Antidumping
Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China Injure 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 vertical metal file cabinets 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.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China.
The Commission’s public report Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1462 (Final), USITC Publication 4995, December 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by December 30, 2019; 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
Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (Final)
Product Description: Vertical metal file cabinets (VMFCs) are freestanding units of carbon and/or alloy steel and/or other metals, being 25 inches or less in width, and containing at least two extendable file drawers that are tall enough to store hanging files for either letter- or legal-sized sized documents. Surfaces of VMFCs can be painted, galvanized, or coated for corrosion protection or aesthetic appearance. Additional features can include: (1) one or more extendable non-file-sized (e.g., box or pencil) drawers; (2) a non-extendable (e.g., a cubby) storage area; or (3) mobility elements (e.g., casters, wheels, or a dolly). The subject merchandise can be imported either fully assembled or unassembled as a ready-to-assemble kit. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are: (1) lateral metal file cabinets, with a width exceeding 25 inches that is greater than the body depth; (2) pedestal file cabinets, with body depths that are greater than or equal to their width, are less than 31 inches tall, and are designed to be either freestanding or attached to or hung beneath a desktop or other work surface; and (3) fire-proof or fire-resistant file cabinets.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final-phase countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: Hirsh Industries LLC, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 8, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 6.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
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 2018:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China and Mexico.
[1] Withheld to avoid revealing business proprietary information.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Glass Containers from China
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 glass containers from China that are allegedly subsidized and 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 affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of these products from China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 19, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about March 3, 2020.
The Commission’s public report Glass Containers from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-630 and 731-TA-1462 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4996, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 10, 2019; 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
Glass Containers from China.
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-630 and 731-TA-1462 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The merchandise subject to these investigations are certain glass containers with a nominal capacity of 0.059 liters (2.0 fluid ounces) up to and including 4.0 liters (135.256 fluid ounces) and an opening or mouth with a nominal outer diameter of 14 millimeters up to and including 120 millimeters. The scope includes glass jars, bottles, flasks and similar containers; with or without their closures; whether clear or colored; and with or without, design or functional enhancements (including, but not limited to, handles, embossing, labeling, or etching).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: American Glass Packing Coalition, Tampa, FL; and Chicago, IL.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 8, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey,
New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 11,510.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $4.1 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: [1]
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China, Mexico, Taiwan, and Canada.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of malleable iron pipe fittings 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 antidumping duty order on imports of these products 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 Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1021 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4993, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by December 12, 2019; 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 Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China was instituted on July 1, 2019.
On October 4, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. 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. Chairman David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full 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.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China and the existing antidumping orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam 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 antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randoph 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Second Review) and 731-TA-1210-1212 (Review), USITC Publication 4994, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 5, 2019; 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam was instituted on June 3, 2019.
On September 6, 2019, 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.
Strontium Chromate from Austria and France 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 strontium chromate from Austria and France 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 affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Austria and France.
The Commission’s public report Strontium Chromate from Austria and France (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1422 and 1423 (Final), USITC Publication 4992, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by December 4, 2019; 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
Strontium Chromate from Austria and France
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1422-1423 (Final)
Product Description: Strontium chromate is a yellow powder with the chemical formula SrCrO4. This salt is primarily used in anti-corrosive coatings for metals surfaces such as aluminum and stainless steel, especially in the aerospace industry. The subject merchandise includes strontium chromate as a pure powder or as a dispersion or paste. Creating a dispersion involves mixing the solid powder with a solvent, such as aromatic 100 methyl amyl ketone/2-heptanone, acetone, glycol ether EB, naphtha leicht, or xylene.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioner: WPC Technologies, Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 5, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: October 3, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: October 31, 2019.
6. USITC Commission’s Views: November 21, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: one.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Wisconsin.
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 2018:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: $0.
3. Leading import sources: Austria, France.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Mexico Retards U.S. Industry, says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that the establishment of a U.S. industry is materially retarded by reason of imports of refillable stainless steel kegs from Mexico 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 and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Randolph J. Stayin and Amy A. Karpel did not participate in this vote.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Mexico.
The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Mexico. As a result, imports of refillable stainless steel kegs from Mexico will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Mexico (Inv. No. 731-TA-1427 (Final), USITC Publication 4976, October 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by October 23, 2019; 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
Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Mexico
Investigation No. 731-TA-1427 (Final)
Product Description: Refillable stainless steel kegs are approximately cylindrically shaped containers made from stainless steel (regardless of finish, gauge, thickness, or grade, and whether or not covered by or encased in other materials) and designed to hold, transport, and dispense beer, wine, and other liquids. These kegs are compatible with a ''D Sankey'' extractor (spear) for dispensing, cleaning, and refilling, and have a nominal liquid volume capacity of 10 liters or more. They may be imported either assembled or unassembled, with or without all components (including spears, couplers or taps, necks, collars, and valves), and filled or unfilled. Specifically excluded are: (1) vessels or containers that are not approximately cylindrically shaped; (2) stainless steel kegs, vessels, or containers that have either a ''ball lock'' or a ''pin lock'' valve system; (3) spears, couplers or taps, necks, collars, and valves that are not imported with the subject merchandise; and (4) filled stainless steel kegs designated by the Commissioner of Customs as "Instruments of International Traffic" within the meaning of Section 332(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
Status of Proceedings:
- Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
- Petitioners: American Keg Company LLC, Pottstown, PA.
- USITC Institution Date: September 20, 2018.
- USITC Hearing Date: August 14, 2019.
- USITC Vote Date: September 16, 2019.
- USITC Notification to Commerce Date: October 3, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
- Number of U.S. producers: One.
- Location of producer’s plants: Pennsylvania.
- Production and related workers: 1
- U.S. producer’s U.S. shipments: 1
- Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
- Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2018:
- Subject imports: $93.7 million.
- Nonsubject imports: 1
- Leading import sources: China, Germany, and Mexico.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietam
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam 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 antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China, South Africa, and Vietnam will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these votes.
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 Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4974, September 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by October 18, 2019; 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 Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam were instituted on March 1, 2019.
On June 4, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these adequacy determinations.
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.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of certain welded large diameter line pipe from Japan 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 antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Japan will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Randolph J. Stayin and Amy A. Karpel did not participate in this vote.
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 Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan (Inv. No. 731-TA-919 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4973, September 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by October 21, 2019; 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 Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan was instituted on September 4, 2018.
On December 10, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that both the domestic and the responded group responses were adequate and voted for a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct a full 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.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sheet from Korea and Oman, but not Mexico
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 polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheet from Korea and Oman that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value. The Commission further found that imports of this product from Mexico are negligible and voted to terminate the investigation concerning Mexico.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative with respect to Korea and Oman and made a finding of negligibility with respect to Mexico. Commissioner Randolph J. Stayin voted in the affirmative with respect to all investigations.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping duty investigations concerning imports of this product from Korea and Oman, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about January 6, 2020. As a result of the Commission’s finding of negligibility, the investigation concerning imports of this product from Mexico will be terminated.
The Commission’s public report Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sheet from Korea, Mexico, and Oman (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1455-1457 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4970, September 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after October 11, 2019; 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
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sheet from Korea, Mexico, and Oman
Investigation Nos. 731‐TA‐1455‐1457 (Preliminary)
Product Description: PET of these investigations is a thermoplastic polymer that is manufactured into sheet form. The primary end use is a wide variety of food, beverage and retail packaging. PET sheet is used in the manufacture of products such as food trays and containers (e.g., cake and cookie containers, one‐time use school and hospital trays), carry‐out containers, fruit and vegetable clamshell containers and trays, drinking cups, medical trays, paint tray liners, consumer packaging, and packaging for electro‐static sensitive devices (such as integrated computer circuits). PET sheet covered by these investigations is raw, pretreated, or primed polyethylene terephthalate sheet, whether extruded or coextruded, in nominal thicknesses of equal to or greater than 7 mil (0.007 inches or 177.8 mm) and not exceeding 45 mil (0.045 inches or 1143 mm). The investigations include all PET sheet whether made from prime (virgin) inputs or recycled inputs, as well as any blends thereof. The investigations include all PET sheet meeting the above specifications regardless of width, color, surface treatment, coating, lamination, or other surface finish.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Advanced Extrusion, Inc., Rogers, Minnesota; Ex‐Tech Plastics, Inc., Richmond, Illinois; and Multi‐Plastics Extrusions, Inc., Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
6. USITC Views to Commerce: Friday, September 20, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 35.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Georgia, California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington, Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
3. Production and related workers: 1,467.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $710 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: [1]
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Oman.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Line Pipe from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe 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 determinations, the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Randolph J. Stayin and Amy A. Karpel did not participate in these votes.
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 Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Line Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-455 and 731-TA-1149 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4955, September 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by October 10, 2019; 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 Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Line Pipe from China were instituted on April 1, 2019.
On July 5, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was 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.