000.

U.S. CBP Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation. The new penalties will be effective for penalties assessed after January 13, 2023 whose associated violations occurred after November 2, 2015

U.S. CBP - Forced Labor Prevention Webinars. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host two webinars in January addressing Forced Labor prevention requirements (CSMS # 54689022)

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: 2023 First Quarter Steel and Aluminum Bulletins (CSMS # 54671397)

U.S. CBP - REMINDER: In-Bond Export Consolidator program (IBEC program) participants who intend to continue operations must transition their facility status and obtain the appropriate bonds no later than February 11, 2023 (CSMS # 54684531)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 57, No. 1, January 11, 2023
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., Defendant-Intervenor
- Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Endura Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Yama Ribbons and Bows Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Berwick Offray LLC, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Barium Chloride From India; Termination of Investigation

  • Cased Pencils From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Steel Nails From India, Thailand, and Turkey; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From China and Taiwan; Termination of Five-Year Reviews

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Taiwan; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Rotating 3-D LiDAR Devices, Components Thereof, and Sensing Systems Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of Investigation

  • Furfuryl Alcohol From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

 

January 11, 2023

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2022. The deficit decreased from $77.8 billion in October (revised) to $61.5 billion in November, as imports decreased more than exports

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Barium Chloride from India. On January 3, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its negative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation and it affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of barium chloride from India

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Sodium Nitrite from India. On January 3, 2023, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of sodium nitrite from India

ITA Publishes New Global Aluminum Trade Monitor. The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration announced the release of the Global Aluminum Trade Monitor, a new online tool that highlights global aluminum trade flows from the largest aluminum-producing and exporting countries

U.S. Dept of Commerce November 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 1,217.0 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in November 2022, a decline of 31.8 percent compared to November 2021

United States and Japan Launch Task Force to Promote Human Rights and International Labor Standards in Supply Chains. The Task Force represents an opportunity for the United States and Japan to protect and promote human rights and internationally recognized labor rights, including prohibiting the use of forced labor in supply chains through trade policy

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Components for Certain Environmentally-Protected LCD Digital Displays and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 51, January 4, 2023
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Cast-Iron Cylinder Heads and Block Castings
- Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2023
- Free Trade Agreements
- NAFTA Regulations and Certificate of Origin
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Cooper (Kunshan) Tire Co., Ltd. and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.,Plaintiffs, ITG Voma Corp., Plaintiff-Intervenor, and Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co., Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers INT'L Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Building Systems de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Full Member Subgroup of The American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC and Corey S.A. de C.V., Defendant-Intervenors
- Worldwide Door Components, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee and Endura Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee and Endura Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Diamond Tools Technology LLC, Plaintiff, United States, Defendant, and Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- JA Solar International Limited, and JA Solar USA Inc.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Amsted Rail Company, Inc., ASF-K de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Strato, Inc., Wabtec Corp. and TTX Company, Plaintiffs, v. United States International Trade Commission, and Acting Secretary Katherine M. Hiner, in her official capacity, Defendants, and Coalition of Freight Rail Coupler Producers, Defendant-Intervenor
- Seneca Foods Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Linyi Chengen Import and Export Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Celtic Co., Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition For Fair Trade Of Hardwood Plywood, Defendant-Intervenor
- Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition of American Millwork Producers, Defendant-Intervenor
- Valeo North America, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Association Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet Trade Enforcement Working Group, et al.,Defendant-Intervenors
- Coalition For Fair Trade In Hardwood Plywood, Plaintiff, and Richmond International Forest Products LLC, Taraca Pacific Inc., Concannon Corporation, Xuzhou Jiangheng Wood Products Co., Ltd., and Xuzhou Jiangyang Wood Industries Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Richmond International Forest Products LLC, Taraca Pacific Inc., Concannon Corporation, Linyi Chengen Import and Export Co., Ltd., Xuzhou Jiangheng Wood Products Co., Ltd., and Xuzhou Jiangyang WoodIndustries Co., Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission and Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2020

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2021

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Barium Chloride From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Antidumping Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Barium Chloride From India: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rods From India: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2020-2021 Administrative Review and Postponement of Final Results

  • Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2021 Administrative Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Components for Certain Environmentally-Protected LCD Digital Displays and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part 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; and Extension of the Target Date for Completion of the Investigation

  • Steel Nails From Sri Lanka; Termination of Investigation

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Czechia and Russia; Determinations

  • Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Selective Thyroid Hormone Receptor-Beta Agonists, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Panels and Modules for Mobile Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

January 4, 2023

Aggregate Quantities Under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement for 2023. USTR is providing notice of aggregate quantities of certain tariff subheadings for calendar year 2023

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Cabinet X-Ray and Optical Camera Systems and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Prohibits Imports of Fresh Bell Peppers (Capsicum annuum) from Spain due to Detections of Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata)

U.S. CBP Releases November 2022 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $269 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.9 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP Enforces Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. This enforcement action is the result of a CBP investigation indicating that companies use North Korean labor in their supply chains in violation of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

U.S. CBP - Refund of Alcohol Excise Tax. The responsibility for administering refunds, reduced tax rates, and tax credits on imported alcohol is moving from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, effective January 1, 2023

U.S. CBP - Termination of Burkina Faso Designation as a Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country to the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA), Effective January 1, 2023 CSMS # 54509427 -

U.S. CBP - Guidance: Beef Tariff Rate Quota January 1, 2023 CSMS # 54510506

U.S. CBP - Guidance: Animal Feed Tariff Rate Quota January 1, 2023 CSMS # 54468805

U.S. CBP - Guidance: Peanut Butter/Paste Tariff Rate Quota January 1, 2023 CSMS # 54468613

U.S. CBP - Guidance: Beef Tariff Rate Quota January 1, 2023 CSMS # 54468497

U.S. CBP - Guidance: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions CSMS # 54468100

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 50, December 28, 2022
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Yama Ribbons and Bows Co., Ltd. Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Berwick Offray LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- Universal Tube and Plastic Industries, Ltd., THL Tube and Pipe Industries LLC, and KHK Scaffolding and Framework LLC, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor
- MS Solar Investments, LLC, and its affiliates, successors, and assigns, Plaintiff, v. United States; United States Department of Commerce; Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce; United States Customs & Border Protection; Troy A. Miller, Acting Commissioner, Defendants
- Virtus Nutrition LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020; Correction

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Germany, Italy, and Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Uranium From the Russian Federation; Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Suspension Agreement

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Final Results of Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Order

  • Welded ASTM A-312 Stainless Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020; Correction

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decisions Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling and Notice of Amended Final Scope Rulings Pursuant to Court Decisions

  • Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Paper Clips From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Paper File Folders From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Deferred 2019-2020 Period and Concurrent 2020-2021 Period

  • Paper Clips From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Circular Welded Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Germany; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Cabinet X-Ray and Optical Camera Systems and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing From China, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Wearable Electronic Devices With ECG Functionality and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance and Suspension of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same, and Components of the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Full Five-Year Review

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

 

December 28, 2022

United States Requests New USMCA Dispute Consultations on Canadian Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Policies. Since initiating consultations with Canada in May 2022, the United States has identified additional aspects of Canada's measures that appear to be inconsistent with Canada's obligations under the USMCA

USTR Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama

USTR Notice of Extensions for Reinstated Product Exclusions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Lemon Juice from Brazil and South Africa. On December 20, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of Lemon Juice from Brazil and South Africa

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Steel Nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey. On December 20, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of steel nails from India, Thailand, and Turkey. Commerce also announced a negative final determination in the AD investigation of steel nails from Sri Lanka

Limitation of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Haiti Under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA). For the period from December 20, 2022 through December 19, 2023, the quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under the value-added provision is 412,506,163 square meters equivalent

USITC Releases Report Concerning the Impact of U.S. Preference Programs on Haiti's Economy and Workers. The United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) report finds that U.S. preference programs have played an important role in the trade relationship between the United States and Haiti and the development of Haiti's apparel sector

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. CBP Releases November 2022 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 2.7 million entry summaries valued at more than $269 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $6.9 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP - Import Restrictions on Certain New Zealand Fish and Fish Products. CBP has imposed import restrictions on fish and fish products from the New Zealand inshore set net and trawl fisheries deployed in the range of the Maui dolphin (CSMS # 54456976)

U.S. CBP- Quota Bulletin 23-104 and 23-105 CAFTA Agriculture and Cumulation Annual Opening and Limits (CSMS # 54451769)

U.S. CBP - 2023 Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) Procedures and Requirements (CSMS # 54427266)

U.S. CBP- GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions (CSMS # 54468100)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 49, December 21, 2022
General Notices
- Announcement of the National Customs Automation Program Test Concerning the Submission Through the Automated Commercial Environment of Certain Unique Entity Identifiers for the Global Business Identifier Evaluative Proof of Concept
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Sea Shepherd New Zealand and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Plaintiffs, v. United States, Gina M. Raimondo, in herofficial capacity as Secretary of Commerce, United States Department of Commerce, a United States government agency, Janet Coit, in her official capacity as Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, a United  States government agency, Janet Yellen, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Treasury, United States Department of The Treasury, a United States government agency, Alejandro Mayorkas, in his official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, and United States Department of Homeland Security, a United States government agency, Defendants, and New Zealand Government, Defendant-Intervenor
- Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Ashley Furniture Trading Company; Wanek Furniture Co., Ltd.; Millennium Furniture Co., Ltd.; and Comfort Bedding Company Limited, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC; Corsicana Mattress Company; Elite Comfort Solutions; FXI,Inc.; Innocor, Inc.; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; the International Brotherhood Of Teamsters; and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant-Intervenors
- Aspects Furniture International, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Goodluck India Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Arcelormittal Tubular Products, Michigan Seamless Tube, LLC, PTC Alliance Corp., Webco Industries, Inc., Zekelman Industries, Inc., and Plymouth Tube Co., USA, Defendant-Intervenors
- Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Co., Ltd, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Co., Defendant-Intervenor
- Nexteel Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff and Consolidated  Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and California Steel Industries, Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors
- Z.A. Sea Foods Private Limited, B-One Business House Pvt. Ltd., Hari Marine Private Limited, Magnum Export, Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd., Milsha Agro Exports Private Ltd., Sea Foods Private Limited, Shimpo Exports Private Limited, Five Star Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd., HN Indigos Private Limited, RSA Marines, and Zeal Aqua Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and AD HOC Shrimp Trade Action Committee, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review and Intent To Revoke the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Lemon Juice From the Republic of South Africa: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Lemon Juice From the Republic of South Africa: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From Thailand: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Glycine From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From Sri Lanka: Final Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Lemon Juice From Brazil: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2021-2022

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Australia, Brazil, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders (Australia, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Turkey, and United Kingdom) and Countervailing Duty Order (Korea) and Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders (Brazil)

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Review in Part; 2020

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Magnesium Metal From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Cancellation of Hearing for Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From India; Determination

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China and Spain; Determinations

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker From Japan; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates; Determinations

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From South Korea; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Video Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Clarification Concerning Commission Issuance of a Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Systems and Services Including the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe From South Korea and Taiwan; Determinations

 

December 21, 2022

USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a nine-month extension of 352 product exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation that had been scheduled to expire at the end of 2022

USTR Requests USITC Investigation of COVID-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai sent a letter to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting an investigation and public report of available data and information regarding access to COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics

Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from France

China initiates WTO dispute complaint targeting US semiconductor chip measures. China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States, challenging US export control and related measures with respect to certain advanced computing semiconductor chips and manufacturing products, supercomputer items, as well as related technologies and services, destined for or otherwise related to China

U.S. CBP - Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2023 (CSMS #54415485)

U.S. CBP - January 3, 2023, Quota opening: QB 23 – 108 Panama Agriculture (CSMS # 54350577)

U.S. CBP - January 3, 2023, Quota Opening: QB 23-219 2023 Mandarins/Satsumas (CSMS # 54384603)

U.S. CBP - January 3, 2023, Quota opening: QB 23-220 Olives (CSMS # 54351628)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 48, December 14, 2022
General Notices
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
- Vessel Entrance and Clearance Automation Test
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee v. United States, Defendant-Appellee Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Hyundai Corporation, USA, Defendants-Appellants
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Green First Forest Products, and Green First Forest Products(QC) Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Star Pipe Products, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor
- MCC Holdings doing business as Crane Resistoflex, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Defendant-Intervenor
- HiSteel Co., Ltd., and Kukje Steel Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc.,and Atlas Tube and Searing Industries, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews of Goodluck India Limited; 2017-2019 and 2019-2020

  • Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Order and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results of the 2016 Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders-60cc Up To 99cc Engines

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Glycine From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe From South Korea and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar (Rebar) From Japan, Taiwan and Turkey; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Superabsorbent Polymers From South Korea; Determination

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

 

December 14, 2022

Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from Czechia and Russia Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) negative determinations, no antidumping duties will be imposed on imports from Czechia and Russia

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Stainless Steel Wire Rod from India. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from India will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2022. The deficit increased from $74.1 billion in September (revised) to $78.2 billion in October, as imports increased and exports decreased

U.S. Dept of Commerce October 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 7,809.3 million square meter equivalents in October 2022, a decline of 12.4 percent compared to October 2021

Protocol Amending the Beef Safeguard Provisions of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement to Enter into Force on January 1, 2023. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Japan's Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita confirmed in an exchange of letters that amendments to the beef safeguard trigger level under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) will enter into force on January 1, 2023

Statement from USTR Spokesperson Adam Hodge on WTO Decision in Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminum Products. Assistant United States Trade Representative Adam Hodge released a statement in response to the final public reports in United States – Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminum Products

U.S. CBP - Import Restrictions on Certain New Zealand Fish and Fish Products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is imposing immediate import restrictions on fish and fish products from the New Zealand inshore set net and trawl fisheries deployed in the range of the Maui dolphin (CSMS # 54241684)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 47, November 30, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Rules of Origin for Goods Imported Into the United States
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ellwood City Forge Co., Ellwood National Steel Co., Ellwood Quality Steels Co., and A. Finkl & Sons, Plaintiffs/Defendant-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, Defendant-Intervenor/Plaintiff.
- Ellwood City Forge Company, Ellwood National Steel Company, Ellwood Quality Steels Company, and A. Finkl & Sons Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Metalcam S.P.A., Defendant-Intervenor
- Amsted Rail Company, Inc., ASF-K De Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Strato, Inc., Wabtec Corp. and TTX Company, Plaintiffs, v. United States International Trade Commission, and Acting Secretary Katherine M. Hiner, in her official capacity, Defendants, and Coalition Of Freight Rail Coupler Producers, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results in the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Hot-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality Steel Products From the Russian Federation: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Scope Determination and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Extension of Deadline To Certify Certain Entries

  • Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Power Inverters and Converters, Vehicles Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Components for Certain Environmentally-Protected LCD Digital Displays and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate from South Korea; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Full Five-Year Review

 

December 7, 2022

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from South Korea and Taiwan. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from South Korea and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates will remain in place

Proposed Modification to the U.S.-Korea FTA Rules of Origin for Certain Fabrics Would Likely Have a Negligible Effect on U.S. Imports and Exports, Says USITC. The proposed modification to the rules of origin would liberalize the current rules of origin by allowing woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn made in Korea or the United States to be eligible for preferential treatment under KORUS when made with non-originating triacetate yarn

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Automated Retractable Vehicle Steps and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. FCC Bans Authorizations for Devices That Pose National Security Threat. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans equipment authorizations for chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment deemed to pose a threat to national security

U.S. CBP CSMS # 54197079 - GUIDANCE: Extension of Section 301 China Product Exclusions

U.S. CBP CSMS # 54194146 - Requirement for Powers of Attorney (POAs) Executed Prior to 12/19/2022 to be Satisfied by 2/17/2023

U.S. CBP Launches Global Business Identifier Pilot to Increase Supply Chain Visibility. CBP will collaborate with 13 partner government agencies to deploy a Global Business Identifier pilot program that will test the concept of a single business identifier solution to improve the US Government's ability to efficiently identify high-risk shipments and facilitate legitimate trade

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Silicomanganese From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2020

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Strontium Chromate From Austria: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders.

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Intent to Rescind in Part; 2020

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-Diphosphonic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Automated Retractable Vehicle Steps and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Environmental Monitors with Side-Viewable Illumination and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Hot-Rolled Steel From Australia, Brazil, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Determination

  • Paper File Folders From China, India, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Softwood Lumber Products From Canada; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Biodiesel From Argentina and Indonesia; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Tool Chests and Cabinets From China and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Belarus, Italy, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Hardwood Plywood From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Cabinet X-ray and Optical Camera Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

November 30, 2022

Japan's Diet Approves the Revised Beef Safeguard Mechanism Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. The United States and Japan are currently working to finalize all domestic procedures in order for the agreement to enter into force.

USTR Extends Exclusions Of COVID-Related Products From China Section 301 Tariffs. The exclusions cover 81 medical-care products and were initially granted on December 29, 2020

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain preserved mushrooms from France

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Paper File Folders from China, India, and Vietnam. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices Having Layered Dummy Fill, Electronic Devices, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Processing Devices and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Bio-Layer Interferometers and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Central Romana Corporation Limited. Agency will detain imports of raw sugar and sugar-based products produced by Central Romana Corporation Limited in the Dominican Republic based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor in its operations

U.S. CBP Guidance: EU Steel Limit Modifications for HTS 7301.10.0000 Goods of Germany and Luxembourg (CSMS # 54150705)

U.S. CBP -  Pocket Bag Fabric for Blue Denim Apparel under the USMCA, effective January 1, 2023 (CSMS # 54152243)

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and Poland: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Ferrovanadium From the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Corrosion Inhibitors From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Composite Baseball and Softball Bats and Components Thereof; Notice of Correction Concerning Commission Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order Against a Defaulting Respondent; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Bio-Layer Interferometers and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices Having Layered Dummy Fill, Electronic Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Turkey; Denial of Request To Institute a Section 751(b) Review; Denial of Request To Institute a Section 751(b) Review or Reconsideration Proceeding Concerning the Commission's Affirmative Determination in Investigation No. 731-TA-1296 (Final), Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Turkey

  • Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China; Determination

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review the Final Initial Determination in Part; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

November 23, 2022

Superabsorbent Polymers from South Korea Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from South Korea

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Ground-breaking report draws first overall picture of global wildlife trade. The CITES Secretariat has published the first-ever World Wildlife Trade Report, that gives insights and analysis into the global trade in animals and plants that are regulated under this international treaty

U.S. CBP Automated Commercial Environment Collections Module uses the Technology Modernization Fund. ACE Collections is a collaborative project between the CBP Offices of Finance, Information and Technology, Trade, and Field Operations

U.S. CBP Vessel Entrance and Clearance Automation Test. This test will allow participants to submit certain vessel entry and clearance data and requests to CBP electronically through the Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS), instead of submitting paper forms, as currently required by CBP regulations

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 45, November 16, 2022
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin
- Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers
- Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal
- Protest (CBP Form 19)
- Administrative Rulings
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020; Correction

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation: Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina, Mexico, and the Russian Federation: Antidumping Duty Orders and Amended Final Affirmative Antidumping Duty Determination for the Russian Federation

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Czech Republic: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Classification of the Russian Federation as a Non-Market Economy

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Recission of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a General Exclusion Order; Termination of Investigation

  • Ferrovanadium From South Korea; Determination

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain; Determinations

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina, Mexico, Russia, and South Korea; Determinations

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From China and Mexico; Determinations

  • Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to a Respondent and Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain High-Density Fiber Optic Equipment and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Enforcement Proceeding Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding

 

November 16, 2022

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China and Mexico. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices, Semiconductor Devices, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. CPSC Tells Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers They Must Protect Infants by Complying with Infant Sleep Product Rule. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Infant Sleep Product Rule went into effect on June 23, making it unlawful to sell non-compliant infant sleep products manufactured on or after that date

U.S. Department of Commerce Revokes Russia's Market Economy Status in Antidumping Proceedings. This decision gives the United States the ability to apply the full force of the U.S. AD law to address the market distortions caused by increasing interference from the Russian government in their economy

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from the Czech Republic and Russia. On November 10, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from the Czech Republic and Russia

U.S. CBP Releases October 2022 Monthly Operational Update. In October 2022 alone, CBP processed more than 2.9 million entry summaries valued at more than $365 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $7.9 billion to be collected by the U.S. government. In October, trade via the ocean environment accounted for more than 33.62% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail

U.S. CBP - Rules of Origin for Goods Imported into the United States. This document sets forth technical corrections to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect recent changes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 44, November 9, 2022
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation Of Three Ruling Letters And Proposed Revocation Of Treatment Relating To The Tariff Classification Of Wireless Headphone Sets From China And An Undisclosed Country
- Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders
- Delivery Ticket
- Customs and Border Protection Recordkeeping Requirements
- Application-Permit-Special License Unlading-Lading-Overtime Services
- Holders or Containers Which Enter the United States Duty Free
- Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles (CBP Form 3299)
- User Fees (CBP Form 339A, 339C and 339V)
- Exportation of Used Self-Propelled Vehicles
- Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (CBP Form I–68)
- Application To Establish a Centralized Examination Station
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al., Defendants
- Garg Tube Export LLP and Garg Tube Limited, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Australia: Negative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order for Certain Uncoated Paper Rolls

  • Glycine From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Colombia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Wooden Cabinet and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Semiconductor Devices, and Components Thereof;  Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

November 9, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 2022. The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased from $65.7 billion in August to $73.3 billion in September, as imports increased and exports decreased

African Growth and Opportunity Act Eligibility Review - Burkina Faso. Presidential intent to terminate Burkina Faso from the AGOA trade preference program as of January 1, 2023

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders from China, India, and Vietnam. On November 2, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of paper file folders from China, India, and Vietnam; and a countervailing duty investigation of paper file folders from India

September 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,819.0 million square meter equivalents in September 2022, an increase of 6.3 percent compared to September 2021

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Ferrovanadium from South Korea. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from South Korea will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Finished Carbon Steel Flanges from India, Italy, and Spain. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India, Italy, and Spain will remain in place

APHIS Adjusts Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) User Fees in Response to Court Order. In the final rule, the commercial aircraft fee, the commercial cargo vessel fee, and the commercial railroad car fees were set at a level that did not include a reserve surcharge component

U.S. CBP - Temporary Duty-Free Treatment of Infant Formula Under the Formula Act – Update for Fees (CSMS # 53843285)

U.S. CBP - On Hold: The Deployment of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert is Postponed (CSMS #53838846)

U.S. CBP - Draft Implementation Guides for UFLPA Region Alert Now Available on CBP.gov (CSMS # 53870543)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 43, November 2, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Fee
- Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations
U.S. Court of International Trade
- BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Ellwood City Forge Company, et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- Keirton USA, Inc. Plaintiff, v. United States Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Paper File Folders From the People's Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Paper File Folders From India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the Philippines: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary No Shipment Determination, and Partial Rescission; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Strontium Chromate From France: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Poland: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Furfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Automated Retractable Vehicle Steps and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Composite Baseball and Softball Bats and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order Against a Defaulting Respondent; Termination of Investigation

  • Sodium Nitrite From Russia; Determination

  • Certain Audio Players and Controllers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Modification Proceeding Based on Withdrawal of the Petition; Termination of Modification Proceeding

  • Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, Including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles; Corrected Notice of Institution; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337

 

November 2, 2022

Preliminary Determination in Investigation of White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina

Preliminary Determination in Investigation of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain preserved mushrooms from France

Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina, Mexico, Russia, and South Korea Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Russia and South Korea, and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia

USITC to Investigate U.S.-Pacific Island Trade and Investment. The investigation was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative in a letter received on September 29, 2022

APHIS - Coming Soon: Phase VII Declaration Implementation - The Future of Lacey and Phase VII. In this phase, Lacey Act declarations will be required for all remaining plant product HS codes that are not 100 percent composite materials. That means a wide array of imported products - such as furniture, additional essential oils, and cork - that have never before needed Lacey Act declarations will now need them

U.S. CBP Office of Trade News Letter - Trade News Snapshot - Volume 4, Issue 5. Increasing the Focus on Trade-Based Money Laundering, CBP Modifies Existing Withhold Release Order, Seizures of Counterfeit Jewelry Shipments Continue

U.S. CBP - Nov 8 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2022 Period 4 (CSMS # 53786175)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 42, October 26, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Period of Admission and Extensions of Stay for Representatives of Foreign Information Media Seeking To Enter the United States
General Notices
- Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within Uganda
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letterss and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to The Tariff Classification of Pan Masala Betel Nut Food Product
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and POSCO, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Phosphor Copper From the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Welded ASTM A-312 Stainless Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of a Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip (PET Film) From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines: Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Pure Magnesium From China: Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review.

  • Certain Bio-Layer Interferometers and Components Thereof: Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • High Pressure Steel Cylinders From China: Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Video Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same: Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet From Japan: Request for Comments Regarding the Institution of a Section 751(b) Review Concerning the Commission's Affirmative Determination

  • Certain Radio Frequency Transmission Devices and Components Thereof: Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Components Thereof: Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same: Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Finding Respondent Top Golf in Default; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

 

October 26, 2022

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Superabsorbent Polymers from South Korea. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain superabsorbent polymers from South Korea

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China and Mexico. The Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from China and an antidumping duty investigation of freight rail couplers from Mexico

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Hot-rolled Steel from Australia, Brazil, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Australia, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Smart Televisions. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Hazelnuts and Products Containing the Same. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation and sale of certain hazelnuts and products containing the same by reason of false advertising

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same and Components of the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. FDA Issues Final Guidance on Refusal of Inspection by a Foreign Food Establishment or Foreign Government. Guidance describes the actions, behaviors, and statements by a foreign food establishment or foreign government that the FDA considers to be a refusal of an FDA inspection.

CBP Releases September 2022 Monthly Operational Update. In September 2022 alone, CBP processed more than 2.8 million entry summaries valued at more than $291 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $8.2 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 23-311 2023 Specialty Sugar Period 2 Results

U.S. CBP CSMS # 53676546 - GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Conforming Amendments

U.S. CBP CSMS # 53676220 - GUIDANCE: Section 301 China Technical Amendments to Section 301 Exclusions

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 41, October 19, 2022
General Notices
- Revocation of Three Ruling Letters, Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Step Stools
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Paper Face Masks
- Ship's Stores Declaration
- Importers of Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and CTPAT Trade Compliance Program
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations  (No. 09 2022)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- RKW Klerks Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022

  • Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China and Mexico: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Final Results of Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Silicomanganese From India: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020; Correction

  • Certain Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling on Malaysian Processed Quartz Slab and Recission of the Circumvention Inquiry

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products and Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From China; Determination

  • Phosphor Copper from South Korea; Determination

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From India; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same, and Components of the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From China;  Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Smart Televisions; Institution of Investigation

  • Pneumatic Off-the-Road (OTR) Tires From India; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe From South Korea and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

   • Certain Hazelnuts and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Aluminum Extrusions From China; Determinations

  • Certain Semiconductors Devices Having Layered Dummy Fill, Electronic Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

   • Certain Semiconductor Devices, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Paper File Folders From China, India, and Vietnam; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

 

October 19, 2022

USTR Announces Next Steps in Statutory Four-Year Review of China 301 Tariffs. USTR is seeking public comments to consider the effectiveness of the actions in achieving the objectives of the investigation, other actions that could be taken, and the effects of the actions on the U.S. economy, including consumers

U.S. Commerce Department Implements New Export Controls on Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items to China. These updates will restrict China's ability to both purchase and manufacture certain high-end chips used in military applications

Sodium Nitrite from Russia Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of theUnited States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Russia

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Phosphor Copper from South Korea. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from South Korea will remain in place

USDA Proposes Additional Requirements for Imported Chilean Table Grapes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposes to revise the conditions under which table grapes from Chile may be imported into the United States

Submission of Food and Drug Administration Import Data for Veterinary Devices. The Food and Drug Administration is amending its regulations to require that certain data elements be submitted for veterinary devices that are being imported or offered for import in the Automated Commercial Environment

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-299 2022 Bulk Infant Formula Base Powders

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 23–334 2023 Global Refined Sugar TRQ Results

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 40, October 12, 2022

CBP Decisions
- Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials From Guatemala
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Synthetic Ice Panels from Sweden
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Finished Wood Slats and Wood Bottom Rails with UV Coatings Used for Window Blinds
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Woven Upholstery Fabrics
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Woman's Top
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Metal Storage Lockers and Cabinets for Garage Use
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Cast-Iron Cylinder Heads and Block Castings
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Country of Origin of Certain Air Purifiers
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Xi'An Metals & Minerals Import & Export Co., Ltd., Plaintiff Shanxi Pioneer Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd., Building Material Distributors, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Kaptan Demir Celik Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S., Plaintiff, v.United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- HiSteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Plaintiff, and Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH, and Friedr. Lohmann GmbH, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenors

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 39, October 5, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From Mali
General Notices
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letterss and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Pan Masala Betel Nut Food Product
U.S. Court of International Trade
- New American Keg, d/b/a American Keg Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Ningbo Master International Trade Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou Jingye Machinery Co, Ltd., Defendant-Intervenors
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and United States Steel Corporation, Defendant-Intervenors
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Zhe "John" Liu, GL Paper Distribution, LLC, Defendants
- Eteros Technologies USA, Inc. Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Quartz Surface Products From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Artist Canvas From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate from the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof (II); Institution of Investigation

  • Ferrovanadium From South Korea; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates; Cancellation of Hearing for Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review Initial Determinations Terminating the Investigation as to Certain Patent Claims and Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain Electronic Devices, Semiconductor Devices, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, Including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, Including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Laptops, Desktops, Servers, Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Steel Nails From India, Oman, Sri Lanka and Turkey; Determinations

 

October 12, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2022. The goods and services deficit was $67.4 billion in August, down $3.1 billion from $70.5 billion in July

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty - U.S. International Trade Administration

August 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 9,137.0 million square meter equivalents in August 2022, a decrease of 0.6 percent compared to August 2021

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

APHIS - Concurrence With World Organization for Animal Health's Risk Designation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy for Ireland

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-310 2023 Specialty Sugar Period 1 Results

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Rescission, in Part; and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2021

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Sheet From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico; Preliminary Results of 2020-2021 Administrative Review

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Intent To Rescind the Review, in Part; 2020

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts and Articles Containing Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From China and Mexico; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • In the Matter of Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Artists' Canvas From China; Determination

 

October 5, 2022

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina, Mexico, Russia, and South Korea. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of oil country tubular goods from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia; and countervailing duty investigations of such good from Russia and South Korea

USITC Makes Determination in Five-year Review Concerning Aluminum Extrusions from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2022 Amendments). The Agricultural Marketing Service is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations, increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for the purposes of calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program

FDA Releases Overview of Activities Underway to Enhance the Safety of Imported Produce. This overview follows the 2019 release of the Strategy for the Safety of Imported Food which described the agency's comprehensive approach to enhancing the safety of food imported into the United States

APHIS - Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Pummelo From Vietnam Into the United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will  authorize the importation into the United States of fresh pummelo fruit from Vietnam

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22–222 2023 Mixes & Doughs

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22–306 2023 Specialty Sugar Period 2

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-305 2023 Specialty Sugar Period 1

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-604 2022 Fourth Quarter Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles of Argentina, Brazil and South Korea

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-704 2022 Aluminum Absolute Quota Fourth Quarter Argentina

Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials From Guatemala

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 38, September 28, 2022
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Vandewater International Inc., Plaintiff, and Sigma Corporation, and Smith-Cooper International, Inc.,Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Island Industries, Defendant-Intervenor
- Both-Well (Taizhou) Steel Fittings, Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Bonney Forge Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- Fujian Yinfeng Imp & Exp Trading Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition of American Millwork Producers, Defendant-Intervenor
- Asociación De Exportadores E Industriales De Aceitunas De Mesa, Aceitunas Guadalquivir, S.L.U., Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S. Coop. And., and Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L.,Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition for Fair Trade in Ripe Olives, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey, Taiwan, and Japan; Final Results of First Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker From Japan: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Countervailing Duty Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Mexico: Final Affirmative Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Critical Circumstances

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Negative Critical Circumstances Determination

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Large Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review; Correction

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Investigation

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders-Dual-Piston Engines; Rescission in Part

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From China; Determinations

  • Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Japan and Romania; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Fresh Garlic from China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From China and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Wearable Electronic Devices With ECG Functionality and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part 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; Extension of the Target Date

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From China; Determinations

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations

 

September 28, 2022

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Artists Canvas from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USTR - Technical Correction to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Curaçao)

Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third-Country Fabric. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements Publishing the new 12-month cap on duty- and quota-free benefits

Food facilities Registered with U.S. FDA must renew before year end. This applies to food facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for consumption in the United States

APHIS Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizome From Samoa Into the United States (Including Territories)

APHIS Notice of Decision To Revise Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Sand Pears From the Republic of Korea Into the United States

APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine Implements Risk-Based Sampling for Bananas and Plantains at U.S. Ports of Entry. The goal of RBS is to reduce inspections on entities importing commodities compliant with current pest and disease regulations

Annual Facility Certification for the Minimum Sanitation Protocol for Offshore Geranium Cutting Production. Pelargonium sp. shipped from countries where Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 is known to occur must be exported from APHIS approved facilities under this protocol

U.S. CBP DTOPS User Fees are increasing for both decals and transponders, effective 10/1/2022. All orders placed on or after this date will pay new fee amount

U.S. CBP Temporarily Closing Alburg Springs Port of Entry for Port Construction. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the temporary closure of the Alburg Springs, Vermont Port of Entry beginning on October 3, 2022, due to port construction

U.S. CBP - Japan/UK Steel Tariff Rate Quota Q2 Usage and Q4 Limits 2022

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-614 2022 Fourth Quarter Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 23-407 Update AGOA Limits

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletins Updates:
- QB 22–301 2023 Refined Sugar
- QB 22-302 2022 Raw Sugar TRQ Extension Reporting Instructions
- QB 22-304 Sugar Containing Products 17 AUSN-8 TRQ
- QB 22-305 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 1
- QB 22-624 2022 4th Quarter Tariff Rate Quota Steel Articles Japan or United Kingdom

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 37, September 21, 2022
General Notices
- Reissuance of a New Format for Application for a Specific Manufacturing Drawback Ruling Under 19 U.S.C. 1313(b) Without Parallel Columns"Same 8-Digit HTSUS Classification"
- Dates and Draft Agenda of the Seventieth Session of the Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 08 2022)
- Death Gratuity Information Sheet
- Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Score®7t Tablets
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- ARP Materials, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
- The Harrison Steel Castings Company, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- The Mosaic Company, Plaintiff, PhosAgro PJSC, JSC APATIT, Consolidated Plaintiff, Industrial Group Phosphorite LLC, Consolidated Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, The Mosaic Company, Consolidated Defendant, PhosAgro PSJC, JSC APATIT, Industrial Group Phosphorite LLC, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Covered Merchandise Referral and Initiation of Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Correction

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Russian Federation: Termination of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review; Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Russia Federation: Notification of Intent To Investigate Whether the Russian Federation is a Market Economy

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Scope Determination and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Extension of Deadline To Certify Certain Entries

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Knitted Footwear; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in its Entirety Based Upon Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Czechia and Russia; Hearing Update for the Subject Investigations

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Motion for Summary Determination of Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey; Hearing Update for the Subject Reviews

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Hearing Update for the Subject Reviews

  • Superabsorbent Polymers From South Korea; Hearing Update for the Subject Investigation

  • Barium Chloride From India; Hearing Update for the Subject Investigations

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in its Entirety Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint

  • Sodium Nitrite From Russia; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates; Hearing Update for the Subject Reviews

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same and Components of the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Integrated Circuit Products and Devices Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Order Denying Respondent Realtek Semiconductor Corporation's Motion for Sanctions; Termination of the Sanctions Proceeding

  • Certain Smart Televisions; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Hazelnuts and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations

 

September 21, 2022

USITC Makes Determinations Concerning Subsidized Imports of Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka and Turkey. . As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) negative determinations, no countervailing duty orders will be imposed on imports for India, Oman, and Turkey. As a result of the finding of negligibility, the countervailing duty investigation regarding imports from Sri Lanka will be terminated.

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2023 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Refined and Specialty Sugar

U.S. International Trade Administration Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414. Certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells

July 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 10,006.4 million square meter equivalents in July 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent compared to July 2021

Eligibility of Lithuania To Export Egg Products to the United States. FSIS is announcing that Lithuania is eligible to export egg products to the United States

CBP signs Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Brazil. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Brazil's Customs Authority Receita Federal signed an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement

U.S. CBP Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From Mali

U.S. CBP Time Extension for Certification Requirements on Hardwood Plywood Products & Veneered Panels from China (CSMS # 53268520)

U.S. CBP - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moves into Third Phase of Artificial Intelligence Imported Seafood Pilot Program (CSMS # 53307554)

U.S. CBP - USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Clarification for Blanched Peanuts (CSMS # 53300999)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 36, September 14, 2022
General Notices
- Revocation of Five Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to The Tariff Classification of Composite Portable Storage Batteries
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of One Ruling Letter, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Wooden Paint Mixing Sticks with and without Measurement Markings, and Wooden Yardsticks
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Quilted Mattress Covers
- Proposed Revocation of the One Ruling Letter, Proposed Modification of Five Rulings Letters, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Various Pipe Fittings
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Fashion Show Items from France
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- YC Rubber Co. (North America) LLC, Sutong Tire Resources, Inc., Mayrun Tyre (Hong Kong) Limited, ITG Voma Corporation, Kenda Rubber (China) Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Jiangsu Senmao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Keri Wood Co., Ltd.; and Sino-Maple (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.,Plaintiffs, and Baroque Timber Industries (Zhongshan) Co.,Ltd.; Riverside Plywood Corporation; Evolutions Flooring, Inc.; Struxtur, Inc.; Metropolitan Hardwood Floors, Inc.;Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.; Galleher Corp.; Galleher LLC; MCI International; Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Limited; Double F Limited; and Zhejiang Dadongwu GreenHome Wood Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Shenzhenshi Huanwei Woods Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Biyork Wood Co., Ltd.;Dalian Qianqiu Wooden Product Co., Ltd.; Fusong Jinlong Wooden Group Co., Ltd.; Fusong Jinqiu Wooden Product Co.,Ltd.; Fusong Qianqiu Wooden Product Co., Ltd.; Dunhua City Jisen Wood Industry Co., Ltd.; Dalian Penghong Floor Products Co., Ltd.; Dalian Shumaike Floor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Limited; Double F Limited; Jiangsu Guyu International Trading Co., Ltd.;Kemian Wood Industry (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Simba Flooring Co., Ltd.; Dongtai Fuan Universal Dynamics, LLC; Jiashan Huijiale Decoration Material Co., Ltd.; and Dalian Jiahong Wood Industry Co., Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and American Manufacturers of Multilayered Wood Flooring, Defendant-Intervenor
- Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Company, Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor
- SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff, Husteel Co., Ltd., NEXTEEL Co., Ltd., AJU Besteel Co., Ltd., and ILJIN SteelCorporation, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Hyundai Steel Company and Iljin Steel Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation, Maverick Tube Corporation, Tenaris Bay City, Inc., IPSCO Tubulars  Inc., Vallourec Star, L.P., and Welded Tube USA Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- SeAH Steel Corporation, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corporation, Maverick Tube Corporation, IPSCO Tubulars Inc., Tenaris Bay City, Inc.,and Vallourec Star L.P., Defendant-Intervenors
- Blue Scope Steel Ltd., Blue Scope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd., and Blue Scope Steel Americas, Inc., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corp., et al.,Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling and Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision

  • Certain Passenger Vehicles and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results; Correction

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Ukraine: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Australia: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Scope Ruling and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Circumvention for Exports From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

  • Certain Lemon Juice From the Republic of South Africa: Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2016-2017

  • Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2017-2018

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Phosphor Copper From South Korea; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Aluminum Extrusions From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Semiconductor Devices, Mobile Devices Containing The Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Mobile Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China and Spain; Hearing Update for the Subject Reviews

  • Certain Plant-Derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumins ("rHSA") and Products Containing Same; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (II); Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Power Inverters and Converters, Vehicles Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Electrical Connectors and Cages, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

 

September 14, 2022

United States and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Partners Announce Negotiation Objectives. The ministers had positive and constructive discussions, and announced a substantial milestone in their pursuit of a high-standard and inclusive economic framework

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2022. The goods and services deficit was $70.6 billion in July, down $10.2 billion from $80.9 billion in June, revised. July exports were $259.3 billion, $0.5 billion more than June exports. July imports were $329.9 billion, $9.7 billion less than June imports

2022 Tariff Rate Quota Quantity Limitations Under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of tariff-rate quota quantity limitations of certain tariff subheadings

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Investigation of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France. On September 8, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain preserved mushrooms from France

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Sodium Nitrite from Russia. On September 7, 2022, the Department of Commerce annouced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of sodium nitrite from Russia

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric from China. As a result of theU.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof I. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof II. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents, trademarks, and trade dress asserted by the complainants

APHIS Modifies Testing Protocol for Ralstonia solanacearum to Detect Race 3 Biovar 2 at Plant Inspection Stations. On September 26, 2022, APHIS will further refine the Pelargonium testing program by using a commercially available test for Ralstonia solanacearum, race 3, biovar 2.

Fiscal Year 2022 Raw Cane Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota Extension of the Entry Period. The USDA Office of the Secretary is providing notice of an extension of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) entry period

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Stakeholder Alert:  Restrictions on Hunter Harvested Wild Bird Game Meat from Canada

U.S. CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on Natchi Apparel (P) Ltd.. This modification takes place a month after CBP issued the WRO on July 29, 2022, representing swift and successful collaboration between civil society and worker rights organizations, Natchi Apparel (P) Ltd. and its parent company Eastman Exports, and CBP

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 35, September 7, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Vessel Repair Duties for Vessels Entering U.S. Ports; Correction
General Notices
- Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Hot & Cold Water Dispensers
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
- Transition of the Electronic Certification System (eCERT) to an Updated Version (eCERT 2.0)
- Transfer of Cargo to a Container Station
- CBP Hiring Center Medical Records Privacy Act Release Form
- Certificate of Registration (CBP Forms 4455 and 4457)
- Notice of Revocation of Customs Brokers' Licenses
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, and SeAH Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Amended Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, in Part; 2020-2021

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019 and Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Review, 2019; Corrections

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling and Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Lemon Juice From Argentina: Continuation of Suspension of Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2019-2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2020

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Rescission, in Part; and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling and Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China and Spain; Revised Schedule for Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules with Nanostructures, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Steel Nails From Thailand; Termination of Investigation

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From China; Determination

  • Barium Chloride From India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

 

September 7, 2022

USTR Receives Requests for Continuation of China 301 Tariffs. The Office of the United States Trade Representative confirmed that representatives of domestic industries benefiting from the tariff actions in Section 301 have requested continuation of the tariffs. Accordingly, as required by statute, the tariffs did not expire on their four-year anniversary dates and USTR will proceed with the next steps as provided in the statute

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina

APHIS - Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) to Permanently Allow Uploaded Copies of Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms. Starting October 1, 2022, APHIS and CBP will accept signed original and uploaded copies of phytosanitary certificates and forms for plant commodities

Adjustment of Appendices Under the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Regulation. This notice announces the transfer of amounts for certain dairy articles from the historical license category (Appendix 1) to the lottery (nonhistorical) license category (Appendix 2) pursuant to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing regulations for the 2022 quota year

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 23-502 2023 Tobacco

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 23–303 2023 Raw Sugar Cane Allocations

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 34, August 31, 2022
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Universal Bill Stacker Sub-assembly
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Suzano S.A., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Domtar Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- All One God Faith, Inc., D/B/A Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, etal., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and CP Kelco U.S., Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Dillinger France S.A., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the People's Republic of China, India, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Review; 2020-2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2022

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results, and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices With Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint; Termination of the Investigation

  • Artists' Canvas From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination With Respect to Defaulting Respondents; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Solar Power Optimizers, Inverters, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Glycine From China; Determination

  • Lemon Juice From Argentina; Determination

  • Uranium From Russia; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From Japan, Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Paper Clips From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Germany, Italy, and Japan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Robotic Pool Cleaners and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Beverage Brewing Capsules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding; Rescission of a Limited Exclusion Order and Three Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

 

August 31, 2022

USTR fact sheet on WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the first ever multilateral trade agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. It contains several important disciplines, including prohibitions on granting or maintaining fisheries subsidies

USITC Releases the Year in Trade 2021. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released The Year in Trade 2021, its annual overview of developments regarding the operation of the U.S. trade agreements program for 2021

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Robotic Pool Cleaners and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Solar Power Optimizers, Inverters, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

U.S. FDA and Mexican Counterparts Report Progress in Food Safety at Second Annual Partnership Meeting. Meeting is part of ongoing efforts to help ensure the safety of food imported from Mexico and to advance protections for consumers in both countries

Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. This interim final rule suspends for an additional year the historical license reduction provision which would otherwise apply beginning with the 2023 quota year

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 33, August 24, 2022
General Notices
- Enhanced Transparency and Access to Information for Refund Requesters in the Automated Commercial Environment
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Meyer Corporation, U.S., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Greenlight Organic, Inc. and Parambir Singh Aulakh, Defendants
- Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Plaintiff/Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Oman Fasteners, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor/Consolidated Plaintiff
- Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd., Carbon Activated Corporation, Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd.,Shanxi Industry Technology Trading Co., Ltd., Datong Municipal Yunguang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd. and Beijing Pacific Activated Carbon Products Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Calgon Carbon Corporation and Cabot Norit Americas, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Global Aluminum Distributor LLC, Plaintiff, and Hialeah Aluminum Supply, Inc., Consolidated Plaintiff, and Kingtom Aluminio S.r.L., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Ta Chen International, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Worldwide Door Components, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee and Endura Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee and Endura Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Large Residential Washers From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products and Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From the Republic of Korea, Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea, and Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Determination of No Shipments and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Preliminary Negative Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping Order

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders-4017 Aluminum Sheet

  • Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Brazil, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders (China, Japan, Korea, and UK), Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders (India), and Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders (Brazil)

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2020

  • Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Semiconductors and Devices and Products Containing the Same, including Printed Circuit Boards, Automotive Parts, and Automobiles; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Order Denying Respondents' Motion for Sanctions and To Deny Complainant's Motion for Sanctions; Termination of Sanctions Proceedings

  • Certain Soft Projectile Launching Devices, Components Thereof, Ammunition, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Outdoor and Semi- Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain High-Density Fiber Optic Equipment and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Adopt an Initial Advisory Opinion and not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Advisory Opinion Proceeding Based on a Joint Stipulation; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding

 

August 24, 2022

Final Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigations of Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of steel nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Turkey; and announced its negative final determination in the CVD investigation of steel nails from Thailand

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Glycine From China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Soft Projectile Launching Devices, Components Thereof, Ammunition, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

The FDA Moves into Third Phase of Artificial Intelligence Imported Seafood Pilot Program. The third phase is designed to improve the agency's ability to quickly identify imported seafood products that may be contaminated by illness-causing pathogens, decomposition, the presence of unapproved antibiotic residues, or other hazards

Eligibility of the Dominican Republic to Export Raw Intact Beef to the United States. This notice provides instructions to inspection program personnel at official import inspection establishments on actions to take when verifying the accuracy of foreign inspection certificates for imported raw intact beef products from the Dominican Republic

Adjustment of Certain COBRA Customs User Fees and Limitations for Fiscal Year 2023 Will Deploy on August 25, 2022. (CSMS #53027584)

U.S. CBP Reducing Hours of Operation for the Vanceboro, Maine Port of Entry. The change to operational hours comes as an attempt to better allocate resources during peak travel periods within the Calais, ME area of operations

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 32, August 17, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Vessel Repair Duties for Vessels Entering U.S. Ports
- COBRA Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2023
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Musical Candle Holders Packaged with Wax Birthday Candles
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Vicentin S.A.I.C., Oleaginosa Moreno Hermanos S.A.,Molinos Agro S.A., Plaintiffs LDC Argentina S.A., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, National Biodiesel Board Fair Trade Coalition, Defendants-Appellees

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From Sri Lanka: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From Thailand: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Sulfanilic Acid From India: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021

  • Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From India, Italy, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Barium Chloride From India: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa, Scheduling of the Final Phase of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Institution of Investigation

  • Large Residential Washers From China; Determination

  • Sodium Nitrite From Russia; Determination

  • Certain Laparoscopic Surgical Staplers, Reload Cartridges, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding; Rescission of the Remedial Orders; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Earpiece Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Advisory Opinion Proceeding Based on Settlement; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof II; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Due to a Settlement Agreement; Termination of Investigation

 

August 17, 2022

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Sodium Nitrite from India. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of sodium nitrite from India

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Barium Chloride from India. The Department of Commerce announced its negative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of barium chloride from India

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Lemon Juice from Argentina. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing suspension agreement concerning imports of this product from Argentina will remain in place

Addition of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Benin, and the Republic of Botswana to the List of Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

U.S. CBP Releases July 2022 Monthly Operational Update. In July CBP processed more than 2.8 million entry summaries valued at more than $280 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $8.9 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

Enhanced Transparency and Access to Information for Refund Requesters in the Automated Commercial Environment. U.S. CBP's ACE account users will have the option to electronically view and track their outstanding refund status and history for all refunds processed after the deployment date

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 31, August 10, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports: Addition of Four Airports, Removal of Two Airports
General Notices
- Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Surgical Gowns
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Aspects Furniture International, Inc., IMSS, LLC, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Second Nature Designs, Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Mexico: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review; Notice of Completion of Panel Review

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Certain Gypsum Board, Sheet, or Panel Originating in or Exported (to Canada) from the United States of America: United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12; Binational Panel Review; Notice of Completion of Panel Review

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2019-2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof I, DN 3634; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof II, DN 3635; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Audio Players and Controllers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Institute a Modification Proceeding

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Brazil, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; Determinations

  • Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof, DN 3633; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, RFID Printers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Due to a Settlement Agreement; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Notice of Investigation and Terminating the Investigation as to Respondent Rexford

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Networking Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation for Good Cause; Denial of Motion To Strike as Moot; Termination of the Investigation

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From Russia and Trinidad and Tobago; Determinations

  • Certain Bar Code Scanners, Mobile Computers With Bar Code Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not to Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of Settlement; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Composite Baseball and Softball Bats and Components Thereof;Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation With Respect to the Last Active Respondent Based on Settlement; Request for Briefing on Remedy, Bond, and the Public Interest

 

August 10, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2022. The goods and services deficit was $79.6 billion in June, down $5.3 billion from $84.9 billion in May, revised. June exports were $260.8 billion, $4.3 billion more than May exports. June imports were $340.4 billion, $1.0 billion less than May imports

June 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled million10,115.6 square meter equivalents in June 2022, an increase of 18.5 percent compared to June 2021

USITC to Investigate Economic Impact of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin on the United States. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for a new factfinding investigation on the USMCA automotive rules of origin (ROOs) and their impact on the U.S. economy, their effect on the competitiveness of U.S. automotive production and trade, and their relevancy in light of technology changes

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Large Residential Washers from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2023 Tariff-Rate Import Quota Year. This notice announces a fee of $350 to be charged for the 2023 tariff-rate quota year for each license issued to a person or firm by the Department of Agriculture authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Revised Fisheries Certificate of Origin (NOAA Form 370) with New OMB Control Numbers - U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (CSMS #52856470

U.S. CBP - Information on Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2022 (CSMS #52834229)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 30, August 3, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Cyprus
General Notices
- Announcement of the Modification of the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) Test Concerning the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal Accounts To Establish the Vessel Agency Portal Account and To Decommission the Cartman and Lighterman Portal Accounts
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Fluorescence Confocal Microscope
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Insulated Lunch Bags
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 04 2022)
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 05 2022)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Tau-Ken Temir LLP, and JSC NMC Tau-Ken Samruk, Plaintiffs, and Ministry Of Trade And Integration Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., and Mississippi Silicon LLC, Defendant-Intervenors
- Universal Tube And Plastic Industries, Ltd., THL Tube AndPipe Industries LLC, And KHK Scaffolding And Framework LLC, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor
- Pro-Team Coil Nail Enterprise, Inc. And PT Enterprise Inc.,Plaintiffs, Unicatch Industrial Co., Ltd, TC International, Inc., Hor Liang Industrial Corp., Romp Coil Nails Industries Inc., And Primesource Building Products, Inc., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and S.T.O. Industries, Inc., Plaintiff-Intervenor, v.United States, Defendant, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Cyber Power Systems (USA) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, United States, Counterclaimant, v. Cyber Power Systems (USA) Inc., Counterclaim Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Rescission, in Part; 2020

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results and Final Rescission, in Part, of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020

  • Ammonium Sulphate from the United States of America; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Review: Notice of NAFTA Panel Order

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020

  • Ferrovanadium From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Collated Staples From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Lemon Juice From Brazil: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From Sri Lanka: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Lemon Juice From the Republic of South Africa: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From Thailand: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders:
Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China;
Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea;
Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India;
Certain Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan;
Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Taiwan;
Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China;
Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the Republic of Korea;
Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Integrated Circuits and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

  • USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2023 Report

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan; Determinations

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) From France, Mexico, and South Korea; Determinations

  • Certain Solar Power Optimizers, Inverters, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Robotic Pool Cleaners, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

 

August 3, 2022

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Lemon Juice from Brazil and South Africa. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of lemon juice from Brazil and South Africa

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Steel Nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigations of steel nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty - U.S. International Trade Administration

Sodium Nitrite from Russia Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Russia

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Polyester Staple Fiber from South Korea and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from South Korea and Taiwan will remain in place

U.S. FDA Announces FY2023 User Fee Rates for the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program and the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program

DHS Expands Partnership to Combat Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a strategic partnership between the Department's Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) and international non-governmental organization (NGO) Liberty Shared to enhance the Department's ability to investigate forced labor in the supply chain

U.S. CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 23 tentative selections for new reimbursable services agreements that will promote cross-border trade and facilitate essential travel to the United States

U.S. CBP - COBRA Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2023. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2023 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as implemented by the CBP regulation

U.S. CBP - Vessel Repair Duties for Vessels Entering U.S. Ports. This rule amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to streamline the vessel repair entry process by extending the timeframe from 90 days to 150 days for vessel owners, masters, or authorized agents ("vessel operators") to provide completed vessel repair entries and to apply for relief from assessment of those vessel repair duties

U.S. CBP INFORMATION: Aug 8 Quota opening: Large Residential Washing Machines 2022 Period 3 (CSMS #52830012)

Customs Bulletin and DecisionsVol. 56, No. 29, July 27, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Conforming Amendments Related to Temporary Entry of Business Persons Under the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Shuzhen Zhong, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Rimco, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States of America, Defendant
- Guangdong Hongteo Technology Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Chu-Chiang "Kevin" Ho, and Atria Corporation, Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Recission of Review; 2020-2021

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020; Correction

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Scope Determination and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Stainless Steel Wire Rods From India: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Chipsets, and Electronic Devices, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding; Rescission of Two Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding

  • Cased Pencils From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Brazil, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Batteries and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Final Determination of Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Gabapentin Immunoassay Kits and Test Strips, Components Thereof, and Methods Therefor; Notice of Commission Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order Against Defaulting Respondent; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Interactive Fitness Products Including Stationary Exercise Bikes, Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, and Rowing Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices With Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Setting a 20-Month Target Date and an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Intervene

  • Certain Fabrics of Triacetate Filament Yarns: Effect of Modification to U.S.-Korea FTA Rules of Origin

  • Certain Soft Projectile Launching Devices, Components Thereof, Ammunition, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

July 27, 2022

United States Requests Consultations Under the USMCA Over Mexico's Energy Policies. The consultations relate to certain measures by Mexico that undermine American companies and U.S.-produced energy in favor of Mexico's state-owned electrical utility and state-owned oil and gas company

USITC Launches New Investigation on Possible Modification to the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin. The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input on a newly initiated investigation concerning a proposed modification to the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) rules of origin

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom will remain in place. As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from Brazil will be ended

Food Facilities Invited to Join U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "How To" Webinar on Registration and Renewal as Biennial Food Facility Registration Period Approaches. U.S. and foreign human and animal food facilities that are required to register with the FDA must renew their registration this year between October 1 and December 31, 2022

U.S. FDA Issues Country-Wide Import Alert for Enoki Mushrooms from the Republic of Korea. Detention Without Physical Examination of Enoki Mushrooms from Korea (the Republic of) due to Listeria monocytogenes

Grand Opening of Alexandria Bay Port of Entry. U.S.CBP officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony the brand new state-of-the-art Port of Entry at Alexandria Bay. The completion of this modernization project was a long time coming, with an unanticipated pandemic during the middle of construction

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22–316 2022 Raw Sugar Increased Allocation

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-314 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 5 Results

U.S. CBP - Temporary Duty-Free Treatment of Infant Formula (CSMS #52739058)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 28, July 20, 2022
General Notices
- Application for Withdrawal of Bonded Stores for Fishing Vessels and Certificate of Use (CBP Form 5125)
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Shanxi Hairui Trade Co., Ltd., Shanxi Pioneer Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd., Shanxi Yuci Broad Wire Products Co., Ltd., Dezhou Hualude Hardware Products Co., Ltd., Xi'An Metals & Minerals Import & Export Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd., PT Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia, and Wilmar Oleo North America LLC, Plaintiffs, and P.T. Musim Mas and Government of The Republic of Indonesia, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and National Biodiesel Board Fair Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Former Employees of AT&T Services, Inc., through Communications Workers of America Local 4123 Plaintiff, v. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Defendant
- Productos Laminados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Atlas Tube, a Division of Zekelman Industries, and Searing Industries, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Colombia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Covered Merchandise Referral and Initiation of Covered Merchandise Inquiry

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Glycine From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (II); Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Plate From Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan; Determination

  • Certain Rotating 3-D LiDAR Devices, Components Thereof, and Sensing Systems Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Affirm the Remand Initial Determination With Certain Modifications and To Find No Violation; Termination of the Investigation

 

July 20, 2022

Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) negative determinations, Commerce will not issue countervailing duty orders and antidumping duty orders

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Rotating 3-D LiDAR Devices, Components Thereof, and Sensing Systems Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

New USDA Database Will Replace Three Import Manuals and the Fruit and Vegetable Imports Requirement (FAVIR) Database. Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) gives users a simple search interface for finding and displaying import requirements for agricultural commodities

CBP Releases June 2022 Monthly Operational Update. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational statistics for June 2022 in a new, more accessible format that is designed to provide greater transparency

CBP Announces Global Entry Partnership with Bahrain. Bahrain now joins a growing list of 14 Global Entry partner countries with full arrangements

Extension and Amendment of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Cyprus

U.S. CBP - Increased Column 2 Duties on Certain Articles from the Russian Federation (CSMS #52458835)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 27, July 13, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: Designation of an Approved Native American Tribal Card Issued by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas as an Acceptable Document To Denote Identity and Citizenship for Entry inthe United States at Land and Sea Ports of Entry
General Notices
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Textile Certificate of Origin
- Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles (CBP Form 3299)
- Exportation of Used Self-Propelled Vehicles
- Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories and Approval of Commercial Gaugers
- Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders
- User Fees
- Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Timing Chain Tensioner
- Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Tensioner Arm Assembly
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Prime Time Commerce, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- All One God Faith, Inc., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and CP Kelco U.S., Inc., Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review and Intent To Revoke Order

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Portugal: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2019-2020 Administrative Review; Correction

  • Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From the Republic of Korea, Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea, Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea, and Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Electronic Exercise Systems, Stationary Bicycles and Components Thereof and Products Including Same; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting in Part a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (ESBR) From Czechia and Russia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Wearable Electronic Devices With ECG Functionality and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

July 13, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2022. The goods and services deficit was $85.5 billion in May, down $1.1 billion from $86.7 billion in April, revised. May exports were $255.9 billion, $3.0 billion more than April exports. May imports were $341.4 billion, $1.9 billion more than April imports

United States and Canada Announce a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade in Solar Products. The MOU promotes greater North American solar supply integration and reaffirms both countries' commitment to prohibit imports of solar products produced in whole or in part with forced or compulsory labo

May 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 10,682.8 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in May 2022, an increase of 42.7 percent compared to May 2021

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea, Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from France, Mexico, and South Korea

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Stainless Steel Plate from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan will remain in place

Censorship-Related Measures in China Cause Significant Annual Revenue Losses for Certain U.S. Industries, Reports USITC. Foreign censorship and related measures led to significant foregone revenues for U.S. businesses annually and restricted the opportunity of U.S. businesses to provide services to hundreds of millions of users in China, according to a new report

APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Comment on IPPC Standards and Documents. The IPPC has made several draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), draft phytosanitary treatments, draft diagnostic protocols and draft specifications available for consultation

Fiscal Year 2022 Raw Cane Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota Increase and Extension of the Entry Period. The Foreign Agricultural Service is providing notice of an increase in the fiscal year 2022 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 90,718 metric tons raw value and an extension of the TRQ entry period

Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2023 WTO Tariff-Rate Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar. The Foreign Agricultural Service announces the establishment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023) in- quota aggregate quantity of raw cane sugar at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 26, July 6, 2022
General Notices
- Application to Establish a Centralized Examination Station
- Delivery Ticket
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of One Ruling Letter, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Wooden Paint Mixing Sticks With Measurement Markings and a Wooden Yardstick
- Proposed Revocation of Four Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Composite Portable Storage Batteries
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Adee Honey Farms, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- American Drew, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- Hilex Poly Co., LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., Plaintiffs, and Cheng Ch International Co., Ltd., China Staple Enterprise Corporation, De Fasteners Inc., Hoyi Plus Co., Ltd., Liang Chyuan Industrial Co., Ltd., Trim International Inc., UJL IndustriesCo., Ltd., Yu Chi Hardware Co., Ltd., and Zon Mon Co., Ltd.,Consolidated-Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. and C&U Americas, LLC, Plaintiff, and Precision Components, Inc., Xinchang Newsun Xintianlong Precision Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd, and Hebei Xintai Bearing Forging Co., Ltd, Consolidated Plaintiffs v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Ripe Olives from Spain: Notice of Commencement of a Compliance Proceeding Pursuant to Section 129 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Belgium: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021; Correction

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Quartz Surface Products From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2021

  • Glycine From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Italy: Preliminary Results of the Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Glycine From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Phosphor Copper From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Glycine From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2020 Administrative Review

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2019-2020 Administrative Review

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Revocation, in Part, of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain UMTS and LTE Cellular Communications Modules and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, Affirm a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation

  • Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components From China; Determinations

  • Certain L-Tryptophan, L-Tryptophan Products, and Their Methods of Production; Notice of Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding; Rescission of the Remedial Orders; Termination of Rescission Proceeding

  • Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review a Final Initial Determination of Violation of Section 337 With Respect to Two Trademarks, and To Review and, on Review, Affirm a Finding of Violation With Respect to a Patent; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Electronic Devices Having Wireless Communication Capabilities and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to Blu Products, Inc.; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Televisions, Remote Controls, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

July 6, 2022

USTR Releases Biennial Report on the Operation of the USMCA with Respect to Trade in Automotive Goods. This biennial report examines the actions taken by auto producers to demonstrate compliance with the USMCA and whether the USMCA's automotive rules of origin are effective and relevant in light of changing vehicle and production technologies

Solar Cells and Modules - Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414. The Proclamation declares an emergency to exist and states that immediate action is needed to ensure access to a sufficient supply of solar cells and modules to assist in meeting the United States' electricity generation needs

Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Mexico - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision. Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review. The Binational Panel affirmed the Department of Commerce's Final Determination

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-309 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 5

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-603 Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles:Argentina, Brazil and South Korea Ko

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22 703 2022 Aluminum Absolute Quota Third Quarter Argentina

Customs Bulletin and DecisionsVol. 56, No. 25, June 29, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2022 TunaClassifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, HarmonizedTariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
General Notices
- Customs and Border Protection Recordkeeping Requirements
- Administrative Rulings
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
- Revocation of a Ruling Letter, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to theTariff Classification of a Chafer Set
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating tothe Tariff Classification of Dog Wheelchairs
U.S. Court of International Trade
- United States Steel Corporation, Plaintiff, and Nucor Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and BlueScope Steel Ltd., Blue Scope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd., and Blue Scope Steel Americas, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- POSCO, Plaintiff, and Nucor Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Steel Dynamics,Inc., AK Steel Corporation, Arcelormittal USA LLC, Nucor Corporation, United States Steel Corporation, POSCO, Hyundai Steel Company, and Government of Korea, Defendant-Intervenors
- Ellwood City Forge Company, Ellwood National Steel Company, Ellwood Quality Steels Company, and A. Finkl & Sons Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, Metalcam S.p.A., Defendant-Intervenor
- Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff, and SeAH Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company, Defendant-Intervenor
- Coalition of American Millwork Producers, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Araupel S.A., Defendant-Intervenor
- NEXTEEL Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Hyundai Steel Company and SeAH Steel Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube Company and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Helical Spring Lock Washers From China and Taiwan; Termination of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products, Fixtures, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting Return of Bond; Termination of Bond Return Proceeding

  • Dioctyl Terephthalate From South Korea; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Furfuryl Alcohol From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Sulfanilic Acid from China and India; Termination of Five-Year Review

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From South Korea and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Large Residential Washers from China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Review

 

June 29, 2022

Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Sodium Nitrite from Russia. On June 23, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of sodium nitrite from Russia

Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Sodium Nitrite from Russia. On June 23, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of sodium nitrite from Russia

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From Russia and Trinidad & Tobago. On June 21, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of urea ammonium nitrate solutions from Russia and Trinidad & Tobago

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea. On June 21, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision. On June 14, 2022, the Binational Panel issued its Decision in the matter of Certain Gypsum Board, Sheet, or Panel originating in or exported from the United States of America. The Binational Panel affirmed the Canadian Intentional Trade Tribunal's Final Determination

USITC Releases Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2021. Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2021 (Trade Shifts 2021) is now available on the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) internet site

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same and Components Thereof II. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainants

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS - Concurrence With WOAH Risk Designations for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Bolivia and the United Kingdom's zone of Jersey

U.S. CBP to nominate Ian Saunders for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization. Saunders will stand for election at the June 2023 WCO Council meeting

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-613 2022 Third Quarter Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-722 2022 First and Second Period Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Aluminum Articles of the United Kingdom (UK)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 24, June 22, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Artifacts and Ethnological Material From Peru
General Notices
- Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal
- Notice of Open Public Meetings
- Protest (CBP Form 19)
- Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (CBP Form I–68)
- Holders or Containers Which Enter the United States Duty Free
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- USP Holdings, Inc., Substituted for Universal Steel Products, Inc., PSK Steel Corporation, Dayton Parts, LLC, Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Jordan International Company, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Defendants-Appellees
- USP Holdings, Inc., Substituted for Universal Steel Products, Inc., PSK Steel Corporation, Dayton Parts, LLC, Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., Jordan International Company, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce ,Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Defendants-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Gul fCoast Express Pipeline, LLC, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Byungmin Chae, Plaintiff, v. Janet Yellen, United States Secretary of the Treasury, Alejandro Mayorkas, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, United States Department of the Treasury, United States Department of Homeland Security, and United States, Defendants
- Adee Honey Farms, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- American Drew, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- Hilex Poly Co., LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al.,Defendants
- Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Daikin America, Inc., Defendant-intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Czech Republic: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From France: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Superabsorbent Polymers From South Korea; Scheduling of the Final Phase of an Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof II; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Systems, Smart HVAC Systems, Smart HVAC Control Systems, and Components Thereof; Commission Decision To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; Commission Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Electrical Connectors and Cages, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; Request for Written Submissions on Certain Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of the Target Date

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Rotating 3-D LiDAR Devices, Components Thereof, and Sensing Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Gas Spring Nailer Products and Components Thereof; Commission Decision To Grant Complainant's Motion To Terminate the Investigation on Remand; Rescission of Remedial Orders and Termination of the Investigation

 

June 22, 2022

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from the Czech Republic and Russia. On June 15, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from the Czech Republic and Russia

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Barium Chloride from India. On June 14, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of barium chloride from India

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Sodium Nitrite from India. On June 14, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of sodium nitrite from India

Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from China Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC. As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China

APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine Postpones Policy Update to Import Earthworms into the United States Until October. APHIS will require all stakeholders who import earthworm speciesto request and obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit and to comply with rearing and shipping requirements. APHIS is extending the implementation date to give stakeholders more time to apply for permits and prepare for the change

U.S. DHS Releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy. As part of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, chaired by DHS, released the Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured With Forced Labor in China

U.S. CBP - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Importer Overview.

U.S. CBP Releases May 2022 Monthly Operational Update. CBP processed more than 3 million entry summaries valued at more than $294 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $8.6 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-623 2022 Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Articles of Japan or the United Kingdom

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-214 2022 Tuna Final Restraint Limit and Proration

U.S. CBP CSMS #52184792 - 2022 Tuna Quota Proration

U.S. CBP CSMS #52174134 - New EPA Form 3540-1 Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA). New NOA Form Effectively Immediately

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 23, June 15, 2022
General Notices
- Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
- Ship's Stores Declaration
- Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of  Hot & Cold Water Dispensers
- Modification of a Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Polyetheretherketone Powder
- Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Zhejiang Junyue Standard Part Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Ningbo Zhongjiang High Strength Bolts Co., Ltd., Plaintiff- Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Vulcan Threaded Products, Inc., Defendant-Intervenor
- Celik Halat ve Tel Sanayi A.S., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Insteel Wire Products Company, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp., Defendant-Intervenors
- Building Systems de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Full Member Subgroup of the American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC and Corey S.A. de C.V., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With the Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Barium Chloride From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Quartz Surface Products From India: Preliminary Results and Rescission in Part of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Steel Nails From India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Russia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

 

June 15, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2022. The goods and services deficit was $87.1 billion in April, down $20.6 billion from $107.7 billion in March, revised. April exports were $252.6 billion, $8.5 billion more than March exports. April imports were $339.7 billion, $12.1 billion less than March imports

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices with Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service - 2022/2023 Rates Charged for AMS Services

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula. Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need

U.S. CBP - Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Artifacts and Ethnological Material From Peru

U.S. CBP - Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2022 Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

U.S. CBP UFLPA Operational Guidance for Importers. CBP has released importer guidance to assist the trade community in preparing for the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) rebuttable presumption that goes into effect on June 21, 2022

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 22, June 8, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Fee Increase
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of Five Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Outdoor Furniture Sets
- Application-Permit-Special License Unlading-Lading-Overtime Services
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee v. United States, Defendant-Appellee Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Hyundai Corporation, USA, Defendants-Appellants
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Dalian Meisen Woodworking Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Cabinets to Go, LLC, and The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, Defendant-Intervenor
- Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd., Sentury Tire USA Inc., Sentury (Hong Kong) Trading Co., Limited, Plaintiffs, and Pirelli Tyre Co., Ltd., Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., and Pirelli Tire LLC, Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Canadian Solar Inc., et al., Plaintiffs, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. et al., Intervenor Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Midwest-CBK, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Greenfirst Forest Products Inc. and Greenfirst Forest Products (QC) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States Defendant
- Ad Hoc Shrimp Trade Enforcement Committee, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company and MSeafood Corporation, Defendant- Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Antidumping Duty Orders on Sulfanilic Acid From India and the People's Republic of China and Countervailing Duty Order on Sulfanilic Acid From India: Final Results of Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Orders

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Helical Spring Lock Washers From People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Final Results of Fifth Sunset Review and Revocation of Order

  • Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of Review; 2020-2021

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Raw Honey From Argentina, Brazil, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission in Part; 2020

  • Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review; Antidumping Duty Order

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Ammonium Sulfate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Pasta From Italy: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Heavy Forged Hand Tools, Finished or Unfinished, With or Without Handles From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Ammonium Sulfate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Integrated Circuit Products and Devices Containing the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motions To Terminate the Investigation Based on Withdrawal and Settlement; Termination of the Investigation In Its Entirety

  • Certain Residential Premises Security Monitoring and Automation Panels, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination of Non-Infringement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Pure Magnesium From China; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices With Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Plant-Derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumins ("rHSA") and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review the Final Initial Determination in Its Entirety; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina, Mexico, Russia, and South Korea; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain Shingled Solar Modules, Components Thereof, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Notice of a Final Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

 

June 8, 2022

United States and Taiwan Announce the Launch of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which is intended to develop concrete ways to deepen the economic and trade relationship, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values, and promote innovation and inclusive economic growth for our workers and businesses

Beef Safeguard Mechanism Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Japan's Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita sign an agreement to revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

USTR Notice of Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Superabsorbent Polymers from the Republic of Korea. On June 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of certain superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey. On June 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the countervailing duty investigations of certain steel nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Turkey, and announced a negative preliminary determination in the investigation of certain steel nails from Thailand

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Pneumatic Compression Devices and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-711b 2022 First Period Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Aluminum Articles of the United Kingdom (UK)

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-622a 2022 Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Articles United Kingdom

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 21, June 1, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports: Removal of One Airport
General Notices
- Importers of Merchandise Subject to Actual Use Provisions
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Ghigi 1870 S.p.A. and Pasta Zara S.p.A., Plaintiffs, and Agritalia S.r.L. and Tesa S.r.L., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Riviana Foods, Inc. and Treehouse Foods, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Hitachi Energy USA Inc. and Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- Hyundai Steel Co., Plaintiff, and United States Steel Corp., Consolidated Plaintiff, and Nucor Corp., Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and United States Steel Corp., Defendant-Intervenor, and Hyundai Steel Co., Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor
- VoestAlpine USA Corp. and Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- VoestAlpine USA LLC and Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From Sri Lanka: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From Thailand: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Steel Nails From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Turkey: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Belgium: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Iron Construction Castings From Brazil, Canada, and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2019-2020

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Passenger Vehicles and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, and Intent To Rescind Review, in Part; 2020

  • Certain Artist Canvas From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Third Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2020-2021

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From China and Indonesia; Determination

  • Certain Microfluidic Devices; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting 10X Genomics, Inc.'s Motion for Return of Its Bond

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China and Spain; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Pneumatic Compression Devices and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Raw Honey From Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam; Determinations

  • Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Commission Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker From Japan; Institution of a Five-Year Review

 

June 1, 2022

United States Initiates Second USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Policies. Specifically, the United States is challenging TRQ allocation measures and allocation periods within the TRQs

USTR Extends COVID-19 Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on May 31, 2022, and will now be extended for an additional six months, through November 30, 2022

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof from China. The Department of Commerce  announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigation of freight rail coupler systems and certain components thereof from China

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Systems and Services Including the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Authorization for Importation of Commercial Avocado Fruit from Continental Ecuador into the Continental United States. This commodity will be imported using safeguarding measures to minimize the risk of introducing plant pests and noxious weeds into the United States

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine Updates Policy to Import Earthworms into the United States. APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) will require all stakeholders who import earthworm species into the United States to request and obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit, and to comply with rearing and shipping requirements

U.S. CBP - Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers. Notice of intent to distribute assessed antidumping or countervailing duties (known as the continued dumping and subsidy offset) for Fiscal Year 2022

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-103 Australia FTA

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-204 Dried Milk, Cream

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-207 Dried Milk Cream and Whey

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-304 Sugar Containing Products 17 AUSN-8 TRQ

U.S. CBP CSMS #52011554 - Importation of Infant Formula Products Based on Current Supply Chain Shortage

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 20, May 25, 2022
General Notices
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Importation of Grow Ace's Propagation Equipment
- Proposed Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Timing Chain Tensioner
- Proposed Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Tensioner Arm Assembly
- Document Imaging System (DIS) Pilot for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles Export Document Submission
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Fluorescence Confocal Microscope
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Taizhou United Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Plaintiff, and Guangzhou Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Jangho Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Jiangheyuan Holding Co., Ltd., Beijing Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Jangho Curtain Wall Hong Kong Ltd., Shanghai Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, Defendant-Intervenor
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Jingao Solar Co., Ltd., et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., et al., Intervenor Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results, Notice of Amended Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Review

  • Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Systems and Services Including the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Due to Settlement and Setting a Schedule for Briefing an Order Concerning Sanctions; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof II; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Heavy Forged Hand Tools From China; Determinations

  • Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

May 25, 2022

Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from China

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Certain Coated Paper Suitable or High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses from China and Indonesia. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Indonesia will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

CBP Releases April 2022 Monthly Operational Update. In April 2022 alone, CBP processed more than 2.9 million entry summaries valued at more than $292.6 billion, identifying estimated duties of nearly $8.3 billion to be collected by the U.S. government

U.S. CBP - Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Fee Increase

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-101 2022 Israel FTA

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 19, May 18, 2022
General Notices
- Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation (CBP Form3173)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Co., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Catfish Farmers of America, et al., Defendant-Intervenor
- Catfish Farmers of America, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Co., Defendant-Intervenor
- Power Steel Co., Ltd, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant. Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- J.D. Irving, Limited, Plaintiff, v. United States and U.S.Department of Commerce, Defendants

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 18, May 11, 2022
General Notices
- Request for Information on U.S. Customs and Border Protection Processes, Programs, Regulations, Collections of Information and Policies Pursuantto 19 CFR Part I
- Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
- Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test: Renewal of Test
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo Test: Renewal of Test
- Screening Requirements for Carriers
- Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase (CBP Form 226)
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Dog Wheelchairs
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Pet Bowl's
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- M S International, Inc., Foshan Yixin Stone Company, Ltd., Arizona Tile LLC, Plaintiffs Bruskin International, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Cambria Company LLC, Defendants-Appellees
- M S International, Inc., Arizona Tile LLC, Plaintiffs Bruskin International, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant v.United States, Cambria Company LLC, Defendants-Appellees

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China and Mexico: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Nails From India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Barium Chloride From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Certain Walk-Behind Snow Throwers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Lemon Juice From Brazil and the Republic of South Africa: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Correction to the Initiation Notice of the 2020-2021 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain High-Density Fiber Optic Equipment and Components Thereof; Institution of an Advisory Opinion Proceeding

  • Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina; Determinations

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Determinations

  • Certain Cloud-Connected Wood-Pellet Grills and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Iron Construction Castings From Brazil, Canada, and China; Determination

  • Certain Laptops, Desktops, Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

May 18, 2022

Raw Honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports into the United States. The U.S. Department of State certified 37 nations and one economy, and granted determinations for thirteen fisheries as having adequate measures in place to protect sea turtles while harvesting wild-caught shrimp

APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Comment on the Draft NAPPO Strategic Plan. On May 12, the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) posted on its website the draft NAPPO Strategic Plan for consultation

U.S. Fresh Potatoes Begin Export To Mexico. The two countries reached an agreement late last year to expand market access for U.S. potatoes, something that the United States has sought for more than 25 years

Commerce Increases Restrictions on U.S. Exports to Russian Industrial and Commercial Sectors. The items now subject to license requirements support a wide range of commercial and industrial operations, from wood products to construction machinery, and are consistent with existing restrictions on similar items put in place by the European Union

The United States Remains the World's Largest Services Exporter and Importer in 2020, Reports USITC. This year's report focuses on digital and electronic services and includes sections detailing trends in three specific industry categories: audiovisual services, computer services, and telecommunications services

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part; 2019

  • Organic Soybean Meal From India: Countervailing Duty Order

  • Organic Soybean Meal From India: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Germany: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Russian Federation: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Negative Critical Circumstances Determination, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Italy: Termination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Taiwan: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From China and Mexico; Determination

  • Walk-Behind Snow Throwers From China; Determinations

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (ESBR) From Italy; Termination of Investigation

  • Stainless Steel Plate From Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Batteries and Products Containing Same; Commission Decision To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting in Part Complainants' Motion for Summary Determination of a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions

  • Certain Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts and Articles Containing Same; Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products, Fixtures, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Institute a Rescission Proceeding and Grant a Joint Petition To Rescind Remedial Orders; Termination of Rescission Proceeding

  • Certain Graphic Systems, Components Thereof, and Digital Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Organic Soybean Meal From India; Determinations

 

May 11, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2022. The goods and services deficit was $109.8 billion in March, up $20.0 billion from $89.8 billion in February. March exports were $241.7 billion, $12.9 billion more than February exports. March imports were $351.5 billion, $32.9 billion more than February imports

USTR Issues Notice Regarding Statutory Four-Year Review of China 301 Tariffs. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is commencing the statutory process required leading up to the four-year anniversaries of the tariff actions in the Section 301 investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation

United States Secretary of Commerce Announces Temporary Suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine Steel

Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty - U.S. International Trade Administration

March 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 9,373.6 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in March 2022, an increase of 39.0 percent compared to March 2021

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Oil Country Tubular Goods from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of oil country tubular goods from Argentina, Mexico, and Russia

USITC to Investigate Effects of Active Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries. The U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) report will provide detailed information on U.S. trade, production, and prices in the industries directly and most affected by these tariffs

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Heavy Forged Hand Tools from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of the following classes or kinds of heavy forged hand tools from China: (1) axes and adzes, (2) bars and wedges, (3) hammers and sledges, and (4) picks and mattocks will remain in place.

U.S. CBP - EPA Update on Filing Paper Notices of Arrival (EPA Form 3540-1) During EPA's Workforce Transition (CSMS #51798905)

U.S. CBP - APHIS Veterinary Services Requires eFile System for all New and Renewal Permit Applications - Effective May 31, 2022 (CSMS #51819834)

Document Imaging System (DIS) Pilot for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles Export Document Submission. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to conduct a pilot to promote paperless processing of export documentation for used self-propelled vehicles

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 17, May 4, 2022
General Notices
- Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I–775)
- Proposed Revocation of a Ruling Letter, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Chafer Set
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee v. United States, Defendant-Appellee PT Enterprise Inc., Pro-Team Coil Nail Enterprise Inc., Unicatch Industrial Co., Ltd., WTA Interntional Co., Ltd., Zon Mon Co., Ltd., Hor Liang Industrial Corporation, President Industrial Inc., Liang Chyuan Industrial Co., Ltd., Defendants-Appellants
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Dongkuk Steel Mill Co, Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor
- Oman Fasteners, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, et al., Defendants
- Z.A. Sea Foods Private Limited, B-One Business House Pvt. Ltd., Hari Marine Private Limited, Magnum Export, Megaa Moda Pvt. Ltd., Milsha Agro Exports Private Ltd., Sea Foods Private Limited, Shimpo Exports Private Limited, Five Star Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd., HN Indigos Private Limited, RSA Marines, and Zeal Aqua Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Ad Hoc Shrimp Trade Action Committee, Defendant-Intervenor
- NEXTEEL Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and California Steel Industries, Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China; 2020-2021: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Polyester Staple Fiber From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Wooden Cabinet and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2021

  • Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission and Intent To Rescind Administrative Review, in Part; 2019-2020

  • Large Residential Washers From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review in Part; 2019-2020

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2019-2021

  • Large Residential Washers From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Smart Thermostat Systems, Smart HVAC Systems, Smart HVAC Control Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Routers, Access Points, Controllers, Network Management Devices, Other Networking Products, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337 and, on Review, To Affirm the Finding of No Violation; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Pneumatic Compression Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Scan Engines, Mobile Computers With Barcode Scanning Functionalities, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices with Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components ThereofCertain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices with Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereof

  • Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From India; Determinations

  • Certain Botulinum Toxin Products and Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion for Summary Determination of Violations of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices with Timing-Aware Dummy Fill and Components Thereo; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Institution of Investigation

 

May 4, 2022

USTR Releases 2022 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2022 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from Italy. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from Italy

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Iron Construction Castings from Brazil, Canada, and China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from Brazil, Canada, and China will remain in place

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube from China and Mexico. As a result of the Commission affirmative determinations, the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China and Mexico will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Botulinum Toxin Products and Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

FDA Issues the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program: Questions and Answers: Draft Guidance for Industry

FDA Issues Updated Guidance on Compliance and Date for Providing an Acceptable Unique Facility Identifier (DUNS number) for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs

U.S. CBP Surpasses 10 Million TTP Members. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs topped 10 million total members during the month of March, and is expected to receive 3.5 million applications for this fiscal year

U.S. CBP - New Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) Requirements (CSMS #51720841)

U.S. CBP - NMFS Certification of Admissibility for Designated Fish Products from Mexico (CSMS #51756875)

U.S. CBP - UPDATE on Section 301 China Reinstatement HTSUS and two additional HTS numbers identified (CSMS #51741965)

U.S. CBP- Update to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Food Importers Data Requirements (CSMS #51738135)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 16, April 27, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at U.S. Land Borders
General Notices
- Procedures for Debarring Vessels From Entering U.S. Ports
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Belts
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Mechanically Adjustable Bed Base
- Proposed Modification of 15 Ruling Letters and the Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Applicablity of Subheading 9817.00.96, HTSUS to Certain Footwear Products for Men and Women
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Red Sun Farms, Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Florida Tomato Exchange, Defendants-Appellees
- Confederacion de Asociaciones Agricolas del Estado de Sinaloa, A.C., Consejo Agricola De Baja California, A.C., Asociacion Mexicana de Horticultura Protegida,A.C., Asociacion de Productores de Hortalizas del Yaqui y Mayo, Sistema Producto Tomate, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Florida Tomato Exchange, Defendants-Appellees
- Bioparques de Occidente, S.A. de C.V., Agricola La Primavera, S.A. de C.V., Kaliroy Fresh LLC, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. United States, Florida Tomato Exchange, Defendants-Appellees
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Risen Energy Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Sunpower Manufacturing Oregon, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Italy: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From the Republic of Argentina: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Welded Stainless Steel Pipe From South Korea and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From India; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Systems and Services Including the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain CPAP Pillows; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

April 27, 2022

Decision to Initiate Antidumping Duty Investigations of Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France, The Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. The Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty investigations of certain preserved mushrooms from France, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina. The Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina

Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States; Request for Comment. The Department of Commerce seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during the period July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

Walk-Behind Snow Throwers from China Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China

DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering the United States via Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals. The requirements will continue to apply to non-U.S. travelers who are traveling both for essential and non-essential reasons, and do not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-208 2022 Cheddar Cheese

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-313 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 4 Results

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-503 2022 Other Brooms

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-711 2022 First and Second Period Tariff- Rate Quota Aluminum Articles European

U.S. CBP CSMS #51675127 - UPDATE on Section 301 China Reinstatement HTSUS

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 15, April 20, 2022
General Notices
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 03 2022)
- Report of Diversion (CBP Form 26)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- In Re Section 301 Cases

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders-Dual-Piston Engines

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Computer Network Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Apparatus and Methods of Opening Containers; Notice of a Final Determination Finding Violations of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain UMTS and LTE Cellular Communications Modules and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Sodium Nitrite From India and Russia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

 

April 20, 2022

USTR Announces Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2022 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022)

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Sodium Nitrate from Russia. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of sodium nitrate from Russia

Organic Soybean Meal from India Injures U.S. Industry, says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from India

USITC Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India will remain in place

APHIS: Concurrence With World Organization for Animal Health's Risk Designation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy for Ireland. The OIE recognizes Ireland as being of negligible risk for BSE

U.S. CBP FACT SHEET Sugar Quota Import Program

U.S. CBP FACT SHEET: Commercial Traffic Delays Along Texas Border and the Resulting Supply Chain Disruptions. The longer than average wait times – and the subsequent supply chain disruptions – are unrelated to CBP screening activities and are due to additional and unnecessary inspections being conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the order of the Governor of Texas

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-315 2022 Raw Sugar Re-allocations

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-611 2022 First and Second Quarter Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Mill Articles-European

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 14, April 13, 2022
General Notices
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification and Eligibility of Certain Bed Linen Products for Preferential Tariff Treatment Under the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Men's Full Zip Hoodie (Jacket)
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Unframed Automotive Side Mirrors
- Transfer of Cargo to a Container Station
- Proposed Modification of a Ruling Letter Relating to the Origin of Polyetheretherketone Powder
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Plastic Urine Drainage Bags
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Babies' Swimwear
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Men's Vest/Sleeveless Jacket
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- StarKist Co., Plaintiff-Appellant v. United States, Defendant-Appellee
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Building Systems de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Full Member Subgroup of the American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC and Corey S.A. de C.V., Defendant-Intervenors
- Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Ashley Furniture Trading Company; Wanek Furniture Co., Ltd.; Millennium Furniture Co., Ltd.; and Comfort Bedding Company Limited, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC; Corsicana Mattress Company; Elite Comfort Solutions; FXI, Inc.; Innocor, Inc.; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; The International Brotherhood of Teamsters; and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant- Intervenors
- United States, Plaintiff, v. Katana Racing, Inc., d/b/a Wheel & Tire Distributors, Defendant
- Jeld-Wen, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition of American Millwork Producers, Defendant- Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of No Shipments and Rescission of Review in Part; 2020-2021

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Sodium Nitrite From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Raw Honey From Argentina: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Raw Honey From Brazil: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Raw Honey From India: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From Canada, the People's Republic of China, India, and the Sultanate of Oman: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Products Containing Pyraclostrobin and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based Upon a Consent Order Stipulation; Issuance of Consent Orders; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Adalimumab, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complainant and Notice of Investigation and To Review an Initial Determination Extending the Target Date

  • Heavy Forged Hand Tools From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From China and Indonesia; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From China; Determination

  • Certain Plant-Derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumins ("rHSA") and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

 

April 13, 2022

U.S. Commerce Department Expands Restrictions on Exports to Russia and Belarus in Response to Ongoing Aggression in Ukraine. BIS has imposed highly restrictive license requirements on all categories of items on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to Russia and Belarus

Commerce Announces Addition of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland to Global Export Controls Coalition. U.S. Commerce Department formally adds the four nations to the growing global coalition of nations that are cooperating in stand against Russian aggression, and Belarusian complicity, through their implementation of similarly stringent export controls

Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Raw Honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of raw honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam

February 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,091.8 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in February 2022, an increase of 39.4 percent compared to February 2021

APHIS amends entry requirements for importation of potato (Solanum tuberosum) from Prince Edward Island, Canada to prevent introduction of potato wart pathogen Synchytrium endobioticum

U.S. CBP GUIDANCE: Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus (CSMS #51575437)

U.S. CBP UPDATE: Section 301 China Reinstatement of Certain Exclusions (CSMS #51515097)

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-611 2022 First and Second Quarter Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Mill Articles-European

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 13, April 6, 2022
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Cookie Assortment
- Revocation of Two Ruling Letters, Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Bandage Scissors
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties
- Streamlining I–94 Issuance at the Land Border
- Certificate of Registration (CBP Forms 4455 and 4457)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Garg Tube Export LLP and Garg Tube Limited, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Wheatland Tube and Nucor Tubular Products Inc., Defendant-Intervenors
- The Government of Québec, Plaintiff, and Marmen Inc., Marmen Énergie Inc., Marmen Energy Co., Consolidated Plaintiffs, and the Government of Canada, Plaintiff- Intervenor, v. the United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor, and the Government of Ontario, Defendant-Intervenor
- Wheatland Tube Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants
- Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. and Mississippi Silicon LLC, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, Cabinets To Go, LLC, Plaintiff-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, Defendant-Intervenor
- SGS Sports Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2019

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the People's Republic of China and India: Continuation of Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019; Correction

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Raw Honey From Ukraine: Termination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Iron Construction Castings From Brazil, Canada, and China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • White Grape Juice Concentrate From Argentina; Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review a Remand Initial Determination; Extension of the Target Date

  • Certain Preserved Mushrooms From France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • In the Matter of Certain High-Potency Sweeteners, Processes for Making Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination of No Violation of Section 337; Terminating the Investigation

  • Certain Tunable Lenses and Products Containing the Same; Notice of the Commission's Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Raw Honey From Ukraine; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Interactive Fitness Products Including Stationary Exercise Bikes, Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, and Rowing Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

 

April 6, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2022. The goods and services deficit was $89.2 billion in February, down less than $0.1 billion from $89.2 billion in January, revised. February exports were $228.6 billion, $4.1 billion more than January exports. February imports were $317.8 billion, $4.1 billion more than January imports

USTR Releases 2022 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers. A comprehensive review of significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports of goods and services, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic commerce in key export markets for the United States

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Interactive Fitness Products Including Stationary Exercise Bikes, Treadmills, Elliptical Machines, and Rowing Machines and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Core Orientation Systems, Products Containing Core Orientation Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

U.S. CBP Fact Sheet: Enforcing the President's Executive Orders Holding the Russian Federation Accountable for Continued Aggression in Ukraine. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plays a critical role in implementing and enforcing prohibitions on imports into the United States, as well as on exports of luxury goods

U.S. CBP Announces Reopening of U.S. NEXUS/FAST Enrollment Centers. The NEXUS and U.S./Canada FAST enrollment centers in the United States will reopen April 19, 2022

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-201 2022 Beef

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-210  2022 Peanuts

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-308 2022 Specialty Sugar Period-4

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-622 2022 Tariff Rate Quota TRQ Steel Articles Japan

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-702  2022 Aluminum Absolute Quota Second Quarter Argentina

U.S. CBP - Expiration of the Emergency Processes for U.S. Transit of Goods to and from British Columbia (CSMS #51467772)

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: 2022 Q2 Absolute Quota Aluminum Section 232 Limits (CSMS #51469754)

U.S. CBP - GUIDANCE: 2022 Q2 Absolute Quota Steel Section 232 Quota Limits( CSMS #51470107)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 12, March 30, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Nigeria
- Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Albania
General Notices
- Application to Use Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
- Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement
- Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC); Meeting
- CBP Hiring Center Medical Records Release Privacy Act Form
- Enhanced Transparency and Access to Information for Debtors and Sureties in the Automated Commercial Environment
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- NEXTEEL Co., LTD., Plaintiff-Appellee SeAH Steel Corp., Plaintiff-Cross-Appellant v. United States, Maverick Tube Corporation, Tenaris Bay City, Inc., Defendants-Appellees United States Steel Corporation, Defendant-Appellant
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Norca Industrial Company, LLC, Plaintiff, and International Piping & Procurement Group, LP, Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Root Sciences, LLC, Plaintiff, v. The United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Second Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Portugal: Preliminary Results of the Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order; 2020-2021

  • Strontium Chromate From Austria: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Heavy Iron Construction Castings From Brazil: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Republic of Turkey: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Heavy Forged Hand Tools, Finished or Unfinished, With or Without Handles From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No-Shipments; 2019-2020; Second Correction

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico: Final Results of the 2019-2020 Administrative Review

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Core Orientation Systems, Products Containing Core Orientation Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Botulinum Toxin Products and Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (II); Commission Determination To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion for Summary Determination of Violations of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Amend the Notice of Investigation and Institute a Modification Proceeding; Issuance of a Modified Limited Exclusion Order and a Modified Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Modification Proceeding

  • Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin From Canada, China, India, and Oman; Determinations

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Batteries and Products Containing Same; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest

  • Certain Electrical Connectors and Cages, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Power Semiconductors, and Mobile Devices and Computers Containing Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Wrapping Material and Methods for Use in Agricultural Applications; Notice of Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement and Motion To Stay the Deadlines; Termination of the Investigation

  • Ferrovanadium From South Korea; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Sulfanilic Acid From China and India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Helical Spring Lock Washers From China and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Foam Footwear; Notice of the Issuance of an Advisory Opinion; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding

  • Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From China and Mexico; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators and Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Grant Respondents' Motion for Leave To Submit a Petition for Reconsideration Out of Time and Respondents' Petition for Reconsideration; Issuance of Corrected Commission Opinion

 

March 30, 2022

United States and Japan Reach an Agreement to Increase Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement.  The new three-trigger safeguard mechanism will allow U.S. exporters to meet Japan's growing demand for high-quality beef and reduce the probability that Japan will impose higher tariffs in the future

USTR Issues Determination of Reinstatement of Certain Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The determination reinstates 352 of the 549 eligible exclusions.  The reinstated product exclusions will apply as of October 12, 2021, and extend through December 31, 2022

U.S. and UK Statements on 232 Tariff Agreement with United Kingdom. New 232 tariff agreement with the United Kingdom to allow historically-based sustainable volumes of U.K. steel and aluminum products to enter the U.S. market without the application of Section 232 tariffs

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Walk-Behind Snow Throwers and Parts Thereof from China. On March 22, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of certain walk-behind snow throwers and parts thereof from China

Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies from China Threaten U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determination, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China.

USITC to Investigate U.S.-Haiti Trade and the Impact of U.S. Preference Programs. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation on U.S.-Haiti trade and the impact of U.S. trade preference programs on Haiti's economy and workers

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Power Semiconductors, and Mobile Devices and Computers Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

Prince Edward Island Table Stock Potato Imports to Resume into The United States. The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that Canada is expected to soon resume exporting Prince Edward Island table stock potatoes into the contiguous United States

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-602 2022 Second Quarter Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles of Argentina, Brazil and South Korea

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-701 2022 Aluminum Absolute Quota Second Quarter Argentina

U.S. CBP - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). CBP has launched a new UFLPA webpage and inbox to help disseminate UFLPA implementation updates and manage inquiries ahead of implementation on June 21, 2022. In addition, a public hearing on this issue will be held remotely, via web conference

Customs Bulletin Weekly, Vol. 56, March 23, 2022, No. 11
- General Notices
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and CTPAT Trade Compliance Program; Correction
- Application for Withdrawal of Bonded Stores for Fishing Vessels and Certificate of Use (CBP Form 5125)
- Grant of "Lever-Rule" Protection
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Solar Module from an Undisclosed Country of Origin
- Proposed Revocation of Three Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Stepstool
- Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Magnetic Sleeve
- Modification of a Ruling Letter and Modification of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Silicone Valve
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Sushi Ginger
- Proposed Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Canopies for Child Car Safety Seats
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Importation of Grow Ace's Propagation Equipment

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Walk-Behind Snow Throwers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Walk-Behind Snow Throwers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Large Residential Washers from Mexico: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Completion of Panel Review

  • Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Organic Soybean Meal From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, In Part, of the 26th Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Stainless Steel Plate in Coils From South Africa: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Five-Year Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Organic Soybean Meal From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Digital Video-Capable Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From India; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Knitted Footwear; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Lemon Juice From Argentina; Scheduling of a Full Five-Year Review

  • Certain Active Matrix OLED Display Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Oil-Vaping Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting in Part Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation and To Terminate the Investigation With Respect to a Respondent

  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same II; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Intervene of Amazon.Com, Inc.

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Korea, Mexico, and Turkey; Determination

  • Certain Electric Shavers and Components and Accessories Thereof Commission Decision Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuing a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Terminating the Investigation

 

March 23, 2022

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Organic Soybean Meal from India. On March 18, 2022, the Department of Commerce  announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of organic soybean meal from India

U.S. CBP - Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Albania

U.S. CBP - Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Nigeria

U.S. CBP Enforces Sanctions Act Against Li-Ning Sporting Goods. This enforcement action is the result of a CBP investigation indicating Li-Ning Sporting Goods uses North Korean labor in its supply chain

U.S. CBP General notice - Enhanced Transparency and Access to Information for Debtors and Sureties in the Automated Commercial Environment

U.S. CBP Reducing Hours of Operation for Hamlin, Maine Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be reducing the hours of operations for the Hamlin Port of Entry from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. beginning on March 27, 2022

U.S. CBP Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 10, March 16, 2022
General Notices
- Request for Information (CBP Form 28)
- Global Business Identifier (GBI)
- Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 01 2022)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Cyber Power Systems (USA) Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020; Correction

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Sodium Nitrite From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Iron Construction Castings From Brazil, Canada and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Orders

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Blowers and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Finding No Violation of the Consent Order; Terminating the Enforcement Proceeding; and Remanding Order No. 36

  • Certain Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Robots, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination and Order No. 33; and, on Review, To Find No Violation of Section 337 Termination of the Investigation

 

March 16, 2022

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof from China. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of freight rail coupler systems and certain components thereof from China

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Oil Country Tubular Goods from Russia and South Korea. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigations of oil country tubular goods from Russia and its negative preliminary determination in the CVD investigation of OCTG from South Korea

Commerce Restricts the Export of Luxury Goods to Russia and Belarus and to Russian and Belarusian Oligarchs and Malign Actors in Latest Response to Aggression Against Ukraine

January 2022 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,609.7 million square meter equivalents in January 2022, an increase of 38.5 percent compared to January 2021

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Article 10.12: Binational Panel Review: Notice of Request for Panel Review. Review was requested of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review (2018-2020) in Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Canada, China, India, and Oman. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Canada, China, India, and Oman will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

United States, Canada Agree on Protocol to Guide the Cross-Border Transit of Animals in Emergency Situations. The policy makes it easier and faster to evacuate regulated animals, such as livestock, birds, pets and companion animals, across the border during emergencies

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 9, March 9, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Afghanistan
General Notices
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program and CTPAT Trade Compliance Program
- Application for Extension of Bond for Temporary Importation (Form 3173)
- Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation, and Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Activity Permit
- Arrival and Departure Record, Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/ Departure, Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
- Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)
- Stakeholder Scheduling Application
- Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card
- Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred (CBP Form 4609)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Taizhou United Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., Plaintiff, and Guangzhou Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Jangho Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Jiangheyuan Holding Co., Ltd., Beijing Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Jangho Curtain Wall Hong Kong Ltd., Shanghai Jangho Curtain Wall System Engineering Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, Defendant-Intervenor
- Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen AG, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Wheatland Tube Company, Plaintiff, v. United States, et al., Defendants

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Barium Chloride From India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India and the Russian Federation: Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India and the Russian Federation: Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Negative Critical Circumstances Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2020

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Ripe Olives From Spain: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Ammonium Sulphate from the United States of America: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Review; Notice of NAFTA Panel Decision

  • Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2019

  • Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of No Shipments; 2020-2021

  • Certain Steel Nails From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Pentafluoroethane (R-125) From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Correction

 

March 9, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, January 2022. The goods and services deficit was $89.7 billion in January, up $7.7 billion from $82.0 billion in December, revised. January exports were $224.4 billion, $3.9 billion less than December exports. January imports were $314.1 billion, $3.8 billion more than December imports

Commerce Takes Further Actions to Target Russian Strategic Industries and Punish Enablers of Aggression. The new regulations target Russia's oil refining sector with new stringent export controls and identify 91 entities that support Russian military activities

Commerce Imposes Sweeping Export Restrictions on Belarus for Enabling Russia's Further Invasion of Ukraine

Expansion of Sanctions Against the Russian Industry Sector Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) -  Industry and Security Bureau

Imposition of Sanctions Against Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) - Industry and Security Bureau

New Data Tool Unveiled to Help Keep American Aluminum Industry Competitive. The International Trade Administration's Country of Most Recent Cast dashboard uses information gathered from licenses required as of June 2021 for all covered aluminum imports into the United States

Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigations of Certain Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components Thereof from China. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the countervailing duty investigations of certain freight rail coupler systems and components thereof from China

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Review Concerning Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Korea, Mexico, and Turkey will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Electronic Exercise Systems, Stationary Bicycles and Component Thereof and Products Including Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, RFID Printers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing The Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Wet Dry Surface Cleaning Devices. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

U.S. CBP Reducing Hours of Operation for Milltown, Maine Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be reducing the hours of operations for the Milltown Port of Entry from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning on March 13, 2022

U.S. CBP - Global Business Identifier (GBI). U.S. Customs and Border Protection  is launching a Global Business Identifier Evaluative Proof of Concept

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 8, March 2, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Termination of the In-Bond Export Consolidator Program and Associated Bond
General Notices
- Insular Possession Certificate of Origin (CBP Form 3229)
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Belts
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Best Mattresses International Company Limited and Rose Lion Furniture International Company Limited, Plaintiffs and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Brooklyn Bedding, LLC; Corsicana Mattress Company; Elite Comfort Solutions; FXI, Inc.; Innocor, Inc.; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc.; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; The International Brotherhood of Teamsters; and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Plaintiffs
- Celik Halat ve Tel Sanayi A.S., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Insteel Wire Products Company, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp., Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Review in Part, and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2020

  • Large Power Transformers From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2020

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Certain Components Thereof: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Stainless Steel Bar From India: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China and Mexico: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Nails From India, the Sultanate of Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Pentafluoroethane (R-125) From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Core Orientation Systems, Products Containing Core Orientation Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Barium Chloride From India; Determinations

  • Sodium Nitrite From India and Russia; Determinations

  • Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From China; Supplemental Schedule for the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation

  • Certain Products Containing Pyraclostrobin and Components Thereof  Notice of Institution

 

March 2, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Implements Sweeping Restrictions on Exports to Russia in Response to Further Invasion of Ukraine. Export controls that will severely restrict Russia's access to technologies and other items that it needs to sustain its aggressive military capabilities

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Barium Chloride from India. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Sodium Nitrite from India And Russia. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

USITC Makes Determination In Five-Year Review Concerning Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From China And Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Products Containing Pyraclostrobin and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 7, February 23, 2022
General Notices
- Revocation of Eight Ruling Letters, Modification of Four Ruling Letters, and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Flocked Paper Sets
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Babies' Swimwear
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Plastic Urine Drainage Bags
- Dates and Draft Agenda of the Sixty-Ninth Session of the Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Limited, et al., Plaintiffs, and Metropolitan Hardwood Floors, Inc., et al., Plaintiff- Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Coalition for American Hardwood Parity, Defendant-Intervenor
- Both-Well (Taizhou) Steel Fittings, Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Bonney Forge Corporation, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Turkey: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No-Shipments; 2019-2020; Correction

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Large Residential Washers From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Pentafluoroethane (R-125) From China; Determinations

  • Phosphor Copper From Korea; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Aluminum Extrusions From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Pure Magnesium From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) From France, Mexico, and South Korea; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations

  • Certain LTE-Compliant Cellular Communication Devices; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint Allegations; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Gabapentin Immunoassay Kits and Test Strips, Components Thereof, and Methods Therefor; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating a Final Respondent Based on Settlement; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337

  • Certain Mobile Telephones, Tablet Computers With Cellular Connectivity, and Smart Watches With Cellular Connectivity, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Smart Watches, Smart Speakers, and Digital Media Players, and Products Containing Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, All With Switchable Connectivity Institution of Investigation; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) Solutions From Russia and Trinidad and Tobago; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

February 23, 2022

USTR Releases 2021 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The list highlights online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy

USTR Releases Annual Report on China's WTO Compliance. The report covers calendar year 2021

Final Determination in the Antidumping Investigation of Mobile Access Equipment and Parts Thereof from China. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of mobile access equipment and parts thereof from China

Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin from India and Russia Injures U.S. Industry, says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from India and Russia

USITC to Investigate the African Growth and Opportunity Act Program and its Usage. Commission will provide an overview of the program and industry case studies to better understand the relative competitiveness of each sector and its impact on workers, economic development, and poverty reduction

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Telephones, Tablet Computers with Cellular Connectivity, and Smart Watches with Cellular Connectivity, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Smart Watches, Smart Speakers, and Digital Media Players, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Mobile Phones and Table Computers, all with Switchable Connectivity. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Re-opening of Limestone Port of Entry Postponed 30 Days Due to Construction Delays. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be extending the temporary suspension of operations at the Limestone, Maine Port of Entry due to ongoing reconstruction and upgrades to the facility

U.S. CBP - Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Afghanistan

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 6, February 16, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Notice of Finding That Certain Seafood Harvested by theTaiwanese Da Wang Fishing Vessel With the Use of Convict, Forced or Indentured Labor Is Being, or Is Likely To Be, Imported Into the United States in Violation of 19 U.S.C.i307
- Notice of Finding That Certain Palm Oil and Derivative Products Made Wholly or In Part With Palm Oil Produced by the Malaysian Company Sime Darby Plantation Berhad Its Subsidiaries, and Joint Ventures, With the Use of Convict, Forced or Indentured Labor Are Being, or Are Likely To Be,Imported Into the United States in Violation of 19 U.S.C.1307
General Notices
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Engine Mufflers
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Cookie Assortment
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Canadian Solar, Inc., Canadian Solar International Limited, Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Luoyang), Inc., Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Changshu), Inc., CSI Cells Co., Ltd., CSI Solar Power (China) Inc., CSI Solartronics (Changshu) Co., Ltd., CSI Solar Technologies Inc., CSI Solar Manufacture Inc., CSI New Energy Holding Co., Ltd., CSI-GCL Solar Manufacturing (Yancheng) Co., Ltd., Changshu Tegu New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Changshu Tlian Co., Ltd., Suzhou Sanysolar Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Canadian Solar (USA), Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants Sumec Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd., Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd., Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs v. United States, Defendant-Appellee Solarworld Americas, Inc., Defendant
U.S. Court of International Trade
- POSCO, Plaintiff, Nucor Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, and AK Steel Corporation, et al., Consolidated Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and Steel Dynamics, Inc., et al., Defendant-Intervenors
- NLMK Pennsylvania, LLC, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Bonney Forge Corporation and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing and Service Workers International Union, Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, and Shakti Forge Industries PVT. Ltd., Defendant- Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipes and Tubes From India: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Argentina, Mexico, and the Russian Federation: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2019-2020

  • Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates; Notice of Commission Determination to Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners; Notice of a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa; Determinations

  • Steel Nails From India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey; Determinations

  • Certain Toner Supply Containers and Components Thereof (II); Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain Vaporizer Cartridges and Components Thereof; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Networking Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Power Semiconductors, and Mobile Devices and Computers Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Blowers and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review an Enforcement Initial Determination and Order No. 36

  • Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission Decision Not To Review a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan; Determinations

 

February 16, 2022

USTR Announces USMCA Environment Consultations with Mexico. These consultations concern Mexico's USMCA Environment Chapter obligations relating to the protection of the critically endangered vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus), the prevention of illegal fishing, and trafficking of totoaba fish (Totoaba macdonaldi)

USTR Request for Comments Concerning the Operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement With Respect to Trade in Automotive Goods. USTR invites comments concerning the operation of the USMCA with respect to automotive goods, including the implementation and enforcement of the USMCA rules of origin for automotive goods, as well as whether the automotive provisions of the USMCA are relevant in light of technological and production advances

Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells. Presidential Proclamation To Continue Facilitating Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products)

December 2021 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reported that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 8,999.2 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in December 2021, an increase of 42.7 percent compared to December 2020

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Lemon Juice from Brazil and South Africa. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about June 8, 2022

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Turkey. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigation, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about March 25, 2022 and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about June 8, 2022

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Networking Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. AMS Adds Peanuts Exported to European Union to the Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins. Laboratories must be approved under the LAP-Aflatoxin to provide aflatoxin testing for peanuts destined for the EU, effective January 24, 2022

USDA Allows Resumption of Prince Edward Island Tablestock Potatoes into Puerto Rico. USDA has determined the importation of these potatoes under specified conditions poses little risk of introducing potato wart disease, a soil-borne disease that reduces yield and marketability, to Puerto Rico

UPDATE: APHIS Will No Longer Accept Unoriginal Electronic Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms After September 30, 2022. Starting October 1, 2022, APHIS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will accept only original phytosanitary certificates and forms for plant commodities. PPQ and CBP will continue to accept digital exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates through the ePhyto system

U.S. CBP CBP Guidance to Trade for Diverted Cargo on the Northern Border (CSMS #50982547)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 5, February 9, 2022
General Notices
- Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification and Eligibility of Certain Bed Linen Products for Preferential Tariff Treatment Under the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement
- Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
- Notificatin of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
- Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase (CBP Form 226)
U.S. Court of International Trade
- NEXTEEL Co., Ltd. et al., Plaintiff and Consolidated Plaintiffs, and Husteel Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Company, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and California Steel Industries, Inc. et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors
- Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. and Guizhou Tyre Import and Export Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews

  • Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation; Correction

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017; Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017; and Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Administrative Review, in Part; 2017-2018; Correction

  • Oil Country Tubular Goods From Ukraine: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2019

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Australia, Brazil, the People's Republic of China, Indonesia, and Portugal: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Magnesium Metal From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From China; Determination

  • Certain Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers with Barcode Scanning Capabilities, Scan Engines, RFID Printers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complain; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Shingled Solar Modules, Components Thereof, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same ; Commission Determination To Review in Part and Remand in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Certain Electronic Exercise Systems, Stationary Bicycles and Components Thereof and Products Including Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Korea, Mexico, and Turkey; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From China and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Apparatus and Methods of Opening Containers; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Determination of Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

 

February 9, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services trade deficit was $80.7 billion in December, up $1.4 billion from $79.3 billion in November,

USTR Tai, Japan Minister Raimondo Statements on 232 Tariff Agreement with Japan. Agreement will counter practices by China

U.S. - Brazil Protocol Relating to Trade Rules and Transparency Enters Into Force. The Protocol, signed in October 2020, modernizes the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation

USTR: United States and European Union to Resume Trade in Live, Bivalve Shellfish. On February 4, 2022, the United States and European Union concluded negotiations to allow for resumption of bilateral trade in bivalve molluscan shellfish

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Sodium Nitrite from India and Russia. The Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of sodium nitrite from India and Russia

Department of Commerce self-initiates scope and circumvention inquiries into possible circumvention of AD/CVD orders on quartz surface products from China

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Barium Chloride from India. On February 2, 2022, the Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of barium chloride from India

Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China

U.S. CBP - Continuation of Section 201 Measures on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (CSPV) Solar Cells and Modules (CSMS #50933308)

U.S. CBP Reminder on Requirements for Steel Mill Certificates and Aluminum Certificates of Analysis (CSMS #50930928)

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-507 Solar Cells and Modules 2022

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-505 Large Residential Washers and Covered Parts 2022

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 4, February 2, 2022
General Notices
- Screening Requirements for Carriers
- Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Hydraulic Dock Leveler
U.S. Court of International Trade
- POSCO, Plaintiff, Nucor Corporation, Consolidated Plaintiff, ArcelorMittal USA LLC and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Plaintiff-Intervenors, v. United States, Defendant, and SSAB Enterprises LLC, Nucor Corporation, ArcelorMittal USA LLC and POSCO, Defendant-Intervenors

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Barium Chloride From India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Barium Chloride From India: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Xanthan Gum From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Sodium Nitrite From India and the Russian Federation: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No-Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Greece: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Sodium Nitrite From India and the Russian Federation: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Recission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Scope and Circumvention Inquiries of the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

  • Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2018-2020

  • Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Germany: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results, Partial Rescission, and Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2020

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2018-2020

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

  • Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020

  • Certain Hardwood Plywood Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2020

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020; Correction

  • Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2019

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From France: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Partial Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2018-2019; Correction

  • Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Wet Dry Surface Cleaning Devices; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Brazil, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand: Determinations

  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same II; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Products Containing Pyraclostrobin and Components Thereof; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Uncoated Paper From Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal; Determinations

  • Certain Composite Baseball and Softball Bats and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review Two Initial Determinations Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation To Add a Respondent and Extending the Target Date for Completion of This Investigation

 

February 2, 2022

USTR Announces the Development of a Focused Trade Strategy to Combat Forced Labor. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will develop its first-ever focused trade strategy to combat forced labor

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea. The Department of Commerce  announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea

Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of urea ammonium nitrate solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago

Conforming Amendments to Product Exclusion Extensions: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation. Effective January 27, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission will implement certain changes to statistical reporting categories in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USITC to Investigate Conditions Of Competitiveness In Foreign Trade Zones. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a new factfinding investigation on operations and conditions of competitiveness in U.S. foreign trade zones and similar programs in Canada and Mexico (FTZs)

Foreign Censorship Policies and Practices that Affect U.S. Businesses: USITC Releases First Report for Senate Finance Committee. The Commission has released the first of two reports on foreign censorship policies and practices that affect U.S. businesses

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan will remain in place

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Review Concerning Hydrofluorocarbon Blends from China. As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same II. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Integrated Circuit Products and Devices Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Adalimumab, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

APHIS Authorizes the Importation of Three Acer spp. Dwarf Plants from the Republic of Korea into the United States. APHIS proposes to authorize the import based on mitigation measures listed in the risk management document

U.S. CBP CSMS #50885279 - Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Electronic Filing Requirement

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-312 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 3 Results

U.S. CBP - Certain Seafood Harvested by the Taiwanese Da Wang Fishing Vessel .Notice of Finding That Certain Seafood Harvested by the Taiwanese Da Wang Fishing Vessel With the Use of Convict, Forced or Indentured Labor Is Being, or Is Likely To Be, Imported Into the United States in Violation of 19 U.S.C. i307

U.S. CBP - Certain Palm Oil and Derivative Products Made Wholly or In Part With Palm Oil Produced by the Malaysian Company Sime Darby Plantation Berhad. Notice of Finding That Certain Palm Oil and Derivative Products Made Wholly or In Part With Palm Oil Produced by the Malaysian Company Sime Darby Plantation Berhad Its Subsidiaries, and Joint Ventures, With the Use of Convict, Forced or Indentured Labor Are Being, or Are Likely To Be, Imported Into the United States in Violation of 19 U.S.C. 1307

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission, in Part; 2019

  • Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From India: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

  • Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry of Antidumping Duty Order

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From Spain and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Third Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Steel Nails From India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Certain Steel Nails From India, the Sultanate of Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Republic of Turkey: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Ammonium Sulfate From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Amorphous Silica Fabric From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Artists' Canvas From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Adalimumab, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Integrated Circuit Products and Devices Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Video Security Equipment and Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion for Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Chlorinated Isocyanurates From China and Spain; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Issues Under Review and on Remedy, Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of Target Date

 

January 26, 2022

USTR Releases Biannual Report to Congress on the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The program provides opportunities for economic recovery and inclusive trade, and USTR is committed to encouraging its greater use by beneficiary countries

Joint United States – United Kingdom Statement on Addressing Global Steel and Aluminum Excess Capacity

Decision to Initiate Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Steel Nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey. On January 20, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of steel nails from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey, and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of steel nails from India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey

Decision to Initiate Antidumping Investigations of Lemon Juice from Brazil and South Africa. On January 20, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of lemon juice from Brazil and South Africa

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin from India and Russia. On January 19, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India and Russia

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Brazil, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Brazil, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Automated Put Walls and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Associated Vehicles, Associated Control Software, and Component Parts Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Food Safety and Inspection Service 2022 Rate Changes for the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, Laboratory Services, and Export Application Fees

APHIS Revises Requirements for Fresh Plum Fruit from Chile into the United States. Based on the findings of the CIED, APHIS determined applying one or more designated phytosanitary measures will successfully manage the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests via a systems approach for European grapevine moth (EGVM), as well as an option for fumigation with methyl bromide

Determination of the Newcastle Disease Status of the Cantons of Neuchâtel and Ticino of Switzerland. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notice Seeking Public Comments on Methods To Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured With Forced Labor in the People's Republic of China, Especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Into the United States

U.S. CBP Announces Mobile Passport Control Changes. Beginning Feb. 1, the Mobile Passport Control application (MPC) will be the only authorized app for entry into the United States

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico

Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada

U.S. CBP Land Border Vaccination Requirement - Phase 2

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 3, January 26, 2022
General Notices
- Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
- Argentina Beef Imports Approved for the Electronic Certification System (eCERT)
- New Zealand Beef Imports Approved for the Electronic Certification System
- Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Footwear
- Proposed Modification of a Ruling Letter and Proposed Modification of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Silicone Part
- Modification of One Ruling Letter and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Controllable Shading System
- Proposed Revocation of a Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Magnetic Sleeve
- Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Name Recordations (No. 12 2021)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 2, January 19, 2022
General Notices
- Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of a Solar Module from an Undisclosed Country of Origin
- Modification of Two Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to Country of Origin Marking of Certain MIC Percutaneous Placement and Medical Kits
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Bandage Scissors
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Porsche Motorsport North America, Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Husteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, and NEXTEEL Co., Ltd. et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States Defendant, and Maverick Tube Corporation et al., Defendant-Intervenors and Consolidated Defendant-Intervenors
- Communications Workers of America Local 4123, on behalf of Former Employees of AT&T Services, Inc., Plaintiff, v. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019; Correction

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019; Correction

  • Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances

  • Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Glycine From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2019

  • Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, and Indonesia: Affirmative Final Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Orders for Certain Uncoated Paper Rolls; Correction

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Mobile Phones and Tablet Computers, All with Switchable Connectivity, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Smart Watches, Smart Speakers, and Digital Media Players, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II ; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Mobile Telephones, Tablet Computers with Cellular Connectivity, and Smart Watches with Cellular Connectivity, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

  • Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Sodium Nitrite From India and Russia; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

  • Barium Chloride From India; Institution of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Networking Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof and Systems Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

 

January 19, 2022

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-year Reviews Concerning Uncoated Paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal will remain in place

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation ofCertain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

Argentina Beef Imports Approved for the Electronic Certification System. The export certification requirement for certain imports of beef from the Argentine Republic (Argentina) subject to a tariff-rate quota will be accomplished through the Electronic Certification System (eCERT)

New Zealand Beef Imports Approved for the Electronic Certification System.The export certification requirement for certain imports of beef from New Zealand subject to a tariff-rate quota will be accomplished through the Electronic Certification System (eCERT)

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-104 CAFTA Agriculture

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletin QB 22-105 CAFTA Cumulation

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 56, No. 1, January 12, 2022
CBP Decisions
- Automation of CBP Form I-418 for Vessels
General Notices
- Collection of Advance Information From Certain Undocumented Individuals on the Land Border
- Revocation of Three Ruling Letters and Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Child Car Seat Cushions
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S¸ ., Plaintiff, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, et al., Consolidated Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, et al., Defendant-Intervenor, and Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S¸ ., Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor
- PT. Kenertec Power System, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, Wind Tower Trade Coalition Consolidated Plaintiff and Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Raw Honey From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation

  • Utility Scale Wind Towers From Indonesia: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; Notice of Revocation of Countervailing Duty Order

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Knitted Footwear; Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting HCY's Motion To Intervene

  • Certain Audio Players and Controllers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain LED Landscape Lighting Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue Remedial Orders Against the Defaulting Respondents; Termination of the Investigation

 

January 12, 2022

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the goods and services deficit was $80.2 billion in November, up $13.0 billion from $67.2 billion in October

USTR and Agriculture Secretary Announce New India Agreement to Allow U.S. Pork and Pork Products Into India. This news follows the successful revitalization of the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum held in New Delhi in November 2021

United States Prevails in USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy Restrictions. A USMCA panel agreed with the United States that Canada is breaching its USMCA commitments by reserving most of the in-quota quantity in its dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for the exclusive use of Canadian processors

Final Determinations in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Pentafluoroethane (R-125) from China. The Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of petafluoroethane (R-125) from China

November 2021 Textile and Apparel Import Report (pdf) The Office of Textiles and Apparel reports that imports of cotton, wool, man-made fiber, silk blends, and non-cotton vegetable fiber textile and apparel products totaled 9,051.9 million square meter equivalents (MSME) in November 2021, an increase of 32.7 percent compared to November 2020

USITC Releases Report Concerning Effect of Imports on U.S. Seasonal Cucumber Market. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released its report concerning the effect of imports on the U.S. seasonal cucumber market, with a focus on the U.S. Southeast region

USITC Releases Report Concerning Effect of Imports on U.S. Seasonal Squash Market. Commission released its report concerning the effect of imports on the U.S. seasonal squash market, with a focus on the U.S. Southeast region

USITC Institutes Intellectual Property Investigation of Certain Knitted Footwear. A complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain goods that infringe patents asserted by the complainant

U.S. Census Bureau - AES Concordance (Commodity Classification Files) - 2022 Concordance Files Available for Use. These files contain valid commodity classification codes for use while filing export shipments through the Automated Export System (AES)

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 55, No. 52, January 5, 2022
General Notices
- Report of Diversion
- Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test: Extension of Test
- Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775)
- Request for Information
- Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada for Certain Individuals Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Can Present Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status
- Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico for Certain Individuals Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Can Present Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Optima Steel International, LLC and Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs, v. United States, Defendant
- Xiping Opeck Food Co., Ltd., et al., Plaintiffs, and Yancheng Hi-King Agriculture Developing Co., Ltd., Consolidated Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant
- Productos Laminados de Monterrey S.A. de C.V., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Nucor Tubular Products Inc. and Atlas Tube and Searing Industries, Defendant- Intervenors
- Deacero S.A.P.I de C.V. and Deacero USA, Inc., v. United States, Defendant, and Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor
- Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., Plaintiff/Consolidated Defendant-Intervenor, v. United States, Defendant, and Oman Fasteners, LLC, Defendant-Intervenor/Consolidated Plaintiff
- Power Steel Co., Ltd, Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant. Rebar Trade Action Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Uncoated Paper From Brazil: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019; Correction

  • Pentafluoroethane (R-125) From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

  • Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Amended Final Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 2019

  • Pentafluoroethane (R-125) From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part

  • Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Review; 2019-2020

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2019-2020 Administrative Review

  • Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Amended Final Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination

  • Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2020 Administrative Review

  • Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Intent To Rescind, in Part; 2019

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products of Brazil: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From Australia, Brazil, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the Republic of Turkey, and the United Kingdom: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020

  • Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Vacuum Insulated Flasks and Components Thereof; Commission Final Determination of Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order; Termination of Investigation

  • Certain Electric Shavers and Components and Accessories Thereof; Commission Determination To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting in Part Complainant's Motion for Summary Determination of a Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

  • Lemon Juice From Brazil and South Africa; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Steel Nails From India, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkey; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Residential Premises Security Monitoring and Automation Control Panels, and Components Thereof; Correction Notice of Institution of Investigation

  • Certain Integrated Circuit Products and Devices Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Czechia, Italy, and Russia; Determinations

 

January 5, 2022

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber From Czechia, Italy, and Russia. As a result of the United States International Trade Commission's (USITC) affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations

U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service 2022 Rate Changes for the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, Laboratory Services, and Export Application Fees

Update: APHIS Will No Longer Accept Unoriginal Electronic Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms After March 31, 2022. APHIS' Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) and CBP will continue to accept digital exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates through the ePhyto system—a government-to-government sharing of electronic phytosanitary certificates

APHIS Classifies Canada as Level I for Both Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis. Imports under this classification may be authorized beginning December 27, 2021.

APHIS Adds the Dominican Republic to the List of Regions Affected with African Swine Fever. As a result of the detection, pork and pork products from the Dominican Republic, including casings, are subject to APHIS import restrictions

Eligibility of Lithuania to Export Egg Products to the United States. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing that it intends to list Lithuania as a country eligible to export egg products to the United States

U.S. CBP: Termination of Ethiopia, Guinea, and Mali from the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Program (CSMS #50574517)

U.S. CBP Quota Bulletins:
- QB 22-202-2022-milk-4ausn5
- QB 22-209 2022 Ice Cream
- QB 22-211 2022 Peanut Butter/Paste
- QB 22-216 Chocolate
- QB 22-217 Chocolate Crumb
- QB 22-218 2022 Infant Formula
- QB 21-407 Update 2022 Agoa Limits
- QB 22-504 2022 Whiskbrooms
- QB 22-801 2022 First and Second Quarter Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries
- QB 22-901 2022 First and Second Period Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Aluminum Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 55, No. 51, December 29, 2021
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Flea Drops
- Proposed Revocation of Two Ruling Letters and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of T-Sections
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Pet Bowl's
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Hyundai Steel Company, Seah Steel Corp., Nexteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiffs-Appellees Husteel Co., Ltd., Plaintiff v. United States, California Steel Industries, IPSCO Tubulars Inc., Maverick Tube Corporation, Defendants Welspun Tubular LLC USA, Defendant-Appellant
U.S. Court of International Trade
- Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant, and Wind Tower Trade Coalition, Defendant-Intervenor

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

  • 2016 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Lemon Juice From Argentina; Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Suspension Agreement

  • Steel Propane Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

  • Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Partial Rescission and Preliminary Intent to Rescind the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary and Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2019; Correction

  • Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020

  • Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products of Brazil: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

  • Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2019

  • Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Final Successor-In-Interest Determination, and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2018-2020

  • Certain Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing of Carbon and Alloy Steel from India: Notice of Second Amended Final Determination; Notice of Amended Order; Notice of Resumption of First and Reinitiation of Second Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews; Notice of Opportunity for Withdrawal; and Notice of Assessment in Third Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Video Processing Devices, Components Thereof, and Digital Smart Televisions Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Amended Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

  • Certain Apparatus and Methods of Opening Containers; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

  • Certain High-Density Fiber Optic Equipment and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding

  • Glycine From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Large Residential Washers From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Hydrofluorocarbon Blends From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Review

  • Polyester Staple Fiber From Korea and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Wooden Bedroom Furniture From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain High-Performance Gravity-Fed Water Filters and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

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