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News Release 14-114
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-509 and 731-TA-1244 (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 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorethane ("R-134a") from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners David S. Johanson and F. Scott Kieff voted in the negative. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 this product from China.
The Commission's public report 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluorethane ("R-134a") from China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-509 and 731-TA-1244 (Final), USITC Publication 4503, November 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 15, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-509 and 731-TA-1244 (Final)
Product Description: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a or R-134a) is a clear, colorless liquid or gas, which is gaseous at normal atmospheric conditions. The chemical formula for R-134a is CF3-CH2F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service ("CAS") registry number is CAS 811- 97-2. R-134a is mainly used as a refrigerant for air conditioning ("A/C") systems. It is the primary refrigerant in mobile (e.g., automobile) A/C systems and can be blended with other chemicals for use in stationary refrigeration systems. R-134a is also used as a propellant in pharmaceutical, household cleaning, and foam expansion products.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty. 2. Petitioner: Mexichem Fluor, Inc., St. Gabriel, LA. 3. Investigations instituted by USITC: October 22, 2013. 4. USITC hearing: October 15, 2014. 5. USITC vote: November 12, 2014. 6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: November 24, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013: 3. 2. Location of producers' plants: Delaware, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: (1) 4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2013: (1) 5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: (1) 6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: (1) U.S. Imports in 2013: 1. From the subject country during 2013: (1) 2. From other countries during 2013: (1) 3. Leading source during 2013: China (in terms of total value).
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 14-112
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-506 and 508 and 731-TA-1238-1243 (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 non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and are subsidized by the governments of China and Taiwan. The Commission made negative critical circumstances findings with respect to NOES from China, Germany, Japan, and Sweden.
Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and Taiwan and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan.
The Commission's public report Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-506 and 508 and 731-TA-1238-1243 (Final), USITC Publication 4502, November 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 9, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-506 and 508 and 731-TA-1238-1243 (Final)
Product Description: Non-oriented electrical steel ("NOES") is a cold-rolled, flat-rolled, alloy steel product, whether or not in coils, of any width, having an actual thickness of 0.20 mm or more, in which the core loss is substantially the same in any direction of magnetization in the plane of the material. NOES contains by weight more than 1.00 percent but less than 3.5 percent of silicon, not more than 0.08 percent of carbon, and not more than 1.5 percent of aluminum. NOES has a surface oxide coating, to which an insulation coating may be applied. NOES is subject to these investigations whether it is fully processed (i.e., fully annealed to develop final magnetic properties) or semi-processed (i.e., finished to final thickness and physical form but not fully annealed to develop final magnetic properties).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: AK Steel Corp., West Chester, Ohio.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: September 30, 2013.
4. USITC hearing: October 8, 2014.
5. USITC vote: November 6, 2014.
6. Scheduled date for USITC views: November 18, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2013: One.
2. Location of producer's plants: Ohio and Pennsylvania.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 1/
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: $64.1 million.
2. From other countries during 2013: $5.0 million.
3. Leading sources during 2013: Japan, China, Sweden, Taiwan, Germany, and Korea (in
terms of total value).
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1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-111
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-935
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain personal transporters, components thereof, and manuals therefor. The products at issue in this investigation are personal transporters, i.e., self-balancing personal vehicles, and their components and manuals.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Segway Inc. of Bedford, NH, and DEKA Products Limited Partnership of Manchester, NH, on September 9, 2014. An amended complaint was filed on October 6, 2014. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain personal transporters, components thereof, and manuals therefor that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
PowerUnion (Beijing) Tech Co. Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
UPTECH Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Beijing Universal Pioneering Robotics Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Beijing Universal Pioneering Technology Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Ninebot Inc. (in China) of Beijing, PRC;
Ninebot Inc. (in USA) of Newark, DE;
Shenzhen INMOTION Technologies Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, PRC;
Robstep Robot Co., Ltd., of Dongguan, Guangdong, PRC;
FreeGo High-Tech Corporation Limited of Bantian, Shenzhen, PRC;
Freego USA, LLC, of Sibley, IA;
Tech in the City of Honolulu, HI;
Roboscooters.com of Laurel Hill, NC; and
EcoBoomer Co. Ltd. of Malibu, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-935), 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 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 14-109
Inv. No(s). 332-550
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation to examine significant changes since mid-2014 by the Indian government to India's trade and investment policies.
The investigation, Trade and Investment Policies in India, 2014-2015, was requested jointly by the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance in a letter received on September 25, 2014.
The investigation is the second investigation regarding India's trade and investment policies requested by the Committees.
In 2013, the Committees jointly asked the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, to investigate Indian policies that restrict U.S. trade and investment. The USITC will submit its report in that investigation (Trade, Investment, and Industrial Policies in India: Effects on the U.S. Economy, USITC Inv. No. 332-543) to the Committees on December 15, 2014.
In the request letter for the new investigation, the Committees stated: "Given the recent national elections in India and the formation of a new Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, and our interest in receiving the most comprehensive and up-to-date information possible, we now request that the Commission conduct a second investigation concerning India's industrial policies that discriminate against U.S. trade and investment since the first ITC investigation."
As requested, in its new investigation, the USITC will provide information about any significant changes by the Indian government to the trade and investment policies identified in the Commission's ongoing investigation. The USITC will also include information on any new relevant new trade and investment policies and practices in India, focusing on the period from mid-2014.
The USITC expects to deliver the report to the Committees by September 24, 2015.
The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with this investigation at 9:30 a.m. on April 7, 2015. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on March 24, 2015, 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 on this investigation should be addressed to the Secretary at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date, but no later than 5:15 p.m. on June 2, 2015. 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 October 28, 2014, which can be obtained from the USITC Internet site (www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office of the Secretary at the above address or 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 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 14-105
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-934
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain dental implants. The products at issue in this investigation are high-grade titanium dental implants capable of supporting a dental prosthesis, such as a crown, that are surgically placed into a patient's jawbone and designed to integrate within the patient's bone structure.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Nobel Biocare Services AG of Kloten, Switzerland, and Nobel Biocare USA, LLC, of Yorba Linda, CA, on September 25, 2014. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on October 17, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dental implants 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:
Neodent USA, Inc., of Andover, MA; and
JJGC Ind£stria e Com‚rcio de Materiais Dent rios S/A of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-934), 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 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 14-117
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from China and Indonesia.
The Commission's public report Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final), USITC Publication 4499, November 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 25, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final)
Product Description: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a white crystalline substance used by itself or in blends worldwide primarily as a flavor enhancer in savory foods, such as meat and fish, soups and broths, certain juices and beverages, frozen and ready-made foods, and sauces and dressings. It is used in comparatively smaller volumes in nonfood products, such as detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. MSG is sold in varying crystal sizes and is highly stable, odorless, and soluble in water.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioner: Ajinomoto North America Inc., Itasca, IL. 3. Investigations instituted by USITC: September 16, 2013. 4. USITC hearing: September 23, 2014. 5. USITC vote: October 23, 2014. 6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: November 4, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013: One. 2. Location of producer's plant: Iowa. 3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 1/ 4. U.S. producer's U.S. shipments in 2013: 1/ 5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/ 6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: 1/ U.S. Imports in 2013: 1. From the subject countries during 2013: $46.3 million. 2. From other countries during 2013: $4.9 million. 3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Indonesia, and Brazil (in terms of total value).
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1/ withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 14-038
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1012 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determination, the existing order on imports of this product from Vietnam will remain in place.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
Today's action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission's public report Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam (Inv. No. 731-TA-1012 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4498, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after November 27, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission's institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission's prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam was instituted on June 2, 2014.
On September 5, 2014, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.
A record of the Commission's vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
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News Release 14-104
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico that are sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Turkey that are subsidized by the government of Turkey.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Mexico and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Turkey.
The Commission's public report Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico and Turkey (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-502 and 731-TA-1227 (Final), USITC Publication 4496, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 13, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
News Release 14-102
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of chlorinated isocyanurates that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized by the government of China.
The Commission further determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of this product from Japan that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
With respect to imports from China, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative based on threat of material injury. Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert voted in the affirmative.
With respect to imports from Japan, Chairman Broadbent and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, Kieff, and Schmidtlein voted in the negative. Vice Chairman Pinkert voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of these products from China. As a result of the USITC's negative determination, no antidumping duty order will be issued on imports of these products from Japan.
The Commission's public report Chlorinated Isocyanurates from China and Japan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final), USITC Publication 4494, October 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 11, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Chlorinated Isocyanurates from China and Japan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-501 and 731-TA-1226 (Final)
Product Description: Chlorinated isocyanurates are derivatives of cyanuric acid, described as chlorinated s-triazine triones. There are three primary chemical compositions of chlorinated isocyanurates: (1) Trichloroisocyanuric acid (Cl3(NCO)3), (2) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (dihydrate) (NaCl2(NCO)3∙2H2O), and (3) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous) (NaCl2(NCO)3). Chlorinated isocyanurates are available in powder, granular, and solid (e.g., tablet or stick) forms. Chlorinated isocyanurates are chemical compounds used primarily as sanitizing agents for swimming pools, spas, and industrial water, and as disinfecting and bleaching agents for detergents, bleaches, and cleansers.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Clearon Corp., South Charleston, WV and Occidental Chemical Corporation,
Dallas, TX.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: August 29, 2013.
4. USITC hearing: September 9, 2014.
5. USITC vote: October 9, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: October 21, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers (integrated) in 2013: Three.
2. Number of producers (tableters) in 2013: (1)
3. Location of producers' plants (integrated producers): Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and West
Virginia.
4. Location of producers' plants (tableters): (1)
5. Employment of production and related workers in 2013 (integrated producers): (1)
6. Employment of production and related workers in 2013 (tableters): (1)
7. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: (1)
8. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: (1)
U.S. Imports in 2013:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1)
2. From other countries during 2013: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Italy, Japan, and Mexico.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-101
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-933
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain stainless steel products, certain processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are stainless steel products including semi-finished products suchas ingots and billets, wire rod in coils, bars and shapes, wire and downstream stainless steel products, such as flanges, forgings, and fasteners.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc., and Valbruna Stainless Inc., both of Fort Wayne, IN, and Acciaierie Valbruna S.p.A. of Vicenza, Italy, on September 5, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain stainless steel products, certain processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Viraj Profiles Limited of Mumbai, India;
Viraj Holdings P. Ltd., of Mumbai, India;
Viraj - U.S.A., Inc., of Garden City, NY;
Flanschenwerk Bebitz GmbH of K”nnern, Germany;
Bebitz Flanges Works Pvt. Ltd. of Maharashtra, India;
Bebitz U.S.A. of Garden City, NY;
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd., of Tainan, Taiwan; and
Ta Chen International, Inc., of Long Beach, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-933), 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 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.
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