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 brake drums from China and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China and Turkey.

Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson, 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 its investigations of imports of brake drums from China and Turkey, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 27, 2024 and its preliminary countervailing duty determinations on September 13, 2024.

The Commission’s public report Brake Drums from China and Turkey, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-729-730 and 731-TA-1698-1699 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5532, August 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.

The report will be available by September 12, 2024; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal and the existing countervailing duty orders on imports of uncoated paper from China and Indonesia 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 orders on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal will remain in place. 

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel 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 Uncoated Paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-528-529 and 731-TA-1264-1268 (Review), USITC Publication 5275, January 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

The report will be available by February 18, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

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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 uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal were instituted on February 1, 2021.

On May 7, 2021, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to Australia, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response was adequate and voted for a full review.  With respect to Brazil, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response was adequate and voted for a full review.  With respect to China, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response was adequate, and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.  With respect to Indonesia, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response was adequate and voted for a full review.  With respect to Portugal, Commissioners Johanson, Schmidtlein, Kearns, Stayin, and Karpel concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for a full review.

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.

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 emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from Czechia, Italy, and Russia that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.  Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin did not participate in these investigations.

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber from Czechia, Italy, and Russia, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about April 25, 2022.

The Commission’s public report Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from Czechia, Italy, and Russia (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1575-1577 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5274, January 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after January 28, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (ESBR) from Czechia, Italy, and Russia
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1575-1577 (Preliminary)

Product Description:  Emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber ("ESBR") elastomers are large volume synthetic rubber copolymer derivatives of the petrochemical feedstocks styrene and butadiene produced by cold emulsion polymerization at 41-55 degrees Fahrenheit and typically compressed into salable rectangular bales of 80 pounds, but also sold in granules, crumbs, pellets, powders, plates, sheets, strip, etc. Scope products resulting from the production process consist of the 1500 and 1700 series grades of ESBR synthetic rubber elastomers defined by the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP). The 1500 series products are light-colored solid grades of ESBR popularly sold for tire and other applications, while the 1700 series products contain petroleum extender oil, darker in color but more easily processed and typically used for specialty compounding in tire manufacture and other applications. Some 70 percent or more of ESBR is used in tire tread compound formulations designed for new passenger vehicle and light truck replacement tires and heavier truck tire retreads, where its superior durability and extended tire wear characteristics excel. ESBR is also employed in a large variety of other applications including conveyor belting, hoses, other mechanical goods, and footwear. Scope exclusions include IISRP carbon black master batch 1600 and 1800 series, high styrene resin master batch 1900 series, and latex intermediate products.

Status of Proceedings:

1.          Type of investigation:  Preliminary antidumping duty investigations.
2.          Petitioner:  Lion Elastomers LLC, Port Neches, Texas.
3.          USITC Effective Institution Date:  Monday, November 15, 2021.
4.          USITC Conference Date:  Monday, December 6, 2021.
5.          USITC Vote Date:  Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
6.          USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Thursday, December 30, 2021.

U.S. Industry in 2020:

1.          Number of U.S. producers:  2.
2.          Location of producers’ plants:  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 2020:

1.          Subject imports:  ¹
2.          Nonsubject imports:  ¹
3.          Leading import sources:  Russia, Taiwan, and Mexico (by volume).

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 seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe from Czechia, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of Korea and Russia.

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about October 1, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about December 15, 2020. 

The Commission’s public report Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Czechia, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-654-655 and 731-TA-1529-1532 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5114, August 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after September 21, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from Czechia, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-654-655 and 731-TA-1529-1532 (Preliminary)

Product Description:  The merchandise covered by the scope of these investigations is seamless carbon and alloy steel (other than stainless steel) pipes and redraw hollows, less than or equal to 16 inches (406.4 mm) in outside diameter, regardless of wall-thickness, manufacturing process (e.g., hot-finished or cold-drawn), end finish (e.g., plain end, beveled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), or surface finish (e.g., bare, lacquered or coated). Standard, line, and pressure pipe is generally intended to convey liquids and is typically tested and rated for its ability to withstand hydrostatic pressure.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation: Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  Vallourec Star, LP; Houston, Texas.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, July 08, 2020.
4.   USITC Conference Date:  Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Friday, August 21, 2020.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, August 24, 2020.

U.S. Industry in 2019:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  6.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, 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 2019:

1.   Subject imports:  [1]
2.   Nonsubject imports:  $763 million.
3.   Leading import sources:  Mexico, Germany, Ukraine, and Japan.

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 metal lockers from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. 

Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. 

As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of metal lockers from China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about October 2, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about December 16, 2020. 

The Commission’s public report Metal Lockers from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-656 and 731-TA-1533 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5113, August 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after September 21, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-656 and 731-TA-1533 (Preliminary)

Product Description:  The merchandise subject to these investigations consists of certain metal lockers, with or without doors, and parts thereof (metal lockers). These metal lockers are storage devices that are typically made of flat-rolled metal, metal mesh and/or expanded metal, which include but is not limited to alloy or non-alloy steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. The subject metal lockers may be shipped as individual or multiple locker units preassembled, welded, or combined into banks or tiers or as sets of component parts, bulk packed or any combination thereof. The scope also includes all parts and components of these metal lockers as well as accessories that are attached to the metal lockers when installed.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Preliminary countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  List Industries, Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida; Lyon LLC, Montgomery, Illinois; Penco Products, Inc., Greenville, North Carolina; and Tennsco Corp., Dickson, Tennessee.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Thursday, July 9, 2020.
4.   USITC Conference Date:  Thursday, July 30, 2020 (conducted through written statements, testimony, and questions and responses (July 28-August 4, 2020)).
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Friday, August 21, 2020.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, August 24, 2020.

U.S. Industry in 2019:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  8.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
3.   Production and related workers:  737.
4.   U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments:  $157 million.
5.   Apparent U.S. consumption:  [1]
6.   Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:  [1]>

U.S. Imports in 2019:

1.   U.S. importers’ U.S. shipments:  $71 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports:  [1]
3.   Leading import sources:  China.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of dried tart cherries from Turkey that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the negative.

As a result of the USITC’s negative determinations, no antidumping and countervailing duty orders will be issued.

The Commission’s public report Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-622 and 731-TA-1448 (Final), USITC Publication 5014, January 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by February 18, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.  

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-622 and 731-TA-1448 (Final)

Product Description: Dried tart cherries are a type of processed tart cherry that is consumed directly or used in nut or dried fruit mixtures, cereals, baked goods, and other processed foods. Dried tart cherries have a tender, chewy texture, and the full flavor profile comes from the high acidity of the fresh tart cherry. Before they are dried, tart cherries are usually pitted, and can be infused with a sweetener or flavoring juice. They can be sold whole or diced, chopped, or further reduced in size.

Status of Proceedings:

1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Cherry Central Cooperative, Traverse City, MI; Graceland Fruit, Inc., Frankfort, MI; Oceana Foods, Shelby, MI; Payson Fruit Growers Coop, Payson, UT; Shoreline Fruit, LLC, Traverse City, MI; Smeltzer Orchard Co., Frankfort, MI.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, January 27, 2020.

U.S. Industry in 2018:

1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Michigan and Utah.
3. Production and related workers: 336.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $70.6 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption:
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption:   ¹

U.S. Imports in 2018:

1. 1. Subject imports:   ¹
2. 2. Nonsubject imports:   ¹
3. 3. Leading import sources: Turkey, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.   ¹

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