Commerce issues final results and partial rescission in AD review of steel racks from China

Commerce determined in the final results of the 2023-2024 antidumping duty administrative review of certain steel racks and parts thereof from China that the exporters under review either sold at prices below normal value during the period September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, or did not establish eligibility for a separate rate and remain part of the China-wide entity. The notice applies September 15, 2026, and rescinds the review in part. The China-wide entity includes Guangdong Xinmiao Storage Equipment Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Kingmore Storage Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Starshine Industry Equipment Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Peter Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd.

USITC institutes antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia and Turkey

The USITC gives notice of the institution of preliminary-phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-806 and 731-TA-1805-1807 into imports of corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia and Turkey, provided for in subheading 4819.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of Turkey. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by October 26, 2026, unless Commerce extends the time for initiation, and must transmit its views to Commerce by November 2, 2026. The notice is dated September 9, 2026.

USITC schedules final phase of AD/CVD investigations on citric acid and citrate salts from Canada and India

The USITC gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772 (Final) on citric acid and certain citrate salts provided for in HTS subheadings 2918.14.00, 2918.15.10, 2918.15.50 and 3824.99.93. The injury phase covers imports from China preliminarily determined by Commerce to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value, and imports from Canada preliminarily determined to be subsidized but not, or not likely to be, sold at less-than-fair-value. The notice is dated August 26, 2026.

USITC determines revocation of AD duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan would likely injure U.S. industry

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in its five-year reviews that revoking the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission instituted the reviews on March 2, 2026 (91 FR 10155), determined on June 5, 2026 that it would conduct expedited reviews (91 FR 40590, July 2, 2026), and filed its determinations on September 8, 2026. The views are in USITC Publication 5787 (September 2026), Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016 (Fourth Review).

USITC finds injury on hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia and Vietnam

The USITC determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of hardwood and decorative plywood (excluding all softwood structural plywood) from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, provided for in HTS subheadings 4412.10.05, 4412.31.06, 4412.31.26, 4412.31.42, 4412.31.45, 4412.31.48, 4412.31.52, 4412.31.61, 4412.31.92, 4412.33.06, 4412.33.26, 4412.33.32, 4412.33.57, 4412.34.26, 4412.34.32, 4412.34.57, 4412.39.40, 4412.39.50, 4412.41.00, 4412.42.00, 4412.51.10, 4412.51.31, 4412.51.41, 4412.51.51, 4412.52.10, 4412.52.31, 4412.52.41, 4412.91.06, 4412.91.10, 4412.91.31, 4412.91.41, 4412.92.07, 4412.92.11, 4412.92.31 and 4412.92.42, found by Commerce to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized.

USITC makes final injury determinations on L-lysine from China

The USITC determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of L-lysine from China, provided for in subheading 2922.41.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that Commerce found sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China. The determinations were made under sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-767 and 731-TA-1750 (Final), and the Commission filed them on September 2, 2026; its views are in USITC Publication 5783 (September 2026).

MOFCOM issues preliminary antidumping determination on dichlorosilane from Japan

USTR amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform to USITC HTSUS changes

USTR is making conforming amendments to four product exclusions associated with the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, after the USITC implemented changes to HTSUS statistical reporting categories effective July 1, 2026. The conforming amendments in the Annex to the notice are effective as of July 1, 2026. CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation.

USITC institutes five-year review of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a five-year review on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.

USITC institutes five-year reviews of polyethylene retail carrier bags from six countries

The USITC instituted five-year reviews on September 1, 2026, to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags from Vietnam and the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Interested parties must respond to the notice by October 1, 2026, to be assured of consideration, and comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed by November 16, 2026.

CITT initiates expiry review of upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-006) of its September 2, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2021-002 on certain upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam, to determine whether expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine no later than January 28, 2027 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping or subsidizing; if positive, the Tribunal will decide no later than July 7, 2027 whether that is likely to result in injury. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

MOFCOM issues interested-party questionnaire in national security investigation of imported printing and copying office equipment

MOFCOM's Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau issued a notice, 商救济进四函〔2026〕9号, releasing the interested-party questionnaire in the foreign trade national security investigation into certain imported printing, copying and office equipment that MOFCOM initiated on August 5, 2026 under Announcement No. 33 of 2026. Interested parties must submit their completed questionnaires through the Trade Remedy Investigation Information Platform by 17:00 Beijing time on September 14, 2026. The Bureau will issue further questionnaires and notices through the same platform and asks parties to register promptly.

CBSA initiates dumping and subsidy investigations into paperboard cups and containers from China

The CBSA initiated investigations on August 17, 2026 into whether paperboard cups and containers from producers operating in or exporting from China are being dumped, subsidized, or both, following a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership. The CITT will hold a preliminary injury inquiry and issue its decision by October 16, 2026, while the CBSA will make preliminary dumping and subsidy decisions by November 16, 2026. A statement of reasons will be posted on the CBSA website within 15 days of the launch.

MOFCOM Announcement No. 36 of 2026: Daicel succeeds Polyplastics' antidumping duty rates on POM copolymer

MOFCOM Announcement No. 36 of 2026 provides that DAICEL CORPORATION succeeds to the 35.5% antidumping duty rate and other rights and obligations of POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD., and DAICEL HPP TAIWAN CO., LTD. succeeds to the 3.8% rate of POLYPLASTICS TAIWAN CO., LTD., in the antidumping measure on POM copolymer originating in the United States, the EU, the Taiwan region and Japan, effective August 21, 2026. Exports made under the name POLYPLASTICS CO., LTD. are subject to the 35.5% rate for "other Japanese companies", and exports under the name POLYPLASTICS TAIWAN CO., LTD. to the 32.6% rate for "other Taiwan region companies".

MOFCOM keeps antidumping duties on single-mode optical fiber from India for five years

MOFCOM Announcement No. 35 of 2026 states that, from August 14, 2026, antidumping duties continue for five years on single-mode optical fiber from India under tariff line 90011000, at the same rates set in Announcements No. 56 of 2014 and No. 29 of 2020: 7.4% for Sterlite Technologies Limited, 11.4% for Birla Furukawa Fibre Optics Limited, 24.5% for Corning Technologies India Private Limited, 30.6% for Aksh Optifibre Limited and Finolex Cables Limited, and 24.5% for other Indian companies. The expiry review found that dumping and injury to China's single-mode optical fiber industry would likely continue or recur if the measure were terminated.

CBP seizes 300 counterfeit Audemars Piguet watches in Louisville

CBP states that on July 31 its officers at the Port of Louisville, Kentucky intercepted a shipment from Hong Kong containing 300 Audemars Piguet watches, which CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise deemed inauthentic; the watches were seized for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks. CBP says the shipment was headed for a residence in Houston and would have had a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of over $43 million had the watches been genuine.

CBP seizes nearly $4 million in counterfeit MLB, Nike, Louis Vuitton and Jaguar goods at Houston airport

CBP states that officers from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Trade Enforcement Team seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods, including fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, with a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $3.7 million. Most shipments originated from China and were destined for locations both within and outside the United States. CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise deemed the items inauthentic, and they were seized for bearing counterfeit versions of registered and recorded trademarks.

MOFCOM adds U.S. firm Compliance Testing LLC to countermeasure list over FCC measures

MOFCOM opens national security investigation into imported printing and copying office equipment with foreign system software

MOFCOM Announcement No. 33 of 2026 states that, from August 5, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce has initiated an investigation into national security interests in foreign trade covering imported office equipment with printing and copying functions that runs foreign system software, defined as driver and embedded software developed, tested or maintained by foreign individuals or entities. The investigation is opened under Articles 41 and 42 of the Foreign Trade Law and will examine import volumes, dependence on foreign goods, technology and services, the state of domestic industry and the effect of relevant foreign government policies.

China's MOFCOM adds six U.S. entities to countermeasure list over Xinjiang sanctions

MOFCOM Order No. 2 of 2026, issued August 5, 2026, adds six U.S. entities to China's countermeasure list and prohibits organizations and individuals within China from conducting transactions or cooperation with them. The listed entities are Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., Stratum Reservoir, LLC., Altana Technologies, Inc., the Responsible Business Alliance, Verite Group, Inc. and Human Rights in China. MOFCOM states the entities assisted or supported U.S. sanctions related to Xinjiang, and cites the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and its implementing rules.

MOFCOM tightens export controls on drone-related dual-use items to the United States

CITT initiates final injury inquiry on certain unarmoured building cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-003, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on November 26, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

MOFCOM adds 14 EU entities to Export Control List over dual-use items

MOFCOM adds 20 Japanese entities to watch list for dual-use item exports

MOFCOM Announcement No. 28 of 2025 adds 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., Terra Drone Corporation and Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, to a watch list for dual-use item exports, effective from the date of publication on June 29, 2026. Exporters may not use general licenses or registration-based export credentials for these entities; single-item license applications must include a risk assessment report and a written commitment that the items will not be used for any purpose that helps enhance Japan's military strength.

CITT finds injury in NQ-2025-008 on thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2025-008 that the dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China have caused injury to the domestic industry, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant was CKF Inc. of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. The Tribunal will issue the reasons for its findings on July 13, 2026.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in plywood from China, CBSA preliminary determinations due July 9

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-001 that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of decorative and other non-structural plywood from China have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by July 9, 2026.

State Council approves temporary waiver of customs guarantee and ship-registration rules for Hong Kong and Macao yachts in nine Greater Bay Area mainland cities

China's State Council, in State Council Letter No. 45 of 2026 (国函〔2026〕45号), approved from the date of the reply the temporary adjustment of the Customs Affairs Guarantee Regulations and the Vessel Registration Regulations in nine mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area — Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing — so that Hong Kong and Macao yachts entering and leaving the mainland temporarily through designated ports and limited to free travel within those nine cities are exempt from guarantee and may use temporary vessel nationality registration.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry NQ-2026-002 on forged grinding media from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-002, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on September 22, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

China's State Council publishes implementing regulations for the Mineral Resources Law, effective June 15, 2026

China's State Council issued Decree No. 839, the Implementing Regulations for the Mineral Resources Law of the People's Republic of China, adopted at the 85th State Council executive meeting on May 9, 2026 and effective June 15, 2026. The regulations cover mining rights, exploration and extraction, mine ecological restoration, strategic mineral reserves and supervision, and provide that imports and exports of minerals and related goods, technologies and services must comply with foreign trade and import-export laws, with items subject to export control also requiring compliance with export control rules.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in unarmoured building cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on May 15, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-010, that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by June 12, 2026.

State Council issues 2026 legislative work plan covering customs law, origin rules and export control

The State Council General Office issued the 2026 Legislative Work Plan (Guo Ban Fa [2026] No. 14), which lists the customs law amendment among 14 bills to be submitted to the NPC Standing Committee, with drafting by the General Administration of Customs.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into decorative and other non-structural plywood from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-001) on April 13, 2026 into a complaint by Columbia Forest Products and the Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association that decorative and other non-structural plywood from China is being dumped and subsidized. The inquiry follows the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On June 9, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury, retardation or a threat of injury; if so, CBSA will make preliminary determinations by July 9, 2026.

CBSA updates China Surtax Remission Order guidance and special authorization codes

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 25-05 that the China Surtax Remission Order (2024), SOR/2025-12, effective January 31, 2025, relieves surtaxes paid or payable under the China Surtax Order (2024) on eligible goods in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2, granted under section 115 of the Customs Tariff. The updated notice aligns with the Order Amending the China Surtax Remission Order (2024) and sets out special authorization codes 25-054A through 25-054M for the Special Authority OIC field on the Commercial Accounting Declaration, each tied to specific Schedule 2 items and import periods.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into unarmoured building cables from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-010) into a complaint by PTI Cables Inc. of Pointe-Claire, Québec, that it has suffered injury from the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On May 15, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation, or threaten to cause injury. If so, the CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by June 12, 2026.

CITT amends order on photovoltaic modules and laminates from China after interim review RD-2025-001

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal completed an interim review (RD-2025-001) of its March 25, 2021 order in expiry review RR-2020-001 on photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China, and amended the order to exclude flexible photovoltaic modules affixed to curved vehicle surfaces, such as transport truck fairings, with a power output not exceeding 200 W. The Tribunal continues the order as amended.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in forged grinding media from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on March 11, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2025-008, that there is a reasonable indication the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by April 10, 2026.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry NQ-2025-009 on truck bodies from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2025-009, into whether the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of those goods. The Tribunal will determine the injury question on July 3, 2026. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into forged grinding media from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry on January 12, 2026 into a complaint by Moly-Cop Canada, of Kamloops, British Columbia, that it has suffered injury from the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from China, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On March 11, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation, or are threatening to cause injury; if so, the CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by April 10, 2026.

CBP collects $1 billion in duties since de minimis phaseout

CBP states it collected over $1 billion in duties on more than 246 million low-cost shipments since the de minimis phaseout began in May 2025. Low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong lost duty-free eligibility on May 2, 2025, and CBP fully implemented the change worldwide on August 29, 2025 with the elimination of the de minimis exemption. CBP also reports that seizures of unsafe and non-compliant low-value goods rose 82% since de minimis ended for China and Hong Kong.

Canada tightens export permit scrutiny for Export Control List items to Hong Kong

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Exporters No. 1003 that, effective July 3, 2020, Canada treats exports of sensitive goods to Hong Kong the same as those destined for China and will not permit the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong. GAC will closely scrutinize all export permit applications for items to Hong Kong and deny permits not in line with Canada's domestic and international legal obligations, foreign policy or security interests. The notice says GAC may reassess the decision in light of changes on the ground.