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News Release 17-071
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-573-574 and 731-TA-1349-1358 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Italy and Turkey.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
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 Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about June 21, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about September 5, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-573-574 and 731-TA-1349-1358 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4693, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 9, 2017. After that date, 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 Belarus, Italy, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-573-574 and 731-TA-1349-1358 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Steel wire rod is an intermediate product, hot-rolled from carbon steel and alloy steel, in irregularly wound coils, of approximately round cross section, less than 19.00 mm in cross-sectional diameter. Specifically excluded are products of the above-noted physical characteristics but meet the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) definitions for (a) stainless steel; (b) tool steel; (c) high nickel steel; (d) ball bearing steel; or (e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also excluded are free cutting steel (free machining steel) products. All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are not specifically excluded are included in this scope. Steel wire rod is sold primarily to wire drawers for subsequent drawing and finishing into steel wire.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Charter Steel, Saukville, WI; Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., Tampa, FL; Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc., Peoria, IL; and Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, NC.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 28, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: April 18, 2017.
5. USITC vote: May 11, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 12, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 19, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Nine.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 2,222.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 5.3 million short tons.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 35.5 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $303.4 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $381.7 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Canada, Japan, Ukraine, Brazil and Russia (in terms of quantity).
News Release 17-069
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-539-C
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) review concerning the suspended investigation on uranium from Russia.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether termination of the suspended investigation 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 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. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent 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 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 “uranium” 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.
News Release 16-068
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-561 and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan 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 Korea.
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 Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Korea.
The Commission also made negative findings with respect to critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Austria, Belgium, and Italy. As a result, goods sold at less than fair value that entered the United States prior to November 14, 2016 (date of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations), will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-561 and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (Final), USITC Publication 4691, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by June 7, 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
Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-length Plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-561, and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (Final)
Product Description: Cut-to-length (CTL) plate is a flat-rolled or press-forged carbon or alloy steel product that is 4.75 millimeters or more in thickness. CTL plate is available in a variety of widths, thicknesses, and shapes. The term “cut-to-length” refers to a flat plate product with a defined length. Most plate is used in load-bearing and structural applications, such as agricultural and construction equipment (e.g., cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, and other tracked or self-propelled machinery); bridges; machine parts (e.g., the body of the machine or its frame); electricity transmission towers and light poles; buildings (especially nonresidential); and heavy transportation equipment, such as railroad cars (especially tank cars) and ships. The product scope also includes wide flat carbon steel bar at least 150 mm (5.9 inches) in width.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: ArcelorMittal USA LLC, Chicago, Illinois; Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina; and SSAB Enterprises, LLC, Lisle, Illinois.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: April 8, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: November 30, 2016.
5. USITC vote on Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan: May 5, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: May 18, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: 21.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 4,591.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: $4.7 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: $5.8 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: [1]
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Taiwan during 2015: $594.6 million[2].
2. From Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey during 2015: $52.4 million.
3. Leading sources during 2015: Korea, Germany, and France (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
[2] Imports from Korea are excluded to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 17-067
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia 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, 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 Argentina and Indonesia, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about June 16, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about August 30, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4690, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 5, 2017. After that date, 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
Biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Biodiesel is a fuel made from many types of vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, palm oil, and canola oil; animal fats; and used cooking oils. It is used most frequently as a substitute for petroleum-based diesel (diesel) in the transportation sector, usually in blends of 2 to 20 percent biodiesel. Biodiesel is also used as a heating fuel (fuel oil), primarily in the northeastern United States, and for stationary electricity generation in diesel generators.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: National Biodiesel Board Fair Trade Coalition, Washington, DC, and its individual members.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 23, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: April 13, 2017.
5. USITC vote: May 5, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 8, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 15, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: 25.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 1,336
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: $5.8 billion.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 36.6 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $1.6 billion.
2. From other countries during 2016: $499 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Argentina, Canada, and Indonesia (in terms of total value).
News Release 17-063
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-1063-1064 and 1066-1068 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission further determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Brazil would not be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place. As a result of the Commission’s negative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Brazil will be revoked.
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 with respect to China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam and in the negative with respect to Brazil.
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 Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1063-1064 and 1066-1068 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4688, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by June 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) reviews concerning Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam were instituted on March 1, 2016.
On June 6, 2016, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to Brazil, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, all six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews. With respect to China, all six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response 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 full reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 17-064
Bulletin 17-026
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-624 and 625
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on helical spring lock washers from China and 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 determinations, the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China and Taiwan 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan, Inv. Nos. 731-TA-624-625 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4689, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by June 6, 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) reviews concerning Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan were instituted on November 1, 2016.
On February 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Dean A. Pinkert, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson also concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 17-059
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-540 and 541 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on welded ASTM A-312 stainless steel pipe from Korea and 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 determinations, the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Korea and Taiwan 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report Welded ASTM A-312 Stainless Steel Pipe from Korea and Taiwan, Inv. Nos. 731-TA-540-541 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4687, May 2017, will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by June 2, 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) reviews concerning Welded ASTM A-312 Stainless Steel Pipe from Korea and Taiwan were instituted on November 1, 2016.
On February 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. All six Commissioners concluded in both reviews that the domestic group response was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 17-057
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) 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 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 and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China.
The Commission’s public report 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 (Final), USITC Publication 4686, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by May 29, 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
1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic acid (“HEDP”) from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 (Final)
Product Description: HEDP is an odorless, colorless to yellowish acidic liquid organic phosphorus chemical compound used principally in industrial cooling water treatment where it is particularly effective in preventing harmful mineral scale buildup in cooling tower water and other process equipment. The product is sold largely in 60 percent aqueous industrial grade acidic solution, although the scope extends to all purity levels and concentrations of aqueous acidic (non-neutralized) HEDP. The aqueous product is stable across a wide range of temperatures, pH, and chlorine levels, and in addition to its major use in commercial cooling water systems, it also finds effective use in reverse osmosis desalination, sequestration (stabilization) of metal ions that color water and stain surfaces, and serves to also stabilize bar soap and antimicrobial agent formulations. HEDP is a reaction product of phosphorous acid and acetic anhydride, in which salable acetic acid byproduct is also produced, or may also be produced by reacting other phosphorus chemicals with concentrated glacial acetic acid.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: Compass Chemical International, LLC, Smyrna, GA.
3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: March 31, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: March 23, 2017.
5. USITC vote: April 21, 2017.
6. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 8, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: One.
2. Location of producer’s plant: Georgia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
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 country during 2016: 1
2. From other countries during 2016: 1
3. Leading sources during 2016: 1
News Release 17-056
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of aluminum foil from China 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, 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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about June 2, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about August 16, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Foil from China, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4684, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after May 22, 2017. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Aluminum Foil from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Aluminum foil is a thin wrought aluminum product that is produced via a rolling process. It has a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, in reels exceeding 25 pounds, regardless of width. It is made from an aluminum alloy that contains more than 92 percent aluminum. Aluminum foil in this instance specifically excludes product that is backed with paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar backing materials on only one side of the aluminum foil, as well as etched capacitor foil and aluminum foil that is cut to shape. Aluminum foil is used in food and pharmaceutical packaging and in industrial applications such as thermal insulation, cables, and electronics.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: The Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group, Arlington, VA on behalf of: JW Aluminum Company, Goose Creek, SC; Novelis North America, Atlanta, GA; and Reynolds Consumer Products, Lake Forest, IL.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 9, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: March 30, 2017.
5. USITC vote: April 21, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: April 24, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 1, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 1,693.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 662,391 short tons.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 36.6.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject country during 2016: $431.5 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $226.5 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: China, Germany, Russia, and Armenia (in terms of total quantity).
News Release 17-055
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, and Norway that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakstan that are allegedly subsidized by the governments of Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.
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 duty investigations on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, and Norway and its countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, with its countervailing duty determinations due on or about June 1, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about August 15, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4685, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after May 22, 2017. After that date, 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
Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The scope in these investigations includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal, including silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight) is excluded. Silicon metal is principally used as an alloying agent in aluminum production and by the chemical industry as an input in the production of silicones and to produce polysilicon. Silicones are used for a variety of applications including resins, lubricants, plastomers, anti-foaming agents, and water-repellent compounds. Silicon metal is consumed as the base material for making polysilicon, a very high purity form of silicon that is primarily used in semiconductors and solar cells.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, Ohio.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 8, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: March 29, 2017.
5. USITC vote: April 21, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: April 24, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 1, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Three.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
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: $240.7 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $126.8 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Norway (in terms of total value).