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Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued its preliminary affirmative determination on AD/CVD duties for imports of aluminum extrusions from 14 countries.  These new AD/CVD cases significantly broadened the scope of the existing AD/CVD orders covering aluminum extrusions from China.

To improve satisfaction among Advanced Certification Enterprises (AEO Enterprises in China), the General Administration of Customs (GACC) has recently clarified the extension of the time limit for AEO enterprises to make voluntary disclosures without facing administrative penalties.

The Commerce Control List (CCL) regulates and limits the export and re-export of specific U.S. goods, technology, and software using Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs). The ten categories under the CCL oversee a wide range of products, including electronics, computers, propulsion systems, and nuclear materials. It's important to note that numerous controlled products may appear harmless at first glance.

In late August of this year, the Canadian government, in a proactive move, issued a notice of intent to charge surtaxes on steel and aluminum that originates in China. The Canadian government has diligently monitored China's steel and aluminum production to ensure it does not harm global trade in these products.

Commerce is imposing certification requirements on an increasing number of AD/CVD cases. When required, the importer must provide importer and exporter certifications concerning the applicability of an AD/CVD order to merchandise that they are importing.

There are two scenarios when a certification may be required: