On June 6, 2019, Petitioner Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Certain Collated Steel Staples from Korea, the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan.
International Trade Remedies
Commerce Proposes New Rule to Address Countervailability of Currency Undervaluation
On May 28, 2019, Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed action and modification of regulations regarding the benefit and specificity in Countervailing Duty Proceedings to address the issue of currency undervaluation in CVD proceedings. The new regulation will authorize the use of countervailing duties on imports of goods from countries that “undervalue” their currency relative to the U.S. dollar. While this is still a proposed rule, interested parties may comment on this modification no later than June 27, 2019.
Commerce Issues Preliminary Determinations on Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany and Mexico
On May 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations on Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico.
Commerce Initiates Investigations on Quartz from India and Turkey
On May 29, 2019, the Commerce Department announced the initiation of four new investigations covering certain quartz surface products from India and Turkey. The investigations will now proceed to the next phase where the International Trade Commission will make its preliminary injury finding on or about June 24, 2019.
Commerce Initiates New Administrative Reviews on AD/CVD Cases
On May 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice initiating new Administrative Reviews for the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with March anniversary dates.
Petition Summary: Quartz Surface Products from India and Turkey
On May 8, 2019, Petitioner Cambria Company LLC filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of certain quartz surface products from India and the Republic of Turkey.
Petition Summary: Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China
On April 30, 2019, Petitioner Hirsh Industries, LLC filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of vertical metal file cabinets from the People’s Republic of China.
Petition Summary: Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey
On April 22, 2019, Petitioner the Dried Tart Cherry Trade Committee filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of dried tart cherries from the Republic of Turkey.
Petition Summary: Ceramic Tile from China
On April 10, 2019, Petitioner the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Ceramic Tile from the People’s Republic of China.
Petition Summary: Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada
On March 27, 2019, Petitioners Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., Elementis Global LLC, and Searles Valley Minerals filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada.