ITCFinal Rule

Practice and Procedure: Rules of General Application, Safeguards, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, and Section 337 Adjudication and Enforcement

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Summary

The International Trade Commission (ITC) updated its rules for handling investigations into unfair trade practices, including when foreign companies illegally dump cheap products in the U.S. market or receive improper government subsidies. These procedural updates affect how cases are filed, reviewed, and decided, making the process clearer for businesses, importers, and exporters involved in trade disputes.

Key Points

  • 1The ITC clarified procedures for investigating cases where foreign companies sell products below cost (dumping) or receive unfair government support (subsidies)
  • 2The rule updates how evidence is submitted, reviewed, and challenged during trade investigations to make the process more efficient
  • 3Companies importing or exporting goods may face different requirements for filing complaints or responding to trade violation accusations
  • 4The changes apply to Section 337 cases, which deal with intellectual property theft and other unfair import practices
  • 5Businesses involved in international trade should review the new procedures to ensure they comply with updated filing deadlines and documentation requirements

Key Dates

Published

January 3, 2025

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