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News Release 12-051
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-895 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year ("sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on pure magnesium (granular) from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-895 (Second 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.
Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun, Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert did not participate in this 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 "pure magnesium" 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.
News Release 12-050
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-739 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 clad steel plate from Japan (Inv. No. 731-TA-739 (Third 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.
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.
All six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for a full 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 "clad steel plate" 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.
News Release 12-045
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-479 (Final), 731-TA-1183-1184 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of galvanized steel wire from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and from China and Mexico that Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and David S. Johanson voted in the negative. Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on imports of these products from China and Mexico.
The Commission's public report Galvanized Steel Wire from China and Mexico (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-479 and 731-TA-1183-1184 (Final), USITC Publication 4323, May 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after May 24, 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
Galvanized Steel Wire from China and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-479 and 731-TA-1183-1184 (Final)
Product Description: The scope of these investigations covers galvanized steel wire, which is a cold-drawn, carbon quality, steel product in coils, of circular or approximately circular, solid cross section with any actual diameter of 0.5842 mm (0.0230 inch) or more, plated or coated with zinc (whether by hot-dipping or electroplating). Galvanized steel wire subject to these investigations is currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 7217.20.30, 7217.20.45, and 7217.90.10.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Davis Wire Corporation, Irwindale, CA; Johnstown Wire Technologies, Inc.,
Johnstown, PA; Mid-South Wire Company, Inc., Nashville, TN; National Standard,
LLC/DW-National Standard-Niles, LLC, Niles, MI; and Oklahoma Steel & Wire
Company, Inc., Madill, OK.
3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: March 31, 2011.
4. USITC hearing: March 22, 2012.
5. USITC vote: April 23, 2012.
6. Scheduled date for USITC notification of Department of Commerce: May 3, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2011: 10.
2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois,
Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and
Washington.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: 815.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: $792,727,000.
5. Ratio of the value of subject imports to total U.S. consumption in 2011: 14.0 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. Total value of imports during 2011: $202,320,000.
2. Leading sources during 2011: Mexico, Canada, and China (in terms of total value).
News Release 12-044
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1186-1187 (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 certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (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, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China and Taiwan.
The Commission's public report Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from China and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1186-1187 (Final), USITC Publication 4322, May 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after May 23, 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
Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from China and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1186 1187 (Final)
Product Description: These investigations cover certain stilbenic optical brightening agents (CSOBAs), which are synthetic organic chemicals used to increase the brightness of paper and other materials. CSOBAs are derivatives of 4-4'-bis[1,3,5-triazin-2-yl] amino-2-2'- stilbenedisulfonic acid. CSOBAs are classified under HTS subheading 3204.20.80, but may also be imported under HTS subheadings 2921.59.40, 2921.59.80, and 2933.69.60.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Types of investigations: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioner: Clariant Corp., Charlotte, NC. 3. Petition filed with USITC: March 31, 2011. 4. USITC hearing: March 15, 2012. 5. USITC vote: April 19, 2012. 6. USITC determinations due to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 2, 2012. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of U.S. firms involved in production of CSOBAs in 2011: Three. 2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama and South Carolina. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: (1) 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 China and Taiwan in 2011: (1) 3. Total non-subject imports in 2011: (1)
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 12-043
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1185 (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 certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from the United Arab Emirates.
The Commission's public report Certain Steel Nails from the United Arab Emirates (Investigation No. 731-TA-1185 (Final), USITC Publication 4321, May 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after May 23, 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
Certain Steel Nails from the United Arab Emirates
Investigation No. 731-TA-1185 (Final)
Product Description: The imported products subject to this investigation are certain steel nails having a shaft length up to 12 inches. Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made of round wire and nails that are cut. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and have a variety of finishes, heads, shanks, point types, shaft lengths and shaft diameters. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated into strips or coils using materials such as plastic, paper, or wire. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 7317.00.55, 7317.00.65, and 7317.00.75. A number of specific types of nails are excluded from this investigation, primarily certain types of roofing nails, and certain nails for use in powder- actuated or gas-actuated hand tools.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping.
2. Petitioner: Mid Continent Nail Corporation, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: March 31, 2011.
4. USITC hearing: March 20, 2012.
5. USITC vote: April 19, 2012.
6. Scheduled date for USITC notification of Department of Commerce: May 2, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 12.
2. Location of producers' plants: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois,
Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: 506.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: $776,423,000.
5. Ratio of the value of imports from the United Arab Emirates to total U.S. consumption in
2011: 16.8 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. Total value of imports during 2011: $592,634,000.
2. Leading sources during 2011: China, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, and Korea (in terms of
total value).
News Release 12-041
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-478 (Final), 731-TA-1182 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain steel wheels 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 negative.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on imports of these products from China.
The Commission's public report Certain Steel Wheels from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA- 478 and 731-TA-1182 (Final), USITC Publication 4319, April 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after May 21, 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
Certain Steel Wheels from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-478 and 731-TA-1182 (Final)
Product Description: These investigations cover steel wheels with a wheel diameter of 18 to 24.5 inches. Rims and discs for such wheels are included, whether imported as an assembly or separately. These products are used with both tubed and tubeless tires. Steel wheels, whether or not attached to tires or axles, are included. However, if the steel wheels are imported as an assembly attached to tires or axles, the tire or axle is not covered by the scope. The scope includes steel wheels, discs, and rims of carbon and/or alloy composition and clad wheels, discs, and rims when carbon or alloy steel represents more than fifty percent of the product by weight. The scope includes wheels, rims, and discs, whether coated or uncoated, regardless of the type of coating. Certain steel wheels are classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under subheading 8708.70 (covering road wheels for motor vehicles and parts and accessories of such wheels). Subject wheels for tractors are provided for in subheadings 8708.70.05 (agricultural) and 8708.70.25 (other tractors); parts and accessories for such wheels are provided for in subheadings 8708.70.15 and 8708.70.35, respectively. Subject wheels for vehicles other than tractors are provided for in subheading 8708.70.45 and are imported under statistical reporting number 8708.70.4530. Parts and accessories for such wheels are provided for in subheading 8708.70.60 and are imported under statistical reporting numbers 8708.70.6030 (wheel rims), 8708.70.6045 (wheel covers), or 8708.70.6060 (other parts of road wheels).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Accuride Corp., Evansville, IN; and Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.,
Northville, MI.
3. Investigations instituted by USITC: March 30, 2011.
4. USITC hearing: March 8, 2012.
5. USITC vote: April 17, 2012.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: April 30, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers' plants: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, and Missouri.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2010: (1)
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2010: (1)
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2010: (1)
6. Ratio of subject imports from China to apparent U.S. consumption in 2010: (1)
U.S. Imports in 2010:
1. Quantity of subject imports from China: (1)
2. Value of subject imports from China: (1)
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 12-040
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-477 (Final), 731-TA-1180-1181 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of bottom mount refrigerator-freezers from Korea that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and from Korea and Mexico that Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the negative. Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on imports of these products from Korea and Mexico.
The Commission's public report Bottom Mount Refrigerator-Freezers from Korea and Mexico (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-477 and 731-TA-1180-1181 (Final), USITC Publication 4318, April 2012) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
Copies may be obtained after May 21, 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
Bottom Mount Combination Refrigerator-Freezers from Korea and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-477 and 731-TA-1180-1181 (Final)
Product Description: This investigation covers bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Korea and Mexico. A bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezer for the purpose of these investigation denotes freestanding or built-in cabinets that have an integral source of refrigeration using compression technology. A bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezer contains a compartment that is capable of storing food at temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), a freezer compartment capable of storing food at temperatures at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), and a convertible compartment that is capable of operating as either a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment, as defined above. The products subject to the investigation are currently classifiable under subheadings 8418.10.0010, 8418.10.0020, 8418.10.0030, and 8418.10.0040 of the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States ("HTS"). Products subject to the investigation may also enter under subheadings 8418.21.0010, 8418.21.0020, 8418.21.0030, 8418.21.0090, and 8418.99.4000, 8418.99.8050, 8418.99.8060.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty. 2. Petitioner: Whirlpool Corp. 3. Investigations instituted by USITC: April 6, 2011. 4. USITC hearing: March 13, 2012. 5. USITC vote: April 17, 2012. 6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: May 9, 2012. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of U.S. producers: 5. 2. Location of producers' plants: Iowa, Wisconsin, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee. 3. Employment of production and related workers of bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezers in 2011: (1) 4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments of bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezers in 2011: (1) 5. Apparent U.S. consumption of bottom mount combination refrigerator-freezers in 2011: (1) 6. Ratio of subject imports from Korea and Mexico to apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: (1) U.S. Imports in 2011: 1. Quantity of subject imports from Korea and Mexico: (1) 2. Value of subject imports from Korea and Mexico: (1)
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 12-038
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-489(P), 731-TA-1201 (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 drawn stainless steel sinks from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about May 25, 2012, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about August 8, 2012.
The Commission's public report Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-489 and 731-TA-1201 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4317, April 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after May 14, 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.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China
Investigations No. 701-TA-489 and 731-TA-1201 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Drawn stainless steel sinks are characterized by a seamless basin and rim, shaped by forming (drawing), punching, and stamping operations from a single stainless steel sheet blank, in contrast to nonsubject fabricated sinks which are assembled by bending and welding together one or more stainless steel sheets. The stainless steel surfaces of drawn sinks provide a combination of strength, light weight, flexibility, toughness, stain and heat resistance, easy maintenance, and aesthetic appeal particularly for their most common end-use application in residential kitchens. Whether consisting of only a single basin or of multiple basins joined together, these sinks are typically available in two different mounting configurations, for either top (drop-in) mounting above the countertop or for undermounting beneath the countertop.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping.
2. Petitioner: Elkay Manufacturing Company, Oak Brook, IL.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 1, 2012.
4. Commission's conference: March 22, 2012.
5. USITC vote: April 13, 2012.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: April 16, 2012.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: April 23, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2011: Six.
2. Locations of producers' plants: Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, and Utah.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: (1)
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: $303.9 million.
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: $119.1 million.
2. From other countries during 2011: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2011: China and Mexico (in terms of total value).
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(1) Withheld to avoid revealing business proprietary information.
News Release 12-037
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-683 (Third 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 fresh garlic 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 Fresh Garlic from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-683 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4316, April 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
Copies may be requested after May 18, 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 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 Fresh Garlic from China was instituted on September 1, 2011.
On December 5, 2011, 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.
News Release 12-034
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-350 (Third Review), 731-TA-616 (Third Review), 731-TA-618 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct full five- year ("sunset") reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from Korea and the antidumping duty orders on corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products from Germany and Korea (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-350 and 731-TA-616 and 618 (Third 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.
All six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for 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 on "corrosion-resistant" 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.