This Week in Trade | 11/21 - 11/25

Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From India, Italy, and Spain

Determinations from the ITC: “On the basis of the record [1] developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the countervailing duty order on finished carbon steel flanges from India and the antidumping duty orders on finished carbon steel flanges from India, Italy, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.”

Ferrovanadium From South Korea

Determination from the ITC: “On the basis of the record [1] developed in the subject five-year review, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the antidumping duty order on ferrovanadium from South Korea would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.”

Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Issue a General Exclusion Order; Termination of Investigation

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to issue a general exclusion order (“GEO”) prohibiting the unlicensed importation of chocolate milk powder and packaging thereof that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,206,026 (“the '026 mark”) (collectively, the “covered products”). The investigation is terminated.”

Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that on October 28, 2022, the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. On November 14, 2022, the ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.”

Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches, and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2022, the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.”

Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review the Final Initial Determination in Part; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the final initial determination (“Final ID”) issued by the presiding chief administrative law judge (“CALJ”) on September 9, 2022. The Commission requests briefing from the parties on certain issues under review, as indicated in this notice. The Commission also requests briefing from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.“

1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) From China

Determination from the ITC: “On the basis of the record [1] developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-diphosphonic acid from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.“

Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Location-Sharing Systems, Related Software, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, DN 3655; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.“

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