Recent Department of Commerce regulations affecting small businesses
Page 13 of 18 • Last updated April 15, 2026
268 Department of Commerce regulations have been published in the past 30 days, covering rule changes, notices, and final actions affecting small businesses.
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, India, and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty OrdersApril 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce maintains countervailing duty orders on forged steel fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy, finding that revocation would likely result in continuation or recurrence of subsidies.
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the Federal Republic of Germany and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty OrdersApril 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce maintains antidumping duty orders on forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy, finding revocation would likely lead to continued dumping.
- Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty OrderApril 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce maintains countervailing duty order on oil country tubular goods from China, finding that revocation would likely result in continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.
- Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty OrderApril 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce maintains an antidumping duty order on frozen fish fillets from Vietnam, finding that revocation would likely result in continuation or recurrence of dumping.
- Taking and Importing of Marine MammalsApril 15, 2026
NMFS issues a 5-year affirmative finding for Panama allowing U.S. imports of yellowfin tuna and products harvested in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and AIDCP compliance standards.
- Bolstering Tourism Recovery and Air Service for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; Public MeetingsApril 14, 2026
National Travel and Tourism Office and Transportation Department hold two virtual public meetings to gather stakeholder input on tourism recovery and air service improvements for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
- Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025April 14, 2026
Commerce's preliminary antidumping duty review on Chinese aluminum extrusions (May 2024–April 2025) finds all reviewed companies part of the China-wide entity, with administrative review rescinded for 79 withdrawn requests.
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of the Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order; 2024April 14, 2026
The Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that Lucchini Mamé Forge sold forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy below normal value during January 1–December 31, 2024, and partially rescinds the antidumping review for three companies.
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From Italy: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024April 14, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies for forged steel fluid end blocks from Italy during January 1–December 31, 2024, and partially rescinds the administrative review for one company.
- Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2024April 14, 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines countervailable subsidies were provided to Canadian softwood lumber producers during January 1–December 31, 2024, and rescinds the review for 56 companies.
- Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024April 14, 2026
Department of Commerce preliminarily determines forged steel fluid end blocks from Germany were not sold below normal value during January 1–December 31, 2024, in an antidumping duty review.
- Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and ServicesApril 14, 2026 • Impact: none
NOAA updates its fee schedule for special access to environmental data and related products, with most public access remaining free through NCEI, CLASS, and partner programs.
- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; 2026 Closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area to the Limited Access General Category FisheryApril 14, 2026
The National Marine Fisheries Service closes the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area for Limited Access General Category vessels in 2026 after the set-aside reaches full harvest capacity.
- Certain Softwood Lumber From Canada: Preliminary Results and Intent To Rescind, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024April 14, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found certain Canadian softwood lumber sold below normal value during January 1–December 31, 2024, and intends to rescind the review for 21 companies subject to interested party comments.
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Final Results and Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, In Part; 2023-2024April 13, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce finds polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip from Taiwan sold below normal value during July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, resulting in continued antidumping duties.