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News Release 19-003
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-481 and 731-TA-1190 (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 crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules 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, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-481 and 731-TA-1190 (Review), USITC Publication 4874, March 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by March 22, 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 Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules from China were instituted on November 1, 2017.
On February 5, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for full reviews. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 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 18-147
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-598 and 731-TA-1408
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 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 also made negative findings concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China. As a result, imports of rubber bands from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping or countervailing duties.
The Commission’s public report Rubber Bands from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-598 and 731-TA-1408 (Final), USITC Publication 4863, December 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by January 17, 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 China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-598 and 731-TA-1408 (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 them 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 and countervailing duty investigations.
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: Friday, December 14, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Thursday, December 27, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 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 18-143
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-591 and 731-TA-1431 (Preliminary)
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 common alloy aluminum sheet 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 also made negative findings concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China. As a result, imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping or countervailing duties.
The Commission’s public report Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-591 and 731-TA-1399 (Final), USITC Publication 4861, December 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by January 11, 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
Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-591 and 731-TA-1399 (Final)
Product Description: Common alloy aluminum sheet (CAAS) is a thin flat-rolled aluminum product. It has a thickness of 6.3 mm or less, but greater than 0.2 mm, in coils or cut-to-length, regardless of width. CAAS within the scope of these investigations include both non-clad and multi-alloy, clad aluminum sheet. Non-clad CAAS can be produced from a 1XXX, 3XXX, or 5XXX series alloy, while multi-alloy clad CAAS is produced using a 3XXX series alloy core, to which cladding layers are applied to either one or both sides of the core. CAAS is used in building and construction, electrical, infrastructure, marine, and transportation, among other applications. This product description specifically excludes can stock used in the manufacturing of aluminum beverage cans, lids, and tabs for such cans.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, December 1, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, December 7, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 10.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 5,032.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $3.5 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $6.2 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 15.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $972.8 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $1.7 billion.
3. Leading import sources: China, Canada, Indonesia, Bahrain.
News Release 18-142
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Prelimininary)
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 magnesium from Israel that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
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 negative.
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 Israel, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about January 17, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about April 2, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Magnesium from Israel (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4860, December 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after January 17, 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
Magnesium from Israel
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The products covered by this investigation are primary and secondary pure and alloy magnesium metal, regardless of chemistry, raw material source, form, shape, or size. Magnesium is a metal or alloy containing by weight primarily the element magnesium. Primary magnesium is produced by decomposing raw materials into magnesium metal. Secondary magnesium is produced by recycling magnesium-based scrap into magnesium metal. The magnesium covered by this investigation also includes blends of primary magnesium, scrap, and secondary magnesium.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: US Magnesium LLC, Salt Lake City, UT.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, December 7, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, 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 2017:
1. Subject imports: $44.7 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $47.1 million.
3. Leading import sources: Israel, Russia, Canada, and Taiwan.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 11-140
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (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 polyester textured yarn from China and India 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 and India, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about January 11, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 27, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4858, December 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 31, 2018; 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
Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Polyester textured yarn is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate). It is produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina; Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America, Lake City, South Carolina.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, October 18, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Friday, November 8, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 30, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, December 3, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 9.
2. Location of producers’ plants: North Carolina and South Carolina.
3. Production and related workers: 1,043.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $271.5 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $404.0 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 15.5 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $62.7 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $69.8 million.
3. Leading import sources: China, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia.
News Release 18-138
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-739 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of clad steel plate 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 Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 Clad Steel Plate from Japan (Inv. No. 731-TA-739 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4851, December 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by December 27, 2018; 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) review concerning Clad Steel Plate from Japan was instituted on January 2, 2018.
On April 9, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Meredith M. Broadbent and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review. Commissioner Irving A. Williamson concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in the adequacy determination.
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.
News Release 18-137
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1395 (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 forged steel fittings from China and Italy that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
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 China and Italy and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from China.
The Commission’s public report Forged Steel Fittings from China and Italy (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1395 (Final), USITC Publication 4850, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by December 10, 2018; 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
Forged Steel Fittings from China and Italy
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1395 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by these investigations is carbon and alloy forged steel fittings (FSF); available in a variety of shapes (including but not limited to elbows, tees, crosses, laterals, couplings, reducers, caps, plugs, bushings, unions, and outlets); either finished or unfinished; whether or not having threaded, socket weld, or other end connections; regardless of nominal pipe size, pressure rating, and wall thickness; and whether or not heat treated. These fittings are produced by forging from cast steel blanks or machining from bar stock or seamless tubular steel products. Specifically excluded are stainless steel fittings; butt-weld fittings, outlets, and nipples; and all fittings with a maximum pressure ratings of 300 pounds or less. FSF are utilized in oil and gas piping systems, chemical and petrochemical plants, electric-power generating plants, and industrial piping systems for distributing liquids and gasses under high pressure or that are corrosive.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: Bonny Forge Corp., Mount Union, PA; and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, PA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, November 19, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, 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 subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $44.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import source: Taiwan, China, and Italy.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-133
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (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 refillable stainless steel kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
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, Germany, and Mexico, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 14, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about February 27, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4844, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 4, 2018; 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
Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Refillable stainless steel kegs are cylindrically shaped containers made from stainless steel 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; have a nominal liquid volume capacity of 10 liters or more; regardless of the type of finish, gauge, thickness, or grade of stainless steel; and whether or not covered by or encased in other materials. 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 (commonly known as ''Cornelius'' kegs); (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:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: American Keg Company LLC, Pottstown, PA.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 20, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: October 11, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: November 2, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: November 5, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: One.
2. Location of producers’ plants: 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 2017:
1. Subject imports: $68.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Germany, China, and Mexico.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-134
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (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 aluminum wire and cable 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 December 17, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about February 28, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Wire and Cable from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4843, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 4, 2018; 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
Aluminum Wire and Cable from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Preliminary)
Product Description: An aluminum wire and cable (AWC) product is an assembly of one or more electrical conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloys, Aluminum Alloy 1350, and/or Aluminum Alloy 6201, provided that (1) at least one of the conductors is insulated; (2) each insulated conductor has a voltage rating greater than 80 volts but not exceeding 1,000 volts; and (3) at least one conductor is stranded and has a size not less than 16.5 thousand circular mil (kcmil) but not greater than 1,000 kcmil. The assembly may (1) include a grounding or neutral conductor; (2) be clad with aluminum, steel, or other base metal; or (3) include a steel support center wire, one or more connectors, a tape shield, a jacket or other covering, and/or filler materials. Most AWC products conform to National Electrical Code and Underwriters Laboratories standards, but such conformity is not required for the merchandise to be within the scope. Specifically excluded are (1) conductors included in equipment already assembled at the time of importation and (2) AWC products less than six feet in actual length.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Encore Wire Corp., McKinney, TX; and Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, GA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, September, 21 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Friday, October 12, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 2, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, November 5, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.
3. Production and related workers: 1,848.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $630.9 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $869.7 million.
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: China, Mexico, Canada, Ecuador, and Turkey.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-135
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-672-673 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of silicomanganese from China and Ukraine 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 and Ukraine 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 Ukraine and the negative with respect to China.
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) reviews.
The Commission’s public report Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-672-673 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4845, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 7, 2018; 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 Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine were instituted on October 2, 2017.
On January 5, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to China, Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, David S. Johanson, Irving A. Williamson, and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review. With respect to Ukraine, Commissioners Schmidtlein, Johanson, Williamson, and Broadbent concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for a full review.
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.