Federal Register #C-122-858

Amended Countervailing Duty Results for Canadian Softwood Lumber and Antidumping Review of UAE Steel Nails

This notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, addresses trade enforcement actions for Canadian softwood lumber and UAE steel nails: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - Office of Enforcement and Compliance - OEMs and Vendors: - Les Produits Forestiers D&G Ltée (Canada) - Les Produits Forestiers Portbec Ltée (Canada) - Products/Services Requested: - Certain softwood lumber products produced and exported by D&G/Portbec - Now subject to a 1.05% ad valorem countervailing duty rate - Certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates - Found to be sold at less than normal value (antidumping review) - Review period: May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 - 18 companies had their review rescinded due to no entries - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The countervailing duty order for D&G/Portbec is reinstated and effective for all subject merchandise they produce and export - The antidumping review for UAE steel nails is partially rescinded for companies with no entries during the review period - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are listed - The notice is focused on trade enforcement, not procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice announces the amended final results of a countervailing duty expedited review concerning certain softwood lumber products from Canada. The U.S. Department of Commerce's final subsidy rate for Les Produits Forestiers D&G Ltée and Les Produits Forestiers Portbec Ltée was sustained by the U.S. Court of International Trade at 1.05% ad valorem, which is above de minimis. As a result, merchandise produced and exported by these companies is included within the countervailing duty order effective August 6, 2026. The notice also details the procedural history and legal challenges related to the expedited review process.

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