USITC makes affirmative preliminary injury determinations on perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India

The USITC determines there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) from India, provided for in subheading 3904.69.50 of the HTSUS, that are alleged to be sold at less than fair value and to be subsidized by the government of India, in investigations Nos. 701-TA-805 and 731-TA-1804 (Preliminary). The Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations, and will issue a final phase notice of scheduling upon notice from Commerce of affirmative preliminary determinations, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations.

Commerce issues affirmative final circumvention determinations on Zongshen 5C65M0 and BC70M0 engines from China

Commerce determines that imports of model numbers 5C65M0 and BC70M0 of small vertical shaft engines produced by Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co., Ltd. in China are later-developed merchandise that circumvent the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China. The determination applies as of September 24, 2026. The orders were published at 86 FR 23675, the circumvention inquiry was initiated at 90 FR 30874, and the affirmative preliminary determination was published at 91 FR 28555.

USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in flash-spun nonwoven materials case

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the products, companies or countries covered, the remedy under consideration, or the submission deadlines.

USITC receives Section 337 complaint on wearable activity and health monitoring devices, DN 3937

The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same, DN 3937, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the asserted patents or the products' HTS codes.

BIS issues temporary final rule on polysilicon stockpiling under Proclamation 11052

BIS issued a temporary final rule, effective September 22, 2026 through December 3, 2026, setting the criteria and process it will use to monitor existing companies for evidence of stockpiling polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives ahead of import adjustments effective December 4, 2026 under Proclamation 11052. The rule limits a newly established importer's ability to stockpile, imposes import limitations on new importers that register with CBP on or after August 6, 2026, and subjects companies found to be stockpiling to an import prohibition if necessary. It also establishes the process for such companies to obtain a waiver from any import prohibitions imposed under the rule.

USITC finds Section 337 violation on boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems, issues general exclusion order

The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in its final determination on certain boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof, and issued a general exclusion order prohibiting importation of goods that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against the defaulting respondents and terminated the investigation.

Commerce issues final affirmative countervailing duty determination on freight rail couplers from India

Commerce determines in a final affirmative countervailing duty determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India, with the period of investigation April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, applicable September 24, 2026. The petitioner is the Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers, whose members are McConway & Torley LLC and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. Commerce did not complete verification of Texmaco.

Commerce makes preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination on graphite electrodes from China

Commerce preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist for imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China in the countervailing duty investigation, applicable September 24, 2026; the period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The investigation was initiated on March 20, 2026 (91 FR 13577), and a preliminary affirmative countervailing duty determination was published on July 30, 2026 (91 FR 48076). Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary critical circumstances determination.

Commerce issues final affirmative less-than-fair-value determination on freight rail couplers from India

Commerce determines in a final affirmative determination that certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, applicable September 24, 2026. The investigation covers freight rail couplers from India, with Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited and Kharagpur Metal Reforming Industries Pvt. Ltd. as the examined respondents. The notice does not state the final dumping margins or cash deposit rates.

Commerce revokes AD/CVD aluminum sheet orders in part for certain aluminum can stock

Commerce issued the final results of changed circumstances reviews and revoked, in part, the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet from China, Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan and Türkiye, applicable September 24, 2026. The partial revocation covers certain aluminum can stock, and Commerce clarified the scope to include temper H-39 in the modified aluminum can stock exclusion language.

CBP opens applications for voluntary two-year Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo

CBP announces in CSMS # 70005765 a voluntary two-year test of the ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo, in which participating truck carriers would submit limited export manifest data at least 24 hours before departure from the United States and a complete manifest no later than two hours before arrival at the final port of export. Participation is limited to nine truck carriers that meet the participant requirements in the general notice and can submit data through the ACE Export Truck Manifest Trade Portal or EDI.

CBP publishes Quota Bulletin 26-231 for Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2

CBP states in CSMS # 70003236 that Quota Bulletin 26-231 covers beef under HTSUS Chapter 2 subheadings, Additional U.S. Note (AUSN) 3, as addressed in the Presidential Proclamation and Annex "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer" published on August 26. Tranche 2 runs October 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026, with an opening date of Thursday, October 1, 2026; Tranche 1 (September 1–30, 2026) has expired and Tranche 3 runs October 31 to November 30, 2026. Entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m.

CIT sustains Commerce remand results in AD/CVD reviews of wood mouldings and millwork from China

The U.S. Court of International Trade sustained Commerce's final results of redetermination on remand in the countervailing and antidumping duty administrative reviews of wood mouldings and millwork products from China, in China Cornici Co. v. United States, Slip Op. 26-118, Court Nos. 23-00216 and 23-00217, decided September 23, 2026. On remand Commerce declined to rescind the reviews and assigned China Cornici and RaoPing the 8.89% countervailing duty rate for non-examined companies for the 2021 period of review, and assigned China Cornici the China-wide antidumping duty rate of 220.87% while allowing Chen Chiu to claim RaoPing's 0.00% separate cash deposit rate for future shipments.

CIT sustains Commerce's first administrative review of the antidumping order on mobile access equipment from China

The U.S. Court of International Trade sustains Commerce's determination in the first administrative review of the antidumping duty order on mobile access equipment from China, in Slip Op. 26-119, Court No. 24-00219 and Court No. 24-00221. The court found Commerce's determination supported by substantial evidence and otherwise in accordance with law, rejecting Dingli's challenge to the selection of Turkey as the primary surrogate country and the Coalition's challenge to the use of Bulgaria as a secondary surrogate country.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms

The USITC voted to institute Section 337 investigation 337-TA-1524 into certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same, based on a complaint filed August 21, 2026, on behalf of Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, with supplemental letters filed September 9 and September 10, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain patent claims by the importation and sale of the accused products, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

CIT sustains Commerce scope ruling that IPG heat sinks fall within aluminum extrusions orders

The U.S. Court of International Trade, in Slip Op. 26-117, Court No. 25-00212, denied IPG Photonics Corporation's motion for judgment on the agency record and sustained Commerce's final scope ruling that IPG's four heat sink models do not meet the finished heat sink exclusion and are covered by the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum extrusions from China, Case Nos. A-570-967 and C-570-968. The court held that Commerce's interpretation of the exclusion and its consideration of IPG's evidence were supported by substantial evidence and in accordance with law. The opinion is dated September 23, 2026.

USITC institutes Section 337 investigation of certain DRAM devices (337-TA-1523)

The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1523, into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (III), based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on August 11, 2026, supplemented on August 25, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States and sale of the accused products that infringe certain claims of the asserted patents, and the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

OFAC publishes Iran-related General Licenses Y and Z

OFAC is publishing two Iran-related general licenses, GL Y and GL Z, which were previously made available on OFAC's website. GL Y was issued on July 10, 2026; the Federal Register notice directs readers to its supplementary information for additional relevant dates. The notice does not state the activities or persons the two general licenses authorize.

USITC determines revocation of AD/CVD orders on welded wire mesh from Mexico would likely injure U.S. industry

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined in five-year reviews that revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to a U.S. industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The reviews cover Investigation Nos. 701-TA-653 and 731-TA-1527 (Review), instituted March 2, 2026 (91 FR 10136), with expedited reviews decided June 5, 2026 (91 FR 39632, June 30, 2026). The Commission filed its determinations on September 21, 2026; the views are in USITC Publication 5791 (September 2026).

OFAC adds persons to the SDN List

OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List after determining that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The action was issued on September 14, 2026.

USTR sets FY 2027 tariff-rate quota allocations for raw cane sugar

USTR is providing notice of the allocations of the Fiscal Year 2027 in-quota quantities of the tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar, covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The changes made by the notice are applicable as of September 23, 2026. The notice does not state the allocated quantities or the countries receiving them.

BIS defines zero-tariff specialty pharmaceuticals and eligible jurisdictions under Proclamation 11020

BIS issued a notice defining the pharmaceutical products and listing the jurisdictions eligible for a zero ad valorem Section 232 tariff rate under Proclamation 11020 of April 2, 2026, covering orphan-indication drugs and associated ingredients, nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility drugs, cell therapy products, gene therapy products, antibody drug conjugates, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures, and animal health. Products and associated ingredients receive the zero rate if they are of a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming trade and security framework agreement or meet an urgent U.S. health need.

USITC terminates five-year reviews of walk-behind lawn mowers from China and Vietnam

The USITC terminated its five-year reviews of the antidumping duty orders on walk-behind lawn mowers from China and Vietnam and the countervailing duty order on walk-behind lawn mowers from China after Commerce published notice that it was revoking the orders effective August 31, 2026, because no domestic interested party filed a timely notice of intent to participate (91 FR 57132). The reviews had been instituted on June 1, 2026. The termination date is August 31, 2026.

OFAC publishes Venezuela Sanctions Regulations general licenses 5X and 5Y

OFAC is publishing two general licenses issued under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, GL 5X and GL 5Y, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website. GL 5X was issued on June 18, 2026; the notice directs readers to the supplementary information for additional relevant dates. The notice does not state the activities or entities each license authorizes.

CBP announces voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest test for truck cargo

CBP announces in a general notice that it will conduct a voluntary ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Truck Cargo Test, in which truck export participants agree to submit limited export manifest data electronically at least 24 hours before departure from the United States to a foreign destination, complemented by the complete export manifest filing no later than two hours before arrival at the final port of export. The test begins October 23, 2026 and will run for approximately two years, subject to extension, modification or early termination announced in the Federal Register.

CBP issues guidance on polysilicon import ban under Proclamation 11052

CBP states in CSMS # 69994928 that, under Commerce's Temporary Final Rule implementing Proclamation 11052 (91 FR 51975), an importer of record that Commerce determines is importing polysilicon products in volumes substantially greater than its historic averages, or that a new importer of record is exceeding applicable weekly quantity limits, is prohibited from making further entries of certain polysilicon products until December 4, 2026. The goods may be moved to a bonded warehouse but may not be entered for consumption before that date. Affected importers may apply to Commerce to waive the prohibition.

CITT finds threat of injury on forged grinding media from China in NQ-2026-002

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2026-002 that dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China have not caused injury to the domestic industry but are threatening to cause injury, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant was Moly-Cop Canada of Kamloops, British Columbia. The Tribunal will issue its reasons on October 7, 2026.

CBP issues guidance on Section 301 China conforming amendment to four product exclusions

CBP states in CSMS # 69990649 that USTR's Federal Register notice 91 FR 56538, published September 2, 2026, amends four Section 301 China product exclusions to conform with HTSUS ten-digit statistical reporting changes effective July 1, 2026, and that ACE will accept the conforming amendment from noon on September 23, 2026. U.S. notes 20(vvv)(i)(4), (i)(5) and (i)(6) under 9903.88.69 now cover statistical reporting numbers 8413.91.9039, 8413.91.9046, 8413.91.9059 and 8413.91.9099, which were previously classified under 8413.91.9065, 8413.91.9085 or 8413.91.9096 through June 30, 2026. U.S. note 20(vvv)(iv)(4) under 9903.88.69 now covers 3926.90.9915 and 3926.90.9920, previously classified under 3926.90.9910.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2622 with USDA Honey Board and Affordable Beef Quota changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69990151 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2622, created on August 31, 2026, contains 16 harmonized tariff records and 93 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records. The update covers U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Honey Board Assessment changes and new Affordable Beef Quota HTS updates under the proclamation "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." CBP directs questions on the HSU to the HTS Administrator and refers to CSMS # 69709647 for more information.

CBP intercepts first-in-nation plant pathogen Davisoniella eucalypti at Houston airport

CBP states that its agriculture specialists at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted eucalyptus leaves carrying the plant pathogen Davisoniella eucalypti in the baggage of a traveler from New Zealand, and that USDA plant pathologists confirmed the identification. CBP says this is the first time this pathogen has been intercepted at a U.S. port of entry. The intercepted leaves were destroyed in accordance with USDA protocols.

CBP moves three PGA-related CATAIR documents from draft to PROD section on CBP.gov

CBP states in CSMS # 69988954 that it has moved three PGA-related CATAIR documents from the "Draft Chapters: Future Capabilities" section into the "PGA Message Set Documents" section on CBP.gov: PGA Message Set: Appendix PGA, PGA Message Set: APHIS (CORE) Implementation Guide v6.4, and APHIS Supplemental Guide-Appendix APH-A v4.2. CBP refers readers to CSMS messages 69379587 and 69402038 for details on the changes to those documents. Questions go to CREM@cbp.dhs.gov.

Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024; Correction

Commerce issues preliminary affirmative LTFV determination on certain fatty acids from Malaysia

Commerce preliminarily determines that certain fatty acids from Malaysia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation running January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, applicable September 22, 2026. Commerce also postpones the final determination and extends provisional measures, and preliminarily determines that Palm-Oleo, Palm-Oleo (Klang) Sdn. Bhd., and KL-Kepong Oleomas Sdn. Bhd. are a single entity.

Commerce corrects ITC preliminary determination timing in linear hydraulic cylinders LTFV initiation

Commerce published a correction to its September 14, 2026 initiation of less-than-fair-value investigations on certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts thereof from Canada, the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico, correcting a typographical error regarding the timing of the U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary determination. The original initiation notice appeared at 91 FR 58060 (September 14, 2026).

Commerce issues preliminary changed circumstances review results on large diameter welded pipe from Canada

Commerce preliminarily determines in the changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on large diameter welded pipe from Canada that Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is the successor-in-interest to Evraz Inc. NA Canada, applicable September 22, 2026. The review follows the order at 84 FR 18775 and the initiation notice at 91 FR 13288. Interested parties may comment on the preliminary results.

OFAC adds persons to the SDN List in September 17, 2026 sanctions action

OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons placed on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) after determining that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property of these persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The action was issued on September 17, 2026.

Commerce issues final results of countervailing duty administrative review on forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy

Commerce issued the final results of its countervailing duty administrative review of forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy for the period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, determining that certain producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies, applicable September 22, 2026. The review follows the preliminary results at 91 FR 19105 and the 2021 countervailing duty orders at 86 FR 7535. Commerce found Lucchini RS S.p.A., Lucchini Industries Srl and Bicomet S.p.A. cross-owned with Lucchini, and Adamello Meccanica S.r.l. and B.S. S.r.l. cross-owned with Metalcam.

Commerce issues preliminary affirmative LTFV determination on certain fatty acids from Indonesia

Commerce preliminarily determines that certain fatty acids from Indonesia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with a preliminary affirmative determination of critical circumstances, in part, applicable September 22, 2026. The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The final determination is postponed and provisional measures are extended; interested parties are invited to comment.

Commerce preliminarily finds steel wire garment hangers from China and Vietnam circumvented via Cambodia

Commerce preliminarily determines that steel wire garment hangers completed in Cambodia using steel wire, or steel wire and paper accessories, produced in China or Vietnam are circumventing the antidumping duty order on hangers from China and the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hangers from Vietnam. The determination applies September 22, 2026, and interested parties are invited to comment. The notice does not state cash deposit rates or the treatment of entries.

CBP keeps quarterly IRS interest rates for customs duty underpayments and refunds unchanged from October 1, 2026

CBP states in a general notice that the quarterly IRS interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will remain the same from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2026, the underpayment rate is 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations, and the overpayment rate is 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. The rates are applicable as of October 1, 2026.