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August 22, 2022

News Release 22-089

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1058 (Third Review) (Expedited)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of wooden bedroom furniture from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.  See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1058 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5348, August 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by September 19, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally, within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review.  If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China was instituted on January 3, 2022.

On April 8, 2022, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.  Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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August 16, 2022

News Release 22-087

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-718 (Fifth Review)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Glycine From China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of glycine from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from China will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns and Randolph J. Stayin voted in the affirmative.  Commissioner Amy A. Karpel did not participate in the vote for this review.

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.  See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) review.

The Commission’s public report Glycine from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-718 (Fifth Review), USITC Publication 5347, August 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by September 13, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review.  If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Glycine from China was instituted on January 3, 2022.

On April 8, 2022, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.  Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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July 13, 2022

News Release 22-076

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-534-537 and 731-TA-1274-1278 (First Review) (Full)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.  See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-534-537 and 731-TA-1274-1278 (First Review), USITC Publication 5337, August 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by August 27, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review.  If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from China, India, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan was instituted on June 1, 2021.

On September 7, 2021, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that for the reviews concerning China, India, Italy, and South Korea, the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for full reviews. For the review concerning Taiwan, Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews.

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct full reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.  Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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July 11, 2022

News Release 22-75

Inv. No(s). 731 TA-1567-1569 (Final)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea, Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the negative.

As a result of the Commission’s negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from France, Mexico, and South Korea.

The Commission’s public report Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea (Inv. Nos. Inv. No. 731 TA-1567-1569 (Final), USITC Publication 5336, August 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by August 22, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber from France, Mexico, and South Korea
Investigation Nos. 731 TA-1567-1569 (Final)

Product Description: 

The product covered by these investigations is commonly referred to as acrylonitrile butadiene rubber or nitrile rubber, a synthetic rubber produced by the emulsion polymerization of butadiene and acrylonitrile with or without the incorporation of a third component selected from methacrylic acid or isoprene. Coverage includes the product in solid or non-aqueous liquid form and includes carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber. The product is sold to customers who use it in downstream production of various products. It is most used in applications where a moderate level of heat and oil or fuel resistance is required, such as applications in the industrial hose, automotive, and the oil and gas industries. Downstream product applications include, but are not limited to, hoses, air ducts, oil and gas components, construction insulation, adhesives, mats, wires and cables, and seals for automotive and industrial use.

Status of Proceedings:

  1. Type of investigation:  Final antidumping duty investigations.
  2. Petitioners:  Zeon Chemicals L.P., Louisville, KY; Zeon GP, LLC, Louisville, KY (collectively "Zeon").
  3. USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
  4. USITC Hearing Date:  Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
  5. USITC Vote Date:  Monday, July 11, 2022.
  6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, August 1, 2022.

U.S. Industry in 2021:

  1. Number of U.S. producers:  1.
  2. Location of producer’s plant:  Kentucky.
  3. Production and related workers: [1]
  4. U.S. producer’s U.S. shipments: 1
  5. Apparent U.S. consumption:  $165.1 million.
  6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  54.4 percent.

 U.S. Imports in 2021:

  1. Subject imports:  $89.8 million.
  2. Nonsubject imports:  1
  3. Leading import sources:  France, Japan, Mexico, and South Korea.

     

     

    [1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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July 6, 2022

News Release 22-073

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-379 and 731-TA-788, 792, and 793 (Fourth Review) (Expedited)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Stainless Steel Plate from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of stainless steel plate from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan will remain in place. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.  See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report Stainless Steel Plate from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-379 and 731-TA-788, 792, and 793 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 5335, July 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by August 9, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review.  If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Stainless Steel Plate from Belgium, South Africa, and Taiwan was instituted on December 1, 2021.

On March 7, 2022, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.   

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.  Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.+

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June 14, 2022

News Release 22-068

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-670 and 731-TA-1570 (Final)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from China Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of freight rail coupler systems and components from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the negative. 

As a result of the Commission’s negative determinations, Commerce will not issue antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.

The Commission’s public report Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-670 and 731-TA-1570 (Final), USITC Publication 5331, July 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by July 21, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Freight rail coupler systems and components from China
Investigation Nos: 701-TA-670 and 731-TA-1570 (Final)

Product Description:  Freight rail coupler systems and components ("FRC") are metal structures used to connect freight rail cars together. FRC are comprised of a system of four main metal components: knuckles, coupler bodies, coupler yokes, and follower blocks. Knuckles are typically metal castings in the shape of a hook that pivot on a vertical hinge between a "locked" and an "unlocked" position to allow for interlocking with knuckles of adjacent FRC. Coupler bodies are a metal casting that hold the knuckle and allow it to pivot. The coupler body fits within the coupler yoke, which is a metal casting that attaches the FRC to a freight car. The follower block is a rectangular piece of metal that separates the FRC with the adjacent draft gear of a freight car (designed to absorb some of the forces when connecting freight rail cars). FRC are designed to connect two freight cars together by automatically interlocking the knuckles of both FRC when the freight cars are pushed together.

Status of Proceedings:

  1. Type of investigation:  Final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
  2. Petitioners:  McConway and Torley, LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  3. USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, September 29, 2021
  4. USITC Hearing Date:  Thursday, May 12, 2022
  5. USITC Vote Date:  Tuesday, June 14, 2022
  6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Tuesday, July 5, 2022

U.S. Industry in 2021:

  1. Number of U.S. producers:  3
  2. Location of producers’ plants:  Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
  3. Production and related workers:  1
  4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  1
  5. Apparent U.S. consumption:  1
  6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  1

U.S. Shipments of Imports in 2021:

  1. Subject imports:  15.3 million pounds
  2. Nonsubject imports:  1
  3. Leading import sources:  China and Mexico
 

1 Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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May 18, 2022

News Release 22-061

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-470-471 and 731-TA-1169-1170 (Second Review)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Coated Paper Suitable or High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses from China and Indonesia

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of certain coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics using sheet-fed presses from China and Indonesia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China and Indonesia will remain in place. 

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.  See the attached page for background on these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission’s public report Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses from China and Indonesia (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-470-471 and 731-TA-1169-1170 (Second Review), USITC Publication 5330, June 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by June 23, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

BACKGROUND

The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review.  If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.

The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses from China and Indonesia were instituted on December 1, 2021.

On March 7, 2022, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. 

A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.  Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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May 13, 2022

News Release 22-059

Inv. No(s). 701-TA-681 and 731-TA-1591 (Preliminary)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina that are allegedly subsidized by the government of Argentina and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
 
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.  
 
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of white grape juice concentrate from Argentina, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about June 24, 2022 and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 7, 2022.
 
The Commission’s public report White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-681 and 731-TA-1591 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5328, May 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 13, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library. 
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
 
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
White Grape Juice Concentrate from Argentina
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-681 and 731-TA-1591 (Preliminary)
 
Product Description:  White grape juice concentrate is concentrated 100 percent grape juice produced from grapes of the Vitis vinifera L. species. White grape juice concentrate has a Brix level of 65 to 68, in frozen or non‐frozen forms. The scope covers white grape juice concentrate regardless of whether it has been certified as kosher, organic, or organic kosher. 
 
Status of Proceedings:
  1. Type of investigation:  Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
  2. Petitioners:  Delano Growers Grape Products, Delano, LLC, Delano, California.
  3. USITC Institution Date:  Thursday, March 31, 2022.
  4. USITC Conference Date:  Thursday, April 21, 2022.
  5. USITC Vote Date:  Friday, May 13, 2022.
  6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, May 16, 2022.

U.S. Industry in 2021:

  1. Number of U.S. producers:  1.
  2. Location of producers’ plants:  California
  3. Production and related workers:  [1
  4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  1
  5. Apparent U.S. consumption:  1
  6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  1

U.S. Imports in 2021:

  1. Subject imports:  1
  2. Nonsubject imports:  1
  3. Leading import sources:  Argentina, Spain.
 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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May 13, 2022

News Release 22-060

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1587-1590 (Preliminary)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain preserved mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of certain preserved mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about September 7, 2022.

The Commission’s public report Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1587-1590 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5329, May 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after June 13, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Certain Preserved Mushrooms from France, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1587-1590 (Preliminary)

Product Description:  Certain preserved mushrooms are mushrooms of the genus Agaricus that have been prepared or preserved by cleaning, blanching, and sometimes slicing or cutting. These mushrooms are then packed and heat sterilized in containers each holding a net drained weight of not more than 12 ounces (340.2 grams), including but not limited to cans or glass jars, in a suitable liquid medium, including but not limited to water, brine, butter, or butter sauce. The final form of preserved mushrooms can be either whole, sliced, or as stems and pieces.

Status of Proceedings:

  1. Type of investigation:  Preliminary antidumping duty investigations.
  2. Petitioners:  Giorgio Foods, Inc., Blandon, Pennsylvania
  3. USITC Institution Date:  Thursday, March 31, 2022.
  4. USITC Conference Date:  Thursday, April 21, 2022.
  5. USITC Vote Date:  Friday, May 13, 2022.
  6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, May 16, 2022.
U.S. Industry in 2021:
  1. Number of U.S. producers:  1.
  2. Location of producers’ plants:  Blandon, Pennsylvania
  3. Production and related workers:  [1]
  4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  1
  5. Apparent U.S. consumption:  1
  6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  1

U.S. Imports in 2021:

  1. Subject imports:  $71 million.
  2. Nonsubject imports:  $3 million.
  3. Leading import sources:  Netherlands, Poland, France, Spain, Canada.

 

 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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May 11, 2022

News Release 22-058

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1560-1562 and 731-TA-1564 (Final)

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

Raw Honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of raw honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam.

The Commission made a negative critical circumstances finding with regard to imports of this product from Argentina. The Commission made an affirmative critical circumstances finding with regard to imports of this product from Vietnam. 

The Commission’s public report Raw Honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1560-1562 and 731-TA-1564 (Final), USITC Publication 5327, May 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by June 20, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Raw Honey from Argentina, Brazil, India, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos.: 731-TA-1560-1562, 1564 (Final)

Product Description:  Honey is a sweet, viscous fluid produced from the nectar of plants and flowers which is collected by honeybees, transformed, and combined with substances of their own, and stored and left in honeycombs to mature and ripen. Raw honey is honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling and skimming, or straining.

Status of Proceedings:

  1. Type of investigation:  Final antidumping duty investigations.
  2. Petitioners:  American Honey Producers Association ("AHPA"), Bruce, South Dakota; and Sioux Honey Association ("SHA"), Sioux City, Iowa.
  3. USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
  4. USITC Hearing Date:  Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
  5. USITC Vote Date:  Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
  6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

U.S. Industry in 2020:

  1. Number of U.S. producers:  approximately 30,000 to 60,000.
  2. Location of producers’ plants: North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Texas, Montana, Florida, Minnesota, and Michigan
  3. Production and related workers:  1,360.
  4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  $302 million.
  5. Apparent U.S. consumption:  $690 million.
  6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  42.8 percent.

U.S. Imports in 2020:

  1. Subject imports:  $296 million.
  2. Nonsubject imports:  $93 million.
  3. Leading import sources:  Argentina, Brazil, India, Vietnam.
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