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Jos Peñarán · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

US opens final phase of anti-dumping probe on van trailers from Canada, China, Mexico

The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China, and Mexico. The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that imports from China and Mexico are subsidized. The investigation covers HS codes 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50. Final determinations will assess whether domestic industry injury or material retardation has occurred.

Federal Register · Tariff

Joel Zar · Pexels

TariffRegulatory

ITC opens public-interest comment period on convertible child highchair complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding certain convertible child highchairs (DN 3913) and is soliciting public comments on any public interest issues raised by the filing. This is a standard procedural notice that invites stakeholders—including importers, competitors, consumers, and other interested parties—to submit their views on whether the complaint serves the public interest. The comment period allows shippers and traders to weigh in on potential trade remedies or tariff actions that may result from the complaint.

Federal Register · Tariff

Mohan Nannapaneni · Pexels

Anti-dumping

India steel tube makers hit with antidumping duties after 2024 review

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that Goodluck India Limited and Tube Products of India (Tube Investments of India Limited) sold cold-drawn mechanical tubing of carbon and alloy steel to the U.S. below normal value during June 2023–May 2024, triggering antidumping duty findings in their administrative review. Shippers importing these products from India will face additional duties; affected parties should verify their supplier status and review landed-cost assumptions immediately.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Yogendra Singh · Pexels

Anti-dumping

US antidumping review: glycine from India faces new duties

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded its 2023–2024 administrative review of glycine imports from India, finding that producers and exporters sold subject merchandise below normal value during the review period (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024). This triggers antidumping duty assessments on affected Indian glycine suppliers. Exporters and importers of glycine from India must verify their supplier status and expect revised duty rates or cash-deposit requirements.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Malcoln Oliveira · Pexels

Kawê Rodrigues · Pexels

Anti-dumping

Argentina honey anti-dumping duties confirmed for 2023–24

The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its administrative review of anti-dumping duties on raw honey from Argentina for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, finding that certain exporters made sales below normal value. This is a routine review under the anti-dumping statute; affected Argentine honey exporters will see duty determinations finalized in this administrative cycle.

Federal Register · Sanctions

UK DBT1d ago

Anti-dumpingHS update

UK anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel rebar confirmed

The UK Department for Business and Trade has published a formal trade remedies notice confirming anti-dumping duty on steel reinforcing bars and rods imported from China. This follows the UK's independent trade remedies regime post-Brexit. Shippers exporting or importing Chinese rebar to the UK must account for these duties in their landed-cost calculations and ensure proper classification under HS chapter 72 (iron and steel).

UK DBT

Kampus Production · Pexels

Tariff

US ends countervailing duty probe on Canadian van trailers

The U.S. Department of Commerce has terminated its countervailing duty investigation into van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, following the petitioner's withdrawal of the complaint on May 27, 2026. The termination was officially published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2026. No duties will be imposed on these products as a result of this investigation.

Federal Register · Tariff

Vinay kumar Bairi · Pexels

TariffAnti-dumping

US initiates full five-year review of phosphate fertilizer CVD orders

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on 17 June 2026 that it will conduct full five-year reviews of existing countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia. Under the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission must determine whether revoking these orders would likely cause a recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. The outcome will determine whether the CVD orders remain in force or are revoked. A detailed schedule for the reviews will be published later.

Federal Register · Tariff

WTO1d ago

Regulatory

WTO members review Trade Facilitation Agreement proposals

WTO members convened on 10–11 June 2026 to debate 25 proposals under the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The Committee on Trade Facilitation also scheduled a dedicated session on trade facilitation for small economies and addressed transit challenges facing landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). The TFA aims to simplify customs procedures and reduce trade costs; this review cycle will shape enforcement and implementation priorities for the next phase.

WTO

Quang Nguyen Vinh · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

Vietnam honey exporters face new antidumping duties for 2023-24

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded its administrative review of antidumping duties on raw honey from Vietnam for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. Two major Vietnamese exporters—Ban Me Thout Honeybee Joint Stock Company (BMT) and DakLak Honeybee Joint Stock Company (DakHoney)—have been found to have sold raw honey in the United States at less than normal value, triggering antidumping duty assessments. This determination affects Vietnamese honey shipments and sets new duty rates for these companies going forward.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Francesco Ungaro · Pexels

Sanctions

OFAC adds entities to SDN List; new blocked parties for shippers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed one or more persons on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these designated persons are now blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Shippers, freight forwarders, and exporters must screen all transactions and parties against the updated SDN List immediately.

Federal Register · Sanctions

UK DBT1d ago

Maikol Herrera ascencio · Pexels

FTA

UK-Moldova trade dialogue: April 2026 joint minutes

The UK and Moldova held their second Dialogue in Trade Configuration meeting on 23 April 2026 under their Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The joint minutes document outcomes from this bilateral trade discussion between the two nations.

UK DBT

Nataliya Vaitkevich · Pexels

Collab Media · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

US delays chromium trioxide dumping decision on Türkiye shipments

The US Department of Commerce has postponed its final dumping determination on chromium trioxide imports from Türkiye to October 5, 2026, extending provisional anti-dumping measures from four to six months. This delays the imposition of final duties on affected shipments while the investigation continues.

Federal Register · Tariff

HMRC1d ago

TariffRegulatory

UK Freeports: tax reliefs & customs procedures guide

HMRC published GfC14, guidance on tax reliefs and beneficial customs procedures available to businesses operating in UK Freeports. The material outlines the special regimes and incentives designed to attract investment and streamline trade operations within designated Freeport zones. Shippers and exporters using these zones should review eligibility criteria and compliance requirements to maximize benefits.

HMRC

HMRC1d ago

Tara Winstead · Pexels

RegulatoryHS update

How to amend or cancel UK import declarations

HMRC has published guidance on amending or cancelling Customs Declaration Service (CDS) import declarations. The guidance outlines eligibility criteria, the process for submitting amendments or cancellation requests, and required documentation. This applies to all importers using the UK's CDS system for customs clearance.

HMRC

www.kaboompics.com · Pexels

Anti-dumping

China MSG antidumping rates finalized for 2023–24 review

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued final results on the 2023–2024 administrative review of antidumping duties on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from China. Ajinoriki MSG (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was denied a separate rate and rolled into the China-wide entity rate. Exporters and importers of MSG must confirm their antidumping liability under the updated rates, which apply to imports entered during November 2023–October 2024.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Jimmy Liao · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

Steel nails from Taiwan face antidumping review; two companies show below-NV sales

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary results in an antidumping duty administrative review of certain steel nails from Taiwan covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Commerce preliminarily determined that Faithful Engineering Products Co., Ltd. and Top Forever Screws Co., Ltd. sold subject merchandise at less than normal value. The review has been rescinded with respect to 20 other companies. Interested parties may comment on these preliminary findings.

Federal Register · Tariff

Daris Ardiansyah · Pexels

Anti-dumping

US sets countervailing duties on Indian glycine in 2023 review

The U.S. Department of Commerce concluded in its administrative review that Indian producers and exporters of glycine received countervailable subsidies during 2023. This determination triggers countervailing duty (CVD) assessments on glycine imports from India. Shippers and importers sourcing glycine from India must now factor in additional duty costs and verify their supplier eligibility under any company-specific rates published in the final determination.

Federal Register · Tariff

EU TAXUD4d ago

Tiger Lily · Pexels

CBAMRegulatory

EU extends CBAM to downstream goods, tightens anti-circumvention rules

The European Commission has reached agreement with the EU Council to expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to cover specific downstream goods and strengthen anti-circumvention safeguards. This extension broadens the scope of carbon-pricing obligations for importers of covered goods into the EU, affecting how shippers classify and value products subject to embedded-emissions reporting.

EU TAXUD

UK DBT4d ago

Towfiqu barbhuiya · Pexels

Sanctions

UK sets phase-out deadline for Russian refined oil imports

The UK Government has confirmed a timeline for phasing out imports of Russian-derived refined oil products, including diesel and jet fuel, as part of a new sanctions package against Russia. The measure targets refined petroleum products that have been transshipped through third countries to circumvent existing sanctions. This builds on previously announced sanctions designed to restrict Russia's ability to monetize its energy exports.

UK DBT

USTR4d ago

abdo alshreef · Pexels

FTARegulatory

USTR invokes USMCA labor mechanism against Newmont Mexico facility

On 12 June 2026, the US Trade Representative invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism to challenge alleged denial of workers' rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito in Zacatecas, Mexico, which produces gold, silver, lead, and zinc and imports auto parts. Following a petition from a Mexican labor union alleging unlawful dismissals and retaliation for union activity, the US has suspended liquidation of unliquidated entries from the facility and requested Mexico conduct a review within 45 days.

USTR

Federal Register · Sanctions4d ago

zhang kaiyv · Pexels

Anti-dumpingSection 301

US adds countervailing duties on China fiberglass door panels

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination on fiberglass door panels imported from China, effective for shipments during the investigation period of January 1–December 31, 2024. Exporters and importers of these panels must now account for additional duty liabilities on all Chinese sourced fiberglass door panels entering US ports.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Federal Register · Sanctions4d ago

lbyphoto · Pexels

Anti-dumping

US finds Chinese fiberglass door panels dumped; AD duty likely

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative determination on June 15, 2026, that fiberglass door panels from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), covering the investigation period July 1–December 31, 2024. This triggers the anti-dumping duty process; the International Trade Commission will now conduct a final injury determination. Importers of Chinese fiberglass door panels should prepare for potential anti-dumping duties retroactive to the investigation start date.

Federal Register · Sanctions

Federal Register · Tariff4d ago

Anil Sharma · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

US anti-dumping duties imposed on Indian matchbooks

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final anti-dumping determinations on commodity matchbooks imported from India, effective June 15, 2026. This action follows an investigation into whether Indian manufacturers were selling matchbooks at less than fair value in the U.S. market. Affected importers must now pay anti-dumping duties on all Indian matchbook shipments going forward.

Federal Register · Tariff

Federal Register · Tariff4d ago

cottonbro studio · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

US anti-dumping review on Korean welded line pipe: preliminary findings

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary results on 15 June 2026 in its administrative review of welded line pipe from South Korea for the period 1 December 2023 through 30 November 2024. Commerce preliminarily determined that subject producers/exporters made sales below normal value, triggering anti-dumping duty findings. The review was rescinded with respect to 26 companies. Interested parties have an opportunity to comment on these preliminary determinations before final results are issued.

Federal Register · Tariff

Quang Nguyen Vinh · Pexels

Anti-dumpingTariff

US adds anti-dumping duties to solar panels from China, Taiwan

The US International Trade Commission has issued final determinations imposing anti-dumping duties on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and Taiwan, effective immediately. The decision affects imports of solar panels and related components classified under specific HS chapters. Importers must recalculate landed costs and verify supplier eligibility to avoid retroactive assessments.

Federal Register · Tariff

Beyzanur K. · Pexels

Regulatory

ITC Section 337 case: glass LCD substrates found in violation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part an administrative law judge's finding that certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), products containing them, and manufacturing methods violate Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is now requesting written submissions from parties and interested persons on remedy, public interest, and bonding issues. This case affects importers and manufacturers of LCD glass substrate products.

Federal Register · Tariff

Andrea Piacquadio · Pexels

TariffAnti-dumping

US Finds Countervailable Subsidies on Chinese Mobile Access Equipment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary findings that Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. and its affiliates received countervailable subsidies on mobile access equipment (MAE) and subassemblies exported from China during 2023. The administrative review covers the period January 1–December 31, 2023, and Commerce has also rescinded the review for 26 other companies. Interested parties have been invited to submit comments on these preliminary results.

Federal Register · Tariff

HMRC6d ago

cottonbro studio · Pexels

Regulatory

UK CDS: 4-digit to 3-digit procedure code matrix for imports

HMRC has published a correlation matrix mapping 4-digit procedure codes to 3-digit procedure codes and additional procedure codes for use in the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS). This technical guidance applies to all importers and customs brokers filing import declarations on CDS, helping them correctly classify procedures and associated codes when submitting shipments.

HMRC

WTO6d ago

RegulatoryTariff

WTO E-Commerce Agreement on track for mid-2027 entry into force

Over 60 WTO members are advancing ratification of the E-Commerce Agreement (ECA), the first global baseline for digital trade rules, with an interim arrangement adopted at MC14. Co-sponsors met on 9 June 2026 to coordinate preparation for formal incorporation into the WTO rulebook, targeting mid-2027 entry into force. The ECA will establish common standards for cross-border data flows, digital services, and e-commerce transactions affecting global trade operations.

WTO

Federal Register · Sanctions6d ago

Los Muertos Crew · Pexels

Sanctions

OFAC publishes North Korea medical-device export blacklist

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a list of medical devices that cannot be exported or reexported to North Korea without explicit OFAC authorization, effective June 11, 2026. While a general license permits export of certain agricultural commodities, medicines, and medical devices to North Korea, the devices on this blacklist fall outside that permission and require case-by-case approval. Exporters and freight forwarders shipping medical equipment must screen against this list before shipping to North Korea.

Federal Register · Sanctions