Husch Blackwell announces its November Trade Law Newsletter on key issues and announcements related to International Trade and Supply Chain.
Department of Commerce
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations: Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Germany, Mexico, and China
On October 11, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that it is initiating antidumping duty investigations on Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Germany, Mexico, and the People’s Republic of China and concurrently initiating a countervailing duty investigation on imports from China.
Petition Summary: Mattresses from China
On September 18, 2018, Petitioners Corsicana Mattress Company, Elite Comfort Solutions, Future Foam Inc., FXI, Inc., Innocor, Inc., Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, and Tempur Sealy International, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of mattresses from the People’s Republic of China.
Commerce Announces New and Improved Section 232 Product Exclusion Process
On September 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), announced a series of significant changes to the current procedures for companies seeking product-specific exclusions to the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Commerce Provides Opportunity to Request Administrative Reviews on AD/CVD Cases
On September 11, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice providing the opportunity to request new Administrative Reviews for the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with September anniversary dates.
Commerce Initiates New Administrative Reviews on AD/CVD Cases
On September 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice initiating new Administrative Reviews for the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with July anniversary dates.