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News Release 19-046
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-622 and 731-TA-1448 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 dried tart cherries from Turkey that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 this product from Turkey, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about July 17, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 30, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-622 and 731-TA-1448 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4902, June 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 14, 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
Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey
Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-622 and 731-TA-1448 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Dried tart cherries are a type of processed tart cherry that is consumed directly or used in nut or dried fruit mixtures, cereals, baked goods, and other processed foods. Dried tart cherries have a tender, chewy texture, and the full flavor profile comes from the high acidity of the fresh tart cherry. Before they are dried, tart cherries are usually pitted, and can be infused with a sweetener or flavoring juice. They can be sold whole or diced, chopped, or further reduced in size.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: Dried Tart Cherry Trade Committee.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, June 7, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Michigan and Utah.
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: Turkey, Serbia, Uzbekistan, China
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 19-043
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-447 and 731-TA-1116 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 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 Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent did not participate in these reviews.
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 Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-447 and 731-TA-1116 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4901, June 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by July 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 Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from China were instituted on November 5, 2018.
On March 11, 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 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.
News Release 19-042
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-603-604 and 731-TA-1413-1414 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of glycine from India and Japan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports that are subsidized by the governments of China and India.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 India and Japan and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and India.
The Commission’s public report Glycine from China, India, and Japan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-603-604 and 731-TA-1413-1414 (Final), USITC Publication 4900, June 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by July 5, 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
Glycine from China, India, and Japan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-603-604 and 731-TA-1413-1414 (Final)
Product Description: Glycine, also known as aminoacetic acid, is a nonessential amino acid (Chemical Abstracts Service registry number 56-40-6). The organic chemical is produced naturally by humans and other organisms as a building block for proteins. Commercial production of glycine uses traditional chemical synthesis. Glycine is most commonly sold in its dry form as a white, free flowing powder. Glycine is odorless and sweet to the taste. Available in various grades, glycine is used in industrial applications, as well as pharmaceutical and food applications.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Chattem and GEO.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, June 14, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Tennessee and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of imports from China, India, and Japan to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. U.S. imports from China, India, and Japan: $18.6 million.
2. U.S. imports from Thailand: $4.6 million.
3. U.S. imports from all other sources: $480,000.
4. Leading import sources: China, India, Japan, and Thailand.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 19-041
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-621 and 731-TA-1447 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 ceramic tile from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 this product from China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about July 5, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 17, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Ceramic Tile from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-621 and 731-TA-1447 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4898, June 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 25, 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
Ceramic Tile from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-621 and 731-TA-1447 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Ceramic tile (e.g., ceramic flooring tile, wall tile, paving tile, hearth tile, porcelain tile, mosaic tile, flags, finishing tile, etc.) that is fired so the raw materials are fused to produce a finished product that is less than 3.2 cm thick. All ceramic tile is subject to the scope regardless of end use, surface area, and weight; whether glazed or unglazed; regardless of the water absorption coefficient by weight; regardless of the extent of vitrification; and whether or not the tile is on a backing. Ceramic tile may include decorative features that may in spots exceed 3.2 cm in thickness. Subject merchandise also includes ceramic tile that undergoes minor processing (e.g., beveling, cutting, trimming, staining, painting, polishing, finishing, additional firing, etc.) in a third country prior to importation into the United States.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary phase countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: American Wonder Porcelain, Lebanon, Tennessee; Crossville Inc., Crossville, Tennessee; Dal‐Tile Corp., Dallas, Texas; Del Conca USA, Inc., Loudon, Tennessee; Florida Tile, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky; Florim USA, Clarksville, Tennessee; Landmark Ceramics, Mount Pleasant, Tennessee; and StonePeak Ceramics, Chicago, Illinois.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, May 24, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, May 28, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 9.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: 2,976.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $1.2 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $3.5 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 17.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: $626.3 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $1.7 billion.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, China, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.
News Release 19-036
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1446 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 sodium sulfate anhydrous from Canada that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping duty investigation concerning imports of this product from Canada, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 4, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada (Inv. No. 731-TA-1446 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4895, May 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available after June 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
Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada
Investigation No. 731-TA-1446 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Sodium sulfate, anhydrous (SSA) is a white, granular, crystallized powder with the chemical formula Na2SO4. This salt is primarily used in powder detergent formulations, glassmaking, pulp and paper, and textile dying. The subject merchandise includes SSA whose percentage of particles between 20 mesh and 100 mesh ranges from 10-95 percent and the percentage of particles finer than 100 mesh ranges from 5-90 percent, based on U.S. mesh series screens. The SSA may be of any purity, grade, color, and form of packaging, so long as there is no water of crystallization present. The product may be made either naturally, as a derivative of brines, or synthetically, as part of other chemical processes.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas; Elementis Global LLC, East Windsor, New Jersey; and Searles Valley Minerals, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas.
3. USITC Initiation Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019.
4. USITC Commission’s Conference: Thursday, April 18, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, May 10, 2019.
6. USITC Commission’s Determination: Monday, May 13, 2019.
7. USITC Commission’s Views: Monday, May 20, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 8.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: 132.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $28.3 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $35.8 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 14.7 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: $5.8 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $1.7 million.
3. Leading import sources: Canada, China, India, Japan.
News Release 19-035
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-601 and 731-TA-1411 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of laminated woven sacks from Vietnam 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 Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 Vietnam.
The Commission’s public report Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-601 and 731-TA-1411 (Final), USITC Publication 4893, May 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by June 18, 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
Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-601 and 731-TA-1411 (Final)
Product Description: Laminated woven sacks (LWS) are bags consisting of one or more plies of fabric of woven polypropylene strip and/or polyethylene strip that are laminated or bonded to an exterior ply of plastic film such as biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP), polyester (PET), polyethylene (PE), nylon, or any film suitable for printing, or to an exterior ply of paper. The exterior ply is printed in three or more colors. LWS are sold and used primarily as packaging for retail products such as pet food and animal feed.
Status of Proceedings:
- Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
- Petitioners: Polytex Fibers Corporation, Houston, TX; ProAmpac, LLC, Cincinnati, OH.
- USITC Institution Date: March 7, 2018.
- USITC Hearing Date: April 4, 2019.
- USITC Vote Date: May 1, 2019.
- USITC Notification to Commerce Date: May 15, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
- Number of U.S. producers: 10.
- Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
- Production and related workers: 733.
- U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $172.5 million.
- Apparent U.S. consumption: $313.8 million.
- Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 31.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2017:
- Subject imports: $99.9 million.
- Nonsubject imports: $41.4 million.
- Leading import sources: Vietnam, Honduras, Korea, Colombia, India, Cambodia, Thailand.
News Release 19-030
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1410
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of rubber bands from Thailand 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 Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Thailand.
The Commission’s public report Rubber Bands from Thailand (Inv. No. 731-TA-1410 (Final), USITC Publication 4887, April 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by May 13, 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
Rubber Bands from Thailand
Investigation No. 731-TA-1410 (Final)
Product Description: Rubber bands are flexible circular bands produced from hollow cylindrical tubes of vulcanized natural and synthetic rubber, mineral additives, dyes and pigments. Scope band lengths range 1/2 inch to 10 inches, circular band flattened on its side, and a width from about 1/16 inch to 2 inches; wall thickness up to 0.125 inches. The physical properties of rubber bands' superior elasticity, stretch strength, grip, and tear resistance, make it ideal for binding items together. Major rubber band consumer and industrial end use applications include stationery (office), industrial packaging (manufacturing), agricultural and aquaculture (produce and shellfish), retail, government and post office, advertising specialty and newspapers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Alliance Rubber Company, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, April 22, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producer(s): 1.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas and 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 2017:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Thailand and China.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 19-031
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of utility scale wind towers from China 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 these products from China and Vietnam and the existing countervailing duty order on imports of these products from China will remain in place.
Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative with respect to both countries. Chairman David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative with respect to China and in the negative with respect to Vietnam. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent did not vote in these reviews.
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 Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Review), USITC Publication 4888, April 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by May 20, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
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 Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam were instituted on January 2, 2018.
On April 9, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate but that circumstances warranted full reviews. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were 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 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.
News Release 19-012
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-365-366 and 731-TA-734-735 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of certain pasta from Italy and Turkey 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 Italy and Turkey will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative with respect to Italy and in the negative with respect to Turkey.
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 Pasta from Italy and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-365-366 and 731-TA-734-735 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4876, March 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by April 16, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
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 Pasta from Italy and Turkey were instituted on August 1, 2018.
On November 5, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. With respect to Turkey, Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews. With respect to Italy, Chairman Johanson and Commissioner Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, and voted for full reviews in order to promote administrative efficiency.
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.
News Release 19-005
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of plastic decorative ribbon 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 Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400 (Final), USITC Publication 4875, March 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 8, 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
Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400 (Final)
Product Description: Plastic decorative ribbons are long strips of material primarily used in gift wrap. The subject merchandise has a width of less than or equal to 4 inches (measured at the narrowest span of the ribbon), and include ribbon wound onto itself; a spool, a core or a tube (with or without flanges); attached to a card or strip; wound into a keg- or egg-shaped configuration; made into bows, bow-like items, or other shapes or configurations. The subject merchandise is typically made of polypropylene. The ribbons may be of any color or combination of colors (including ribbons that are transparent, translucent or opaque) and may or may not bear words or images, including those of a holiday motif. Included are ribbons with embellishments and/or treatments, including ribbons that are printed, hot-stamped, coated, laminated, flocked, crimped, die-cut, embossed (or that otherwise have impressed designs, images, words or patterns), and ribbons with holographic, glitter, metallic, or iridescent finishes.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: Berwick Offray LLC, Berwick, PA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, March 18, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Missouri.
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 2017:
1. Subject imports: $18.4 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China.
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