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News Release 19-118
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (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 aluminum wire and cable from China 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.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Wire and Cable from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Final), USITC Publication 5001, December 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by January 6, 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
Aluminum Wire and Cable from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Final)
Product Description: AWC products are insulated electrical conductors used in the transmission and distribution of electricity, relying on aluminum's relatively high thermal and electrical conductivities to transmit electrical power in industrial and commercial applications as well as some residential applications. The subject product can consist of one or more electrical conductors made from a single or multiple aluminum alloys. These alloys provide different combinations of electrical conductivity and tensile strength. AWC is manufactured to meet various industry standards and electric codes, including UL (safety standards) and/or National Electrical Code specifications, which denote temperature ratings, voltage, wet or dry conditions ratings, or other product attributes.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Encore Wire Corporation, McKinney, TX; Southwire Company LLC, Carrollton, GA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, September 21, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, December 16, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 5.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.
3. Production and related workers: 1,720.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $654.2 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $937.4 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 17.8 percent.
U.S. Imports in 2018:
1. Subject imports: $126.9 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $101.8 million.
3. Leading import sources: China, Turkey, Mexico.
News Release 19-117
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1424 (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 mattresses from China 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 Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this vote.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping 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 mattresses from China will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Mattresses from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1424 (Final), USITC Publication 5000, December 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
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
Mattresses from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1424 (Final)
Product Description: "Mattress" generally means a resilient material or combination of materials generally enclosed by ticking that is intended or promoted for sleeping upon by people. Mattresses generally consist of (1) a core, (2) upholstery material, and (3) ticking. The core provides the main support system of the mattress. The core may consist of innersprings, non-innersprings (e.g., foam), other resilient filling, or a combination of these materials. "Upholstery" refers to the material between the core and the ticking. "Ticking" refers to the cover or the outermost layer of fabric or other material that encloses the core and any upholstery material.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Corsicana Mattress Company, Dallas, TX; Elite Comfort Solutions, Newnan, GA; Future Foam Inc., Council Bluffs, IA; FXI, Inc., Media, PA; Innocor, Inc., Red Bank, NJ; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Chicago, IL; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, Carthage, MO; Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Atlanta, GA; and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., Lexington, KY.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Friday, October 11, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, December 9, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 56
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 10,432.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $4.4 billion.
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: $918 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: [1]
3. Leading import sources: China (by quantity and value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 19-116
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1184
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain shaker screens for drilling fluids, components thereof, and related marketing materials. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by M-I L.L.C. of Houston, TX, on November 7, 2019. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain shaker screens for drilling fluids, components thereof, and related marketing materials that infringe patents and registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests 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:
Hebei GN Solids Control Co., Ltd., of Langfang, China;
GN Solids America LLC of Houston, TX;
Anping Shengjia Hardware Mesh Co., Ltd., of Hengshui City, China;
Hebei Hengying Wire Cloth Co., Ltd., of Hebei Province, China;
Xi’an Brightway Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., of Xi’an City, High Tech Development Zone, China; and
Brightway Solids Control Co., Ltd., of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1184), 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 19-113
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (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 vertical metal file cabinets from China 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.
The Commission’s public report Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1462 (Final), USITC Publication 4995, 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
Vertical Metal File Cabinets from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (Final)
Product Description: Vertical metal file cabinets (VMFCs) are freestanding units of carbon and/or alloy steel and/or other metals, being 25 inches or less in width, and containing at least two extendable file drawers that are tall enough to store hanging files for either letter- or legal-sized sized documents. Surfaces of VMFCs can be painted, galvanized, or coated for corrosion protection or aesthetic appearance. Additional features can include: (1) one or more extendable non-file-sized (e.g., box or pencil) drawers; (2) a non-extendable (e.g., a cubby) storage area; or (3) mobility elements (e.g., casters, wheels, or a dolly). The subject merchandise can be imported either fully assembled or unassembled as a ready-to-assemble kit. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are: (1) lateral metal file cabinets, with a width exceeding 25 inches that is greater than the body depth; (2) pedestal file cabinets, with body depths that are greater than or equal to their width, are less than 31 inches tall, and are designed to be either freestanding or attached to or hung beneath a desktop or other work surface; and (3) fire-proof or fire-resistant file cabinets.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final-phase countervailing duty and antidumping investigations.
2. Petitioners: Hirsh Industries LLC, Des Moines, Iowa.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 8, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 6.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
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 and Mexico.
[1] Withheld to avoid revealing business proprietary information.
News Release 19-112
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-630 and 731-TA-1462
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of glass containers from China that are allegedly 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 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 China, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 19, 2019, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about March 3, 2020.
The Commission’s public report Glass Containers from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-630 and 731-TA-1462 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4996, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 10, 2019; 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
Glass Containers from China.
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-630 and 731-TA-1462 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The merchandise subject to these investigations are certain glass containers with a nominal capacity of 0.059 liters (2.0 fluid ounces) up to and including 4.0 liters (135.256 fluid ounces) and an opening or mouth with a nominal outer diameter of 14 millimeters up to and including 120 millimeters. The scope includes glass jars, bottles, flasks and similar containers; with or without their closures; whether clear or colored; and with or without, design or functional enhancements (including, but not limited to, handles, embossing, labeling, or etching).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: American Glass Packing Coalition, Tampa, FL; and Chicago, IL.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 8, 2019.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey,
New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: 11,510.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $4.1 billion.
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, Mexico, Taiwan, and Canada.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 19-111
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1183
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain foldable reusable drinking straws and components and accessories 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 The Final Co. LLC of Santa Fe, NM, on October 9, 2019, as amended on October 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 foldable reusable drinking straws and components and accessories thereof that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests 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:
Huizhou Sinri Technology Company Limited of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
Hebei Serun Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd., of Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China;
Dongguan Stirling Metal Products Co., Ltd., of Dongguan, Guangdong, China;
Ningbo Wwpartner Plastic Manufacture Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China;
Shenzhen Yuanzhen Technology Co., Ltd., Longhua District, Shenzhen, China;
Jiangmen Boyan Houseware Co., Ltd., of Jiangmen, Guangdong, China;
Shanghai Rbin Industry And Trade Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China;
Jiangmen Shengke Hardware Products Co., Ltd., of Jiangmen, Guangdon, China;
Funan Anze Trading Co., Ltd., of Fuyang, Anhui, China;
Hangzhou Keteng Trade Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Hunan Jiudi Shiye Import And Export Trading Co., Ltd., of Changsha, Hunan, China;
Shenzhen Yaya Gifts Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Ningbo Weixu International Trade Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China;
Ningbo Beland Commodity Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China;
Xiamen One X Piece Imp.& Exp. Co., Ltd., of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
Hunan Champion Top Technology Co., Ltd., of Changsha city, Hunan province, China; and
Yiwu Lizhi Trading Firm of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1183), 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 19-110
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1182
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain argon plasma coagulation system probes, their components, and other argon plasma coagulation system components for use therewith. 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 Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH of Tübingen, Republic of Germany, and Erbe USA, Inc., of Marietta, GA, on October 7, 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 argon plasma coagulation system probes, their components, and other argon plasma coagulation system components for use therewith 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:
Olympus Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Olympus Corporation of the Americas of Center Valley, PA;
Olympus America, Inc., of Center Valley, PA;
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe of Hamburg, Republic of Germany;
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH of Hamburg, Republic of Germany;
Olympus KeyMed Group Limited of Essex, United Kingdom;
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. of Essex, United Kingdom;
Olympus Bolton of Bolton, United Kingdom; and
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe | Cardiff of Cardiff, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1182), 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 19-109
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1021 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of malleable iron pipe fittings from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of these products from China will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, 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 this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1021 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4993, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by December 12, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China was instituted on July 1, 2019.
On October 4, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Commissioners 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 and voted for an expedited review. Chairman David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct an expedited review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 19-108
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Second Review) and 731-TA-1210-1212 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China and the existing antidumping orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam 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 this product from China and the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randoph J. Stayin, 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Second Review) and 731-TA-1210-1212 (Review), USITC Publication 4994, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 5, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam was instituted on June 3, 2019.
On September 6, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners 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 responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct expedited 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.
News Release 19-107
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1422-1423 (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 strontium chromate from Austria and France 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 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 duty orders on imports of this product from Austria and France.
The Commission’s public report Strontium Chromate from Austria and France (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1422 and 1423 (Final), USITC Publication 4992, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by December 4, 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
Strontium Chromate from Austria and France
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1422-1423 (Final)
Product Description: Strontium chromate is a yellow powder with the chemical formula SrCrO4. This salt is primarily used in anti-corrosive coatings for metals surfaces such as aluminum and stainless steel, especially in the aerospace industry. The subject merchandise includes strontium chromate as a pure powder or as a dispersion or paste. Creating a dispersion involves mixing the solid powder with a solvent, such as aromatic 100 methyl amyl ketone/2-heptanone, acetone, glycol ether EB, naphtha leicht, or xylene.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioner: WPC Technologies, Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 5, 2018.
4. USITC Hearing Date: October 3, 2019.
5. USITC Vote Date: October 31, 2019.
6. USITC Commission’s Views: November 21, 2019.
U.S. Industry in 2018:
1. Number of U.S. producers: one.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Wisconsin.
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: $0.
3. Leading import sources: Austria, France.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.