China
USITC Will Conduct Full Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Lightweight Thermal Paper from China and Germany
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct full five-year ("sunset") reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on certain lightweight thermal paper from China and the antidumping duty orders on certain lightweight thermal paper from China and Germany (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-451 and 731-TA-1126-1127 (Review)).
As a result of these votes, the Commission will conduct full reviews to determine whether revocation of these 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.
With respect to imports from China, Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
With respect to imports from Germany, Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response for this review were adequate and voted for a full review.
Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff and F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these adequacy determinations.
A record of the Commission's votes 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 votes 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 "thermal paper" using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China and the existing antidumping duty orders on this product from China and Germany would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from China and Germany will remain in place.
All six Commissioners 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 Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Review), USITC Publication 4451, January 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
Copies may be requested after February 19, 2014, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.
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 Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany were instituted on July 1, 2013.
On October 21, 2013, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson 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 in the adequacy determinations for these reviews.
A record of the Commission's votes 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.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings 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 order on imports of these products from China will remain in place.
All six Commissioners 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 Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-990 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4450, January 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
Copies may be requested after February 19, 2014, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.
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 Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China was instituted on July 1, 2013.
On October 21, 2013, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in the adequacy determination in this 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 Barium Carbonate From China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on barium carbonate 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 order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
All six Commissioners 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 Barium Carbonate from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1020 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4518, February 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after February 23, 2015. After that date, 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 Barium Carbonate from China was instituted on August 1, 2014.
On May 9, 2014, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Dean A. Pinkert 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.
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.
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is neither materially injured nor threatened with material injury by reason of imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized.
Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioner Shara L. Aranoff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, Commerce will not issue countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The Commission's public report Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-491-493, 495, and 497 (Final), USITC Publication 4429, October 2013) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after October 22, 2013, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202- 205-2000, or by writing the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be made by fax to 202-205-2104.
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-491-493, 495, and 497 (Final)
Product Description: Certain frozen warmwater shrimp and prawns, whether wild-caught (ocean harvested) or farm-raised (produced by aquaculture), head-on or head-off, shell-on or peeled, tail- on or tail-off, deveined or not deveined, cooked or raw, or otherwise processed in frozen form, regardless of size. The products described may be processed from any species of warmwater shrimp and prawns. Frozen shrimp and prawns that are packed with marinade, spices or sauce are included in the scope. In addition, food preparations (including dusted shrimp), which are not "prepared meals," that contain more than 20 percent by weight of shrimp or prawn are also included in the scope. Excluded from the scope are: (1) breaded shrimp and prawns; (2) shrimp and prawns generally classified in the Pandalidae family and commonly referred to as coldwater shrimp, in any state of processing; (3) fresh shrimp and prawns whether shell-on or peeled; (4) shrimp and prawns in prepared meals; (5) dried shrimp and prawns; (6) canned warmwater shrimp and prawns; and (7) certain "battered shrimp." The predominant end-use for warmwater shrimp and prawns is human consumption. Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final countervailing duty. 2. Petitioner: Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries, Biloxi, MS. 3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: December 28, 2012. 4. USITC hearing: August 13, 2013. 5. USITC vote: September 20, 2013. 6. USITC notification to the U.S. Department of Commerce: October 1, 2013. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers (processors) in 2012: 48. 2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2012: 2,050. 4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: 1.3 billion pounds. 5. Ratio of the value of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: 35.7 percent. U.S. Imports in 2012: 1. From the subject countries during 2012: $1.9 billion. 2. From other countries during 2012: $2.4 billion. 3. Leading sources during 2012: Thailand, Indonesia, India, Ecuador, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Mexico (in terms of total value).
Hardwood Plywood from China Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is neither materially injured nor threatened with material injury by reason of imports of hardwood plywood 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 Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued.
The Commission's public report Hardwood Plywood from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA- 490 and 731-TA-1204 (Final), USITC Publication 4434, November 2013) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after December 16, 2013, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or by writing the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be made by fax to 202-205-2104.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-490 and 731-TA-1204 (Final)
Product Description: Hardwood and decorative plywood (hardwood plywood) is a wood panel product made from gluing two or more layers of wood veneer to a core. The core is composed of veneers or other type of wood material such as medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, lumber, or oriented strand board (OSB). The outer ply or face veneer is typically the identifying species for the hardwood plywood product and is the side of the product that will be visible in most uses. The subject product is typically made using hardwood species (e.g., oak, birch, maple, and poplar), but may also be made from softwood species or bamboo. Hardwood plywood is generally used in the manufacturing of furniture, cabinetry, wall paneling, and similar products. The product is typically used in interior applications, although some hardwood plywood is made specifically for marine applications. Specifically excluded from the subject product scope is structural plywood, plywood made with cork faces or backs, multilayered wood flooring manufactured subject to a CVD/AD order, plywood with a shape or design other than a flat panel, and plywood made entirely from bamboo and adhesives.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood and its individual
members: Columbia Forest Products, Greensboro, NC; Commonwealth Plywood Co.,
Ltd., Whitehall, NY; Murphy Plywood, Eugene, OR; Roseburg Forest Products Co.,
Roseburg, OR; States Industries LLC, Eugene, OR; and Timber Products Company,
Springfield, OR.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: September 27, 2012.
4. USITC hearing: September 19, 2013.
5. USITC vote: November 5, 2013.
6. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: November 25, 2013.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013: 8 responding.
2. Location of producers' plants: Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina,
Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2012: 1,868.
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2012: 642.2 million square feet.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2012: 3,489.8 million square feet.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2012: 47.9 percent
U.S. Imports in 2012:
1. From the subject country during 2012: $829.0 million.
2. From other countries during 2012: $677.2 million.
3. Leading sources during 2012: China, Russia, Indonesia, and Canada (in terms of total value).
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Steel Nails from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on steel nails 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 order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
All six Commissioners 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 Steel Nails from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1114 (Review), USITC Publication 4442, December 2013) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
Copies may be requested after January 9, 2014, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.
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 Steel Nails from China was instituted on July 1, 2013.
On October 21, 2013, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in the adequacy determination.
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 Votes to Continue Cases on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from China
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of 1,1,1,2- Tetrafluoroethane from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products, with its preliminary countervailing duty order due on or about January 15, 2014, and its preliminary antidumping duty order due on or about March 31, 2014.
The Commission's public report 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-509 and 731-TA-1244 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4444, December 2013) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after January 3, 2014, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be faxed to 202-205-2104.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-509 and 731-TA-1244 (Preliminary)
Product Description: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a or HFC-134a), regardless of its form, type, or purity level, is a chemical compound uniquely identified by its Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: CAS 811-97-2. Its chemical formula is CF3CH2F. R-134a, a clear, colorless liquid or gas, is gaseous at normal atmospheric conditions. It has a low boiling point (-15°F) and is relatively nontoxic and nonflammable. These physical properties make R-134a suitable for use as a refrigerant, its primary application, and as a blowing agent. Refrigerant uses are dominated by automotive air conditioners but also include domestic appliances, small stationary equipment, medium-temperature supermarket cases, and industrial and commercial chillers. Blowing agent applications include aerosol cans, building insulation, and medical inhalers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Types of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: Mexichem Fluor, Inc., St. Gabriel, LA.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: October 22, 2013.
4. Commission's conference: November 12, 2013.
5. USITC vote: December 13, 2013.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: December 13, 2013.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: December 20, 2013.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2012: Three.
2. Location of producers' plants: Delaware, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2012: (1)
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2012: (1)
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2012: (1)
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject country during 2012: $57.6 million.
2. From other countries during 2012: $7.3 million.
3. Leading sources during 2012: China, United Kingdom, Germany, and Mexico (in terms
of total value).
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Steel Wire Garment Hangers from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year ("sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on steel wire garment hangers from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1123 (Review)).
As a result of this vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether revocation of this 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.
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.
All six Commissioners 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 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 "steel wire garment hangers" 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 Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Ferrovanadium from China and South Africa
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on ferrovanadium from China and South Africa 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 and South Africa will remain in place.
All six Commissioners 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 Ferrovanadium from China and South Africa (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-986-987 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4517, January 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available after February 18, 2015. After that date, 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 Ferrovanadium from China and South Africa was instituted on November 1, 2013.
With regard to China, then-Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, 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 but that circumstances warranted a full review. With regard to South Africa, then-Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response for this review were adequate and voted for a full review. Then-Commissioner Shara L. Aranoff did not participate in these adequacy determinations.
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.