USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video-Capable Laptop, Desktop Computers, Handheld Computers, Tablets, Televisions, Projectors, and Components and Modules Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Nokia Technologies Oy of Finland and Nokia Corporation of Finland on April 11, 2025.  Supplements to the complaint were filed on April 21, 2025; April 24, 2025; and May 2, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Acer America Corporation, San Jose, Calif.

  • Acer Inc., Xizhi, Taiwan

  • ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan

  • ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.

  • Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China

  • Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.

  • Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1448), 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.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0513_66971.htm

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers (Mammos) from South Korea and Taiwan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) from South Korea and Taiwan that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Taiwan.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns 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 MAMMOs from South Korea and Taiwan, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 3, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about June 20, 2025.

The Commission’s public report, Multifunctional Acrylate and Methacrylate Monomers and Oligomers from South Korea and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-759 and 731-TA-1740 -1741 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5625, May 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by June 16, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0509_66960.htm

MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby determine and order:

Section 1.  Background.  In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), I declared a national emergency arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, and imposed additional ad valorem duties that I deemed necessary and appropriate to deal with that unusual and extraordinary threat, which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the national security and economy of the United States.  Section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257 provided that “[s]hould any trading partner retaliate against the United States in response to this action through import duties on U.S. exports or other measures, I may further modify the [Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States] to increase or expand in scope the duties imposed under this order to ensure the efficacy of this action.”
In Executive Order 14259 of April 8, 2025 (Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People’s Republic of China), and Executive Order 14266 of April 9, 2025 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment), pursuant to section 4(b) of Executive Order 14257, I ordered modifications of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to raise the applicable ad valorem duty rate for imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) established in Executive Order 14257, in recognition of the fact that the State Council Tariff Commission of the PRC announced that it would retaliate against the United States in response to Executive Order 14257 and Executive Order 14259. Read More→

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/05/modifying-reciprocal-tariff-rates-to-reflect-discussions-with-the-peoples-republic-of-china/

Guidance – Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rate for China

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance implementing Presidential Executive Order (EO) “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with The People’s Republic of China,” issued on May 12, 2025.

This CSMS message updates CSMS messages 64680374, 64687696, and 64701128 with the following information only.

GUIDANCE
Imported products of China, including products of Hong Kong and Macau, that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 14, 2025, will be subject to a reciprocal tariff of 10%.  Filers will report such products as follows:   

9903.01.25: Articles the product of any country, except for products described in headings 9903.01.26-9903.01.33, and except as provided for in heading 9903.01.34, will be assessed an additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%.

Pursuant to the 90-day suspension articulated in the EO referenced above, the 10% reciprocal tariff will replace the 125% reciprocal tariff for products of China, including products of Hong Kong and Macau. Filers will discontinue the use of heading 9903.01.63.

In addition to the reciprocal tariff, please note that pursuant to Executive Order 14195 of February 1, 2025, “Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” as amended by Executive Order 14228 of March 3, 2025, “Further Amendment To Duties Addressing The Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain In The People’s Republic Of China,” products of China and Hong Kong that do not qualify for an exception remain subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty of 20% imposed by those orders.

If you encounter any errors in filing an entry summary, contact your CBP client representative or the ACE Help Desk.

Questions regarding this message should be directed to the Trade Remedy inbox at traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov.

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Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal Draws Praise

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer delivered a major victory for U.S.-UK trade relations, expanding our economic integration while strengthening our national security. This breakthrough deal brokered by President Trump advances the interests of the American people, eliminating trade barriers and enhancing market access for our exporters.

The historic agreement was met with immediate praise from farmers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein: “With this trade deal, President Trump has delivered a tremendous win for American family farmers and ranchers.”

Information Technology Industry Council and techUK: “As the representatives of the United Kingdom and United States technology and innovation sectors, our trade associations jointly affirm our strong support for the development of a transformative UK-US Economic Partnership Agreement. We envision an ambitious, forward-looking framework that not only solidifies our existing alliance but establishes the global benchmark for digital trade, technological governance, and economic security.”

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau appreciates the work between the administration and the United Kingdom to secure a new trade agreement. We have long advocated for new trade deals, and this is an important first step in expanding markets in the four countries.”

U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: “This deal is a huge win specifically for U.S. ethanol producers, allowing them to expand even more into our second largest market for ethanol.”

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: “This trade agreement puts us on track to set another record, all to the benefit of American farmers, biofuel producers, and UK consumers . . . We commend the President and his team for making this deal and creating new opportunities for American ethanol and rural America.”

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney: “This agreement marks a significant step forward for U.S. farmers and ranchers, and U.K. agriculture and consumers as well. We applaud the leadership of both governments in forging a partnership that opens new markets in both countries.”

Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: "We sincerely thank President Trump and his trade negotiators for ensuring that American-made ethanol is an important part of the trade agreement announced today with the United Kingdom. While we are still awaiting the specific details of the agreement, we are excited about the prospects of expanded market access that will help boost our farm economy, while also delivering lower-cost, cleaner fuel to UK drivers.” Read More→

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/may/historic-us-uk-trade-deal-draws-praise

USTR Releases 2025 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement

April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2025 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.

“Americans take great pride as the world's leading innovators and creators,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “Our trading partners must address the concerns identified in the Special 301 Report and stop those stealing the intellectual property of hard-working businesses and individuals. President Trump has a track record of empowering our innovators and workers, and this comprehensive report is a basis for the United States to take trade enforcement action against those not playing fairly.”

This annual report details USTR’s findings of more than 100 trading partners after significant research and enhanced engagement with stakeholders. Key elements of the 2025 Special 301 Report include:

  • USTR moved Mexico from the Watch List to the Priority Watch List due to long-standing and significant IP concerns that have not been resolved, many of which relate to Mexico’s implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These include concerns regarding enforcement against trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy, protection of pharmaceutical-related IP, pre-established damages for copyright infringement and trademark counterfeiting, and plant variety protection.

  • USTR removed Turkmenistan from the Watch List this year. Stakeholders have not raised significant concerns about IP protection or enforcement during the Special 301 review over the last several years.

  • USTR placed 8 countries on the Priority Watch List, indicating that serious problems exist in that country with respect to IP protection, enforcement, or market access for U.S. persons relying on IP. For example:

    • With the slow pace of reform in China, serious concerns remain regarding long-standing issues like technology transfer, trade secrets, counterfeiting, online piracy, copyright law, patent and related policies, bad faith trademarks, and geographical indications. China has failed to implement or only partially implemented a number of its commitments on intellectual property under the United States-China Economic and Trade Agreement (Phase One Agreement), and the United States will continue to monitor closely China’s implementation. Read More→

https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/april/ustr-releases-2025-special-301-report-intellectual-property-protection-and-enforcement

Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Department of Commerce initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. § 1862) (“Section 232”), to evaluate the effects of processed critical minerals and their derivative products on U.S. national security.

Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, are important production inputs required for both civilian and defense-related applications. However, China currently dominates the global market for processing critical minerals and is the leading producer of 30 out of 44 critical minerals. In addition, China is expanding its influence by acquiring mining concessions and operations around the world.

Through this Section 232 investigation, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is evaluating the foreign sources of processed critical minerals and their derivative products and assessing the associated risks. BIS is also analyzing current and potential U.S. capabilities to process critical minerals and their derivative products. This is an important step in securing America’s mineral future and prioritizing national security.

U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler released the following statement:

“The United States should not allow foreign adversaries to have a chokehold on critical inputs for our economy and defense industrial base.  Under President Trump’s leadership, the Commerce Department will carefully assess the risks posed by external threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.”

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to BIS’s Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security.

All written comments on this request must be filed through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To submit comments, enter Docket Number BIS-2025-0025 on the home page and click “Search.” The site will provide a search results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find the reference to this document and click the button entitled “Comment.” The due date for filing comments is May 16, 2025.  

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.


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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China and the existing antidumping orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam 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 antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place. 

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns 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, Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Third Review) and 731-TA-1210-1212 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5624, May 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by June 13,2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews.  Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were instituted on November 1, 2024. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0508_66947.htm

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Fiberglass Door Panels from China

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of fiberglass door panels from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns 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 fiberglass door panels from China, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about August 27, 2025, and its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about June 13, 2025.

The Commission’s public report, Fiberglass Door Panels from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-758 and 731-TA-1739 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5623, May 2025), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by June 12, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0502_66913.htm

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Drug Products Containing C-type Natriuretic Peptide Variants, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain drug products containing C-type natriuretic peptide variants, and components thereof. 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 behalf BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif., as amended, on April 2, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain drug products containing C-type natriuretic peptide variants, and components thereof that infringe the patent asserted by the complainant. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Ascendis Pharma, Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.

  • Ascendis Pharma A/S of Hellerup, Denmark

  • Ascendis Pharma Growth Disorders A/S of Hellerup, Denmark

  • Wacker Biotech GmbH of Jena, Germany

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1447), 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.

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https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0502_66919.htm

Department of Commerce Launches Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Inclusions Process

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On April 30, 2025, the Department of Commerce issued an interim final rule establishing a new tariff inclusion process for derivative aluminum and steel articles.  


This action follows the issuance of Presidential Proclamations 10895 and 10896, collectively known as the “Inclusion Proclamations,” which direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a mechanism for expanding the scope of steel and aluminum tariffs to cover “derivative” articles that contain steel or aluminum. 
 

The Section 232 inclusions process allows U.S. manufacturers and trade associations to request the inclusion of new derivative articles under Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. Inclusions may be submitted during any of three defined periods each year. The first submission period opens May 1, 2025. The public will have an opportunity to comment on inclusion requests, and decisions will be issued within 60 days. BIS will publicly post its determinations on Regulations.gov. 
 

Today’s rule also eliminates the Section 232 aluminum and steel exclusions process. In accordance with the Inclusion Proclamations, no new applications for product exclusions have been accepted after February 10, 2025.  
 

Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, said:  
 

“The new steel and aluminum inclusions process will extend the reach of the steel and aluminum tariff program and shut down avenues for circumvention – bringing industry and jobs back to the United States.”  
 

Beyond the establishment of the steel and aluminum inclusions process, Commerce is currently conducting six Section 232 investigations in support of the President’s America First Agenda, including inquiries into the national security impact of imports of copper, timber, lumber, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks into the United States. In addition, Commerce recently imposed tariffs on autos and auto parts under Section 232.  
 

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

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https://www.bis.gov/press-release/department-commerce-launches-section-232-steel-aluminum-inclusions-process

Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Department of Commerce initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. § 1862) (“Section 232”), to evaluate the effects of processed critical minerals and their derivative products on U.S. national security.

Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, are important production inputs required for both civilian and defense-related applications. However, China currently dominates the global market for processing critical minerals and is the leading producer of 30 out of 44 critical minerals. In addition, China is expanding its influence by acquiring mining concessions and operations around the world.

Through this Section 232 investigation, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is evaluating the foreign sources of processed critical minerals and their derivative products and assessing the associated risks. BIS is also analyzing current and potential U.S. capabilities to process critical minerals and their derivative products. This is an important step in securing America’s mineral future and prioritizing national security.

U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler released the following statement:

“The United States should not allow foreign adversaries to have a chokehold on critical inputs for our economy and defense industrial base.  Under President Trump’s leadership, the Commerce Department will carefully assess the risks posed by external threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.”

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to BIS’s Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security.

All written comments on this request must be filed through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To submit comments, enter Docket Number BIS-2025-0025 on the home page and click “Search.” The site will provide a search results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find the reference to this document and click the button entitled “Comment.” The due date for filing comments is May 16, 2025.  

Advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.


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https://www.bis.gov/press-release/commerce-launches-section-232-investigation-imports-processed-critical-minerals-derivative-products

REMINDER: De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT May 2, 2025

Effective 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 2, 2025, products of China and Hong Kong will not receive the administrative exemption from duty and certain taxes under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C), known as the “de minimis” exemption, in compliance with Executive Order 14256 of April 2, 2025, as amended.  Requests for de minimis entry and clearance for ineligible shipments will be rejected. 

Trade filers are strongly advised not to submit manifests or entries for de minimis clearance on any shipment containing articles described in Section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195, as amended, that are products of China or Hong Kong and that will arrive on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 2, 2025. Such shipments will be rejected for de minimis clearance beginning at 12:01 am eastern daylight time on May 2, 2025.

For additional reference, please see:

Any questions regarding these requirements can be sent to ecommerce@cbp.dhs.gov.

Related messages: CSMS # 63988468, CSMS # 63992482, CSMS # 64045612; CSMS # 6479250; CSMS # 64825584; CSMS #64861116; CSMS #64891507

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Low Value Imports from China Starting May 2nd

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1.  Purpose.  Many shippers based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) hide illicit substances and conceal the true contents of shipments sent to the United States through deceptive shipping practices.  These shippers often avoid detection due to administration of the de minimis exemption under section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C)).

As noted in Executive Order 14195 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China), as amended by Executive Order 14228 of March 3, 2025 (Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China), these exports play a significant role in the synthetic opioid crisis in the United States.  In Executive Order 14200 of February 5, 2025 (Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China), I suspended the elimination of duty-free de minimis treatment on articles described in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195.  The Secretary of Commerce has notified me that adequate systems are now in place to process and collect tariff revenue for covered goods from the PRC otherwise eligible for duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C).  Accordingly, duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) shall no longer be available for products of the PRC (which include products of Hong Kong) described in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195, as amended by Executive Order 14228, including international postal packages sent to the United States through the international postal network from the PRC or Hong Kong, that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on May 2, 2025.  Additional duties for such imported merchandise shall be collected at the rates described in this order. Read More→

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/further-amendment-to-duties-addressing-the-synthetic-opioid-supply-chain-in-the-peoples-republic-of-china-as-applied-to-low-value-imports/

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain active electrical cables and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Credo Semiconductor Inc. of San Jose, Calif., and Credo Technology Group Ltd. of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on March 13, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on March 18, 2025. A supplement to the amended complaint was filed on March 27, 2025. A second supplement was filed on March 31, 2025. A third supplement was filed on April 7, 2025. 

The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain active electrical cables and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, Conn.

  • Molex, LLC, Lisle, Ill.

  • TE Connectivity PLC, Galway, Ireland

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1446), 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.

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USTR Releases 2025 National Trade Estimate Report

WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) submitted the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) to President Trump and Congress. The NTE is an annual report detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters and USTR’s efforts to reduce those barriers.

“No American President in modern history has recognized the wide-ranging and harmful foreign trade barriers American exporters face more than President Trump,” said Ambassador Greer. “Under his leadership, this administration is working diligently to address these unfair and non-reciprocal practices, helping restore fairness and put hardworking American businesses and workers first in the global market.”

The findings of the 2025 NTE underscore President Trump’s America First Trade Policy and the President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda.

To read the 2025 NTE, click here.

The NTE is an annual report due to the President and Congress by March 31 of each year. USTR works closely with other government agencies and U.S. embassies and solicits comments from the public through a Federal Register Notice to prepare the NTE.

The annual report is submitted in accordance with Section 181 of the Trade Act of 1974, as added by Section 303 of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 and amended by Section 1304 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, Section 311 of the Uruguay Round Trade Agreements Act, and Section 1202 of the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

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USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, And Turkey

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on large diameter welded (LDW) pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, 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 order on imports of these products from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, and Turkey will remain in place. 

The Commission identified two domestic like products in these reviews.  The Commission made affirmative determinations with respect to the antidumping duty orders on LDW carbon and alloy steel line pipe (line pipe) from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, and Turkey and the countervailing duty orders on LDW line pipe from India and South Korea. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.

The Commission also made affirmative determinations with respect to the antidumping duty orders on LDW carbon and alloy steel structural pipe (structural pipe) from Canada, China, South Korea, and Turkey and the countervailing duty orders on LDW structural pipe from China, South Korea, and Turkey. Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the below for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report on Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, South Korea, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-1406 (Review), USITC Publication 5609, April 2025) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by May 26, 2025; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website. 

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time. Read More→

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2025/er0409_66740.htm

Reciprocal Tariffs on Goods of China, Effective Date April 9, 2025

The purpose of this message is to provide updated guidance on the additional duties due on imported merchandise which were imposed by the Executive Order issued April 8, 2025, “Amendment To Reciprocal Tariffs And Updated Duties As Applied To Low-value Imports From The People's Republic Of China.”  This Executive Order provides an updated reciprocal rate of duty for goods of China of 84%, replacing the previous rate of 34%. 

This CSMS message updates CSMS 64680374 with the following information only. 

Imported goods of China, other than those that fall within the identified exceptions included in CSMS 64680374, entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on April 9, 2025, are subject to the following HTSUS classification and additional ad valorem duty rates. 

9903.01.63:  Articles the product of China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will be assessed an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 84%.

CBP will provide additional guidance to the trade community through CSMS messages as appropriate.

If you encounter any errors in filing an entry summary, contact your CBP client representative or the ACE Help Desk.

Questions regarding this message should be directed to the Trade Remedy inbox at traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov. 

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Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5 and April 9, 2025, Effective Dates

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CSMS # 64680374 - GUIDANCE – Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5 and April 9, 2025, Effective Dates

The purpose of this message is to provide further guidance on the additional duties due on imported merchandise which were imposed by Executive Order 14257, issued April 2, 2025, and published in the Federal Register Notice, “Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits,” 90 FR 15041 (Apr. 7, 2025).  The implementing annexes, with the country-specific rates listed in Annex I, the product-specific exclusions listed in Annex II, and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) modifications listed in Annex III, are published in the Federal Register along with the text of the Executive Order.

The amended rates and Chapter 99 headings were published as part of Revision 7 to the 2025 Basic Edition of the HTSUS on April 4, 2025 (https://hts.usitc.gov/).

This guidance is an update to CSMS # 64649265 issued April 4, 2025, “GUIDANCE – Reciprocal Tariffs, April 5, 2025, Effective Date”, adding the actions that are effective April 9, 2025, along with those effective on April 5, 2025.

GUIDANCE
CHAPTER 99 SECONDARY CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED
With the implementation of the above Executive Order, effective April 5, 2025, filers must report at least one HTSUS Chapter 99 secondary classification related to the reciprocal tariffs.  All imported merchandise must be reported with either the HTSUS classification under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the HTSUS classifications pursuant to which the merchandise is excepted from the reciprocal tariff.

APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL DUTY RATES
The additional rates of duty established by reciprocal tariffs are in addition to any other duties, taxes, fees, exactions and charges that apply to imported articles.

All imported goods, other than those that fall within the identified exceptions, entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time (EDT) on April 5, 2025, are subject to the following HTSUS secondary classification and duty rate:
9903.01.25:  Additional ad valorem duty rate of 10%

Effective April 9, 2025, a country-specific ad valorem rate of duty will apply to imported goods of 83 countries and will replace the 10% additional ad valorem duty rate under 9903.01.25. Imported goods of the countries identified below in 9903.01.43 – 9903.01.76, other than those that fall within the identified exceptions, entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 9, 2025, are subject to the following HTSUS classifications and additional ad valorem duty rates. Read More→

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Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

A Proclamation

1. On February 17, 2019, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks (collectively, automobiles) and certain automobile parts (engines and engine parts, transmissions and powertrain parts, and electrical components) (collectively, automobile parts) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (section 232). Based on the facts considered in that investigation, the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that automobiles and certain automobile parts are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States.

2. In Proclamation 9888 of May 17, 2019 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States), I concurred with the Secretary's finding in the February 17, 2019, report that automobiles and certain automobile parts are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States. I also directed the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative), in consultation with other executive branch officials, to pursue negotiation of agreements to address the threatened impairment of the national security of the United States with respect to imported automobiles and certain automobile parts from the European Union, Japan, and any other country the Trade Representative deems appropriate. Read More→

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/03/2025-05930/adjusting-imports-of-automobiles-and-automobile-parts-into-the-united-states