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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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News Release 14-100
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-932
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
October 6, 2014
News Release 14-100
Inv. No. 337-TA-932
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION
OF CERTAIN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND DISPLAY DEVICES
WITH GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS THEREIN
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronics and display devices with graphics processing and graphics processing units therein. The products at issue in this investigation are mobile phones, tablet computers and certain processors contained in those devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by NVIDIA Corporation of Santa Clara, CA, on September 4, 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 consumer electronics and display devices with graphics processing and graphics processing units therein that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. 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:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, of Richardson, TX;
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., San Jose, CA; and
Qualcomm, Inc., of San Diego, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-932), 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 14-085 COR
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-499-50 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (F)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
CERTAIN OIL COUNTRY TUBULAR GOODS FROM INDIA, KOREA,TAIWAN, TURKEY, UKRAINE, AND VIETNAM, BUT NOT PHILIPPINES AND THAILAND, INJURE U.S. INDUSTRY, SAYS USITC
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 certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of these products that are subsidized by the governments of India and Turkey.
The Commission further determined that the U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand.
With respect to imports from India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam, 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. With respect to imports from Taiwan, Vice Chairman Pinkert and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative; Chairman Broadbent voted in the negative. With respect to imports from Philippines and Thailand, Chairman Broadbent, Vice Chairman Pinkert, and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein 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 these products from India and Turkey and antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. No orders will be issued on imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand. In addition, a suspension agreement previously announced by Commerce concerning OCTG from Ukraine will remain in effect.
The Commission's public report Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from India, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam(Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final), USITC Publication 4489, August 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after September 15, 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
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final)
Product Description: Oil Country Tubular Goods ("OCTG") are hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (both carbon and alloy), whether seamless or welded, regardless of end finish (e.g., whether or not plain end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), whether or not conforming to American Petroleum Institute ("API") or non-API specifications, whether finished (including limited service OCTG products) or unfinished (including green tubes and limited service OCTG products), and whether or not thread protectors are attached. Also included is OCTG coupling stock. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are casing and tubing containing 10.5 percent or more by weight of chromium, drill pipe, unattached couplings, and unattached thread protectors. OCTG includes casing and tubing of carbon and alloy steel used in oil and gas wells. Casing is a circular pipe that serves as a structural retainer for the walls of the well. Tubing is a smaller-diameter pipe installed inside the casing that is used to conduct the oil or gas to the surface, either through natural flow or through pumping.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final countervailing and antidumping.
2. Petitioners: Boomerang Tube LLC, Chesterfield, MO; EnergeX, a division of JMC Steel
Group, Chicago, IL; Maverick Tube Corporation, Houston, TX; Northwest Pipe
Company, Vancouver, WA; Tejas Tubular Products Inc., Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO,
Houston, TX; United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Vallourec Star LP,
Houston, TX; and Welded Tube USA Inc., Lackawanna, NY.
3. Final investigations scheduled by the USITC: February 25, 2014.
4. Commission's hearing: July 15, 2014.
5. USITC vote: August 22, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: September 2, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers: 17.
2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 8,910.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: $10.1 billion (7.0 million short tons).
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 39.6 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1)
2. From other countries during 2013: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2013 (in terms of total value): Korea, Canada, Argentina, Japan,
Mexico, and Germany.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-084
Inv. No(s). 1205-11
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC BEGINS PROCESS TO INCORPORATE GLOBAL IMPORT CATEGORY CHANGES INTO U.S. HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE
Changes Affect 234 Product Categories; Importers Can Review, Prepare to Participate
International customs officials at the World Customs Organization (WCO) have agreed on 234 changes to the global system that categorizes products that are imported and exported around the world, and countries are beginning their individual processes to incorporate those changes into their own domestic product category systems.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is the federal agency charged with maintaining and updating the United States' product category system, the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The USITC today instituted an investigation that will lead to recommendations to the President on necessary modifications to the U.S. HTS.
The U.S. and other countries have until January 1, 2017, to incorporate the changes, but much work lies ahead, according to Jim Holbein, director of the USITC office that maintains the HTS.
"The first step for importers and exporters is to become aware of the changes being made at the international level," Holbein said. "If they believe they will be affected, they will want to stay on top of the process as it moves forward."
The USITC has posted the WCO document outlining the changes on its website at:http://www.usitc.gov/tariff_affairs/WCORecommendationofJune272014.pdf.
USITC nomenclature analysts are analyzing the WCO document, and the Commission expects to issue proposed recommendations on changes to the HTS in December 2014. At that time, the USITC will seek public comments on the proposed recommendations. Detailed information on how to submit comments and related deadlines will be provided at that time.
The USITC will consider all public comments, as well as comments from other U.S. agencies, in making its recommendations. The recommendations will be submitted to the President (through the U.S. Trade Representative) by July 2015. Following expiration of a 60-day layover period before the Congress, the President may proclaim the modifications to the HTS.
More information about the USITC investigation can be found in the notice of investigation dated August 20, 2014.
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News Release 14-054
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1207-1208 (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 prestressed concrete steel rail tie wire from China and Mexico that the U.S. Department of 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, antidumping duty orders will be issued on imports of this product from China and Mexico.
The Commission's public report Prestressed Concrete Steel Rail Tie Wire from China and Mexico (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1207-1208 (Final), USITC Publication 4473, June 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after July 3, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:target="_blank">http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp. Copies also may be requested after that date by emailingpubrequest@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.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Prestressed Concrete Steel Rail Tie Wire from China and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1207-1208 (Final)
Product Description: Prestressed concrete steel rail tie wire is a high carbon steel wire; stress relieved or low relaxation; indented or otherwise deformed; meeting at a minimum the American Society for Testing and Materials ("ASTM") A881/A881M specification; regardless of shape, size, or other alloy element levels; suitable for use as prestressed tendons in concrete rail ties ("PC tie wire"). High carbon steel is defined as steel that contains 0.6 percent or more of carbon by weight. PC tie wire is specifically designed to be used as prestressed tendons in the construction of railroad ties. PC tie wire introduces compression into the concrete and strengthens the tie. Prestressed tendons in the concrete ties help improve the tensile resistance to support the flexural forces imparted by trains that travel along the rails.
Status of Proceedings: 1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping. 2. Petitioners: Davis Wire Corp., Kent, WA; Insteel Wire Products Co., Mount Airy, NC. 3. Investigations instituted by the USITC: April 23, 2013. 4. Commission's hearing: May 6, 2014. 5. USITC vote: June 3, 2014. 6. USITC determinations and views issued: June 12, 2014. U.S. Industry: 1. Number of producers in 2013: Two. 2. Location of producers' plants: Florida and Washington. 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: (1) 2. From other countries during 2013: (1) 3. Leading sources during 2013: Mexico, Thailand, and China.
(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 14-069
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-456, 731-TA-1151-1152 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC WILL CONDUCT FULL FIVE-YEAR (SUNSET) REVIEWS CONCERNING CITRIC ACID AND CERTAIN CITRATE SALTS FROM CANADA AND CHINA
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct full five-year ("sunset") reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China and the antidumping duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-456 and 731-TA-1151-1152 (Review)).
As a result of these votes, the Commission will conduct full reviews to determine whether revocation of these orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission's notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
With respect to imports from Canada, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response for this review were adequate and voted for a full review.
With respect to imports from China, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group responses for these reviews were adequate and that the respondent group responses were inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews.
A record of the Commission's votes on these matters is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's votes is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search "citric acid" using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its reviews.
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News Release 14-070
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-921
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are marine sonar imaging devices, including devices to scan underwater at the sides of and beneath boats. These devices are commonly used as fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combinations, chart plotters, marine multi-function displays, sonar modules and sonar transducers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Navico, Inc., of Tulsa, OK, and Navico Holding AS of Egersund, Norway, on June 9, 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 marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, and products containing the same, and components thereof, that infringe patents 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:
Garmin International, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin North America, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin USA, Inc., of Olathe, KS; and
Garmin (Asia) Corporation of New Taipei City, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-921), 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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News Release 14-071
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-515-521, 731-TA-1251-1257 (P)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC VOTES TO CONTINUE CASES ON CERTAIN STEEL NAILS FROM KOREA, MALAYSIA, OMAN, TAIWAN, AND VIETNAM, AND TO END CASES ON CERTAIN STEEL NAILS FROM INDIA AND TURKEY
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today made its determinations in the preliminary phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning certain steel nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam.
The Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
The Commission further determined that imports of these products from India and Turkey are negligible. Imports are generally deemed "negligible" if they amounted to less than 3 percent (4 percent in the case of imports from India, a developing country) of all such merchandise imported into the United States within the most recent 12-month period for which data are available preceding the filing of the petition.
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 with respect to Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and they found that imports from India and Turkey were negligible. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff 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 from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about August 22, 2014, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 5, 2014. As a result of the Commission's findings of negligibility, the investigations on imports of these products from India and Turkey will be terminated.
The Commission's public report Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4480, July 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after August 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
Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Certain steel nails covered by these investigations have a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be of any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head, shank, point, and shaft diameter. Certain steel nails may be in bulk or they may be collated for use in pneumatic nailing tools in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are steel roofing nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision); nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00; and nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails is fewer than 25. Also excluded are certain case-hardened nails, corrugated nails, and thumb tacks.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner: Mid Continent Nail Corporation, Poplar Bluff, MO.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: May 29, 2014.
4. Commission's conference: June 19, 2014.
5. USITC vote: July 11, 2014.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 14, 2014.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: July 21, 2014.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2013: Nine.
2. Location of producers' plants: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana,
Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 837.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: $904.1 million.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 76.0 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: $334.3 million.
2. From other countries during 2013: $352.8 million.
3. Leading sources during 2013: China, Taiwan, Korea, Oman (in terms of total value).
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