On October 30, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued its final determination on injury in the antidumping/countervailing duty investigation concerning imported extruded aluminum. The United States has conducted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on extruded aluminum products imported from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the…

On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) received a petition requesting an anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation into hard capsule shells imported from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. The products under investigation are certain hard capsule shells, classified under HS codes 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010, with case numbers A-552-847 and C-552-848. All four…

On October 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the initiation of an administrative review of the anti-dumping duty order on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Vietnam. The review period extends from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, and is expected to include several Vietnamese companies that export OCTG to the…

On October 10, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on steel wire rods from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The investigation was initiated following the receipt of a valid petition from Malaysia’s domestic steel wire rod industry, represented by Southern Steel Berhad. The investigated products…

On October 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the final determination in the anti-dumping investigation of aluminum extrusions and aluminum products from Vietnam. On October 24, 2023, the DOC initiated the investigation following a petition by the U.S. domestic aluminum extrusion industry. The period of investigation for dumping covered April 1 to…

For businesses looking to expand into Cambodia, securing trademark protection is critical to ensure brand safety in a competitive market. Cambodia’s trademark registration process is governed by laws designed to prevent unfair competition and protect intellectual property (IP). This guide provides an overview of the procedure of trademark application in Cambodia, covering key steps, timelines,…

Registering a trademark in Cambodia is vital for businesses aiming to protect their brand in a growing market. Cambodia’s intellectual property system has made significant advancements, making trademark registration more accessible. This guide will walk you through the steps for Cambodia trademark registration, from required documents to the registration process. What Qualifies as a Trademark…

Recently, the Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia, under the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources, announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation on hot-rolled deformed steel reinforcing bars in lengths imported from, or originating in, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. The petitioner, Australia’s Infrabuild NSW Pty Limited, has requested an investigation into the aforementioned products,…

On October 8th 2024, domestic manufacturers in the United States officially filed a petition requesting an investigation into trade remedy measures for imported thermoformed molded fiber products from China and Vietnam. This move is believed to be aimed at protecting the domestic industry from concerns over unfair dumping and subsidies from exporting countries, which have…

On September 30, 2024, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning calcium carbonate filler masterbatch from Vietnam. The investigation was initiated based on a petition filed by India’s domestic industry, represented by the Association of Compound and Masterbatch Manufacturers of India and the Masterbatch Manufacturers…