Commerce Department initiated countervailing duty investigations on rubber bands from Thailand, China, and Sri Lanka following a petition alleging unfair subsidies. Cases C-549-836, C-570-070, and C-542-803 will proceed through standard CVD administrative procedures.

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Scope: HS 40 / TH, CN, LK / AD/CVD
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