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News Release 12-019
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-830
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain dimmable compact fluorescent lamps and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are dimmable compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which are light bulbs that function as direct replacements for dimmable incandescent light bulbs.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by Andrzej Bobel and Neptun Light, Inc., both of Lake Forest, IL, on February 8, 2012. An original complaint was filed on January 23, 2012. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dimmable compact fluorescent lamps and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
SK America, Inc., d/b/a Maxlite, of Fairfield, NJ;
U Lighting America Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Golden U Lighting Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. of China;
Feit Electric Company, Inc., of Pico Rivera, CA;
General Electric Company of Fairfield, CT;
Xiamen Topstar Lighting Co. Ltd. of China;
Technical Consumer Products, Inc., of Aurora, OH;
TCP China of China;
TCP (Shanghai) Tiancanbao Lighting Electrical Applicance Co., Ltd., of China;
Shanghai Jensing Electron Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., of China;
Shanghai Qiangling Electronics Co. Ltd. of China; and
Zhejiang Qiang Ling Electronic Co. Ltd. of China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-830), 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 12-018
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-829
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain toner cartridges and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are replaceable toner cartridges for use in laser beam printers and other laser printing machines, and photosensitive drums contained in such cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Canon, Inc., of Japan; Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Lake Success, NY; and Canon Virginia, Inc., of Newport News, VA, on January 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 toner cartridges and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Clover Holdings, Inc., of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Clover Technologies Group, LLC, d/b/a Depot International, f/k/a Depot America, f/k/a Image1 Products, of Ottawa, IL;
Clover Vietnam Co., Ltd., of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;
Dataproducts USA, LLC, of Thousand Oaks, CA;
Dataproducts Imaging Solutions S.A. de C.V. of Mexicali, BC;
CAU, Inc., d/b/a Cartridges Are Us of Ithaca, MI;
Shanghai Orink Infotech International Co., Ltd., of China;
Orink Infotech International Co., Ltd., of Hong Kong;
Zhuhai Rich Imaging Technology Co., Ltd., of China;
Standard Image Co., Ltd., a/k/a Shanghai Orink Co., Ltd., of China;
Zhuhai National Resources & Jingjie Imaging Products Co., Ltd., d/b/a Huebon Co., Limited, d/b/a Ink-Tank, of China;
Standard Image USA, Inc., d/b/a Imaging Standard Inc. of Santa Ana, CA;
Printronic Corporation, d/b/a Printronic.com, d/b/a InkSmile.com, of Santa Ana, CA;
Nukote, Inc., of Plano, TX;
Nukote Internacional de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., of Mexico;
Acecom, Inc. - San Antonio d/b/a InkSell.com, of San Antonio, TX;
Atman, Inc., d/b/a pcRUSH.com, of El Segundo, CA;
Dexxxon Digital Storage, Inc., of Lewis Center, OH;
Discount Office Items, Inc., of Columbus, WI;
Deal Express LLC d/b/a Discount Office Items of Columbus, WI;
Do It Wiser LLC d/b/a Image Toner of Marietta, GA;
E-Max Group, Inc., d/b/a Databazaar.com of Miramar, FL;
Green Project, Inc., of Hacienda Heights, CA;
GreenLine Paper Company, Inc., of York, PA;
IJSS Inc., d/b/a TonerZone.com, d/b/a InkJetSuperstore.com of Los Angeles, CA;
Imaging Resources, LLC, of Chatsworth, CA;
Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC, of Dayton, OH;
Myriad Greeyn LLC of Virginia Beach, VA;
Office World, Inc., of Eugene, OR;
OfficeWorld.com, Inc., of Eugene, OR;
OnlineTechStores.com, Inc., d/b/a SuppliesOutlet.com of Reno, NV;
SupplyBuy.com, Inc., of Nashville, TN;
Virtual Imaging Products Inc. of Canada; and
Zinyaw LLC d/b/a TonerPirate.com, of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-829), 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 12-017
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-828
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain video displays and products using and containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are computer monitors and televisions.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Mondis Technology, Ltd., London, England, on January 13, 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 video displays and products using and containing same that infringe patents asserted by Mondis. 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:
Chimei Innolux Corporation of Taiwan; and
Innolux Corporation of Austin, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-828), 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 12-016
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-539-C (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that terminating the suspended antidumping duty investigation on uranium from Russia 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 suspension agreement will remain in place.
Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative. Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review.
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 Uranium from Russia (Inv. No. 731-TA-539-C (Third Review), USITC Publication 4307, February 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
Copies may be requested after March 16, 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 Uranium from Russia was instituted on July 1, 2012.
On October 4, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Then-Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate but that circumstances warranted a full review. Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review.
A record of the Commission's vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 12-015
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-488, 731-TA-1199-1200 (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 certain large residential washers from Korea that are allegedly subsidized and from Korea and Mexico that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Daniel R. Pearson voted in the negative. Chairman 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 countervailing duty determination regarding Korea due on or about March 24, 2012, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations regarding Korea and Mexico due on or about June 7, 2012.
The Commission's public report Certain Large Residential Washers from Korea and Mexico (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-488 and 731-TA-1199-1200 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4306, February 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after March 13, 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
Certain Large Residential Washers from Korea and Mexico
Investigations Nos. 701-TA-488 and 731-TA-1199-1200 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The product covered by these investigations is large residential washers. Large residential washers include all automatic clothes washing machines, regardless of the orientation of the rotational axis, with a cabinet width (measured from its widest point) of at least 24.5 inches (62.23 cm) and no more than 32.0 inches (81.28 cm). These investigations also cover certain subassemblies used in large residential washers. Large residential washers are typically purchased by households for use in a single family dwelling.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty. 2. Petitioner: Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI. 3. Petition filed with USITC: December 30, 2011. 4. Commission's conference: January 20, 2012. 5. USITC vote: February 10, 2012. 6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 13, 2012. 7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 20, 2012. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers in 2010: Six. 2. Location of producers' plants: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2010: (1) 4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2010: (1) 5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2010: (1) U.S. Imports: 1. From the subject countries during 2010: (1) 2. From other countries during 2010: (1) 3. Leading sources during 2010: Korea, Mexico, Germany, and China (in terms of total value, estimated).
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 12-014
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-487, 731-TA-1197-1198 (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 steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam that are allegedly subsidized and from Taiwan and Vietnam 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 determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination regarding Vietnam due on or about March 23, 2012, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations regarding Taiwan and Vietnam due on or about June 6, 2012.
The Commission's public report Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1197-1198 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4305, February 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after March 13, 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
Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1197-1198 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Steel wire garment hangers are garment hangers formed from carbon steel wire, whether or not galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip features such as saddles or tubes. Steel wire garment hangers in this instance specifically do not include wooden, plastic, and other garment hangers that are not made of steel wire; steel wire garment hangers with swivel hooks; steel wire garment hangers with clips permanently affixed; and chrome-plated steel wire garment hangers with a diameter of 3.4mm or greater. Steel wire garment hangers are principally used by the drycleaning, industrial laundry, and uniform rental industries for draping clothes and textiles.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Types of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: M&B Metal Products Company, Inc., Leeds, AL; Innovative Fabrication LLC /
Indy Hanger, Indianapolis, IN; and US Hanger Company, LLC, Gardena, CA.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: December 29, 2011.
4. Commission's conference: January 20, 2012.
5. USITC vote: February 10, 2012.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 13, 2012.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 21, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2010: Eight.
2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, California, Indiana, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, Texas, and
Wisconsin.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2010: (1)
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2010: (1)
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2010: (1)
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2010: $43.2 million.
2. From other countries during 2010: $29.5 million.
3. Leading sources during 2010: Vietnam, Taiwan, Mexico, and China (in terms of total value).
Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 12-013
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-486, 731-TA-1195-1196 (Preliminary)
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 threatened with material injury by reason of imports of utility scale wind towers from China that are allegedly subsidized and from China and Vietnam that are allegedly 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 affirmative. Chairman 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 countervailing duty determination regarding China due on or about March 23, 2012, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations regarding China and Vietnam due on or about June 6, 2012.
The Commission's public report Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4304, February 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
Copies of the report are expected to be available after March 13, 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
Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam
Investigations No. 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The products covered by these investigations are utility scale wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof. These wind towers are designed to support the nacelle and rotor blades in a wind turbine with a minimum rated electrical power generation capacity in excess of 100 kilowatts and with a minimum height of 50 meters measured from the base of the tower to the bottom of the nacelle (i.e., where the top of the tower and nacelle are joined) when fully assembled.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Types of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Broadwind Towers, Inc., Manitowoc, WI; DMI Industries, Fargo, ND; Katana
Summit LLC, Columbus, NE; and Trinity Structural Towers, Inc., Dallas, TX.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: December 29, 2011.
4. Commission's conference: January 19, 2012.
5. USITC vote: February 10, 2012.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 13, 2012.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: February 21, 2012.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2010: 12.
2. Location of producers' plants: California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2010: 1,695.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2010: $903.1 million.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2010: 42.3%.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2010: $158.7 million.
2. From other countries during 2010: $223.2 million.
3. Leading sources during 2010: Canada, China, Mexico, Vietnam, Korea, and Indonesia (in terms of
total value). (1)
(1) Based on imports in HTS 7308.20.0000, which includes some products not subject to the investigation.
News Release 12-012
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-865-867 (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") reviews concerning the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-865-867 (Second Review)).
As a result of these votes, the Commission will conduct expedited 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.
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 these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited 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.
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 these reviews. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
News Release 12-011
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-472 (Third 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 silicon metal from China (Inv. No. 731- TA-472 (Third 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.
Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, 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. Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun 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.
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 12-010
Inv. No(s). 332-528
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into the extent of U.S. exports of used electronics products.
The study will cover audio and visual equipment, computers and peripheral equipment, digital imaging devices, telecommunication equipment, and component parts of these products, as well as other electronic products the Commission deems relevant.
The investigation, Used Electronic Products: An Examination of U.S Exports, was requested by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
As requested, the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, will provide an overview of U.S. exports of used electronics products; discuss the types of foreign enterprises receiving U.S. exporters' shipments and the types of domestic exporting enterprises; and describe the characteristics of used electronic products exported from the United States, including product condition and the composition of export shipments.
The USITC will submit its report to USTR by February 8, 2013.
The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation at 9:30 a.m. on May 15, 2012. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on April 16, 2012 with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. For further information, call 202-205-2000.
The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record. Written submissions (one original and 14 copies) should be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date, but no later than 5:15 p.m. on September 14, 2012. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.
Further information on the scope of the investigation and appropriate submissions is available in the USITC's notice of investigation, dated January 30, 2012, which can be obtained from the USITC Internet site (www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000.
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 subject 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 investigations reports are subsequently released to the public, unless they are classified by the requester for national security reasons.