Antidumping
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings Other Than Drain Bodies from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today made its determinations in its final phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
The Commission found two domestic like products and industries in these investigations.
The Commission determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of drain bodies 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.
The Commission further determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of all other cast iron soil pipe fittings 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 negative with respect to drain bodies and in the affirmative with respect to all other cast iron soil pipe fittings from China.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of cast iron soil pipe fittings other than drain bodies from China. No antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on imports of drain bodies from China.
The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of cast iron soil pipe fittings other than drain bodies from China. As a result, imports of this product from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-583 and 731-TA-1381 (Final), USITC Publication 4812, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by September 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
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-583 and 731-TA-1381 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by this investigation is cast iron soil pipe fittings, finished and unfinished, regardless of industry or proprietary specifications, and regardless of size. Cast iron soil pipe fittings are nonmalleable iron castings of various designs and sizes, including, but not limited to, bends, tees, wyes, traps, drains, and other common or special fittings, with or without side inlets. Cast iron soil pipe fittings are classified into two major types-hubless and hub and spigot. Hubless cast iron soil pipe fittings are manufactured without a hub, generally in compliance with Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI) specification 301 and/or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification A888. Hub and spigot pipe fittings have hubs into which the spigot (plain end) of the pipe or fitting is inserted. Cast iron soil pipe fittings are generally distinguished from other types of nonmalleable cast iron fittings by the manner in which they are connected to cast iron soil pipe and other fittings. The subject imports are normally classified in subheading 7307.11.0045 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS): Cast fittings of nonmalleable cast iron for cast iron soil pipe. They may also be entered under HTSUS 7324.29.0000 and 7307.92.3010. The HTSUS subheading and specifications are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Mundelein, Illinois.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, August 3, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, August 20, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, North Carolina, 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: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Steel Racks 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 steel racks from China 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, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent did not participate in these investigations.
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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about September 13, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about November 27, 2018.
The Commission’s public report Steel Racks from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-608 and 731-TA-1420 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4811, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after September 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
Steel Racks from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-608 and 731-TA-1420 (Preliminary)
Product Description: A steel rack, sometimes referred to as a “storage rack,” is a structure consisting of the following hot-rolled or cold-formed steel structural components: (1) vertical columns connected by braces, (2) load-bearing horizontal beams, and (3) locking devices to secure the beams to the columns. Certain types of steel racks may also include movable components, such as rails, wheels, rollers, tracks, channels, carts, or conveyors. Steel racks offer strength and stability for storing heavy loads in readily accessible rack configurations. Hence, they are utilized for short- or long-term holding of products or materials in warehouses, order-fulfillment and distribution centers, big-box retail stores, and manufacturing facilities.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: The Coalition for Fair Rack Imports and its members: Bulldog Rack Company, Weirton, WV; Hannibal Industries, Inc., Los Angeles, CA; Husky Rack and Wire, Denver, NC; Ridg-U-Rak, Inc., North East, PA; SpaceRAK, a Division of Heartland Steel Products, Inc., Marysville, MI; Speedrack Products Group, Ltd., Sparta, MI; Steel King Industries, Inc., Stevens Point, WI; Tri-Boro Shelving & Partition Corp., Farmville, VA; and UNARCO Material Handling, Inc., Springfield, TN.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, August 3, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, August 6, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 11.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, 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 2017:
1. Subject imports: $44.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import source: China.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of drawn stainless steel sinks 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 Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-489 and 731-TA-1201 (Review), USITC Publication 4810, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by September 4, 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 Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China were instituted on March 1, 2018.
On June 4, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews 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.
Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea and Taiwan 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 low melt polyester staple fiber from Korea and Taiwan 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 determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duties on imports of this product from Korea and Taiwan.
The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Korea. As a result, imports of low melt polyester staple fiber from Korea will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1378 and 1379 (Final), USITC Publication 4808, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by August 22, 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
Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) from Korea and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1378-1379 (Final)
Product Description: Low melt polyester staple fiber (PSF) is a synthetic (man-made) staple fiber, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, made entirely of polyester. It is similar in appearance to cotton or wool fiber when baled. It is most commonly comprised of a pure polyester core and a pure polyester outer sheath. The sheath, which melts at a lower temperature (approximate melt point of 90 C to 220 C) than the core (approximate melt point of 250 C), provides a stable structure that allows the fiber to be processed smoothly into another form and acts as an agent for thermal-bonding to the core polymer. Low melt PSF can be used in nonwoven products for a broad spectrum of downstream industries: automotive (door trim, dash pads, wheel guards, carpets, trunk and hood liners), industrial purposes (soundproofing and insulation for construction, water and air filtration (such as air-filtering face masks)), and hygienic products (wipes, diapers, sanitary and medical goods, etc.).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Livingston, NJ.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, July 19, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: South Carolina and Tennessee.
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: Korea, Taiwan.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
Tapered Roller Bearings from Korea Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of tapered roller bearings from Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative and found that the domestic industry is threatened with material injury. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this vote.
As a result of the USITC’s negative determination, no antidumping duty order will be issued.
The Commission’s public report Tapered Roller Bearings from Korea (Inv. No. 731-TA-1380 (Final), USITC Publication 4806, August 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by August 22, 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
Tapered Roller Bearings (TRB) from Korea
Investigation No. 731-TA-1380 (Final)
Product Description: The scope of this investigation covers all tapered roller bearings with a nominal outside cup diameter of eight inches and under, regardless of type of steel used to produce the bearing, whether of inch or metric size, and whether the tapered roller bearing is a thrust bearing or not. Such tapered roller bearings include finished cup and cone assemblies entering as a set, finished cone assemblies entering separately, and finished parts (cups, cones, and tapered rollers). These tapered roller bearings are sold individually as a set (cup and cone assembly), as a cone assembly, as a finished cup, or packaged as a kit with one or several tapered roller bearings, a seal, and grease. The scope of the investigation includes finished rollers and finished cones that have not been assembled with rollers and a cage. Tapered roller bearings can be a single row or multiple rows (e.g., two- or four-row), and a cup can handle a single cone assembly or multiple cone assemblies.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: The Timken Company, North Canton, Ohio.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, July 13, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Wednesday, August 01, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 7.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: 3,180.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $861.9 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $1.5 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 5.3 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $78.3 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $529.2 million.
3. Leading import sources: Japan, China, and Korea.
Dumped Stainless Steel Flanges 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 stainless steel flanges from China 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 China.
The Commission’s public report Stainless Steel Flanges from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1383 (Final), USITC Publication 4807, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by August 16, 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 Flanges from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1383 (Final)
Product Description: The stainless steel flanges subject to this investigation are forged and can be finished, semifinished, or unfinished. Subject flanges are made from stainless steel and are generally manufactured to, but not limited to, the material specification of ASTM/ASME A/SA182 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Subject stainless steel flanges meet the sizes and description standards for all pressure classes of ASME B16.5 and range in size from one-half inch to 24 inches in nominal pipe size. Stainless steel flanges are used to connect stainless steel pipe sections and piping components (valves, pumps, tanks, and other equipment) to form a piping system. Stainless steel flanges are usually welded or screwed to the ends of pipes or other equipment requiring a connection and are joined to each other by bolting. Forged stainless steel flanges are a component of stainless steel process piping in oil and gas refineries, nuclear power plants, chemical synthesis plants, paper mills, food processing facilities, and other applications where cleanliness and corrosion resistance are required and in electric power-generating plants where their high-temperature properties are needed.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Core Pipe Products, Inc., Carol Stream, IL; and Maass Flange Corporation, Houston, TX.
3. USITC Institution Date: August 16, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: April 10, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: July 13, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: July 25, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Illinois, Michigan, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: 218.
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: $77.8 million (China and India).
2. Nonsubject imports: $61.7 million.
3. Leading import sources: India, China, Canada, Philippines, and Mexico (in terms of total quantity).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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Ripe Olives from Spain 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 ripe olives from Spain 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 and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Spain.
The Commission’s public report Ripe Olives from Spain (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-582 and 731-TA-1377 (Final), USITC Publication 4805, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by August 14, 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
Ripe Olives from Spain
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-582 and 731-TA-1377 (Final)
Product Description: Ripe olives are certain processed olives. Ripe olives are principally used as ingredients in pizzas, salads, and sandwiches but can also be eaten as snacks or appetizers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Bell-Carter Foods, Walnut Creek, CA and Musco Family Olive Company, Tracy, CA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $76.3 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Spain, Morocco.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Steel Propane Cylinders from China and Thailand
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 steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand 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, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these investigations.
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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about August 15, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about October 29, 2018.
The Commission’s public report Steel Propane Cylinders from China and Thailand, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-607 and 731-TA-1417 and 1419 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4804, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after August 3, 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
Steel Propane Cylinders from China and Thailand
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-607 and 731-TA-1417 and 1419 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Steel propane cylinders, used for the storage, transport, and dispensing of compressed or liquefied propane gas, are produced to meet the requirements of U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Specifications 4B, 4BA, or 4BW; Transport Canada Specification 4BM, 4BAM, or 4BWM; or United Nations pressure receptacle standard ISO 4706. Steel propane cylinders range from 2.5 pound nominal gas capacity (approximate 6 pound water capacity and approximate 4–6 pound tare weight) to 42 pound nominal gas capacity (approximate 100 pound water capacity and approximate 2832 pound tare weight). Steel propane cylinders have two or fewer ports and may be imported assembled or unassembled (i.e., welded or brazed before or after importation), with or without all components (including collars, valves, gauges, tanks, foot rings, and overfill prevention devices), and coated or uncoated. Also included within the scope are drawn cylinder halves, unfinished propane cylinders, collars, and foot rings for steel propane cylinders.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: Worthington Industries Inc., Columbus, Ohio; and Manchester Tank and Equipment, Franklin, Tennessee.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, July 6, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, Indiana, Ohio, 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 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.
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Dumped Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan 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 fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan 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, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this investigation.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan.
The Commission’s public report Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1369-1372 (Final), USITC Publication 4803, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by August 3, 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
Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1369-1372 (Final)
Product Description: Fine denier PSF is a manmade fiber, similar in appearance to cotton or wool. The distinguishing physical characteristics of fine denier polyester staple fiber include the denier count (less than 3 denier) and the length of the fiber. Other variable characteristics of fine denier PSF may be the finish ("luster") applied to the fiber, and the "crimp" of the fiber, which impacts the fiber's tenacity, or strength. Fine denier PSF is used for knit, woven, and nonwoven applications. Knit or woven applications include the production of textiles, such as clothing and bed linens. Nonwoven applications include the production of household and hygiene products such as baby wipes, diapers, or coffee filters.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Dak Americas, LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; Auriga Polymers Inc., Charlotte, NC.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, July 13, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: North Carolina and South Carolina.
3. Production and related workers: 654.
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 2016:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China, Germany, India.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand 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 citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and 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, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand.
The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Thailand. As a result, imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Thailand will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1374-1376 (Final), USITC Publication 4799, July 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by July 27, 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
Citric Acid And Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1374-1376 (Final)
Product Description: Citric acid and certain citrate salts, specifically sodium citrate and potassium citrate, are chemical products used in the production and formulation of a wide variety of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics as well as commercial and household products including detergents, metal cleaners, textile finishing treatments, and other industrial applications. Citric acid, sodium citrate, and potassium citrate are all normally sold as odorless, translucent crystals available in three granulations: granular, fine granular, and powder. Citric acid is also available in solution. Crude calcium citrate, an intermediate form in the production of citric acid, can be shipped to another facility for further processing into refined citric acid.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, Illinois; Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC, Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, June 2, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Monday, May 14, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, July 6, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3
2. Location of producers’ plants: Iowa, North Carolina, and Ohio.
3. Production and related workers: 319.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $275.9 million.
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: $113.6 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: [1]
3. Leading import sources: Canada, Thailand, and Colombia.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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