January 14, 2020
News Release 20-005
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-622 , 731-TA-1448
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey Do Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

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.  

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
 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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January 10, 2020
News Release 20-004
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1190
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Monitoring Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable monitoring devices, systems, and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Philips North America, LLC, of Andover, MA, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. of Eindhoven, Netherlands, on December 10, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wearable monitoring devices, systems, 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:

Fitbit, Inc., of San Francisco, CA;
Garmin International, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin USA, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin Ltd. d/b/a Garmin Switzerland of Schaffhausen, Switzerland;
Ingram Micro Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Maintek Computer (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. of Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China; and
Inventec Appliances (Pudong) of Shanghai, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1190), 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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December 20, 2019
News Release 19-127
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1188
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pick-up Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pick-up truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Extang Corporation and Laurmark Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a BAK Industries, both of Ann Arbor, MI, on November 26, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pick-up truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof 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:

Tyger Auto Inc. of Rialto, CA;
Cixi City Liyuan Auto Parts Co. Ltd. of Cixi City, Zhejiang Province, China; and
Hong Kong Car Start Industries Co. of Haishu District, Zhejian Province, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1188), 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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December 19, 2019
News Release 19-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1187
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Certain Electronic Devices with Optical Filters and Optical Sensor Systems and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices with optical filters and optical sensor systems and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Viavi Solutions Inc. of San Jose, CA, on November 18, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic devices with optical filters and optical sensor systems and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Optrontec Inc. of Gyeongnam, Republic of Korea;
LG Electronics, Inc., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
LG Innotek Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; and
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1187), 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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December 18, 2019
News Release 19-125
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Magnesium from Israel Does Not Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC

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 magnesium from Israel 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 or countervailing duty orders will be issued.

The Commission’s public report Magnesium from Israel (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Final), USITC Publication 5009, January 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by January 27, 2020; 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

Magnesium from Israel
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Final)

Product Description:  Primary and secondary pure and alloy magnesium metal, regardless of chemistry, raw material source, form, shape, or size. Magnesium is a metal or alloy containing by weight primarily the element magnesium. Primary magnesium is produced by decomposing raw materials into magnesium metal. Secondary magnesium is produced by recycling magnesium-based scrap into magnesium metal. The magnesium covered by this investigation also includes blends of primary magnesium, scrap, and secondary magnesium.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioner:  US Magnesium, Salt Lake City, UT.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  Thursday, November 21, 2019.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, January 13, 2020.

U.S. Industry in 2018:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  7
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Utah.
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 2018:

1.   Subject imports:  1
2.   Nonsubject imports:  1
3.   Leading import sources:  Israel, Russia, Turkey, and Taiwan.

 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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December 12, 2019
News Release 19-124
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India 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 polyester textured yarn from China and India 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 affirmative.

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and India.

The Commission also made negative findings concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China.  As a result, imports of polyester textured yarn from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping and countervailing duties.

The Commission’s public report Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (Final), USITC Publication 5007, January 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by January 20, 2020; 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

Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-612-613 and 731-TA-1429-1430 (Final)

Product Description: Polyester textured yarn is synthetic multifilament yarn that is manufactured from polyester (polyethylene terephthalate). It is produced through a texturing process, which imparts special properties to the filaments of the yarn, including stretch, bulk, strength, moisture absorption, insulation, and the appearance of a natural fiber.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners: Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., Greensboro, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America, Lake City, SC.
3.   USITC Institution Date: Friday, October 18, 2018.
4.   USITC Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
5.   USITC Vote Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, January 3, 2020.

U.S. Industry in 2018:

1.   Number of U.S. producers: 8.
2.   Location of producers’ plants: North Carolina and South Carolina.
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 2018:

1.   Subject imports:  $78.1 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports:  $78.8 million.
3.   Leading import sources:  China, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan.

 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

 

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December 6, 2019
News Release 19-123
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-631 and 731-TA-1463-1464 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations Concerning Forged Steel Fittings from India and Korea

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of forged steel fittings from India and Korea that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of India. 

Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.  Commissioner 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 with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of these products from India and Korea, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about January 16, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 31, 2020.

The Commission’s public report Forged Steel Fittings from India and Korea (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-631 and 731-TA-1463-1464 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5006, December 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after January 6, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at:  https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Forged Steel Fittings from India and Korea
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-631 and 731-TA-1463-1464 (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, unions, and outlets. Forged steel fittings are covered regardless of end finish, whether threaded, socket‐weld or other end connections. The scope includes integrally reinforced forged branch outlet fittings, regardless of whether they have one or more ends that is a socket welding, threaded, butt welding end, or other end connections.  While these fittings are generally manufactured to specifications ASME B16.11, MSS SP‐79, MSS SP‐83, MSS‐SP‐97, ASTM A105, ASTM A350 and ASTM A182, the scope is not limited to fittings made to these specifications.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  Bonny Forge Corporation, Mount Union, PA; United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial, and Service Workers International Union, Pittsburgh, PA.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
4.   USITC Conference Date:  Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  Friday, December 6, 2019.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  Monday, December 9, 2019.

U.S. Industry in 2018:

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 2018:

1.   Subject imports:  1
2.   Nonsubject imports:  1
3.   Leading import sources:  China, India, Korea, Taiwan.

 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

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November 22, 2019
News Release 19-122
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1186
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Balanced Armature Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain balanced armature devices, products containing same, and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Knowles Corporation and Knowles Electronics, LLC, both of Itasca, IL, and Knowles Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, on August 29, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain balanced armature devices, products containing same, and components thereof that misappropriate trade secrets 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:

Liang Li (a/k/a Ryan Li) of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China;
Shenzhen Bellsing Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China;
Suzhou Bellsing Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd., of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China;
Bellsing Corporation of Lisle, IL;
Dongguan Bellsing Precision Device Co., Ltd., of Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China;
Dongguan Xinyao Electronics Industrial Co., Ltd., d/b/a Fidue Acoustics of Dongguan, Guangdong, China;
Soundlink Co., Ltd. of Suzhou, China;
Magnatone Hearing Aid Corporation d/b/a Persona Medical and InEarz Audio of Casselberry, FL;
Jerry Harvey Audio LLC of Orlando, FL;
Magic Dynamics, LLC, d/b/a Magic Ear of Clearwater, FL;
Campfire Audio, LLC, of Portland, OR; and
Clear Tune Monitors, Inc., of Orlando, FL.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1186), 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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November 22, 2019
News Release 19-121
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1185
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Smart Thermostats, Smart HVAC Systems, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain smart thermostats, smart HVAC systems, and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by EcoFactor, Inc., of Palo Alto, CA, on October 23, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart thermostats, smart HVAC systems, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Ecobee Ltd. of Toronto, ON, Canada;
Ecobee, Inc., of Toronto, ON, Canada;
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA;
Alarm.com Incorporated of Tysons, VA;
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc., of Tysons, VA;
Daikin Industries, Ltd., of Osaka, Japan;
Daikin America, Inc., of Orangeburg, NY;
Daikin North America LLC of Houston, TX;
Schneider Electric USA, Inc., of Andover, MA;
Schneider Electric SE of Rueil-Malmaison Cedex France; and
Vivint, Inc., of Provo, UT.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1185), 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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November 22, 2019
News Release 19-119
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1426 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China and Germany Retard U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that the establishment of a U.S. industry is materially retarded by reason of imports of refillable stainless steel kegs from China and Germany that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.

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

As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from China and Germany and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from China.

The Commission also made a negative finding concerning critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from China.  As a result, imports of refillable stainless steel kegs from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping and countervailing duties. 

The Commission’s public report Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China and Germany (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1426 (Final), USITC Publication 5002, December 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available by December 30, 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

Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China and Germany
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1426 (Final)

Product Description:  Refillable stainless steel kegs are cylindrically shaped containers made from stainless steel and designed to hold, transport, and dispense beer, wine, and other liquids. These kegs are compatible with a ''D Sankey'' extractor (spear) for dispensing, cleaning, and refilling; have a nominal liquid volume capacity of 10 liters or more; regardless of the type of finish, gauge, thickness, or grade of stainless steel; and whether or not covered by or encased in other materials. They may be imported either assembled or unassembled, with or without all components (including spears, couplers or taps, necks, collars, and valves), and filled or unfilled. Specifically excluded are:  (1) vessels or containers that are not approximately cylindrically shaped; (2) stainless steel kegs, vessels, or containers that have either a ''ball lock'' or a ''pin lock'' valve system (commonly known as ''Cornelius'' kegs); (3) spears, couplers or taps, necks, collars, and valves that are not imported with the subject merchandise; and (4) filled stainless steel kegs designated by the Commissioner of Customs as "Instruments of International Traffic" within the meaning of Section 332(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigation:  Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2.   Petitioners:  American Keg Company LLC, Pottstown, PA.
3.   USITC Institution Date:  September 20, 2018.
4.   USITC Hearing Date:  August 14, 2019.
5.   USITC Vote Date:  November 22, 2019.
6.   USITC Notification to Commerce Date:  December 9, 2019.

U.S. Industry in 2018:

1.   Number of U.S. producers:  One.
2.   Location of producers’ plants:  Pennsylvania.
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 2018:

1.   Subject imports:  $97.7 million.
2.   Nonsubject imports:  1
3.   Leading import sources:  China, Germany, and Mexico.

 

[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

 

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