Antidumping | United States International Trade Commission

March 15, 2018
News Release 18-032
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Rubber Bands from China and Thailand, but not Sri Lanka

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of rubber bands from China and Thailand that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. The Commission further found that imports of rubber bands from Sri Lanka are negligible.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative with respect to China and Thailand and made a finding of negligibility with respect to Sri Lanka.

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 Thailand, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about April 26, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about July 10, 2018. As a result of the Commission’s finding of negligibility, the investigation concerning Sri Lanka will be terminated.

The Commission’s public report Rubber Bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-598-600 and 731-TA-1408-1410 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4770, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after April 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

Rubber Bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-598-600 and 731-TA-1408-1410 (Preliminary)

Product Description: Rubber bands are made of vulcanized rubber and are commonly used to hold multiple objects together, including papers, fruits and vegetables, pieces of equipment, and other items. Rubber bands are sold in many industry segments, including the following: stationery, paper and packaging, newspaper, agricultural, retail, government, post office, and advertising.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners: Alliance Rubber Co., Hot Springs, Arkansas.
3.   USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
4.   USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, March 19, 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.

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

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March 9, 2018
News Release 18-028
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Cast Iron Soil Pipe 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 cast iron soil pipe from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about April 23, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about July 5, 2018.

The Commission’s public report Cast Iron Soil Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4769, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after April 9, 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 from the China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (Preliminary)

Product Description: The merchandise covered by this proceeding is cast iron soil pipe, whether finished or unfinished, regardless of industry or proprietary specifications, and regardless of wall thickness, length, diameter, surface finish, end finish, or stenciling. The scope of this investigation includes, but is not limited to, both hubless and hub and spigot cast iron soil pipe. Cast iron soil pipe is nonmalleable iron pipe of various designs and sizes. Cast iron soil pipe is generally distinguished from other types of nonmalleable cast iron pipe by the manner in which it is connected to cast iron soil pipe fittings.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners: Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Mundelein, IL.
3.   USITC Institution Date: Friday, January 26, 2018.
4.   USITC Conference Date: Friday, February 16, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date: Friday, March 9, 2018.
6.   USITC Scheduled Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2.   Location of producers’ plants: California, North Carolina, 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: $13.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $757,000.
3. Leading import sources: China

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

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March 5, 2018
News Release 18-026
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-1406 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea, and Turkey

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of large diameter welded pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea, and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China, India, Korea, and Turkey.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about April 16, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about June 29, 2018.

The Commission’s public report Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-1406 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4768, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after April 2, 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

Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea, and Turkey
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-1406 (Preliminary)

Product Description: Large diameter welded pipe covered by these investigations is welded carbon and alloy steel pipe, more than 406.4 mm (16 inches) in nominal diameter (large diameter welded pipe), regardless of wall thickness, length, surface finish, grade, end finish, or stenciling. Large diameter welded pipe may be used to transport oil, gas, steam, slurry, or other liquids. It may also be used for structural purposes, including piling. Specifically not included is large diameter welded pipe produced only to specifications of the American Water Works Association ("AWWA") for water and sewage pipe.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners: American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, AL; Berg Steel Pipe Corp., Panama City, FL; Berg Spiral Pipe Corp., Mobile, AL; Dura-Bond Industries, Inc., Export, PA; Skyline Steel, Newington, VA; and Stupp Corp., Baton Rouge, LA.
3.   USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
4.   USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date: Monday, March 5, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2017:

1.   Number of U.S. producers: 12
2.   Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
3.   Production and related workers: 2,049.
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $1.3 billion.
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption: $2.2 billion.
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 33.9 percent (by value).

U.S. Imports in 2017:

1.   Subject imports: $738.5 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports: $169.7 million.
3.  Leading import sources: India, Canada and Korea.

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March 1, 2018
News Release 18-025
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1104 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Polyester Staple Fiber from China

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

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

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Polyester Staple Fiber from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1104 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4767, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by April 5, 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 Polyester Staple Fiber from China was instituted on September 1, 2017.

On December 5, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman Johanson, and Commissioners Williamson and Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.

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

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February 16, 2018
News Release 18-023
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1353 and 1356 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from South Africa and Ukraine Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from South Africa and Ukraine that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 South Africa and Ukraine.

The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from South Africa. As a result, imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from South Africa will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.

The Commission’s public report Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from South Africa and Ukraine (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1353 and 1356 (Final), USITC Publication 4766, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by March 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

Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from South Africa and Ukraine
Investigation Nos: 731-TA-1353 and 1356 (Final)

Product Description: Certain hot-rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils, of approximately round cross section, less than 19.00 mm in actual solid cross-sectional diameter. Wire rod is an intermediate good that is primarily used for subsequent drawing and finishing for wire drawers.

Status of Proceedings:

Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
Petitioners: Charter Steel, Saukville, WI; Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., Tampa, FL; Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc., Peoria, IL; Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, NC.
USITC Institution Date: March 28, 2017.
USITC Hearing Date: November 16, 2017.
USITC Vote Date: February 16, 2018.
USITC Notification to Commerce Date: March 1, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2016:

Number of U.S. producers: 8.
Location of producers’ plants: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Production and related workers: 2,222.
U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $1.8 billion. ^{^[1]}
Apparent U.S. consumption: $2.8 billion. ¹
Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 10.5 percent. ¹

U.S. Imports in 2016:

Subject imports: $298.2 million. ^{^[1]}
From South Africa and Ukraine: $67.5 million.
From Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom: $230.7 million.
Nonsubject imports: $703.2 million.
Leading import sources: Canada, Ukraine, Korea, Spain, and Turkey.

[1] Subject imports include South Africa and Ukraine as well as other subject countries (Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom).

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February 12, 2018
News Release 18-020
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-388, 389, and 391 and 731-TA-817, 818, and 821 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate from India, Indonesia, and Korea

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate from India, Indonesia, and Korea 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 India, Indonesia, and Korea will remain in place.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate from India, Indonesia, and Korea (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-388, 389, and 391 and 731-TA-817, 818, and 821 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4764, February 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by March 19, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate from India, Indonesia, and Korea were instituted on December 1, 2016.

On March 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to Indonesia, Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate. With respect to India and Korea, Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that the domestic responses were adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate. They concluded that the circumstances in each warranted full reviews in all investigations.

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

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February 9, 2018
News Release 18-019
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Plastic Decorative Ribbon 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 plastic decorative ribbon from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about March 22, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about June 5, 2018.

The Commission’s public report Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4763, February 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after March 13, 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

Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China
Investigation Nos: 701-TA-592 and 731-TA-1400 (Preliminary)

Product Description: Plastic decorative ribbon consists of 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: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners: Berwick, Berwick, Pennsylvania.
3.   USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2017.
4.   USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
5.   USITC Vote Date: Friday, February 09, 2018.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, February 12, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2016:

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 2016:

1.   Subject imports: ¹
2.   Nonsubject imports: ¹
3.   Leading import sources: China.

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

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February 2, 2018
News Release 18-018
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-895 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Pure Granular Magnesium from China

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

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

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Pure Granular Magnesium from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-895 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4761, February 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by March 9, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Pure Granular Magnesium from China was instituted on September 1, 2017.

On December 5, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson also concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate but that circumstances warranted a full review.

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

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January 30, 2018
Bulletin 18-008
Inv. No(s). Inv. No. 731-TA-709 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from Germany 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 Germany will remain in place.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany (Inv. No. 731-TA-709 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4760, February 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

The report will be available by March 6, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany was instituted on August 1, 2017.

On November 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. 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 this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.

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January 26, 2018
News Release 18-015
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-578 and 731-TA-1368
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

100- to 150-Seat Large Civil Aircraft from Canada 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 100- to 150-seat large civil aircraft from Canada that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and sold at less than fair value.

Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative.

As a result of the USITC’s negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued.

The Commission’s public report 100- to 150-Seat Large Civil Aircraft from Canada (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-578 and 731-TA-1368 (Final), USITC Publication 4759, February 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by March 2, 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

100- to 150-Seat Large Civil Aircraft from Canada
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-578 and 731-TA-1368 (Final)

Product Description: 100- to 150-seat large civil aircraft are aircraft that have a standard 100- to 150-seat two-class seating capacity and a minimum 2,900 nautical mile range.

Status of Proceedings:

1.         Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2.         Petitioner: The Boeing Company, Chicago, Illinois.
3.         USITC Institution Date: April 27, 2017.
4.         USITC Hearing Date: December 18, 2017.
5.         USITC Vote Date: January 26, 2018.
6.         USITC Notification to Commerce Date: February 13, 2018.

U.S. Industry in 2016:

1.         Number of U.S. producers: One.
2.         Location of producers’ plants: Montana, South Carolina, Utah, and Washington.
3.         Production and related workers: ^{^[1]}
4.         Apparent U.S. consumption: ¹
5.         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: N/A

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

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