The Department of Commerce Announces New Auto Parts Tariff Inclusions Process - U.S.  Department of  Commerce

Procedures Outlined for U.S. Producers to Request Additional Tariff Application

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) today (6/24/25) released new procedures for including additional automobile parts articles to be subject to 25% tariffs under Section 232 tariffs on imported automobile parts. This program will strengthen the objectives of Section 232 tariffs to protect critical U.S. national security interests related to automobiles and automobile parts.  

Pursuant to President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation on March 26, 2025, the Department of Commerce has established a process by which domestic producers of automobile parts articles may request additional auto parts articles to be included in the scope of Section 232 tariffs on automobile parts. The established process will be published in the Federal Register. 

To ensure efficient resource use and to provide predictability to U.S. industry, ITA is establishing two-week submission windows four times annually each January, April, July, and October, with the first window opening July 1, 2025. ITA will review received requests on a rolling basis during the two-week submission window.

Following the two-week submission window, a non-confidential version of each valid request will be posted on regulations.gov and open for public comment for 14 days. This public review and comment phase will ensure a transparent, complete, and legally-robust process for final analysis and determination, including whether the product is an auto part article and whether increased imports of the article threaten to impair national security or Section 232 automobile tariff objectives. ITA will make a determination within 60 days of receiving the request. 

Submissions of inclusions requests must include (1) applicant identification, (2) description of requested auto part article, (3) eight or ten-digit HTSUS classification requested for tariff inclusion, (4) explanation of why the article is an auto parts article, (5) information on the domestic industry affected, (6) statistics on imports and domestic production, and (7) description of how and to what extent imports of the article have increased in a manner that threatens to impair national security or undermine Section 232 automobile tariff objectives. All submissions must be made via regulations.gov. 

Further information regarding the President’s Section 232 automotive tariff amendment proclamation may be found here.
 

Worldwide Caution - U.S.  Department of State

On June 22, 2025, the Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert advising U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. 

The full text of the updated Worldwide Caution Security Alert is as follows:

Event: The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East.  There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.  Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel at

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html.
 

Federal Register Notices:

• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Certain Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances
• Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Determinations, Investigations, etc.: Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Certain Topcon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend Complaint and Notice of Investigation To Reflect Corporate Name Change
• Certain Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display Modules and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
• Overhead Door Counterbalance Torsion Springs From China and India; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations
• Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
• Certain Nasal Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion For Leave To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders
• Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From Malaysia and Thailand: Amended Final Countervailing Duty Determinations; Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Countervailing Duty Orders
• L-Lysine From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation
• Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Determinations, Investigations, etc.: L-Lysine From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Slag Pots From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Polyester Textured Yarn From China and India; Determinations
• Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Proceedings
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
• Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.: Certain Sensors With Pixels and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation
• Certain Electronic Computing Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation
• Certain Smart Wearable Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India, Taiwan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From India, Taiwan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order
• Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews: Polyester Textured Yarn From the People's Republic of China and India: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders
   

2 Nights, 5 Shipments, over $25 Million in Counterfeit Jewelry - U.S.  Customs & Border Protection

Louisville CBP seizes rings, earrings, bracelets, & necklaces

LOUISVILLE, Ky—On June 19 and June 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized five shipments containing a total of almost 2,200 pieces of counterfeit jewelry.

On June 19 the first shipment arrived from China, heading to a residence in Pennsylvania. Officers seized 318 bracelets for bearing unauthorized versions of Cartier trademarks. Later in the night, CBP seized another shipment, this one arriving from Hong Kong and heading to a residence in Tampa. This second shipment contained more inauthentic jewelry, specifically 490 necklaces, 205 pair of earrings, and 80 rings, bearing unauthorized trademarks owned by Van Cleef and Arpels.

On the night of June 20 officers seized 3 shipments all containing inauthentic Cartier bracelets, 800 in total. All of these shipments came from China; two of the shipments were heading to a residence in Fayetteville, North Carolina and the third shipment was heading to Michigan.

The 2,193 items were deemed to bear counterfeit marks by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s trade experts. Had these goods been genuine, the five shipments would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of over $25.32 million.

“Intellectual property theft threatens America’s economic vitality and funds criminal activities and organized crime,” said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, Director of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office. “When consumers purchase counterfeit goods, legitimate companies lose revenue, which can force those companies to cut jobs. Our officers are dedicated to protecting private industry and consumers by removing these kinds of shipments from our commerce.”

For the last three years, the top commodities seized for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infringement with the highest total MSRP have been (1) Jewelry, (2) Watches, and (3) Handbags/Wallets. Additionally, China and Hong Kong are consistently the top two source countries for IPR seizures. In Fiscal Year 2024, seizures from China and Hong Kong accounted for approximately 90% of the total quantity seized.

Commonly, these goods are sold in underground outlets and on third party e-commerce websites. Counterfeit commodities fund smugglers and members of organized crime. Consumers often believe they are buying a genuine product but soon realize the item is substandard.

Intellectual property theft is not a victimless crime. Victims are American consumers, businesses, trademark holders and people who manufacture and sell legitimate products. Often, the illicit proceeds resulting from the sale of counterfeit or unlicensed products are funneled back to support a broad range of illegal crimes. Criminals sell pirated merchandise and counterfeit U.S. products around the globe. And, while it may seem harmless to buy a knock-off purse, an inexpensive electronic device or cheaper medication, these trade practices threaten the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and national security by introducing harmful and banned materials into counterfeit products and supporting illegal labor practices.

CBP Trade protects the intellectual property rights of American businesses through an aggressive Intellectual Property Rights enforcement program, safeguarding them from unfair competition and use for malicious intent while upholding American innovation and ingenuity. Suspected violations can be reported to CBP here.

If you have any information regarding suspected fraud or illegal trade activity, please contact CBP through the e-Allegations Online Trade Violations Reporting System or by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT -IPR violations can also be reported to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center at https://www.iprcenter.gov/referral/ or by telephone at 1-866-IPR-2060.

CBP’s border security mission is led at 328 ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations.  Please visit CBP Ports of Entry to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders. Learn more about CBP at www.CBP.gov.
 

Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producer - U.S. Customs Bulletins & Decisions

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of intent to distribute offset for Fiscal Year 2025. 

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Off set Act of 2000, this document is U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) notice of intent to distribute assessed antidumping and countervailing duties (known as the continued dumping and subsidy offset) for Fiscal Year 2025 in connection with countervailing duty orders, antidumping duty orders, and findings under the Antidumping Act of 1921. This document provides the instructions for affected domestic producers, or anyone alleging eligibility to receive a distribution, to file certifications to claim a distribution in relation to the listed orders and findings, and to provide CBP with the necessary information to effect payment of a distribution by electronic funds transfer.

DATES: Certifications to obtain a continued dumping and subsidy offset under a particular order or finding must be submitted electronically at https://www.pay.gov or received at the address identified below by July 29, 2025. Any certification submitted electronically at https://www.pay.gov or received at the address identified below after July 29, 2025 will be summarily denied, making claimants ineligible for the distribution.

 ADDRESSES:

• Certifications must be submitted electronically at https:// www.pay.gov or sent by mail, or an express or courier service, addressed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Revenue Division, Attention: CDSOA Team, 8899 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249.
• ACH Refund Enrollment Forms can be obtained by sending an email to gmb.achrefundsupport@cbp.dhs.gov or calling CBP at (317) 298–1200, extension 1178. The completed ACH Refund Enrollment Form may be returned by mail to CBP’s Revenue Division, Attn: CDSOA Team at 8899 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249, or by email to cdsoa@cbp.dhs.gov.
   

Cybersecurity - Ready.gov

Cyberattacks can occur in many ways, including:

• Accessing your personal computers, mobile phones, gaming systems and other internet- and Bluetooth-connected devices.
• Damaging your financial security, including identity theft.
• Blocking your access or deleting your personal information and accounts.
• Complicating your employment or business services.
• Impacting transportation and the power grid.

Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks

You can avoid cyber risks by taking steps in advance:

• Limit the personal information you share online. Change privacy settings and do not use location features.
• Keep software applications and operating systems up-to-date.
• Create strong passwords by using upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. Use a password manager and two methods of verification.
• Watch for suspicious activity that asks you to do something right away, offers something that sounds too good to be true, or needs your personal information. Think before you click. When in doubt, do NOT click.
• Protect your home and/or business using a secure Internet connection and Wi-Fi network, and change passwords regularly.
• Don’t share PINs or passwords. Use devices that use biometric scans when possible (e.g. fingerprint scanner or facial recognition).
• Check your account statements and credit reports regularly.
• Be cautious about sharing personal financial information, such as your bank account number, Social Security number or credit card number. Only share personal information on secure sites that begin with https://. Do not use sites with invalid certificates. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that creates a more secure connection.
• Use antivirus and anti-malware solutions, and firewalls to block threats.
• Back up your files regularly in an encrypted file or encrypted file storage device.
• Do not click on links in texts or emails from people you don’t know. Scammers can create fake links to websites.
• Remember that the government will not call, text or contact you via social media about owing money.
• Keep in mind that scammers may try to take advantage of financial fears by calling with work-from-home-opportunities, debt consolidation offers and student loan repayment plans.

During a Cyberattack

• Check your credit card and bank statements for unrecognizable charges.
• Check your credit reports for any new accounts or loans you didn’t open.
• Be alert for emails and social media users that ask for private information.
• If you notice strange activity, limit the damage by changing all of your internet account passwords immediately.
• Consider turning off the device that has been affected. Take it to a professional to scan for potential viruses and remove any that they find. Remember: A company will not call you and ask for control of your computer to fix it. This is a common scam.
• Let work, school or other system owners know what happened.
• Run a security scan on your device to make sure your system is not infected or acting more slowly or inefficiently.
• If you find a problem, disconnect your device from the Internet and perform a full system restore.

After a Cyberattack

Let the proper federal, state and local authorities know if you believe you have been a victim of a cyberattack.

• Contact banks, credit card companies and other financial services companies where you hold accounts. You may need to place holds on accounts that have been attacked. Close any unauthorized credit or charge accounts. Report that someone may be using your identity.
• File a report with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) if you think someone is using your Social Security number illegally.
• File a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). They will review the complaint and refer it to the appropriate agency.
• File a report with the local police so there is an official record of the incident.
• Report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission.
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftc.gov/complaint if you receive messages from anyone claiming to be a government agent.
• Contact additional agencies depending on what information was stolen. Examples include contacting:
• The Social Security Administration (800-269- 0271) if your Social Security number was compromised, or
• The Department of Motor Vehicles if your driver's license or car registration has been stolen.
• Report online crime or fraud to your local United States Secret Service (USSS) Electronic Crimes Task Force or the Internet Crime Complaint Center.