Certain Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers; Notice of Commission Determination on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding for a Defaulting Respondent; Termination of Investigation

Brief takeaway: The ITC has issued a limited exclusion order barring certain composite intermediate bulk containers tied to a specific defaulting Chinese respondent, with a 100% bond during the review period.

What changed: According to the notice, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined to issue a limited exclusion order and to impose a bond of 100 percent against a defaulting respondent, Hebei Shijiheng Plastics, Co., Ltd., of China. The notice states the Commission found the remedy will not adversely impact the public interest and that the investigation is terminated.

Who's affected: The notice names certain composite intermediate bulk containers as the product at issue and cites China as the origin. It specifically identifies the defaulting respondent as Hebei Shijiheng Plastics, Co., Ltd. The notice does not specify HTS codes.

What to review:
- Review whether your composite intermediate bulk containers are sourced from or connected to the named respondent, Hebei Shijiheng Plastics, Co., Ltd.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker how a limited exclusion order may be relevant to your specific supply chain and country of origin.
- Check whether the 100% bond terms and the order's effective timing may affect entries during the review period.
- Confirm the scope of "certain composite intermediate bulk containers" as defined in the underlying investigation documents.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.