Taiwan
USITC Votes To Continue Investigations On Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand
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 carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and India.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of this product from China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The Commission’s public report Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-618-619 and 731-TA-1441-1444 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4885, April 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after May 6, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand
Investigation Nos.: 701-TA-618-619 and 731-TA-1441-1444 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Steel threaded rod is certain threaded rod, bar, or studs, of carbon or alloy steel, having a solid, circular cross section of any diameter, in any straight length. Steel threaded rod is normally drawn, cold‐rolled, threaded, and straightened, or it may be hot‐rolled. In addition, the steel threaded rod, bar, or studs subject to these investigations are non‐headed and threaded along greater than 25 percent of their total actual length. A variety of finishes or coatings, such as plain oil finish as a temporary rust protectant, zinc coating (i.e., galvanized, whether by electroplating or hot‐dipping), paint, and other similar finishes and coatings, may be applied to the merchandise.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Vulcan Threaded Products Inc., Pelham, Alabama.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, April 5, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, April 8, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 7.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, California, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: 293.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $120.2 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $270.8 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 50.9 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: $137.9 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $12.8 million.
3. Leading import sources: China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of forged steel fittings from Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue antidumping duties on imports of these products from Taiwan.
The Commission’s public report Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan (Inv. No. 731-TA-1396 (Final), USITC Publication 4823, September 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by October 5, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan
Investigation No. 731-TA-1396 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by this investigation is carbon and alloy forged steel fittings (FSF); available in a variety of shapes (including but not limited to elbows, tees, crosses, laterals, couplings, reducers, caps, plugs, bushings, unions, and outlets); either finished or unfinished; whether or not having threaded, socket weld, or other end connections; regardless of nominal pipe size, pressure rating, and wall thickness; and whether or not heat treated. These fittings are produced by forging from cast steel blanks or machining from bar stock or seamless tubular steel products. Specifically excluded are stainless steel fittings; butt-weld fittings, outlets, and nipples; and all fittings with a maximum pressure ratings of 300 pounds or less. FSF are utilized in oil and gas piping systems, chemical and petrochemical plants, electric-power generating plants, and industrial piping systems for distributing liquids and gasses under high pressure or that are corrosive.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping investigation.
2. Petitioners: Bonney Forge Corp., Mount Union, Pennsylvania; and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3. USITC Institution Date: October 5, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: August 2, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: August 31, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: September 14, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: $32.0 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import source: Taiwan, China, and Italy.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Forged Steel Fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan
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 forged steel fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 29, 2017, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 14, 2018.
The Commission’s public report Forged Steel Fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1396 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4743, November 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 19, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Forged Steel Fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1396 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by these investigations is carbon and alloy forged steel fittings, whether unfinished (commonly known as blanks or rough forgings) or finished. Such fittings are made in a variety of shapes including, but not limited to, elbows, tees, crosses, laterals, couplings, reducers, caps, plugs, bushings and unions. Forged steel fittings are covered regardless of end finish, whether threaded, socket-weld or other end connections. Forged steel fittings are used to connect pipes in systems for conveying oil and gas, as well as in chemical plants, petrochemical plants, and power plants. The subject forged steel fittings are made to withstand the high pressures used in these systems, and are connected to pipe (or couplings) either by being threaded, or by welding.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Bonney Forge Corporation, Mount Union, Pennsylvania; United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: October 5, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: October 26, 2017.
5. USITC vote: November 17, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: November 20, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Four.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: 1
2. From other countries during 2016: 1
3. Leading sources during 2016: China, Italy, and Taiwan.
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Taiwan Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
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 Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Taiwan.
The Commission’s public report Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Taiwan (Investigation No. 731-TA-1339 (Final), USITC Publication 4724, September 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by October 3, 2017; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Taiwan
Investigation No. 731-TA-1339 (Final)
Product Description: The merchandise subject to this investigation is steel concrete reinforcing bar, commonly known as “rebar.” Rebar typically is used in construction applications to provide strength to concrete. Rebar may be imported in either straight lengths or coil form, but is subject to this investigation regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade or lack thereof. Plain rounds (non-deformed or smooth rebar), however, are excluded from the scope of the investigation.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members: Byer Steel Group, Inc., Cincinnati, OH; Commercial Metals Company, Irving, TX; Gerdau Ameristeel U.S. Inc., Tampa, FL; Nucor Corp., Charlotte, NC; and Steel Dynamics, Inc., Pittsboro, IN.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 20, 2016.
4. USITC Hearing Date: May 18, 2017.
5. USITC Vote Date: August 30, 2017.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: September 11, 2017.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 10.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: 4,085.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $3.2 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $3.9 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 17.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2016:
1. Subject imports: $700.7 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $79.0 million.
3. Leading import sources: Turkey, Japan, and Taiwan.
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from Taiwan 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 antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Taiwan will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan (Inv. No. 731-TA-410 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4707, July 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by August 15, 2017; when available, 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 Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan was instituted on January 3, 2017.
On April 10, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, 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.
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From China and Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) reviews concerning the antidumping duty orders on Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from China and Taiwan.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will expedite its reviews to determine whether revocation of the 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.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 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 vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “stilbenic optical brightening agents” 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.
USITC Will Expedite Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe from Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) review concerning the antidumping duty order on Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Taiwan.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether revocation of the 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.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, 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 on this matter is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “light-walled rectangular 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 this review. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its review.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge from China and Taiwan 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 determinations, the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China and Taiwan 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 these five-year (sunset) reviews.
The Commission’s public report Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-467 and 731-TA-1164-1165 (Review), USITC Publication 4634, September 2016) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by September 30, 2016; when available, 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) reviews concerning Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan were instituted on August 3, 2015.
On November 6, 2015, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With regard to China, Then-Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent and Commissioners David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews; Then-Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert and Commissioner Irving A. Williamson determined that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews.
With regard to Taiwan, all six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses for this review were adequate and voted for full reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct full reviews 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.
USITC Will Conduct Full Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct full five-year (“sunset”) reviews concerning the countervailing duty order on narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge from China and the antidumping duty orders on these products from China and Taiwan.
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 regard to China, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent and Commissioners David S. Johanson, F. Scott Kieff, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews; Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert and Commissioner Irving A. Williamson determined that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews.
With regard to Taiwan, all six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses for this review were adequate and voted for 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 vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search "woven ribbons" 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.
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.
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
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.