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AD/CVD News: Petition on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from Indonesia, the People’s Republic of China, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

On May 22, 2025, Colombia Forest Products, Commonwealth Plywood Co., Ltd., Manthei Wood Products, States Industries LLC, and Timber Products Company (collectively, “Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood” or “Petitioners”) filed antidumping and countervailing duties petitions on hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia, the People’s Republic of China, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Antidumping duty investigations are administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”). Dumping occurs when a foreign company sells a product to the United States below its normal value or cost of production. Subsidy is defined by a foreign government providing financial assistance to a foreign company for manufacturing or exportation.

The scope of the petition (subject to change during the investigation) covers:

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Hardwood and decorative plywood, and certain veneered panels as described below. For purposes of this proceeding, hardwood and decorative plywood is defined as a generally flat, multilayered plywood or other veneered panel, consisting of two or more layers or plies of wood veneers in combination with a core or without a core. The veneers, along with the core, may be glued or otherwise bonded together. A hardwood and decorative plywood panel must have at least either the face or back veneer composed of one or more species of hardwood, softwood, or bamboo. Hardwood and decorative plywood may include products that meet the American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, ANSI/HPVA HP- 1-2024 (including any revisions to […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2025-05-22T11:55:19-04:00May 22, 2025|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments

AD/CVD News: The U.S. Department of Commerce Issued a Final Determination in its AD & CVD Investigation of Solar Cells From Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia
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AD/CVD News: The U.S. Department of Commerce Issued a Final Determination in its AD & CVD Investigation of Solar Cells From Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia
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AD/CVD News: The U.S. Department of Commerce Issued a Final Determination in its AD & CVD Investigation of Solar Cells From Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a final determination in its antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) investigation from four Southeast Asia countries: Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia.

The United States has one of the largest solar markets in the world. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the U.S. solar market was valued at $70.4 billion in 2024, supporting more than 10,000 businesses.[1] Due to its lucrative nature, the U.S. solar market attracts the export of solar cells, the main component for solar panels, from various countries. While it is too early to conclude how much impact the AD & CVD investigation will have on the U.S. solar market, this article breaks down the DOC’s final determination its AD & CVD investigation.

Vietnam: Antidumping (A-552-841)

The antidumping investigation of solar cells from Vietnam covers the period from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. All imports of the subject merchandise, except excluded merchandise, from Vietnam is covered by this AD investigation. 9 out of the 11 mandatory respondents received a rate of 82.65%. One mandatory respondent received a rate of 58.07% and one mandatory respondent received a rate of 125.91%. The DOC determined that the Vietnam-Wide Entity rate is 271.28%.

Vietnam: Countervailing Duty (C-552-842)

The countervailing duty investigation of solar cells from Vietnam covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. All imports of the subject merchandise, except excluded merchandise, from Vietnam is covered by this CVD investigation. Four out of the six […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2025-04-28T09:53:55-04:00April 28, 2025|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments

AD/CVD News: Petition on Silicon Metal from Angola, Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand

On April 24, 2025, Ferroglobe USA, Inc. and Mississippi Silicon LLC (collectively, “Petitioners”) filed an antidumping and countervailing duties petition on ferrosilicon from Angola, Australia, Laos, Norway, and Thailand.

Antidumping duty investigations are administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”). Dumping occurs when a foreign company sells a product to the United States below its normal value or cost of production. Subsidy is defined by a foreign government providing financial assistance to a foreign company for manufacturing or exportation.

The scope of the petition (subject to change during the investigation) covers:

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All forms and sizes of silicon metal, including silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade silicon (merchandise containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight and classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2804.61.0000) is excluded from the scope of this investigation.

Silicon metal is currently classifiable under subheadings 2804.69.1000 and 2804.69.5000 of the HTSUS. While the HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope remains dispositive.

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Foreign producer list can be find here.

Importer list can be find here.

Diaz Trade Law will continue to monitor this case and share updates.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2025-04-25T11:25:17-04:00April 25, 2025|AD/CVD, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments

New AD/CVD Case Filed Against Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes from Vietnam and China

A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed against “Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes” imported from Vietnam and China. These boxes are colloquially know as Vegetable or Seafood Boxes and are used to pack and ship articles such as produce. The allegation is that imports from China are both unfairly subsidized and are being dumped (sold below cost) while imports from Vietnam are alleged to being dumped (sold for below cost).

Full list of exporters here.

Background on AD/CVD Investigations

Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent.

Scope of the Investigation

The merchandise covered by these investigations is Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes (“PCBs”). PCBs are boxes, totes, or other containers made of corrugated polypropylene sheets, also known as polypropylene hollow core sheets, polypropylene twin wall sheets, or multi wall sheets.

The […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2025-03-20T23:14:11-04:00March 20, 2025|AD/CVD, news, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments

Trade News: New AD/CVD Case Filed on Active Anode Material from China

A new case was filed on Active Anode Material from China by the American Active Anode Material Producers.

Full list of exporters here. Full list of importers here.

Background on AD/CVD Investigations

Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent.

Scope of the Investigation

The product is generally described as: active anode material is most commonly used as the primary component in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. The anode of a lithium-ion battery must be made with active anode material, often combined with silicon. In contrast, the cathode of lithium-ion batteries can be made from a variety of metal oxides, including lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganese oxide, lithium iron phosphate, or lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide.

Full scope here.

Next Steps

The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate the investigations within 20 days. The USITC will reach a preliminary determination of material injury or threat of material injury within 45 days.

As with any […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-12-20T14:47:58-05:00December 18, 2024|AD/CVD, China, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)|0 Comments