China
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from China.
The Commission also made a negative finding with respect to critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China. As a result, goods sold at less than fair value that entered the United States prior to October 7, 2016 (date of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determination), will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China (Investigation No. 731-TA-1313 (Final), USITC Publication 4679, April 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by April 26, 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
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1313 (Final)
Product Description: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (“R‐134a”) is a clear, colorless liquid or gas, which is gaseous at normal atmospheric conditions. The chemical formula for R-134a is CF3‐CH2F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (“CAS”) registry number is CAS 811‐97‐2. R-134a is mainly used as a refrigerant for air conditioning (“A/C”) systems. It is the primary refrigerant in mobile (e.g., automobile) A/C systems and can be blended with other chemicals for use in stationary refrigeration systems. R‐134a is also used as a propellant in pharmaceutical, household cleaning, and foam expansion products.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping.
2. Petitioners: The American HFC Coalition and its individual members (Amtrol, Inc., West Warwick, RI; Arkema, Inc., King of Prussia, PA; The Chemours Company FC LLC, Wilmington, DE; Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ; Hudson Technologies, Pearl River, NY; Mexichem Fluor Inc., St. Gabriel, LA; and Worthington Industries, Inc., Columbus, OH) as well as District Lodge 154 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Calvert City, KY.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: March 3, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: February 23, 2017.
5. USITC vote: March 23, 3017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: April 5, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: Three.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 205.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: $220.9 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: $279.7 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 18.1 percent (in value).
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From China during 2015: $50.8 million.
2. From other countries during 2015: $8.1 million.
3. Leading source during 2015: China (in terms of total value).
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Pure Magnesium (Ingot) from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on pure magnesium (ingot) from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Pure Magnesium from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-696 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4678, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by April 19, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Pure Magnesium from China was instituted on October 3, 2016.
On January 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Then-Chairman Irving A. Williamson, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Meredith M. Broadbent, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Then-Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not participate 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 Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Aluminum Extrusions from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain aluminum extrusions 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 determinations, the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, 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 Certain Aluminum Extrusions from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-475 and 731-TA-1177 (Review), USITC Publication 4677, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by April 17, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Certain Aluminum Extrusions from China were instituted on April 1, 2016.
On July 5, 2016, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Then-Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate. Commissioners Johanson, Broadbent, and Kieff concluded 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.
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of stainless steel sheet and strip 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 also made negative findings with respect to critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China. As a result, subsidized goods that entered the United States from China prior to July 18, 2016, will not be subject to retroactive countervailing duties, and goods sold at less than fair value that entered the United States prior to September 19, 2016, will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties (these dates are the dates of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations).
The Commission’s public report Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-557 and 731-TA-1312 (Final), USITC Publication 4676, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 14, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-557 and 731-TA-1312 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by these investigations is stainless steel sheet and strip, whether in coils or straight lengths. Stainless steel is an alloy steel containing, by weight, 1.2 percent or less of carbon and 10.5 percent or more of chromium, with or without other elements. The subject sheet and strip is a flat-rolled product with a width that is greater than 9.5 mm and with a thickness of 0.3048 mm and greater but less than 4.75 mm, and that is annealed or otherwise heat treated, and pickled or otherwise descaled. The subject sheet and strip may also be further processed (e.g., cold-rolled, annealed, tempered, polished, aluminized, coated, painted, varnished, trimmed, cut, punched, or slit, etc.) provided that it maintains the specific dimensions of sheet and strip set forth above following such processing. The products described include products regardless of shape, and include products of either rectangular or non-rectangular cross-section where such cross-section is achieved subsequent to the rolling process, i.e., products which have been ‘‘worked after rolling’’ (e.g., products which have been beveled or rounded at the edges).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: AK Steel Corp., West Chester, Ohio; Allegheny Ludlum, LLC d/b/a ATI Flat Rolled Products, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; North American Stainless, Inc., Ghent, Kentucky; and Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC, Bannockburn, Illinois.
3. Investigations instituted by USITC: February 12, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: January 31, 2017.
5. USITC vote: March 3, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: March 24, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: Four.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 2,637.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: $3 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: $4.1 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 7.6 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From China during 2015: $312 million.
2. From other countries during 2015: $762 million.
3. Leading sources during 2015: China, Mexico, and Taiwan (in terms of total value).
Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate 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 Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-560 and 731-TA-1320 (Final), USITC Publication 4675, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 3, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-560 and 731-TA-1320 (Final)
Product Description: Cut-to-length (CTL) plate is a flat-rolled 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 China: March 3, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce for China: March 13, 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 China during 2015: $74.6 million.
2. From Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey during 2015: $570 million.[2]
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.
Truck and Bus Tires from China Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of truck and bus tires 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 and Commissioner Irving A. Williamson voted in the affirmative. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Meredith M. Broadbent and F. Scott Kieff voted in the negative. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not participate.
As a result of the USITC’s negative determination, Commerce will not issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.
The Commission’s public report Truck and Bus Tires from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-556 and 731-TA-1311 (Final), USITC Publication 4673, February 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 15, 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
Truck and Bus Tires from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-556 and 731-TA-1311 (Final)
Product Description: Truck and bus tires are new pneumatic tires of rubber, approved for use by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on medium to heavy-duty commercial truck and bus vehicles that transport cargo and passengers on roads and highways. Compared to the lighter on-road consumer tires used on passenger vehicles and commercial light trucks, the subject truck and bus tires are heavier, weight-bearing tires generally containing larger amounts of strong natural rubber and steel ply reinforcement. Truck and bus tires are produced in a large number of types and sizes, radial or non-radial, tube-type or tubeless, but are predominately of the tubeless, steel belted radial ply design, and sold in the original equipment and replacement markets. Tires of this nature are found on a large variety of vehicles, from the familiar urban around town haul trucks and passenger buses, to the higher speed, heavy-duty tractor-trailer rigs and passenger buses on highways. The product definition includes both unmounted and mounted tires, however only the tire is covered by the scope.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (“USW”), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: January 29, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: January 24, 2017.
5. USITC vote: February 22, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: March 6, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers: Seven.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 6,629.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: $6.1 billion.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2015: 41 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject country during 2015: $1.2 billion.
2. From other countries during 2015: $1.3 billion.
3. Leading nonsubject sources during 2015: Canada, Japan, and Thailand (in quantity).
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Artists' Canvas from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on artists’ canvas from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not participate.
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 Artists’ Canvas from China, (Inv. No. 731-TA-1091 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4674, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by March 23, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain amorphous silica fabric 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. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not vote in these investigations.
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 Commerce Department previously made an affirmative critical circumstances determination with regard to imports of this product from China that are sold at less than fair value. Therefore, the Commissioners who made affirmative present injury determinations today are required to determine whether these imports are likely to undermine seriously the remedial effect of the orders Commerce will issue. Chairman Schmidtlein and Commissioner Williamson made affirmative findings with regard to critical circumstances. Vice Chairman Johanson made a negative finding with regard to critical circumstances.
The Commission’s public report Certain Amorphous Silica Fabric from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-555 and 731-TA-1310 (Final), USITC Publication 4672, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 31, 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
Amorphous Silica Fabric from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-555 and 731-TA-1310 (Final)
Product Description: The product covered by these investigations is woven (whether from yarns or rovings) industrial grade amorphous silica fabric, which contains a minimum of 90 percent silica (SiO2) by nominal weight, and a nominal width in excess of 8 inches. The investigations cover industrial grade amorphous silica fabric regardless of other materials contained in the fabric, regardless of whether in roll form or cut-to-length, regardless of weight, width (except as noted above), or length.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duties.
2. Petitioners: Auburn Manufacturing, Inc., Mechanic Falls, ME.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: January 20, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: January 18, 2017.
5. USITC vote: February 15, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: March 10, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Maine and California.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 1
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From the subject countries during 2015: 1
2. From other countries during 2015: 1
3. Leading sources during 2015: China and Latvia (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
Ammonium Sulfate from China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of ammonium sulfate 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. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not participate in these investigations.
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 Ammonium Sulfate from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-562 and 731-TA-1329 (Final), USITC Publication 4671, March 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 23, 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
Ammonium Sulfate from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-562 and 731-TA-1329 (Final)
Product Description: Ammonium sulfate is a solid, crystalline salt with the chemical formula (NH4)2SO4. It comes in a variety of grades and in aqueous solution and is primarily used as a fertilizer, although it has other applications. These investigations cover ammonium sulfate in all physical forms, with or without additives such as anti-caking agents. The scope includes ammonium sulfate blended, compounded, granulated, or otherwise combined with other products, regardless of whether the combining occurred in countries other than China. If the subject ammonium sulfate is combined with other products or commingled with non-subject ammonium sulfate, only the subject ammonium sulfate is covered by the scope of these investigations.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: PCI Nitrogen, LLC, Pasedena, TX.
3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: May 25, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: January 12, 2017.
5. USITC vote: February 8, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: March 2, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2015: 11.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 651
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: [1]
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2015: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject country during 2015: $68.3 million.
2. From other countries during 2015: $45.2 million.
3. Leading sources during 2015: China and Canada (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products from China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain biaxial integral geogrid 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.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China.
The Commission also made negative findings with respect to critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China. As a result, goods that entered the United States from China prior to the dates of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations, will not be subject to retroactive antidumping or countervailing duties.
The Commission’s public report Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-554 and 731-TA-1309 (Final), USITC Publication 4670, February 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by March 14, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-554 and 731-TA-1309 (Final)
Product Description: Biaxial integral geogrid products are a polymer grid or mesh material (whether or not finished, slit, cut‐to‐length, attached to woven or nonwoven fabric or sheet material, or packaged) in which four‐sided openings in the form of squares, rectangles, rhomboids, diamonds, or other four-sided figures predominate. The products have integral strands that have been stretched to induce molecular orientation into the material constituting the sides of the openings and integral junctions where the strands intersect. “Integral” refers to strands and junctions that are homogenous with each other. The products covered have a tensile strength of greater than 5 kilonewtons per meter in any direction and average overall flexural stiffness of more than 100,000 milligram-centimeter. The most common use is in the construction of paved (usually asphalt) and unpaved roads. The product interlocks with road building materials to prevent lateral movement and increases the road’s load bearing capacity.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty
2. Tensar Corporation, Morrow, GA.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: January 13, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: December 21, 2016.
5. USITC vote: February 7, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: February 21, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: Two.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama and Georgia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: 1
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From the subject countries during 2015: 1
2. From other countries during 2015: $0.
3. Leading sources during 2015: China (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.