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News Release 14-067
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-920
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are integrated circuits and products containing the same, including wireless communication devices, wireless phones, televisions, optical disk players, tablets, and other products.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., of Austin, TX, on May 12, 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 integrated circuits and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
MediaTek Inc. of Hsinchu City, Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
AmTRAN Technology Co. Ltd. of Chung Ho City, New Taipei I, Taiwan;
AmTRAN Logistics, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
ASUSTek Computer Inc. of Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
BLU Products, Inc., of Doral, FL;
Sharp Corporation of Osaka, Japan;
Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, NJ;
Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics, Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd of Penang, Malaysia;
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Toshiba Logistics America, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
Trend Smart America, Ltd., Lake Forest, CA;
Trend Smart Ce M�xico, S.r.l. de C.V., of Tijuana, Mexico;
Vizio, Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Yamaha Corporation of Shizuoka, Japan;
Yamaha Corporation of America of Buena Park, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Best Buy Co., Inc., of Richfield, MN;
Newegg Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Buy.com Inc. d/b/a Rakuten.com Shopping of Aliso Viejo, CA;
Walmart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, AR;
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. of New York, NY;
Costco Wholesale Corporation of Issaquah, WA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-920), 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 14-039
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1206 (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 or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein did not participate in this investigation.
As a result of the USITC's affirmative determination, an antidumping duty order will be issued on imports of this product from Japan.
The Commission's public report Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products from Japan (Investigation No. 731-TA-1206 (Final), USITC Publication 4466, May 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available after June 6, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date 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.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products from Japan
Investigation No. 731-TA-1206 (Final)
Product Description: Diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated steel is a flat-rolled steel product, plated or coated with nickel or with a nickel-based alloy and subsequently annealed. Annealing after nickel-plating causes the formation of a thin layer of iron-nickel alloy between the steel substrate and the nickel coating, which prevents the nickel coating from flaking or separating from the substrate during fabrication operations. The principal application for diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated steel is for the fabrication of cans and end caps of alkaline and lithium batteries. Diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated steel is also used for the manufacture of fuel, power-steering, and other automotive fluid lines.
Status of Proceeding: 1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioner: Thomas Steel Strip Corporation, Warren, Ohio. 3. Investigation instituted by the USITC: March 27, 2013. 4. USITC hearing: April 1, 2014. 5. USITC vote: May 2, 2014. 6. Scheduled date for USITC views: May 16, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers in 2013: One. 2. Location of producer's plant: Ohio. 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 country during 2013: (1) 2. From other countries during 2013: (1) 3. Sources during 2013: Japan, Germany, and Korea.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 14-041
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-513 and 731-TA-1249 (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 sugar from Mexico that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 due on or about June 23, 2014, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about September 4, 2014.
The Commission's public report Sugar from Mexico (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-513 and 731- TA-1249 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4467, May 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 9, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date 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.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Sugar from Mexico
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-513 and 731-TA-1249 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Sugar, or sucrose, is a natural sweetener derived from sugarcane and sugar beets. Sugar is primarily used for human consumption as a caloric sweetening agent in food and beverages such as bakery products, cereals, confectionery, dairy products, coffee, tea, and cocoa. The products covered by these investigations include sugar in raw, refined, and liquid forms, including organic sugar.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: American Sugar Cane League, Thibodaux, LA; American Sugarbeet Growers
Association, Washington, DC; American Sugar Refining, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL;
Florida Sugar Cane League, Washington, DC; Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar
Company, Puunene, HI; Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc., Santa Rosa, TX;
Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, Belle Glade, FL; and United States Beet
Sugar Association, Washington, DC.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 28, 2014.
4. Commission's conference: April 18, 2014.
5. USITC vote: May 9, 2014.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 12, 2014.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 19, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2013: Thirteen sugarcane millers; six sugarcane refiners; seven
sugar beet processors.
2. Location of producers' plants: Sugarcane millers: Hawaii, Florida, Louisiana, Texas;
sugarcane refiners: California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New York;
sugar beet processors: California, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, North Dakota,
Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2012/13 (2), (1).
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2012/13 (2): $7.7 billion
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2012/13 (2): 19.9 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2012/13 (2): $1.0 billion.
2. From other countries during 2012/13 (2): $ 497.8 million.
3. Leading sources during 2012/13 (2): Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines,
Guatemala (in terms of total value).
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
(2) October 2012 through September 2013.
News Release 14-042
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1020 (Second 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 barium carbonate from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1020 (Second 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.
Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, and voted for an expedited review.
Commissioners David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted 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 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 "barium carbonate" 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 14-044
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (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 countervailing and antidumping duty orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (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 response was 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. From this page, search "welded stainless steel pressure pipe" 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 these reviews. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
News Release 14-045
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The USITC Wants to Hear from YOU!
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is exploring the types of trade and tariff data that the trade community wants and how users prefer to get it.
The USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency, has issued a survey to identify the kinds of trade and tariff data users seek, the formats they prefer, and the methods of delivery they want.
Among the topics the USITC is seeking user input on are:
- WHO you go to when you need trade or tariff data (government? trade associations?)
- HOW you prefer to get trade and tariff data (computer? tablets? smart phone?)
- HOW you prefer to see trade and tariff data (tables? graphs?)
- WHY you don't use trade and tariff data, if you don't (too hard to find? too complex?)
"The data world is changing fast, and we know we need to keep up," said David Lundy, who manages the distribution of certain trade and tariff information for the USITC. "This survey will give us the information we need to better meet the needs and expectations of the trade community when it comes to us for trade and tariff data."
The survey can be found at: http://www.usitc.gov/tradesurvey
Responses will be accepted until June 30, 2014.
Questions about the survey should be directed to David Lundy at david.lundy@usitc.gov.
News Release 14-046
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-915
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, and adapters and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are multimedia devices, such as set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, or adapters, and integrated circuit components contained in such devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by ViXS Systems, Inc., of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and ViXS USA, Inc., of Austin, TX, on April 17, 2014. The complaint was amended on May 6, 2014. 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 set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, and adapters 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:
Entropic Communications, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
DirecTV, LLC, of El Segundo, CA;
Wistron NeWeb Corporation of Hsinchu, Taiwan; and
CyberTAN Technology, Inc. of Hsinchu, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-915), 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 14-047
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1092 (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 diamond sawblades and parts thereof from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1020 (Second 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 the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted 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 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 "diamond sawblades" 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 14-048
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1143 (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 small diameter graphite electrodes 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.
Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1143 (Review), USITC Publication 4469, June 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after June 23, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date 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 Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China was instituted on January 2, 2014.
On April 7, 2014, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 14-050
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-991 (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 silicon metal 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 order on imports of this product from Russia will remain in place.
Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein 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 Silicon Metal from Russia (Inv. No. 731-TA-991 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4471, June 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available after July 2, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date 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 Silicon Metal from Russia was instituted on June 3, 2013.
On September 6, 2013, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. All six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response for this review were adequate and voted for a full review.
A record of the Commission's vote to conduct a full review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.