Commerce Starts Fresh Round of Import Duty Probes
Published Date: 2/21/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is kicking off reviews to check if some imported goods are being unfairly priced or getting special government help. These reviews affect companies involved in trade and could change the duties they pay, starting from January. If you’re in the import game, keep an eye on these updates—they might impact your costs and deadlines soon!
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Commerce Starts AD/CVD Reviews in January
If your company imports goods into the U.S., the Department of Commerce has initiated administrative reviews of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders that have January anniversary dates. These reviews check whether imports are unfairly priced or receiving government help and could change the duties your company pays.
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