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News Release 14-118
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-505 and 731-TA-1231, 1232, 1235, and 1237 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the negative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no antidumping duty or countervailing duty orders will be issued on imports of this product from China, Czech Republic, Korea, and Russia.
The Commission's public report Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Czech Republic, Korea, and Russia (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-505 and 731-TA-1231, 1232, 1235, and 1237 (Final), USITC Publication 4500, November 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 25, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel from
China, the Czech Republic, Korea, and Russia
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-505 and 731-TA-1231, 1232, 1253, and 1237 (Final)
Product Description: Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) is a flat-rolled alloy steel product, with the metallic grains elongated lengthwise along the direction of rolling, of conventional or high magnetic permeability, and is available in either coils or straight lengths. GOES undergoes cutting, punching, coating, and other operations to manufacture laminated electro-magnetic cores for electrical power and distribution transformers. Specifically excluded are flat-rolled products not in coils that, prior to importation into the United States, have been cut to shape and undergone all punching, coating, or other operations necessary for classification as a transformer part (i.e., a laminated core).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final countervailing duty and antidumping.
2. Petitioners: AK Steel Corp., West Chester, OH; Allegheny Ludlum LLC, Pittsburgh, PA; and
the United Steel Workers, Pittsburgh, PA.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: September 18, 2013.
4. USITC hearing: July 24, 2014.
5. USITC vote: October 23, 2014 (China, the Czech Republic, Korea, and Russia).
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: November 4, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013: Two.
2. Location of producers' plants: Ohio and Pennsylvania.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 1/
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2013: 1/
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/
U.S. Imports in 2013:
1. From China, the Czech Republic, Korea, and Russia during 2013: $23.3 million.
2. From Germany, Japan, and Poland during 2013: $48.1 million.
3. From other countries during 2013: $6.7 million.
4. Leading sources during 2013: Japan, the Czech Republic, and China (in terms of total value).
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1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 14-117
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1229-1230 (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 monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China and Indonesia.
The Commission's public report Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final), USITC Publication 4499, November 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 25, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final)
Product Description: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a white crystalline substance used by itself or in blends worldwide primarily as a flavor enhancer in savory foods, such as meat and fish, soups and broths, certain juices and beverages, frozen and ready-made foods, and sauces and dressings. It is used in comparatively smaller volumes in nonfood products, such as detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. MSG is sold in varying crystal sizes and is highly stable, odorless, and soluble in water.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioner: Ajinomoto North America Inc., Itasca, IL. 3. Investigations instituted by USITC: September 16, 2013. 4. USITC hearing: September 23, 2014. 5. USITC vote: October 23, 2014. 6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: November 4, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013: One. 2. Location of producer's plant: Iowa. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 1/ 4. U.S. producer's U.S. shipments in 2013: 1/ 5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/ 6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/ U.S. Imports in 2013: 1. From the subject countries during 2013: $46.3 million. 2. From other countries during 2013: $4.9 million. 3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Indonesia, and Brazil (in terms of total value).
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News Release 14-038
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1012 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam (Inv. No. 731-TA-1012 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4498, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after November 27, 2014. 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 Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam was instituted on June 2, 2014.
On September 5, 2014, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. 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 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.
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News Release 14-104
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (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 steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico that are sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Turkey that are subsidized by the government of Turkey.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Mexico and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Turkey.
The Commission's public report Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico and Turkey (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (Final), USITC Publication 4496, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 13, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
News Release 14-102
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of chlorinated isocyanurates that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized by the government of China.
The Commission further determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of this product from Japan that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
With respect to imports from China, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative based on threat of material injury. Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert voted in the affirmative.
With respect to imports from Japan, Chairman Broadbent and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, Kieff, and Schmidtlein voted in the negative. Vice Chairman Pinkert voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of these products from China. As a result of the USITC's negative determination, no antidumping duty order will be issued on imports of these products from Japan.
The Commission's public report Chlorinated Isocyanurates from China and Japan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final), USITC Publication 4494, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 11, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Chlorinated Isocyanurates from China and Japan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final)
Product Description: Chlorinated isocyanurates are derivatives of cyanuric acid, described as chlorinated s-triazine triones. There are three primary chemical compositions of chlorinated isocyanurates: (1) Trichloroisocyanuric acid (Cl3(NCO)3), (2) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (dihydrate) (NaCl2(NCO)3∙2H2O), and (3) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous) (NaCl2(NCO)3). Chlorinated isocyanurates are available in powder, granular, and solid (e.g., tablet or stick) forms. Chlorinated isocyanurates are chemical compounds used primarily as sanitizing agents for swimming pools, spas, and industrial water, and as disinfecting and bleaching agents for detergents, bleaches, and cleansers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Clearon Corp., South Charleston, WV and Occidental Chemical Corporation,
Dallas, TX.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: August 29, 2013.
4. USITC hearing: September 9, 2014.
5. USITC vote: October 9, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: October 21, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers (integrated) in 2013: Three.
2. Number of producers (tableters) in 2013: (1)
3. Location of producers' plants (integrated producers): Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and West
Virginia.
4. Location of producers' plants (tableters): (1)
5. Employment of production and related workers in 2013 (integrated producers): (1)
6. Employment of production and related workers in 2013 (tableters): (1)
7. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: (1)
8. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: (1)
U.S. Imports in 2013:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1)
2. From other countries during 2013: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Italy, Japan, and Mexico.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-085 COR
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-499-50 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (F)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
CERTAIN OIL COUNTRY TUBULAR GOODS FROM INDIA, KOREA,TAIWAN, TURKEY, UKRAINE, AND VIETNAM, BUT NOT PHILIPPINES AND THAILAND, INJURE 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 oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of these products that are subsidized by the governments of India and Turkey.
The Commission further determined that the U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand.
With respect to imports from India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. With respect to imports from Taiwan, Vice Chairman Pinkert and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative; Chairman Broadbent voted in the negative. With respect to imports from Philippines and Thailand, Chairman Broadbent, Vice Chairman Pinkert, and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from India and Turkey and antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. No orders will be issued on imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand. In addition, a suspension agreement previously announced by Commerce concerning OCTG from Ukraine will remain in effect.
The Commission's public report Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from India, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam(Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final), USITC Publication 4489, August 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after September 15, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final)
Product Description: Oil Country Tubular Goods ("OCTG") are hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (both carbon and alloy), whether seamless or welded, regardless of end finish (e.g., whether or not plain end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), whether or not conforming to American Petroleum Institute ("API") or non-API specifications, whether finished (including limited service OCTG products) or unfinished (including green tubes and limited service OCTG products), and whether or not thread protectors are attached. Also included is OCTG coupling stock. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are casing and tubing containing 10.5 percent or more by weight of chromium, drill pipe, unattached couplings, and unattached thread protectors. OCTG includes casing and tubing of carbon and alloy steel used in oil and gas wells. Casing is a circular pipe that serves as a structural retainer for the walls of the well. Tubing is a smaller-diameter pipe installed inside the casing that is used to conduct the oil or gas to the surface, either through natural flow or through pumping.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final countervailing and antidumping.
2. Petitioners: Boomerang Tube LLC, Chesterfield, MO; EnergeX, a division of JMC Steel
Group, Chicago, IL; Maverick Tube Corporation, Houston, TX; Northwest Pipe
Company, Vancouver, WA; Tejas Tubular Products Inc., Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO,
Houston, TX; United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Vallourec Star LP,
Houston, TX; and Welded Tube USA Inc., Lackawanna, NY.
3. Final investigations scheduled by the USITC: February 25, 2014.
4. Commission's hearing: July 15, 2014.
5. USITC vote: August 22, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: September 2, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers: 17.
2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 8,910.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: $10.1 billion (7.0 million short tons).
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 39.6 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1)
2. From other countries during 2013: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2013 (in terms of total value): Korea, Canada, Argentina, Japan,
Mexico, and Germany.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-054
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1207-1208 (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 rail tie wire from China and Mexico that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are 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, antidumping duty orders will be issued on imports of this product from China and Mexico.
The Commission's public report Prestressed Concrete Steel Rail Tie Wire from China and Mexico (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1207-1208 (Final), USITC Publication 4473, June 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after July 3, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:target="_blank">http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date by emailingpubrequest@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.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Prestressed Concrete Steel Rail Tie Wire from China and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1207-1208 (Final)
Product Description: Prestressed concrete steel rail tie wire is a high carbon steel wire; stress relieved or low relaxation; indented or otherwise deformed; meeting at a minimum the American Society for Testing and Materials ("ASTM") A881/A881M specification; regardless of shape, size, or other alloy element levels; suitable for use as prestressed tendons in concrete rail ties ("PC tie wire"). High carbon steel is defined as steel that contains 0.6 percent or more of carbon by weight. PC tie wire is specifically designed to be used as prestressed tendons in the construction of railroad ties. PC tie wire introduces compression into the concrete and strengthens the tie. Prestressed tendons in the concrete ties help improve the tensile resistance to support the flexural forces imparted by trains that travel along the rails.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioners: Davis Wire Corp., Kent, WA; Insteel Wire Products Co., Mount Airy, NC. 3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: April 23, 2013. 4. Commission's hearing: May 6, 2014. 5. USITC vote: June 3, 2014. 6. USITC determinations and views issued: June 12, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers in 2013: Two. 2. Location of producers' plants: Florida and Washington. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: (1) 4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: (1) 5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: (1) U.S. Imports: 1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1) 2. From other countries during 2013: (1) 3. Leading sources during 2013: Mexico, Thailand, and China.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-069
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-456, 731-TA-1151-1152 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC WILL CONDUCT FULL FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING CITRIC ACID AND CERTAIN CITRATE SALTS FROM CANADA AND CHINA
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct full five-year ("sunset") reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China and the antidumping duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-456 and 731-TA-1151-1152 (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 Canada, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response for this review were adequate and voted for a full review.
With respect to imports from China, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group responses for these reviews were adequate and that the respondent group responses were inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
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 "citric acid" 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.
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News Release 14-071
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-515-521, 731-TA-1251-1257 (P)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC VOTES TO CONTINUE CASES ON CERTAIN STEEL NAILS FROM KOREA, MALAYSIA, OMAN, TAIWAN, AND VIETNAM, AND TO END CASES ON CERTAIN STEEL NAILS FROM INDIA AND TURKEY
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today made its determinations in the preliminary phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning certain steel nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam.
The Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
The Commission further determined that imports of these products from India and Turkey are negligible. Imports are generally deemed "negligible" if they amounted to less than 3 percent (4 percent in the case of imports from India, a developing country) of all such merchandise imported into the United States within the most recent 12-month period for which data are available preceding the filing of the petition.
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative with respect to Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and they found that imports from India and Turkey were negligible. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about August 22, 2014, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 5, 2014. As a result of the Commission's findings of negligibility, the investigations on imports of these products from India and Turkey will be terminated.
The Commission's public report Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4480, July 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after August 11, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Certain steel nails covered by these investigations have a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be of any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head, shank, point, and shaft diameter. Certain steel nails may be in bulk or they may be collated for use in pneumatic nailing tools in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are steel roofing nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision); nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00; and nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails is fewer than 25. Also excluded are certain case-hardened nails, corrugated nails, and thumb tacks.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: Mid Continent Nail Corporation, Poplar Bluff, MO.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: May 29, 2014.
4. Commission's conference: June 19, 2014.
5. USITC vote: July 11, 2014.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 14, 2014.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 21, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2013: Nine.
2. Location of producers' plants: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana,
Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 837.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: $904.1 million.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 76.0 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: $334.3 million.
2. From other countries during 2013: $352.8 million.
3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Taiwan, Korea, Oman (in terms of total value).
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News Release 12-124
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1205 (P)
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 silica bricks and shapes from China that are allegedly 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 determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigation on imports of this product, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about April 24, 2013.
The Commission's public report Silica Bricks and Shapes from China (Investigation No. 731- TA-1205 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4369, January 2013) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after January 22, 2013, 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.
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Silica Bricks and Shapes from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1205 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Silica bricks and shapes covered by this investigation include all bricks and shapes, regardless of size, containing at least 90 percent silica (also known as silicon dioxide (SiO2)), regardless of other materials in the bricks and shapes. These bricks and shapes are used for refractory purposes, primarily in coke ovens and glass furnaces.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping. 2. Petitioner: Utah Refractories Corp., Lehi, UT. 3. Preliminary investigation instituted by the USITC: November 15, 2012. 4. Commission's conference: December 6, 2012. 5. USITC vote: December 28, 2012. 6. USITC determination to the U.S. Department of Commerce: December 31, 2012. 7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: January 8, 2013. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers in 2011: One. 2. Location of producer's plant: Utah. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: 1/ 4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: 1/ 5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2011: 1/ U.S. Imports: 1. From the subject countries during 2011: 1/ 2. From other countries during 2011: 1/ 3. Leading sources during 2011: 1/ _____________________________________________________________ 1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.