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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 12-049
Inv. No(s). 332-501
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today released its annual compilation of bi-weekly reports on textile and apparel imports from China.
The report, Textile and Apparel Imports from China: Statistical Reports, Annual Compilation 2011, was requested by the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Ways and Means.
As requested, the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, produced an annual compilation of data that has been posted on a bi-weekly basis on the USITC website. The data in the report are shown on an annual and quarterly basis, by category and by Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 10-digit subheadings.
By category, annual data are provided from 2005 through 2011, and quarterly data are provided from first quarter 2010 through fourth quarter 2011. By HTS10 subheading, annual data are provided from 2009 through 2011, and quarterly data are provided from first quarter 2010 through fourth quarter 2011.
The report also will be available on the USITC Internet site in Excel and PDF formats at http://www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/What_We_Are_Working_On.htm (scroll down to the bottom of the page). A DVD of the report may be requested by email at pubrequest@usitc.gov, by calling 202-205-2000, or by writing the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be faxed to 202-205-2104.
USITC general factfinding investigations, such as this one, cover matters related to tariffs or trade and are generally conducted at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative, the House Committee on Ways and Means, or the Senate Committee on Finance. The resulting reports convey the Commission's objective findings and independent analyses on the subjects investigated. The Commission makes no recommendations on policy or other matters in its general factfinding reports. Upon completion of each investigation, the USITC submits its findings and analyses to the requester. General factfinding investigation reports are subsequently released to the public unless they are classified by the requester for national security reasons.
News Release 12-048
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-842
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain cameras and mobile devices, related software and firmware, and components thereof and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are certain cameras and mobile devices with software and firmware that can be used to combine portions of individual captured images to give a sense of depth to the images.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by HumanEyes Technologies, Ltd., of Israel, on March 29, 2012. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on April 18, 2012. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain cameras and mobile devices, related software and firmware, and components thereof and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by HumanEyes. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Sony Corporation of Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Sony Mobile Communications AB of the United Kingdom; and
Sony Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. of Atlanta, GA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-842), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 12-047
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-841
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain computer and computer peripheral devices and components thereof and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are laptop and desktop computers and computer peripheral devices such as media card readers and printers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Technology Properties Limited, LLC, of Cupertino, CA, on March 27, 2012. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain computers and computer peripheral devices and components thereof and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by Technology Properties Limited LLC. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Acer, Inc., of Taiwan;
Brother Industries, Ltd., of Japan;
Canon Inc. of Japan;
Dane-Elec Memory of France;
Dell Inc. of Round Rock, TX;
Falcon Northwest Computer Systems, Inc., of Medford, OR;
Fujitsu Limited of Japan;
Jasco Products Company of Oklahoma City, OK;
Hewlett-Packard Company of Palo Alto, CA;
HiTi Digital, Inc., of Taiwan;
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA;
Micron Technology, Inc., of Boise, ID;
Lexar Media, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
Microdia Limited of San Jose, CA;
Newegg Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Rosewill Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Sabrent of Chatsworth, CA;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Korea;
Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan;
Shuttle Inc. of Taiwan; and
Systemax Inc. of Port Washington, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-841), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
News Release 12-046
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-840
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation include semiconductor chips and packages.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Microchip Technology Incorporated of Chandler, AZ, on March 23, 2012. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by Microchip Technology. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Intersil Corporation of Milpitas, CA;
Zilker Labs, Inc., of Austin, TX; and
Techwell LLC., of Milpitas, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-840), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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 12-042
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-839
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronics, including mobile phones and tablets.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Pragmatus AV, LLC, of Alexandria, VA, on March 13, 2012, and a letter supplementing the complaint filed on March 30, 2012. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain consumer electronics, including mobile phones and tablets, that infringe patents asserted by Pragmatus. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
ASUSTeK Computer, Inc., of Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
HTC Corporation of Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA;
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea;
LG Elctronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Pantech Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Pantech Wireless, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Research In Motion Ltd. of Canada;
Research In Motion Corp. of Irving, TX;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; and
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.L.C., of Richardson, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-839), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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.