Commerce is rescinding the antidumping duty administrative review of the order on difluoromethane (R-32) from the People's Republic of China for the period March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, because there are no reviewable suspended entries for the companies subject to the review. The rescission is applicable September 18, 2026. Commerce referred the petitioner's letter regarding transshipment to CBP.
Commerce preliminarily determines that chlorinated isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China were sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, in the administrative review of the antidumping duty order at 70 FR 36561, and rescinds the review in part. The notice, applicable September 16, 2026, invites interested parties to comment on the preliminary results. The notice does not state the preliminary dumping margins or the cash deposit rates.
Commerce is issuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on L-lysine from the People's Republic of China, applicable September 16, 2026, based on affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. Commerce found Inner Mongolia Eppen to be cross-owned with Heilongjiang Eppen Trading Co., Ltd.; Heilongjiang Eppen Biotech Co., Ltd.; Heilongjiang Eppen Energy Co.; Ningxia Eppen Biotech Co. Ltd.; Star Lake Bioscience Co., Ltd Zhaoqing Guangdong; and Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd. The orders follow the final AD determination at 91 FR 46406 and the final CVD determination at 91 FR 46399, both published July 23, 2026, and the ITC's final determination at 91 FR 57162.
Why it matters: Entries of L-lysine from China are subject to the AD and CVD orders as of September 16, 2026, with the cross-owned companies listed under Inner Mongolia Eppen covered by the same case.
Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of tin mill products from the People's Republic of China, with the period of investigation January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, applicable September 15, 2026. Commerce also made a preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination and aligned the final countervailing duty determination with the final antidumping duty determination. Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary determination.
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.
Why it matters: The final results set the liquidation rate for reviewed entries of certain steel racks and parts thereof from China during the September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024 period, and the notice does not state the cash deposit rates.
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.
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.
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).
Why it matters: The affirmative injury determinations in the fourth five-year reviews of the AD duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China and Japan cover Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1014 and 1016.
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.
Why it matters: Importers of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia and Vietnam covered by the listed HTS subheadings now face affirmative injury determinations in the final phase of the AD/CVD investigations, while the softwood structural plywood investigations were terminated on negligibility grounds.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Notice 2026 No. 36 states that, from August 21, 2026, Daicel Corporation succeeds Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in the 35.5% antidumping duty rate and other rights and obligations under the POM copolymer measures on imports from the United States, the EU, the Taiwan region and Japan, and Daicel HPP Taiwan Co., Ltd. succeeds Polyplastics Taiwan Co., Ltd. in the 3.8% rate. Goods exported under the name Polyplastics Co., Ltd. fall under the 35.5% rate for "other Japanese companies", and goods exported under the name Polyplastics Taiwan Co., Ltd. fall under the 32.6% rate for "other Taiwan region companies".
China's Ministry of Commerce announced in Announcement No. 35 of 2026 that, effective August 14, 2026, antidumping duties on single-mode optical fiber from India continue for five years, at the same rates as 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 30.6% for Finolex Cables Limited, with 24.5% for all other Indian companies.
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 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.
China's Ministry of Commerce Order No. 2 of 2026, effective August 5, 2026, adds six U.S. entities to its countermeasure list: Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., Stratum Reservoir, LLC., Altana Technologies, Inc., the Responsible Business Alliance, Verite Group, Inc. and Human Rights in China. Under the Countering Foreign Sanctions Law, organizations and individuals within China are prohibited from conducting transactions or cooperation with the listed entities. MOFCOM states the entities assisted U.S. sanctions on Xinjiang.
Why it matters: From August 5, 2026, organizations and individuals in China may not conduct transactions or cooperation with the six listed U.S. entities, including Applied DNA Sciences, Stratum Reservoir, Altana Technologies, the Responsible Business Alliance, Verite Group and Human Rights in China.
Why it matters: Exporters of listed drones, key components and related technologies to the United States face case-by-case review without license facilitation, effective August 5, 2026.
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 Announcement No. 28 of 2026, effective on publication on June 29, 2026, adds 20 Japanese entities to a watch list because their end users and end uses for dual-use items could not be verified; the list includes Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. Maintenance Center, Terra Drone Corporation, ACSL Ltd., Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd., Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, Fujitsu Network Solutions Limited, Hitachi Advanced Systems Corporation, Komatsu Industries Corporation, Komatsu NTC Ltd., OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd., OKI Com-Echoes Co., Ltd., OKI Circuit Technology Co., Ltd., OKI Nextech Co., Ltd., OKI Engineering Co., Ltd., YDK Technologies Co., Ltd., Nihon Denji Sokki Co., Ltd., Howa Machinery, Ltd., Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co., Ltd. and The Fujikura Parachute Co., Ltd. Exporters may not use general licences or registration-based export credentials for these entities, and single-item licence applications must include a risk assessment report and a written commitment not to use the items for any purpose that helps enhance Japan's military strength.
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.
Why it matters: Importers of thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China face collection of anti-dumping and countervailing duties by the Canada Border Services Agency following the CITT's injury finding in NQ-2025-008.
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.
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.
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.
Why it matters: Importers of certain unarmoured building cables from China will see CBSA's preliminary dumping and subsidizing determinations by June 12, 2026, which will set any provisional duties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why it matters: Importers of forged grinding media from China face CBSA preliminary dumping and subsidy determinations by April 10, 2026, in investigations the CITT has found a reasonable indication of injury to support.
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.
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 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.
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.