Antidumping
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, 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 citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Thailand.
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 to conduct its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of these products from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about August 28, 2017, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 9, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-581 and 731-TA-1374-1375 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4710, July 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after August 14, 2017; 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. 701-TA-581 and 731-TA-1374-1376 (Preliminary)
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 (“CCC”) is an intermediate form in the production of citric acid via the lime/sulfuric acid process. CCC can be shipped to another facility for further processing into refined citric acid.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, IL; Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, MN; and Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: June 2, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: June 23, 2017.
5. USITC vote: July 14, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 17, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 24, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Three.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Iowa, North Carolina, and Ohio.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 322.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: [1]
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $97.5 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: 1
3. Leading sources during 2016: Canada, Thailand, Colombia, and Belgium (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan
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 fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and India.
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 to conduct its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about August 24, 2017, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 7, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-579-580 and 731-TA-1369-1372 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4709, July 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after August 14, 2017; 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. 701-TA-579-580 and 731-TA-1369-1172 (Preliminary)
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 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 investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: DAK Americas LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Auriga Polymers Inc., Charlotte NC.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: May 31, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: June 21, 2017.
5. USITC vote: July 14, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 17, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 24, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Five.
2. Location of producers’ plants: North Carolina, South Carolina.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 623.2 million pounds.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: 1
2. From other countries during 2016: 1
3. Leading sources during 2016: China, India, Korea, and Taiwan (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of furfuryl alcohol 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 Furfuryl Alcohol from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-703 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4708, July 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by August 18, 2017; 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 Furfuryl Alcohol from China was instituted on January 3, 2017.
On April 10, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan (Inv. No. 731-TA-410 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4707, July 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by August 15, 2017; 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 Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan was instituted on January 3, 2017.
On April 10, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. 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 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 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.
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Japan and Turkey 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 steel concrete reinforcing bar from Japan and Turkey 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 Turkey.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 Japan and Turkey and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Turkey.
The Commission’s public report Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Japan and Turkey (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-564 and 731-TA-1338 and 1340 (Final), USITC Publication 4705, June 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by July 21, 2017; 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 Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Japan and Turkey
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-564 and 731-TA-1338 and 1340 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise subject to these investigations is steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imported in either straight length or coil form regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade or lack thereof. Subject merchandise includes deformed steel wire with bar markings (e.g., mill mark, size, or grade) and which has been subjected to an elongation test. The subject merchandise includes rebar that has been further processed in the subject country or a third country, including but not limited to cutting, grinding, galvanizing, painting, coating, or any other processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the rebar. Rebar is commonly used in construction applications to provide strength to concrete.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members: Byer Steel Group, Inc., Cincinnati, OH; Commercial Metals Company, Irving, TX; Gerdau Ameristeel U.S. Inc., Tampa, FL; Nucor Corp., Charlotte, NC; and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Pittsboro, IN.
3. Investigations instituted by USITC: September 20, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: May 18, 2017.
5. USITC vote: June 16, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: June 30, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2016: 10.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 4,085.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2016: 6.7 million short tons.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 8.8 million short tons.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 21.6 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $700.7 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $79 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Turkey, Japan, and Taiwan (in terms of total value).
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker from Japan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of gray portland cement and cement clinker 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 Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker from Japan (Inv. No. 731-TA-461 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4704, June 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by July 20, 2017; 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 Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker from Japan was instituted on November 1, 2016.
On February 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and F. Scott Kieff 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 and Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent 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.
USITC Will Conduct a Full Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Silicon Metal from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct a full five-year (“sunset”) review concerning the antidumping duty order on Silicon Metal from China.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct a full review to determine whether revocation of the order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
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 notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent 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.
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 adequate and voted for a full review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate.
A record of the Commission’s vote on this matter 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.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “silicon metal” using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in this review. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its review.
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Brass Sheet and Strip from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) reviews concerning the antidumping duty orders on Brass Sheet and Strip from France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct expedited reviews to determine whether revocation of the orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
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 notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent 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 determinations 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 reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
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 responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate.
A record of the Commission’s vote on these matters 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.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “brass sheet and strip” using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in these reviews. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Raw In-Shell Pistachios from Iran
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of raw in-shell pistachios from Iran 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 Iran will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 Raw In-Shell Pistachios from Iran (Inv. No. 731-TA-287 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4701, June 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by July 17, 2017; 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 Raw In-Shell Pistachios from Iran was instituted on April 1, 2016.
On July 5, 2016, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Then-Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, 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 Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic and respondent group responses were adequate.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct a full review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland
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 cold-drawn mechanical tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and India.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from China, Germany, Italy, India, Korea, and Switzerland, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about July 13, 2017, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about September 26, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-576-577 and 731-TA-1362-1367 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4700, June 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after July 3, 2017; 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
Cold-Drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland
Investigation Nos: 701-TA-576-577 and 731-TA-1362-1367 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The scope of these investigations covers cold-drawn mechanical tubing of carbon and alloy steel of circular cross-section, in actual outside diameters of less than 331 mm, and regardless of wall thickness, surface finish, end finish or industry specification. The subject cold-drawn mechanical tubing has been cold-drawn or otherwise cold-finished after the initial tube formation in a manner that involves a change in the diameter or wall thickness of the tubing, or both, and may be produced from either welded or seamless carbon or alloy steel tubular products.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Types of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. ArcelorMittal Tubular Products, Shelby, Ohio; Michigan Seamless Tube, LLC, South Lyon, Michigan; PTC Alliance Corp., Wexford, Pennsylvania; Webco Industries, Inc., Sand Springs, Oklahoma; and Zekelman Industries, Inc., Farrell, Pennsylvania.
3. USITC institution date: April 19, 2017.
4. USITC conference date: May 10, 2017.
5. USITC vote date: June 02, 2017.
6. USITC notification to Commerce date: June 05, 2017.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: Eight.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania.
3. Production and related workers: 1,804.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $526.2 million.
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: Germany, China, and India.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.