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News Release 21-016
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-637 and 731-TA-1471 (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 large vertical shaft engines 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.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.
The Commission made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China that are sold in the United States at less than fair value. As a result, these imports will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Large Vertical Shaft Engines from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-637 and 731-TA-1471 (Final), USITC Publication 5162, February 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 9, 2021; 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 Vertical Shaft Engines from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-637 and 731-TA-1471 (Final)
Product Description: Large vertical shaft engines are engines that are spark ignition, single or multiple cylinder, air cooled, internal combustion engines with vertical power take off shafts, whether finished or unfinished, whether assembled or unassembled, with a minimum displacement of 225 cubic centimeters (“cc”) and a maximum displacement of 999cc. Such engines are primarily used for riding lawn mowers and zero-turn radius lawn mowers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: The Coalition of American Vertical Engine Producers (Kohler Company, Kohler, WI; and Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Wauwatosa, WI.)
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Not later than Monday, February 22, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2020:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2020:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China, Japan, and Thailand.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 21-009
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-636 and 731-TA-1469-1470 (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 wood mouldings and millwork products 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.
Chair Jason E. Kearns and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Vice Chairman Randolph J. Stayin did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.
The Commission’s public report Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-636 and 731-TA-1470 (Final), USITC Publication 5157, February 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 1, 2021; 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
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-636 and 731-TA-1470 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise subject to these investigations consists of wood mouldings and millwork products that are made of wood (regardless of wood species), bamboo, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), or of wood and composite materials (where the composite materials make up less than 50 percent of the total merchandise), and which are continuously shaped wood or finger‐jointed or edge-glued moulding or millwork blanks (whether or not resawn).
Status of Proceedings:
- Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
- Petitioners: The Coalition of American Millwork Producers is comprised of Best Moulding Corporation, Albuquerque, NM; Bright Wood Corporation, Madras, OR; Cascade Wood Products, Inc., White City, OR; Endura Products, Inc., Colfax, NC; Menzner Lumber and Supply Company, Marathon, WI; Pacific Wood Laminates, Brookings, OR; Sierra Pacific Industries, Red Bluff, CA; Sunset Moulding, Live Oak, CA; Woodgrain Millwork Inc., Fruitland, ID; and Yuba River Moulding, Yuba City, CA.
- USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
- USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
- USITC Vote Date: Friday, January 22, 2021.
- USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, February 8, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 15.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, California, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 2,452.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 178.8 million board feet.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1.0 billion board feet.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 24.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2019:
1. Subject imports: 249.9 million board feet.
2. Nonsubject imports: 589.5 million board feet.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, China, and Chile.
News Release 21-003
Inv. No(s). 1502-1504, 1508-1509, 1512, 1514, and 1516 (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 prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and are subsidized by the government of Turkey.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Turkey and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Commission also made negative findings concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Colombia, Egypt, Netherlands, and Turkey that are sold in the United States at less than fair value. As a result, these imports will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-646 and 731-TA- 731-TA-1502-1504, 1508-1509, 1512, 1514, and 1516 (Final), USITC Publication 5153, January 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by February 11, 2021; 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
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand
from Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-646 and 731-TA-1502-1504, 1508-1509, 1512, 1514, and 1516 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by these investigations is prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand), produced from wire of non-stainless, non-galvanized steel, which is suitable for use in prestressed concrete (both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned) applications. The product definition encompasses covered and uncovered strand and all types, grades, and diameters of PC strand. PC strand is normally sold in the United States in sizes ranging from 0.25 inches to 0.70 inches in diameter.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Insteel Wire Products Company, Mount Airy, NC; Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, Dickson, TN; and Wire Mesh Corporation, Houston, TX.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, January 8, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, California, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: 378.
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 2019:
1. Subject imports: $114 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, Italy, and Tunisia.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 21-002
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-632-635 and 731-TA-1466 and 1468 (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 fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and are subsidized by the governments of China, Germany, India, and Italy.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China, Germany, India, and Italy and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Germany and Italy.
The Commission’s public report Fluid End Blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-632-635 and 731-TA-1466 and 1468 (Final), USITC Publication 5152, January 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by February 9, 2021; 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
Fluid End Blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-632-635 and 731-TA-1466 and 1468 (Final)
Product Description: Fluid end blocks are steel forgings of a particular chemistry and certain dimensional ranges that are an essential part of a well service pump. Fluid end blocks are incorporated into a fluid end module, which is used in well stimulation processes and are responsible for pressurizing the pumped fluid into the well. Pumps incorporating fluid end blocks are primarily used for drilling or hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas industry. Some fluid end blocks are incorporated into mud pumps, which use lower pressures and primarily pump water or a mud mixture. Most fluid end blocks are made from stainless steel or non-stainless alloy steel, and many fluid end block producers experiment with different steel chemistries in an effort to improve fluid end block hardness, toughness, strength, and machinability.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: Ellwood City Forge Company, Ellwood Quality Steels Company, and Ellwood National Steel Company, Ellwood City, PA; A. Finkl & Sons, Chicago, IL; and FEB Fair Trade Coalition, Cleveland, OH.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
6. USITC Views to Commerce Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 14.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 277.
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 2019:
1. Subject imports: $189.0 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China, Germany, India, and Italy.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 21-001
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1465 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 4th tier cigarettes from Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chair Jason E. Kearns and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Amy A. Karpel voted in the negative. Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin and Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s negative determination, no antidumping duty order will be issued.
The Commission’s public report 4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea (Inv. No. 731-TA-1465 (Final), USITC Publication 5151, January 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by February 9, 2021; 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
4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea
Investigation No. 731-TA-1465 (Final)
Product Description: Cigarettes are combustible tobacco products rolled in paper and delivering nicotine. They may or may not have a filter and are sold in packs of 20 cigarettes in either 100's (100mm) or King's (85mm) lengths. The packaging and lengths are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). While there is no single definition for a fourth tier cigarette, there is a consensus that fourth tier cigarettes are deeply discounted products. Fourth tier cigarettes may contain a higher percentage of tobacco stems compared with non-fourth tier cigarettes.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Xcaliber, Pryor, OK; Cheyenne International, Grover, NC.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, January 25, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Florida, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
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 2019:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Canada, Korea.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-143
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1550-1553 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of polyester textured yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about April 6, 2021.
The Commission’s public report Polyester Textured Yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1550-1553 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5148, December 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after January 11, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Polyester Textured Yarn from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1550-1553 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Polyester textured yarn is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) and produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America, Lake City, SC; and Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., Greensboro, NC.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, December 11, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, December 14, 2020.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: North Carolina and South Carolina.
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 2019:
1. Subject imports: $38 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $103 million.
3. Leading import sources: Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-140
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-660-661 and 731-TA-1543-1545 (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 utility scale wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of India and Malaysia.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of utility scale wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about January 13, 2021, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 29, 2021.
The Commission’s public report Utility Scale Wind Towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-660-661 and 731-TA-1543-1545 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5146, December 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after January 4, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Utility Scale Wind Towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-660-661 and 731-TA-1543-1545 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof, are designed to support the nacelle and rotor blades in a wind turbine with a minimum rated electrical power generation capacity in excess of 100 kilowatts and with a minimum height of 50 meters (164 feet) measured from the base of the tower to the bottom of the nacelle when fully assembled. A wind tower section consists of, at a minimum, multiple steel plates rolled into cylindrical or conical shapes and welded together (or otherwise attached) to form a steel shell, regardless of coating, end-finish, painting, treatment, or method of manufacture, and with or without flanges, doors, or internal or external components attached to the wind tower section. Several wind tower sections are normally required to form a completed wind tower. Specifically excluded from the scope are (1) nacelles and rotor blades, regardless of whether they are attached to the wind tower; (2) any internal or external components which are not attached to the wind towers or sections thereof, unless those components are shipped with the tower sections.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Arcosa Wind Towers Inc., Dallas, TX; and Broadwind Towers Inc., Manitowoc, WI.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, December 04, 2020.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 6.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 2,183.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $995 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2019:
1. Subject imports: [1]
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Indonesia,
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-134
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1546-1549 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that U.S. industries are materially injured by reason of imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 16, 2021.
The Commission’s public report Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1546-1549 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5141, December 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 22, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1546-1549 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Thermal paper is a paper coated with chemicals that react to form images when exposed to heat. These investigations cover thermal paper in the form of ''jumbo rolls'' and certain ''converted rolls.'' Included are jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) and/or like materials on one or both sides; with or without a top coat, and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more. All jumbo rolls are included regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included are ''converted rolls'' with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. Thermal paper can be used in special printers to create an image without ribbons or other consumables (other than the paper itself). Thermal paper is used to make point‐of‐sale ("POS") products, such as ATM receipts, coupons, credit card receipts, gas pump receipts, kiosk receipts, parking receipts, portable printer receipts, prescription receipts, and retail receipts as well as to make thermal labels and a broad variety of tickets and tags.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Appvion Operations, Inc., Appleton, WI, and Domtar Corporation, Fort Mill, SC.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 20, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, November 23, 2020.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 6.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arizona, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2019:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-133
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-506 & 508 and 731-TA-1238-1242 (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 non-oriented electrical steel from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan and the countervailing duty orders on imports of this product 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 orders on imports of this product from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan will remain in place.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel 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 Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-506 & 508 and 731-TA-1238-1243 (Review), USITC Publication 5140, December 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by January 6, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan were instituted on November 1, 2019.
On February 4, 2020, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to Germany, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for a full review. With respect to China, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan, Commissioners Johanson, Schmidtlein, Kearns, Stayin, and Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct full reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 20-131
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-658-659 and 731-TA-1538-1542 (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 Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Oman and Turkey.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of aluminum foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about December 23, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about March 8, 2021.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-658-659 and 731-TA-1538-1542 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5138, November 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 11, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Aluminum Foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-658-659 and 731-TA-1538-1542 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Aluminum foil having a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, in reels exceeding 25 pounds, regardless of width. Aluminum foil is made from an aluminum alloy that contains more than 92 percent aluminum. Aluminum foil may be made to ASTM specification ASTM B479, but can also be made to other specifications. Regardless of specification, all aluminum foil meeting the scope of the description is included in the scope, including aluminum foil to which lubricant has been applied to one or both sides of the foil. Excluded from the scope of these investigations is aluminum foil that is backed with paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar backing materials on one side or both sides of the aluminum foil, as well as etched capacitor foil, and aluminum foil that is cut to shape. Where the nominal and actual measurements vary, a product is within the scope if application of either the nominal or actual measurement would place it within the scope based on the definitions set forth above.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group, Arlington, VA; Gränges Americas, Inc., Franklin, TN; JW Aluminum Company, Daniel Island, SC; Novelis Corporation, Atlanta, GA.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 29, 2020.
4. USITC Hearing Date: October 20, 2020.
5. USITC Vote Date: November 12, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: November 13, 2020.
U.S. Industry in 2019:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: 1,526.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $1.4 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $1.9 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 14.0 percent.
U.S. Importers’ U.S. shipments in 2019:
1. Subject imports: $267.0 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $265.6 million.
3. Leading import sources: Turkey, Korea, Germany, China, Oman.