Skip to content

All Updates

14 items today
Sep 28Mon
  1. Federal Register · USITC31

    USITC to conduct full five-year reviews of methionine AD orders from France, Japan and Spain

    The U.S. International Trade Commission gives notice that it will proceed with full five-year reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on methionine from France, Japan and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission states that a schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. The notice is dated September 4, 2026.

  2. Federal Register · BIS (EAR / Entity List)12

    BIS renews temporary denial of export privileges for URAL Airlines JSC

    BIS renewed for one year the temporary denial order against URAL Airlines JSC, Utrenniy Lane 1-g, Yekaterinburg, Russia 620025, first issued October 13, 2022 and last renewed September 30, 2025, finding Ural engaged in a pattern of repeated, ongoing apparent violations of the EAR. The order bars Ural and any person from participating in transactions involving items subject to the EAR, including exports, reexports and in-country transfers to or on behalf of Ural, except activity directly related to safety of flight and authorized by BIS under Section 764.3(a)(2).

  3. Federal Register · USITC62

    USITC determines revocation of boltless steel shelving orders from China would likely injure U.S. industry

    The USITC determined in its second five-year reviews that revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The reviews cover Investigation Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review), with views published in USITC Publication 5793 (September 2026). The Commission instituted the reviews on April 1, 2026 (91 FR 16234), chose expedited reviews on July 6, 2026 (91 FR 52082), and filed its determinations on September 24, 2026. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate.

    Why it matters: The determinations cover boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China under Investigation Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review); the notice does not state what happens to the orders or to cash deposits.

  4. Federal Register · USITC56

    USITC institutes antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on wooden fence pickets from China

    The USITC gives notice of the institution of preliminary-phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-807 and 731-TA-1808 (Preliminary) into wooden fence pickets from China provided for in HTS subheadings 4404.10.00, 4407.19.00 and 4421.99.70, alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. The Commission must reach its preliminary determination by November 9, 2026, unless Commerce extends the time for initiation, and must transmit its views to Commerce by November 17, 2026. The notice is dated September 24, 2026.

  6. White House · Releases12

    White House announces $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel mill in Iowa

    The White House announced that President Trump is backing a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel mill in Iowa, which will produce 7.5 million tons of steel per year in its first phase, rising to about ten million tons, using iron ore from the company's newly opened Minnesota mine. The release says the project will create 1,750 permanent Iowa jobs and support up to 6,000 construction jobs, and states that the administration reversed prior policies that had blocked mining projects, including the 2016 denial and 2022 cancellation of federal lease renewals for a northern Minnesota copper-nickel mine and a 20-year mining ban across 225,504 acres of the Superior National Forest.

  7. CBP · Trade62

    CBP issues Withhold Release Orders on palm oil from Indonesia's Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation

    CBP issued two Withhold Release Orders against palm oil and its derivative products produced in Indonesia by Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation, effective immediately, and personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain those shipments. CBP found violations of 19 U.S.C. § 1307, which prohibits goods made with forced labor from entering the United States, after a review citing nine International Labour Organization indicators of forced labor at MAR and seven at HIP. CBP now oversees and enforces 60 WROs and eight Findings under 19 U.S.C. § 1307.

    Why it matters: Entries of palm oil and its derivative products produced in Indonesia by Mitra Aneka Rezeki or Hardaya Inti Plantation are subject to detention at all U.S. ports of entry, effective immediately.

  8. CBP · Newsroom15

    CBP seizes five shipments in Virginia over counterfeit, unsafe and fraudulently imported goods

    CBP officers in Norfolk, Virginia seized five shipments of imported consumer goods — including dry-fit t-shirts from Morocco, rugs from Turkey, ceramic tiles and Land Rover parts from China, ceramic sinks from China and carpet rolls from China — for counterfeit certification marks, violations of the Flammable Fabrics Act and importation using stolen identities, with a combined value of nearly $856,000. The most recent seizure, on Tuesday, covered 697 cartons of t-shirts valued at $61,240; the largest, 1,176 rolls of carpet bearing counterfeit OEKO-TEX labels, was valued at $686,000 had it been authentic. The shipments were destined to Albany, N.Y., Tustin, Calif., San Francisco and Atlanta.

  9. Supply Chain Dive34

    U.S.-China Board of Trade proposes reduced tariffs on non-sensitive goods

    The U.S.-China Board of Trade has recommended reduced tariff treatment for non-sensitive goods covering roughly $30 billion in imports for each country, the Trump Administration announced. USTR Jamieson Greer said the arrangement covers about 30 percent of U.S. exports to China, including agricultural products and medical devices, and U.S. imports of household goods, toys and other products generally not imported from other countries. The White House documentation did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date, and the terms of reference state future duty reductions will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side's domestic legal processes.

Sep 27Sun
  1. Federal Register · USITC30

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation on a complaint filed August 21, 2026 by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, alleging that imports of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165, 8,398,168, 8,016,348 and 8,297,693. The complaint also alleges a domestic industry exists, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation. The complaint, except confidential information, is available on the Commission's EDIS docket.

  2. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)22

    Commerce rescinds in part its AD administrative review of frozen warmwater shrimp from India

    Commerce is rescinding, in part, the antidumping duty administrative review of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India for the period February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with respect to companies that had no reviewable entries of subject merchandise during the period of review. The review was initiated on March 31, 2026, for 393 companies; the companies whose reviews are rescinded are listed in Appendix I and those whose reviews continue are listed in Appendix II. The rescission is applicable September 28, 2026.

  3. Federal Register · USITC42

    USITC schedules final phase of AD/CVD injury investigations on tin mill products from China, Taiwan and Turkey

    The USITC gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-792 and 731-TA-1786-1788 (Final) into whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry is materially retarded, by reason of imports of tin mill products from China, Taiwan and Turkey. The products are provided for in HTSUS subheadings 7210.11.00, 7210.12.00, 7210.50.00, 7212.10.00 and 7212.50.00, if of non-alloy steel, and under HTSUS subheadings 7225.99.00 and 7226.99.01. Commerce preliminarily determined the China imports to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value; its preliminary determinations for Taiwan and Turkey, alleged to be sold at less-than-fair-value, are pending.

  4. White House · Releases42

    White House releases U.S.-China "30-for-30" lists of products recommended for reduced tariff treatment

    The White House released on September 27, 2026, "30-FOR-30" lists of U.S. products for import into China and Chinese products for import into the United States that the two countries will consider for reduced tariff treatment on a reciprocal basis, consistent with their respective domestic laws and processes. The release does not name the products, HTS codes, rates or an effective date.

Sep 24Thu
  1. Federal Register · OFAC23

    OFAC adds consolidated Sanctions Penalties Regulations in final rule

    OFAC is adding the Sanctions Penalties Regulations, which consolidate previously existing information on penalties applicable to multiple sanctions programs OFAC implements, according to a final rule effective September 25, 2026. The rule applies across those sanctions programs rather than to a single program, and the Federal Register document does not state penalty amounts or list the programs covered.

  2. Federal Register · USITC42

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into DRAM devices on Netlist complaint

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 11, 2026, as supplemented August 25, 2026, by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, alleging that certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731, U.S. Patent No. 10,217,523, U.S. Patent No. 12,373,366 and U.S. Patent No. 12,675,407. The complaint also alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established. Netlist requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

  3. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)40

    Commerce finds no dumping for Korean superabsorbent polymers in 2023-2024 administrative review

    Commerce determined in the final results of an antidumping duty administrative review that certain superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea were not sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024. The results are applicable September 25, 2026. The review follows the preliminary results published at 91 FR 30278 and the amended antidumping duty order at 90 FR 302.

  4. Federal Register · USITC40

    USITC to conduct full five-year reviews of tire orders on South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

    The USITC gives notice that it will proceed with full five-year reviews under the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Vietnam and the antidumping duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The notice is dated September 4, 2026, and the Commission states that a schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date.

  5. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)42

    Commerce issues final results of AD administrative review on large diameter welded pipe from Türkiye

    Commerce determines in the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review that large diameter welded pipe from the Republic of Türkiye was sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review, May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. The final results are applicable September 25, 2026. The review follows the preliminary results published at 91 FR 31420 (May 27, 2026), and the rate also applies to HDM Spiral Kaynakli Celik Boru A.S., the English name of which is HDM Spirally Welded Steel Pipe Inc.

  6. CBSA · News (Canada.ca)6

    CBSA charges Ontario man with firearm smuggling after Essex County seizure of 53 firearms

    The Canada Border Services Agency states that its Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team arrested Frank Charette of Cottam, Ontario and charged him with smuggling controlled goods, importing goods without a permit and multiple Criminal Code firearm offences after an investigation into the smuggling of firearm parts from the United States. Search warrants executed in Essex County on July 15, 2026 with the RCMP and Ontario Provincial Police resulted in the seizure of 53 firearms, including six unlawfully possessed handguns, two unregistered sub-machine guns, 116 cartridge magazines, 39 of them over capacity, and one auto-sear. He is scheduled to appear at the Windsor courthouse on November 16, 2026.

Sep 23Wed
  1. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)60

    Commerce issues preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination on Tris from China

    Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris) from the People's Republic of China, with a preliminary affirmative determination of critical circumstances, in part, applicable September 24, 2026. The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and Commerce has aligned the final determination with the final antidumping duty determination. Commerce found Jining Yacoo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. and Yacoo Science (Anqing) Co., Ltd. to be cross-owned with Suzhou Yacoo. Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary determination.

  2. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)47

    Commerce issues final affirmative LTFV determination on freight rail couplers from the Czech Republic

    Commerce determines that certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from the Czech Republic are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation running July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The determination applies as of September 24, 2026. The notice does not state a cash deposit rate.

  3. Federal Register · USITC27

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into wearable breast pumps and milk storage containers

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 20, 2026 by Willow Innovations, Inc. of Mountain View, California and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. of the United Kingdom. The complaint alleges that imports and sales of certain wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,660,380, U.S. Patent No. 12,370,292, U.S. Patent No. D1,053,344, U.S. Patent No. 11,813,388 and U.S. Patent No. D1,031,993, and that a U.S. industry exists or is being established. The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

  4. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)22

    Commerce postpones preliminary determination in AD investigation of N-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide from China

    Commerce's Enforcement and Compliance office postponed the preliminary determination in the less-than-fair-value investigation of N-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide from the People's Republic of China, applicable September 24, 2026. The investigation was initiated in the Initiation Notice, 91 FR 32941 (June 2, 2026), on a petition by LANXESS Corporation, which requested a partial extension of the preliminary determination by letter dated August 25, 2026. The notice does not state a new preliminary determination date or any cash deposit rate.

  5. Federal Register · USITC36

    USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in glass substrates for LCDs

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding administrative law judge on July 23, 2026, which found a violation of section 337 in the investigation into certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice.

  6. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)42

    Commerce issues final results of 2023-2024 AD administrative review on OCTG from Korea

    Commerce determined in the final results of its antidumping duty administrative review that oil country tubular goods from the Republic of Korea were sold at less than normal value during the period September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, applicable September 24, 2026. The review covers mandatory respondents SeAH and NEXTEEL, and Commerce applied a simple average of their calculated dumping margins as the rate for non-examined companies listed in Appendix II. The notice does not state the cash deposit rates.

  7. Federal Register · USITC60

    USITC makes affirmative preliminary injury determinations on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India

    The USITC determines there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) from India, provided for in subheading 3904.69.50 of the HTSUS, that are alleged to be sold at less than fair value and to be subsidized by the government of India, in investigations Nos. 701-TA-805 and 731-TA-1804 (Preliminary). The Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations, and will issue a final phase notice of scheduling upon notice from Commerce of affirmative preliminary determinations, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations.

  8. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)62

    Commerce issues affirmative final circumvention determinations on Zongshen 5C65M0 and BC70M0 engines from China

    Commerce determines that imports of model numbers 5C65M0 and BC70M0 of small vertical shaft engines produced by Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co., Ltd. in China are later-developed merchandise that circumvent the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China. The determination applies as of September 24, 2026. The orders were published at 86 FR 23675, the circumvention inquiry was initiated at 90 FR 30874, and the affirmative preliminary determination was published at 91 FR 28555.

    Why it matters: Entries of Zongshen's 5C65M0 and BC70M0 engines are covered by the AD/CVD orders on small vertical shaft engines from China as of September 24, 2026.

  9. Federal Register · USITC38

    USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in flash-spun nonwoven materials case

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the products, companies or countries covered, the remedy under consideration, or the submission deadlines.

  10. Federal Register · USITC18

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on wearable activity and health monitoring devices, DN 3937

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same, DN 3937, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the asserted patents or the products' HTS codes.

  11. Federal Register · BIS (EAR / Entity List)84

    BIS issues temporary final rule on polysilicon stockpiling under Proclamation 11052

    BIS issued a temporary final rule, effective September 22, 2026 through December 3, 2026, setting the criteria and process it will use to monitor existing companies for evidence of stockpiling polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives ahead of import adjustments effective December 4, 2026 under Proclamation 11052. The rule limits a newly established importer's ability to stockpile, imposes import limitations on new importers that register with CBP on or after August 6, 2026, and subjects companies found to be stockpiling to an import prohibition if necessary. It also establishes the process for such companies to obtain a waiver from any import prohibitions imposed under the rule.

    Why it matters: Importers of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives, including new importers that registered with CBP on or after August 6, 2026, face stockpiling monitoring, import limitations and possible import prohibitions through December 3, 2026.

  12. Federal Register · USITC60

    USITC finds Section 337 violation on boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems, issues general exclusion order

    The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in its final determination on certain boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof, and issued a general exclusion order prohibiting importation of goods that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against the defaulting respondents and terminated the investigation.

    Why it matters: Importers of boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360 are barred from importation under the general exclusion order.

  13. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)62

    Commerce issues final affirmative countervailing duty determination on freight rail couplers from India

    Commerce determines in a final affirmative countervailing duty determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India, with the period of investigation April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, applicable September 24, 2026. The petitioner is the Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers, whose members are McConway & Torley LLC and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. Commerce did not complete verification of Texmaco.

  14. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)62

    Commerce makes preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination on graphite electrodes from China

    Commerce preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist for imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China in the countervailing duty investigation, applicable September 24, 2026; the period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The investigation was initiated on March 20, 2026 (91 FR 13577), and a preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination was published on July 30, 2026 (91 FR 48076). Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary critical circumstances determination.

  15. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)60

    Commerce issues final affirmative less-than-fair-value determination on freight rail couplers from India

    Commerce determines in a final affirmative determination that certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, applicable September 24, 2026. The investigation covers freight rail couplers from India, with Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited and Kharagpur Metal Reforming Industries Pvt. Ltd. as the examined respondents. The notice does not state the final dumping margins or cash deposit rates.

  16. Federal Register · Commerce ITA (AD/CVD)67

    Commerce revokes AD/CVD aluminum sheet orders in part for certain aluminum can stock

    Commerce issued the final results of changed circumstances reviews and revoked, in part, the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from China, Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan and Türkiye, applicable September 24, 2026. The partial revocation covers certain aluminum can stock, and Commerce clarified the scope to include temper H-39 in the modified aluminum can stock exclusion language.

    Why it matters: Entries of certain aluminum can stock from the 17 listed countries are no longer subject to the AD/CVD orders as of September 24, 2026, and the scope now expressly includes temper H-39.

Sep 22Tue
  1. Federal Register · OFAC10

    OFAC publishes Iran-related General Licenses Y and Z

    OFAC is publishing two Iran-related general licenses, GL Y and GL Z, which were previously made available on OFAC's website. GL Y was issued on July 10, 2026; the Federal Register notice directs readers to its supplementary information for additional relevant dates. The notice does not state the activities or persons the two general licenses authorize.

  2. Federal Register · USITC62

    USITC determines revocation of AD/CVD orders on welded wire mesh from Mexico would likely injure U.S. industry

    The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in five-year reviews that revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The reviews cover Investigation Nos. 701-TA-653 and 731-TA-1527 (Review), instituted March 2, 2026 (91 FR 10136), with expedited reviews decided June 5, 2026 (91 FR 39632, June 30, 2026). The Commission filed its determinations on September 21, 2026; the views are in USITC Publication 5791 (September 2026).

    Why it matters: The determinations cover standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico under Investigation Nos. 701-TA-653 and 731-TA-1527 (Review); the Commission's notice does not state what happens to the orders or to cash deposits.

  3. Federal Register · OFAC17

    OFAC adds persons to the SDN List

    OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List after determining that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The action was issued on September 14, 2026.

  5. Federal Register · BIS (EAR / Entity List)74

    BIS defines zero-tariff specialty pharmaceuticals and eligible jurisdictions under Proclamation 11020

    BIS issued a notice defining the pharmaceutical products and listing the jurisdictions eligible for a zero ad valorem Section 232 tariff rate under Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026, covering orphan-indication drugs and associated ingredients, nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility drugs, cell therapy products, gene therapy products, antibody drug conjugates, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures, and animal health. Products and associated ingredients receive the zero rate if they are of a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreement or meet an urgent U.S. health need.

    Why it matters: Importers of the listed pharmaceutical products and ingredients can seek the zero Section 232 rate by submitting urgent-health-need information to pharma232@bis.doc.gov on an ongoing basis from September 23, 2026.