US Targets Chinese Fiber Products with New Duties

2026-17121, Fresh Winter Strawberries From Mexico: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that fresh winter strawberries (winter strawberries) from Mexico are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is November 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.

2026-17155, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984

2026-17050, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway: Antidumping Duty Orders

Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty (AD) orders on silicon metal from Australia and Norway.

2026-17048, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, in Part

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of oleoresin paprika from India. The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.

2026-17049, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway: Countervailing Duty Orders

Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing countervailing duty (CVD) orders on silicon metal from Australia and Norway.

2026-17047, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that oleoresin paprika from India is being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers might face extra duties starting August 21, 2026, to keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re involved in importing or selling this spice, get ready for some changes that could affect costs and timing.

Previous: 2025-04092, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results

The U.S. Court made a decision about steel rebar from Mexico that changes how much extra tax some companies have to pay. Grupo Simec, Grupo Acerero, and Sidertul will see their dumping margins updated for the 2019-2020 period. This means these companies might owe more or less money, and the government is making the official results match the court’s ruling.

Next: 2025-04094, Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

The U.S. says some companies in Vietnam making molded fiber products got unfair government help last year. This could mean extra taxes (called countervailing duties) on those products when they come to the U.S. The final decision will line up with another ongoing investigation, so watch for updates and possible price changes soon!