U.S. Trade News

U.S. President Increases Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum. President Trump is raising the tariff on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, with the higher tariff set to go into effect on June 4, 2025.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative Extends Certain Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs. The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire on May 31, 2025. The exclusions have been extended through August 31, 2025

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China. On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China.

Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs from China and India. On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty investigations of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China and India

Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from China. On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent antidumping duty investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year Reviews Concerning Aluminum Wire and Cable from China. As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place

Tobacco Grading and Inspections Services-Rescission of Obsolete Import Grading and Pesticide Testing Provisions. This direct final rule amends regulations that govern the mandatory inspection and pesticide testing for imported tobacco established under The Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983

Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Fruit From Indonesia Into the United States. The application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh pineapple fruit for consumption from Indonesia into the United States

U.S. CBP - International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Reciprocal In-Transit End Date Extension. The purpose of this message is to provide an update to the in-transit end date identified which was issued due to the implementation of Executive Order, "Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits," as amended

U.S. CBP: Court of International Trade (CIT) Judgment - International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Tariffs. The United States appealed the CIT's decision and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily stayed with the CIT's decision while the Federal Circuit considers the Government's Motion to Stay pending appeal

U.S. CBP - Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers. This document provides the 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 and findings, and to provide CBP with the necessary information to effect payment of a distribution by electronic funds transfer

U.S. CBP - Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Seafood, Including but Not Limited to Squid, Harvested by Zhen Fa 7, a Chinese Flagged Vessel. Effective May 28, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain seafood, including but not limited to squid, harvested by Zhen Fa 7

Customs Bulletin and Decisions Vol. 59, No. 22, May 28, 2025
CBP Decisions
- Emergency Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Lebanon
General Notices
- Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter, Proposed Modification of One Ruling Letter, and Proposed Revocation of Treatment Relating to the Tariff Classification of Molybdenum Disulphide Powder
U.S. Court of International Trade
- King Maker Marketing Inc., Plaintiff, v. United States, Defendant

International Trade Administration - Federal Register Notices

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

  • Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

  • Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023

  • Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Hard Empty Capsules 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

  • Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Amended Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

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

  • Hard Empty Capsules From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

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

  • Monosodium Glutamate From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Circumvention

  • Fiberglass Door Panels From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

  • Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From the People's Republic of China: Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Less-Than-Fair-Value Determination

  • Paper File Folders From Sri Lanka: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value

  • Paper File Folders From Cambodia: Preliminary Negative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination

  • Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order

  • Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

  • Active Anode Material From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

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

International Trade Commission - Federal Register Notices

  • Certain Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. Notice of a Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

  • L-lysine From China. Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations; Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing the Same. Notice of a Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers. Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

  • Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation

  • Vanillin From China. Cancellation of Hearing for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

  • Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof. 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

  • Sol Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains From China. Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) From Japan. Determination

  • Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Thereof III. Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of Investigation

  • Calcium Hypochlorite From China. Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Lightweight Thermal Paper From China. Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From China. Institution of a Five-Year Review

  • Certain Collated Steel Staples From China. Institution of Five-Year Reviews

  • Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From China and Vietnam. Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

  • Vertical Metal File Cabinets From China. Determinations

  • Hardwood and Decorative Plywood From China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

  • Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, 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 the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

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