CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
A listing of recent Commerce Department antidumping and countervailing duty messages posted on CBP's website May 29, along with the case number(s) and CBP message number, is provided below. The messages are available by searching for the listed CBP message number at CBP's ADCVD Search page.
CBP has released its May 29 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 58, No. 21), which includes the following ruling action:
CBP is renewing its electronic export manifest pilot for vessel cargo through May 31, 2026, the agency said in a notice issued May 30. The two year extension will help the agency determine "whether electronic submission of manifests will allow for improvements in the functionality and capabilities at the departure level."
CBP intends to distribute assessed antidumping or countervailing duties for FY 2024 under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (CDSOA), it said in a notice. Certifications to obtain a continued dumping and subsidy offset under a particular AD/CVD order or finding must be received by July 30.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service plans to begin its seventh phase of enforcement of Lacey Act import declaration requirements on Dec. 1, it said in a notice that includes a list of tariff provisions included under phase seven and seeks comments on product coverage.
John Leonard, former deputy executive assistant commissioner at CBP, has joined Kim & Chang in the international trade and customs practice in South Korea, he announced on LinkedIn. Leonard worked at CBP for nearly 18 years, holding a variety of positions, most recently deputy executive assistant commissioner of CBP's Office of Trade.
The International Trade Commission published notices in the May 29 Federal Register on the following AD/CVD injury, Section 337 patent or other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will be in another ITT article):
The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that imports of high-strength aluminum or aluminum alloy-coated steel from VinFast, as well as cars made using the steel, is infringing on patents held by ArcelorMittal, the ITC said in a notice last week. In its April 17 complaint (see 2404220054), ArcelorMittal alleged that VinFast, a Vietnam-based car manufacturer, is including the high-strength aluminum-coated steel in its cars, including the VF-8, which VinFast has been exporting to the U.S. “since at least 2022,” the complaint said. In the investigation, the ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing merchandise from Vinfast and its affiliates.
The Commerce Department published notices in the Federal Register May 29 on the following AD/CV duty proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, scope, affected firms or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):