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Deadline For Scope Comments in AD/CVD Investigation of Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts Thereof from Canada, China, India, Korea, And Mexico - Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP

On September 14, 2026, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) initiated an AD/CVD Investigation on certain Linear Hydraulic Cylinders (including certain cylinder parts) from Canada, China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico. Linear Hydraulic Cylinders have many applications, notably in construction equipment (engineering vehicles), manufacturing machinery, elevators, and civil engineering. A hydraulic cylinder is a hydraulic actuator that provides linear motion when hydraulic energy is converted into mechanical movement. It can be likened to a muscle in that, when the hydraulic system of a machine is activated, the cylinder is responsible for providing the motion.

The scope of the investigation is very broad. It includes all cylinders produced in these five countries which are incorporated into machines classified in Chapter 84, HTSUS, regardless of the country in which the machine is produced. As such, the scope would include machines produced in non-subject countries such as Japan, EU, or United Kingdom, etc., if containing a covered cylinder. Thus, companies importing Ch 84 machines may be subject to substantial ADD/CVD liability, even if they do not currently know whether their imports incorporate a subject cylinder, the origin of that cylinder, or the cost of that cylinder. It is also unclear what combination of cylinder parts will be treated as subject merchandise. The scope of this proceeding has the potential to cover an expansive range of products.

Commerce has solicited comments on the scope of these investigations. These comments must be filed by September 28, 2026. In addition, if there is any possibility that imports contain subject cylinders or components thereof made in China, the exporter and/or producer may need to file a separate rate application with Commerce in the AD/CVD investigation regarding China.

If you have questions as to whether certain products are covered by the scope of the Investigation or would like to file comments with Commerce requesting revisions to the proposed scope, please contact one of our attorneys.

Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program - FCC

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes further steps to strengthen its equipment authorization program against national security risks to the communications supply chain. The Commission closes a component-part loophole by prohibiting authorization of devices that incorporate logic-bearing hardware components produced by an entity identified on the Commission's Covered List, where the device would itself be prohibited from authorization had the Covered List entity produced the entire device. The Commission also requires that any modification or permissive change to equipment by an entity identified on the Covered List undergo full certification, clarifies that its marketing rules reach any entity (including online marketplaces) that markets unauthorized equipment, and requires online marketplaces, subject to limited exceptions, to display a device's FCC ID at the online point of sale. Finally, the Commission amends its definition of “critical infrastructure,” as used on the Covered List, and corrects two administrative errors in its rules.

DATES: This final rule is effective October 13, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mateo Dunne, (202) 418-2615, mateo.dunne@fcc.gov, for the Office of Engineering and Technology.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Third Report and Order, in ET Docket No. 21-232, FCC 26-50, adopted on July 22, 2026, and released on July 23, 2026. The full text of this document, including the accompanying Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, is available for public inspection and can be downloaded at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-50A1.pdf. Alternative formats are available for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) by sending an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or calling the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as amended (RFA), requires that an agency prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for notice and comment rulemakings, unless the agency certifies that “the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.” Accordingly, the Commission has prepared a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA) concerning the possible impact of the rule changes contained in the Third Report and Order on small entities. The FRFA is set forth in Appendix C to the Third Report and Order.

Paperwork Reduction Act. This document contains new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. The Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, will invite the general public and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comment on any information collection requirements contained in this document. In addition, pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the Commission seeks specific comment on how it might “further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”

Congressional Review Act. The Commission has determined, and the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, concurs, that this rule is “non-major” under the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 804(2). The Commission will send a copy of the Third Report and Order to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

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USITC Makes Determinations In Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China - USITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, and David Foley Jr. voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the vote.

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The USITC’s public report, Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA- 523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5793,September 2026), will contain the views of the USITC and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available on the USITC website by October 22, 2026.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The USITC’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the USITC concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the USITC will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the USITC conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The USITC generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the USITC’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China were instituted on April 1, 2026.

On July 6, 2026, the USITC determined to conduct expedited five-year reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic interested party group responses were adequate and the respondent interested party group responses were inadequate, and voted for expedited reviews.

Chairman Brett W. Doyle and Commissioners Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser, David Foley Jr., and Samuel T. Negatu did not participate in the adequacy votes, as they were not members of the USITC at the time.

A record of the USITC’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available on the investigations page for Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from China; Inv. No. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Review 2).

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Philadelphia CBP agriculture specialists intercept rare Chief Goliath beetles being smuggled to Germany - CBP

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists seized three live Chief Goliath beetles on Aug. 19 in Philadelphia that were being shipped in air cargo from North Carolina to Germany.

CBP officers inspected an outbound parcel on Aug. 18 manifested as “4x play toy.” Instead, officers discovered that the parcel contained three large live beetles, a container with beetle

parts, and two shadow boxes used to display insect specimens.

CBP officers submitted the live beetles and photos of the beetle parts to entomologists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The entomologists identified the three live beetles as female Chief Goliath beetles (Goliathus cacicus (Olivier, 1789)), and the dead beetles as three stag beetles (Dorcus sp, Family: Lucanidae).

Chief Goliath beetles are native to rainforests in Africa. Researchers consider Chief Goliath beetles to be increasingly rare in the wild due to deforestation and agriculture expansion in the tropical regions of Africa, and overharvesting for the international pet trade.

Exotic insects are highly popular among collectors and insect enthusiasts and are illegally sold through underground markets

CBP officers submitted the findings to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife inspectors who requested that CBP seize the shipment as smuggled wildlife. Live beetles are considered wildlife and require USFWS permits to import or export.

“The illegal trade of exotic pets brings hefty profits for those willing to risk destroying a wildlife species and violating U.S. laws and regulations. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists remain committed to intercepting these smuggling attempts and working with our conservation law enforcement partners at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to hunt down and hold smugglers accountable,” said Elliot N. Ortiz, CBP’s acting area port director in Philadelphia.

The live beetles were turned over to USDA. The remainder of the shipment was turned over to USFWS.

USFWS is investigating potential violations of the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act for failure to declare commercial export of wildlife and trading in wildlife without a license.

CBP Agriculture Specialists safeguard American agriculture by preventing the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential agricultural bioterrorism into the United States. Read more about CBP agriculture specialists and how they help protect our nation’s vital agriculture.

CBP's border security mission is led at our nation’s Ports of Entry by CBP officers and agriculture specialists from the Office of Field Operations. CBP screens international travelers and cargo for illicit narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, and other prohibited items that threaten public safety and our nation’s economic vitality.

FTC Publishes Price Transparency FAQs for Auto Dealers - F ederal Trade Commission

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission today published frequently asked questions on price transparency to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act. The guidance reiterates that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the actual price that any consumer can walk in and pay to purchase the vehicle, excluding only charges that the government requires the consumer to pay.

“The FTC Act requires truthful and accurate pricing, which brings significant benefits for consumers and competition,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Price transparency is a priority for the Trump-Vance FTC, and today’s guidance is intended to help dealers and others in the auto industry better understand how the law applies to their advertising.”

The FAQs provide guidance on such topics as:

Why price transparency is an enforcement priority for the FTC
What an advertised price should include
How to handle document fees, rebates and discounts
How to account for price negotiations and optional items
How to communicate price transparently across different media
How to advertise accurately when vehicles are in transit
How to assist the FTC’s enforcement efforts

Earlier this year, the Commission sent letters to 97 auto groups nationwide encouraging dealers to review their advertising practices and warning them that the prices they advertise must be the actual price—including all mandatory fees—that consumers will be required to pay.

In addition, the FTC continues to bring lawsuits against auto dealers that mislead consumers by advertising one price only to end up charging higher amounts, including through undisclosed fees and charges. The FTC encourages the public, including dealers, to report potential violations at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and to include details about the dealership and the violation.

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