How to Perform a Free VIN Check and Decode Your BMW VIN: A Complete Guide

 You came across a used BMW. It looks perfect, with a correct price tag, shiny paint, and a smooth purr from the engine. But how would you know it is exactly what the seller claims? Hidden problems, or worse, shady histories, perhaps because of thefts? This is where a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) comes into […]

Why Does Car Brakes Squeak In Reverse? [Reasons Explained]

The problem that we want to discuss in this article is that you suddenly started hearing a squealing brake sound only when reversing your car. You wonder what happened to the brake system. Many drivers thought maybe it was because the brake was already worn out. Yes, but that’s not the only reason there are […]

9 Worst Tire Brands To Avoid At All Costs

The quality of your vehicle tires plays an important role in your safety on the road, as well as directly affecting handling, braking performance, and ride comfort. While there are many criteria for choosing a good set of tires, you can save time on doing your research by steering clear of the worst tire brands to […]

White Smoke Coming From Exhaust: Causes and How to Fix

You never want to see smoke coming out of your car’s tailpipe. In most cases, some thin white smoke comes out of exhaust in the winter is perfectly normal and not a source of concern. However, whenever you notice thick bursts of white smoke coming from exhaust, it is a sign that something is wrong with various components […]

How Long Do Tires Last And How To Make Them Last Longer

Every component in your vehicle requires frequent maintenance and most require replacement at some point. Among the parts most subject to wear and tear is your tires. Then how long do tires last and what can you do to make sure they last as long as possible? Read on to learn everything you need to know about your […]

Understanding The Pros and Cons of Low Profile Tires

If you’re thinking of swapping out your regular tires to low profile tires, this article is made for you because we will make clear everything about the advantages also disadvantages of this type of tire in this post to help you give a decision about whether we should buy the low profile or not?  What […]

How to Check Tire Tread Depth For Your Car?

The biggest problem with any car tire is the use time. The older the tire, the more unsafe it is. The problem is that over time, rubber tires will become stiffer and begin to crack. To determine when to replace car tires, tread depth is an important factor in tire function that you need to check. […]

Trade Remedies Authority Solicits Opinions on Request for Exemption in Anti-Dumping Case on Polyester Long Yarn Used for Carpets

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is currently receiving dossiers requesting exemption from anti-dumping measures on polyester long yarn products. The product for which an exemption is requested is described as follows: – Name and Description: Drawn textured yarn from polyester multifilament, cord form, not high-tenacity yarn, not sewing thread. – HS Code: 5402.33.10 – Composition: […]

Ministry of Industry and Trade Issues Decision on the Second Review Results of Anti-dumping Measures Against Certain MSG Products from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia

On June 19, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1466/QĐ-BCT regarding the second review of the application of anti-dumping measures on certain monosodium glutamate (MSG) products originating from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia (Case Code: AR02.AD09). The Ministry of Industry and Trade commenced the investigation of […]

United States Receives Petition for Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Solar Panel Products Imported from Vietnam

On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) received petitions requesting anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on solar panel products imported from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The petitions propose both AD and CVD investigations on the products from all four countries. 1. General Information about the Case – Products under […]

Notice of Receipt of Applications for Exemption from Trade Defense Measures in March 2024

Based on Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT dated December 28, 2023, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which amends and supplements a number of articles of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing several contents regarding trade defense measures, the Trade Remedies Authority […]

List of Goods at Risk of Investigation, Trade Defense Measures, and Trade Defense Circumvention

1. Certain Wood Products Exported to the United States – Hardwood Plywood HS Codes: 4412.31, 4412.32, 4412.33, 4412.34, 4412.94, 4412.99 This product has been under warning since July 2019. The United States officially imposed anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on similar products imported from China since November 2017. In June 2020, the U.S. Department […]

Successful Organization of the Youth Union Congress of the Trade Remedies Authority for the 2024-2027 Term

Following the directives of the Executive Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Youth Union as per document number 79-CV/ĐTNB-VP dated February 20, 2024, regarding the organization of the Youth Union congresses for the 2024-2027 term, and with the approval of the Party Committee of the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), the Youth Union of […]

United States Terminates Scope Inquiry on Steel Trailer Wheels Imported from Vietnam

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the termination of the scope inquiry concerning steel trailer wheels imported from Vietnam pursuant to section 351.225(f)(6) of the Tariff Act. Previously, on August 7, 2023, the DOC initiated a scope inquiry into steel trailer wheels imported from Vietnam. Dexstar, a U.S. company and […]

Workshop on Trade Remedies in Binh Thuan

To support the business community, associations, and industries in Binh Thuan province in handling and responding to foreign trade remedy investigations and utilizing trade remedy tools to protect legitimate interests when engaging in new-generation FTAs, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), in collaboration with the Department of Industry and Trade of Binh Thuan province, organized a […]

Warning on the Risk of Canada Investigating and Applying Trade Defense Measures (TDM) on Imported Steel Wire from Vietnam

To date, Canada has initiated investigations into eight trade defense cases (TDM) concerning Vietnamese steel exports, including five anti-dumping cases, two countervailing duty cases, and one safeguard measure case. Canada has targeted most of Vietnam’s major steel export products, such as rebar, corrosion-resistant steel sheets, steel coils, and oil country tubular goods (OCTG). With its […]

Ministry of Industry and Trade Issues Circular Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT

On December 28, 2023, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 42/2023/TT-BCT (Circular 42/2023/TT-BCT), amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 37/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019 (Circular 37/2019/TT-BCT), which specifies details regarding trade remedy measures. The development of Circular 42/2023/TT-BCT aims to inherit appropriate, advanced, and effectively applicable regulations from Circular 37/2019/TT-BCT, […]

Canada Reviews Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Upholstered Seating from Vietnam and China

On March 22, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a review of the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on upholstered seating originating from Vietnam and China. This review is being conducted at the request of an importer and is part of the ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued on September 2, […]

The United States Continues to Extend the Investigation Period for Product Scope Review and Anti-Circumvention Duties on Wooden Cabinets Imported from Vietnam

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has received information that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) continues to extend the timeline for issuing the final determination on the product scope review and the timeline for issuing the preliminary and final determinations on the investigation into the circumvention of trade remedy duties (currently applied to China) on […]

India Initiates Countervailing Duty Investigation on Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass from Vietnam

On February 23, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) received information regarding the initiation of a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India on textured tempered coated and uncoated glass originating from or imported from Vietnam. The specifics are as follows: 1. General Information – Date of Initiation […]

United States Officially Initiates Changed Circumstances Review to Assess Market Economy Status for Armenia

On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated a Changed Circumstances Review (CCR) to assess the market economy status (MES) of Armenia within the framework of the anti-dumping (AD) investigation on aluminum foil products imported from Armenia. This decision was made by the DOC after a 45-day review period of Armenia’s […]

Trade Remedies Authority Announces Receipt of Dossier Requesting Final Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Monosodium Glutamate Products Originating from the Republic of Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China

On July 22, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1933/QD-BCT on the imposition of official anti-dumping duties on certain monosodium glutamate (MSG) products originating from the Republic of Indonesia and the People’s Republic of China (case code: AD09). According to Clause 2, Article 82 of the Law on Foreign Trade Management, […]

Trade Remedies Authority Announces Receipt of Dossier Requesting Final Review of Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Plastic Products Made from Polymers of Propylene Originating from Malaysia, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the People’s Republic of China

On July 20, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1900/QD-BCT on the imposition of official anti-dumping duties on certain plastic products and products made from polymers of propylene originating from Malaysia, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the People’s Republic of China (case code: AD07). According to Clause 2, Article 82 of […]

Editorial Team Meeting to Draft the Decree Replacing Decree No. 10/2018/ND-CP Dated January 15, 2018 of the Government Detailing Several Provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management on Trade Remedies

As part of the 2024 Government work program, the Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Industry and Trade to lead the drafting of a decree to replace Decree No. 10/2018/ND-CP dated January 15, 2018, detailing several provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management on trade remedies (hereinafter referred to as the Decree). Implementing the […]

India Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Textured Tempered Coated and Uncoated Glass from Vietnam

On February 23, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) received information that the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) of India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on textured tempered coated and uncoated glass originating from or imported from Vietnam. The details are as follows: 1. General Information – Date of Initiation Notification: February 13, 2024 […]

The United States Initiates Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Paper Plates Imported from Vietnam

On February 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) officially initiated anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on certain paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. 1. General Information about the Case – Product under Investigation: Paper plates, excluding (i) plates molded or pressed directly from pulp; (ii) plates with a depth […]

United States Issues Preliminary Conclusion on AD Investigation of Extruded Aluminum and Aluminum Products from Vietnam

On May 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) published the preliminary conclusion of the anti-dumping (AD) investigation on extruded aluminum and aluminum products from Vietnam. 1. General Information and Preliminary Conclusion – On October 24, 2023, the DOC initiated the investigation at the request of the petitioner: The Coalition of Aluminum, Steel, Paper […]

United States Announces Acceptance of Administrative Review Requests for Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Products Imported from Vietnam

On February 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the period for accepting requests for administrative reviews of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on certain products imported from Vietnam, including: (1) AD Review on Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp (case number: A-552-802); (2) AD Review on Steel Wire Garment Hangers (case number: A-552-812); […]

United States Initiates Global Safeguard Investigation on Polyester Staple Fiber

On March 11, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) received a notification from the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) initiating a global safeguard investigation on fine denier polyester staple fiber (HS code 5503.20.0025). The investigation was initiated by the USITC on February 28, 2024, following a […]

Canada Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Steel Wire Imports from Vietnam

On March 8, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an anti-dumping investigation on steel wire products originating from or exported from China, Egypt, and Vietnam. 1. Case Information: Product Name: Steel Wire (Wire Rod) (See product description in the attached document) HS Codes: 7213.91.00.42; 7213.91.00.43; 7213.91.00.49; 7213.91.00.50; 7213.91.00.60; 7213.91.00.70; 7213.99.00.11; 7213.99.00.12; 7213.99.00.31; 7213.99.00.32; […]

Request for Supplementary Information for Dossier Proposing Anti-Dumping Investigation on Hot Rolled Steel Products

On March 19, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade received a dossier requesting an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures on hot rolled steel (HRC) products originating from China and India, submitted by enterprises representing the domestic industry. After reviewing the investigation request dossier from domestic producers, and […]

United States Terminates Scope Inquiry on Steel Trailer Wheels Imported from Vietnam

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the termination of the scope inquiry concerning steel trailer wheels imported from Vietnam pursuant to section 351.225(f)(6) of the Tariff Act. Previously, on August 7, 2023, the DOC initiated a scope inquiry into steel trailer wheels imported from Vietnam. Dexstar, a U.S. company and […]

United States Issues Final Results of the 19th Administrative Review (POR19) of Anti-Dumping Duties on Vietnamese Tra Fish Exports to the U.S.

On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the final results for the 19th administrative review (POR19) of anti-dumping duties (AD) on frozen tra fish fillets from Vietnam, covering the period from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022. Previously, on August 31, 2023, DOC released the preliminary results for POR19. In […]

United States Accepts Petitions for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Paper Plates Imported from Vietnam

On January 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) accepted petitions for antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on certain paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. In this case, Thailand is subject to AD investigation only, while China and Vietnam are subject to both AD and CVD investigations. 1. General Information […]

Warning on the Risk of Canada Investigating Trade Remedy Measures on Steel Wire Imports from Vietnam

To date, Canada has initiated eight trade remedy investigations against Vietnamese steel exports, including five anti-dumping (AD) cases, two countervailing duty (CVD) cases, and one safeguard investigation. These investigations have targeted most of Vietnam’s major steel export products, such as rebar, corrosion-resistant steel sheet, steel coils, oil country tubular goods (OCTG), and more. Given Canada’s […]

Turkey Issues Notification on Deposits for Manufacturers and Exporters from Croatia, Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam in Anti-Circumvention Investigation of Anti-Dumping Duties on Solar Panels

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) of the Ministry of Industry and Trade has received information that the Turkish Ministry of Trade has issued a notification requiring deposits from manufacturers and exporters from Croatia, Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam in an anti-circumvention investigation of anti-dumping duties on solar panels. The investigated product in this case is […]

Early Warning of Potential Canadian Trade Remedies Investigation on Imported Screws from Vietnam

On March 28, 2024, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) received information that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will extend the re-investigation to update normal values and export prices for certain carbon steel screws originating from or exported from China and Taiwan (China). Accordingly, the re-investigation will be extended by 7 days, with a conclusion […]

U.S. Issues Preliminary Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation on Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Vietnam

On March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on frozen warmwater shrimp (HS codes: 0306.17, 1605.21, and 1605.29) from Vietnam. The investigation was initiated on November 14, 2023, following a petition from the American Shrimp Processors Association, with the investigation period spanning from […]