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USITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING COMMODITY MATCHBOOKS FROM INDIA October 19, 2020 News Release 20-121 Inv. No. 701-TA-459 and 731-TA-1155... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of commodity matchbooks from India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India will remain in place. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews. The Commission’s public report Commodity Matchbooks from India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-459 and 731-TA-1155 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5131, October 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. The report will be available by November 18, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN DIGITAL VIDEO-CAPABLE DEVICES AND COMPONENTS THEREOF October 16, 2020 News Release 20-120 Inv. No. 337-TA-1224...Continue reading

SITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STEEL WIRE STRAND FROM BRAZIL, INDIA, JAPAN, KOREA, MEXICO, AND THAILAND October 16, 2020 News Release 20-119 Inv. No. 701-TA-432 and 731-TA-1024-1028 (Third Review) and AA1921-188 (Fifth Review)... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Thailand will remain in place. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews. The Commission’s public report Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-432 and 731-TA-1024-1028 (Third Review) and AA1921-188 (Fifth Review), USITC Publication 5130, October 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. The report will be available by November 18, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC MAKES DETERMINATION IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEW CONCERNING TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL FROM CHINA October 15, 2020 News Release 20-117 Inv. No. 731-TA-1046 (Third Review)... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review. The Commission’s public report Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1046 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5129, October 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review. The report will be available by November 17, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN VIDEO PROCESSING DEVICES, COMPONENTS THEREOF, AND DIGITAL SMART TELEVISIONS CONTAINING THE SAME October 14, 2020 News Release 20-116 Inv. No. 337-TA-1222... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by DivX, LLC, of San Diego, CA, on September 10, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Rep. of Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, Co., Ltd., of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, Rep. of Korea; LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ; TCL Corporation of Huizhou, Guangdong, China; TCL Technology Group Corporation of Huizhou, Guangdong, China; TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; TTE Technology, Inc., Corona, CA; Shenzhen TCL New Technologies Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd. of Huizhou, Guangdong, China; TCL MOKA International Limited of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong; TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam; MediaTek Inc. of Hsinchu City, Taiwan; MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA; MStar Semiconductor, Inc., of ChuPei City, Hsinchu Hsien, Taiwan; and Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Taiwan. By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1222), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE FROM CHINA AND INDONESIA October 2, 2020 News Release 20-115 Inv. No. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Review)... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China and Indonesia will remain in place. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews. The Commission’s public report Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Review), USITC Publication 5127, October 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. The report will be available by November 10, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC STUD FINDERS, METAL DETECTORS, AND ELECTRICAL SCANNERS September 30, 2020 News Release 20-114 Inv. No. 337-TA-1221... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Zircon Corporation of Campbell, CA, on August 31, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, CT; and Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc., of Towson, MD. By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1221), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN FILAMENT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING SAME (II) September 29, 2020 News Release 20-113 Inv. No. 337-TA-1220... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain filament light-emitting diodes and products containing same (II). The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The Regents of the University of California of Oakland, CA, on August 31, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain filament light-emitting diodes and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation: General Electric Company of Boston, MA; Consumer Lighting (U.S.) LLC d/b/a GE Lighting of East Cleveland, OH; Savant Systems, Inc., of Hyannis, MA; Home Depot Product Authority, LLC, of Atlanta, GA; Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, GA; The Home Depot, Inc., of Atlanta, GA; Feit Electric Company, Inc., of Pico Rivera, CA; Satco Products, Inc., of Brentwood, NY; IKEA Supply AG of Pratteln, Switzerland; IKEA U.S. Retail LLC of Conshohocken, PA; and IKEA of Sweden AB of Almhult, Sweden. By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1220), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

Adjustment of certain COBRA customs user fees and limitations for Fiscal Year 2021 in accordance with the FAST Act, including, but not limited to: Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) for Formal Entry (499) limits changed to minimum $27.23 / maximum $528.33; Other adjusted fees and limitations can be found in 85 FR 45646 (July 29, 2020). These adjustments will be applied to importations effective October 1, 2020. Note that the new amount will be in effect for a summary pre-file...d prior to October 1, 2020 if the relevant entry date is on or after October 1, 2020 #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING KITCHEN APPLIANCE SHELVING AND RACKS FROM CHINA September 18, 2020 News Release 20-111 Inv. No. 701-TA-458 and 731-TA-1154 (Second Review)... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of kitchen appliance shelving and racks from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission found two like products in these reviews: refrigerator shelving and oven racks. With respect to each, Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the orders on imports of these products from China will remain in place. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews. The Commission’s public report Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-458 and 731-TA-1154 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5123, September 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. The report will be available by October 21, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC MAKES DETERMINATIONS IN FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING STEEL CONCRETE REINFORCING BAR FROM MEXICO AND TURKEY September 16, 2020 News Release 20-110 Inv. No. 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (Review)... The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico and Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Mexico and Turkey will remain in place. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews. The Commission’s public report Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (Review), USITC Publication 5122, October 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews. The report will be available by October 28, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

USITC VOTES TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATIONS ON METHIONINE FROM FRANCE, JAPAN, AND SPAIN September 11, 2020 News Release 20-108 Inv. No. 731-TA-1534-1536 (Preliminary)... The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of methionine from France, Japan, and Spain that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of methionine from France, Japan, and Spain, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about January 5, 2021. The Commission’s public report Methionine from France, Japan, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1534-1536 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5120, September 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations. The report will be available after October 13, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB

USITC VOTES TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATIONS CONCERNING CHASSIS AND SUBASSEMBLIES FROM CHINA September 11, 2020 News Release 20-109 Inv. No. 701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537 (Preliminary)... The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of chassis and subassemblies from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of chassis and subassemblies from China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about October 23, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about January 6, 2021. The Commission’s public report Chassis and Subassemblies from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5119, September 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations. The report will be available after October 13, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. #WorldPub #WorldPubCHB