Dumping | United States International Trade Commission

August 9, 2012
News Release 12-090
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1189 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

Large Power Transformers from Korea 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 large power transformers from Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Deanna Tanner Okun, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Daniel R. Pearson did not participate in this investigation.

As a result of the USITC's affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Korea.

The Commission's public report Large Power Transformers from Korea (Investigation No. 731- TA-1189 (Final), USITC Publication 4346, August 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigation.

Copies may be obtained after July August 30, 2012, 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.

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Large Power Transformers from Korea
Investigation No. 731-TA-1189 (Final)

Product Description: The product covered by this investigation is large power transformers. The subject merchandise includes large liquid dielectric power transformers (LPTs) having a top electric power handling capacity greater than or equal to 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete. The merchandise subject to this investigation is classified for tariff purposes under subheadings 8504.23.00 and 8504.90.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final antidumping.
2.   Petitioners:  ABB Inc. (ABB), Cary, NC; Delta Star Inc. (Delta Star), Lynchburg, VA; and
  	Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Inc. (PTTI), Canonsburg, PA.
3.   Investigation instituted by USITC: July 14, 2011.
4.   USITC hearing: July 10, 2012.
5.   USITC vote: August 9, 2012.
6.   Scheduled date for USITC notification of Department of Commerce: August 24, 2012.

U.S. Industry:

1.   Number of producers in 2011: Five.
2.   Location of producers' plants:  California, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina,
  	Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
3.   Employment of production and related workers in 2011:  
4.   Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: 137,243 (in terms of quantity in megavolt amperes)
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 country during 2011:  1/
2.   From other countries during 2011:  1/
3.   Leading sources during 2011: 1/


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1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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August 6, 2012
News Release 12-086
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Polyester Staple Fiber 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 certain polyester staple fiber from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1104 (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 on "polyester staple fiber" 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.

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July 19, 2012
News Release 12-081
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1202-1203 (P)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Cases on Xanthan Gum from Austria and 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 xanthan gum from Austria and China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun 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, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about November 12, 2012.

The Commission's public report Xanthan Gum from Austria and China (Investigation Nos. 731- TA-1202-1203 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4342, July 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

Copies of the report are expected to be available after August 17, 2012, 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

Xanthan Gum from Austria and China
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1202-03 (Preliminary)

Product Description: This investigation covers xanthan gum, which is a hydrocolloid used as a thickener and stabilizer in water-based solutions. Xanthan gum has unique chemical properties, which are desirable for many end-use applications. The product is used in three major sectors: food and beverage products, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products, and oilfield and industrial uses. Xanthan gum is classified under HTS subheading 3913.90.20, which is a residual category covering products in addition to the subject product.

Status of Proceedings:

1.  Types of investigations:  Preliminary antidumping.
2.  Petitioner:  CP Kelco U.S., Atlanta, GA.
3.  Petition filed with USITC:  June 5, 2012.
4.  USITC staff conference:  June 26, 2012.
5.  USITC vote:  July 19, 2012.
6.  USITC determinations due to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  July 20, 2012.   


U.S. Industry:

1.  Number of U.S. firms involved in production of CSOBAs in 2011:  Two.
2.  Location of producers' plants:  California, Oklahoma, and Illinois.
3.  Employment of production and related workers in 2011:   
4.  U.S. producers' shipments in 2011:  1/
5.  U.S. apparent consumption in 2011:  1/
6.  Ratio of quantity of total imports to U.S. production in 2011:  1/


U.S. Imports:

1.  Total imports in 2011:  1/
2.  Total subject imports from Austria and China in 2011:  1/
3.  Total non-subject imports in 2011:  1/

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1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business propeirtary information.

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July 6, 2012
News Release 12-076
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-921 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Folding Gift Boxes 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 folding gift boxes from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-921 (Second 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.

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 on "folding gift boxes" using the search box in the upper right corner.

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July 6, 2012
News Release 12-075
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-709 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Certain Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year ("sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on certain seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from Germany (Inv. No. 731-TA-709 (Third 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.

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 on "seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe" using the search box in the upper right corner.

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June 14, 2012
News Release 12-068
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-253 (Third Review), 731-TA-132 (Third Review), 731-TA-252 (Third Review), 731-TA-271 (Third Review), 731-TA-273 (Third Review), 731-TA-532-534 (Third Review), 731-TA-536 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Pipe and Tube from from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on certain circular welded pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on these products from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey 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 these countries 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 Certain Pipe and Tube from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-253 and 731-TA-132, 252, 271, 273, 532-534, and 536 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4333, June 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after July 19, 2012, 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 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 Pipe and Tube from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey was instituted on July 1, 2011.

On October 4, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Regarding the countervailing duty order on certain pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on certain pipe and tube from Mexico, Thailand, and Turkey, all six Commissioners found that both the domestic group response and the respondent group responses for these reviews were adequate and voted for full reviews. Regarding the antidumping duty orders on certain pipe and tube from Brazil, India, and Korea and the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from Taiwan, all six Commissioners found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate but that circumstances warranted full reviews. Regarding the antidumping duty order on light-wall rectangular pipe from Taiwan, Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun, Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate but that circumstances warranted a full review.

A record of the Commission's vote to conduct full reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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June 4, 2012
News Release 12-064
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1103 (Review
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Will Conduct Full Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Activated Carbon from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct a full five- year ("sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on activated carbon from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1103 (Review)).

As a result of this vote, the Commission will conduct a full 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.

All six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for a full review.

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 on "activated carbon" 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 review.

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May 30, 2012
News Release 12-058
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-480 (Final), 731-TA-1188 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

High Pressure Steel Cylinders 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 high pressure steel cylinders 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's public report High Pressure Steel Cylinders from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-480 and 731-TA-1188 (Final), USITC Publication 4328, June 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.

Copies may be obtained after July 2, 2012, 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.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

High Pressure Steel Cylinders from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-480 and 731-TA-1188 (Final)

Product Description: High pressure steel cylinders (HPSCs) are seamless, chromium-alloy steel containers designed specifically for transporting, storing, and dispensing compressed or liquefied gases. These cylinders are permanently impressed, either before or after importation, with the symbol of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)-approved producer, as well as a DOT specification 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T, or DOT-E (followed by a specific exemption number) per §178.36-178.68 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. HPSCs included in these investigations have water capacities up to 450 liters and gas capacity ranges of 8-702 cubic feet, regardless of service pressures, physical dimensions, finishes, or coatings. Excluded are HPSCs produced to UN-ISO-9809-1 and 2 specifications and permanently impressed with ISO or UN symbols; and acetylene cylinders permanently impressed with DOT specification 8A or 8AL.

Status of Proceedings:

1.  Type of investigations:  Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2.  Petitioner:  Norris Cylinder Co., Longview, TX.
3.  Investigations instituted by the USITC:  May 11, 2011.
4.  Commission's hearing:  May 1, 2012.
5.  USITC vote:  May 30, 2012.
6.  USITC determinations and views to the U.S. Department of Commerce currently scheduled for:  June 11, 2012.

U.S. Industry:

1.  Number of producers in 2011:  One.
2.  Location of producers' plants:  Alabama and Texas.
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 country during 2011: (1)
2.  From other countries during 2011: (1)
3.  Leading sources during 2011:  China, Canada, and Korea (in terms of quantities).

(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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May 15, 2012
News Release 12-053
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-891 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Foundry Coke from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on foundry coke 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.

The Commission's public report Foundry Coke from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-891 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4326, May 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

Copies may be requested after June 19, 2012, 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 five-year (sunset) review concerning Foundry Coke from China was instituted on December 1, 2011.

On March 5, 2012, 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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May 15, 2012
News Release 12-052
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-860 (Second Review
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet from Japan

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on tin- and chromium-coated steel sheet from Japan 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 Japan 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 Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet from Japan (Inv. No. 731-TA-860 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4325, May 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

Copies may be requested after June 15, 2012, 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 five-year (sunset) review concerning Tin- and Chromium-Coated Steel Sheet from Japan was instituted on June 1, 2011.

On September 6, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. All six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic and respondent group responses for this review were adequate and voted for a full 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.

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