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News Release 18-133
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (Preliminary)
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 refillable stainless steel kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
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, Germany, and Mexico, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 14, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about February 27, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4844, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 4, 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
Stainless Steel Kegs from China, Germany, and Mexico
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-610 and 731-TA-1425-1427 (Preliminary)
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: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: American Keg Company LLC, Pottstown, PA.
3. USITC Institution Date: September 20, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: October 11, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: November 2, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: November 5, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
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 2017:
1. Subject imports: $68.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Germany, China, and Mexico.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-134
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Preliminary)
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 aluminum wire and cable from China that are allegedly subsidized and 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 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, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination due on or about December 17, 2018, and its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about February 28, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Wire and Cable from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4843, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 4, 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
Aluminum Wire and Cable from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-611 and 731-TA-1428 (Preliminary)
Product Description: An aluminum wire and cable (AWC) product is an assembly of one or more electrical conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloys, Aluminum Alloy 1350, and/or Aluminum Alloy 6201, provided that (1) at least one of the conductors is insulated; (2) each insulated conductor has a voltage rating greater than 80 volts but not exceeding 1,000 volts; and (3) at least one conductor is stranded and has a size not less than 16.5 thousand circular mil (kcmil) but not greater than 1,000 kcmil. The assembly may (1) include a grounding or neutral conductor; (2) be clad with aluminum, steel, or other base metal; or (3) include a steel support center wire, one or more connectors, a tape shield, a jacket or other covering, and/or filler materials. Most AWC products conform to National Electrical Code and Underwriters Laboratories standards, but such conformity is not required for the merchandise to be within the scope. Specifically excluded are (1) conductors included in equipment already assembled at the time of importation and (2) AWC products less than six feet in actual length.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Encore Wire Corp., McKinney, TX; and Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, GA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, September, 21 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Friday, October 12, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, November 2, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, November 5, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
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: 1,848.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $630.9 million.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $869.7 million.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: [1]
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: China, Mexico, Canada, Ecuador, and Turkey.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-135
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-672-673 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of silicomanganese from China and Ukraine 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 duty orders on imports of this product from China and Ukraine will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative with respect to Ukraine and the negative with respect to China.
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) reviews.
The Commission’s public report Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-672-673 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4845, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 7, 2018; 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 Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine were instituted on October 2, 2017.
On January 5, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to China, Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, David S. Johanson, Irving A. Williamson, and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Ukraine, Commissioners Schmidtlein, Johanson, Williamson, and Broadbent concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response 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.
News Release 18-132
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1424 (Preliminary)
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 mattresses from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Commissioners Meredith M. Broadbent and Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this investigation.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping duty investigation concerning imports of this product from China, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about February 26, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Mattresses from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1424 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4842, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available after November 30, 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
Mattresses from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1424 (Preliminary)
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), an air or water bladder,[1] 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: Preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Corsicana Mattress Company, Dallas, Texas; Elite Comfort Solutions, Newnan, Georgia; Future Foam Inc., Council Bluffs, Iowa; FXI, Inc., Media, Pennsylvania; Innocor, Inc., Red Bank, New Jersey; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., Chicago, Illinois; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, Carthage, Missouri; Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia; and Tempur Sealy International, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, November 2, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 357.
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 Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
3. Production and related workers: [2]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 16,754,826 mattresses ($4.5 billlion).
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 2
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 2
U.S. Imports in 2017:
1. Subject imports: 6,114,504 mattresses ($781 million).
2. Nonsubject imports: 2
3. Leading import sources: China (by quantity and value).
[1] Airbeds and waterbeds are excluded from the scope.
[2] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-131
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1392-1393 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from China and India 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, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the negative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in these investigations.
As a result of the USITC’s negative determinations, no antidumping duty orders will be issued on imports of this product from China and India.
The Commission’s public report Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin from China and India (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1392-1393 (Final), USITC Publication 4841, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by November 30, 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
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin from China and India
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1392-1393 (Final)
Product Description: Polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) is a crystalline polymer of tetrafluoroethylene (“TFE”) consisting of repeating units of carbon and fluorine (C2F4). The product covered by this investigation is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin, including but not limited to granular, dispersion, or coagulated dispersion (also known as fine powder). PTFE is covered by the scope whether filled or unfilled, whether or not modified, and whether or not containing co‐polymer additives, pigments, or other materials. Also included is PTFE wet raw polymer. PTFE further processed into micropowder, having particle size typically ranging from 1 to 25 microns, and a melt‐flow rate no less than 0.1 gram/10 minutes, is excluded from the scope of covered products. PTFE has a variety of end‐use applications due to its chemical inertness, heat and chemical resistance, electrical insulation properties, low coefficient of friction and functionality over a wide temperature range (‐40°C to 260°C). PTFE’s properties make the resin resistant to oxidation and reaction with other chemicals (e.g., strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents). PTFE products include gaskets, seals, linings, packing materials, tubing, pipe liners, and pipe coatings.
Status of Proceedings:
- Type of investigation: Final antidumping duty.
- Petitioners: The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware.
- USITC Institution Date: September 28, 2017.
- USITC Hearing Date: May 17, 2018.
- USITC Vote Date: October 31, 2018.
- USITC Notification to Commerce Date: November 9, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers and processors: 8.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, 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: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Germany and Italy (in terms of value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-130
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1110 (Second Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of sodium hexametaphosphate 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 this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent did not participate in this vote.
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 Sodium Hexametaphosphate from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1110 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4840, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by December 6, 2018; 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 Sodium Hexametaphosphate from China was instituted on June 1, 2018.
On September 4, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and 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.
News Release 18-129
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-873-875, 878-880, and 882 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine 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 duty orders on imports of this product from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns voted in the affirmative with respect to all countries. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative with respect to Belarus, China, Moldova, and Ukraine and in the negative with respect to Indonesia, Latvia, and Poland.
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 Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-873-875, 878-800, and 882 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4838, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 6, 2018; 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 Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine were instituted on June 1, 2018.
On September 4, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Commissioners David S. Johanson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full 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 18-128
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1203 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of xanthan gum 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 this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns 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 Xanthan Gum from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1203 (Review), USITC Publication 4839, November 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by December 6, 2018; 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 Xanthan Gum from China was instituted on June 1, 2018.
On September 4, 2018, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Commissioners David S. Johanson, Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Jason E. Kearns concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and 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.
News Release 18-127
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1422-1423 (Preliminary)
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 strontium chromate from Austria and France that are allegedly 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 Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping duty investigations concerning imports of this product from Austria and France, with its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about February 12, 2019.
The Commission’s public report Strontium Chromate from Austria and France (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1422-1423 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4836, October 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after November 19, 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
Strontium Chromate from Austria and France
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1422-1423 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Strontium chromate is a yellow granular powder with the chemical formula SrCrO4. The powder can be blended in a variety of solutions to form a paste. Strontium chromate includes both powder and blends that contain 15 percent or more of strontium chromate by total formula weight. Strontium chromate is primarily used in paints and coatings as a corrosion inhibitor for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles, metal coils, and other durable goods.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: WPC Technologies, Oak Creek, WI.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, October 19, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, October 22, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 1.
2. Location of producer’s 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 2017:
1. Subject imports: 1
2. Nonsubject imports: 1
3. Leading import sources: Austria and France.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 18-126
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1387-1391 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and 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 negative.
As a result of the USITC’s negative determinations, no antidumping duty orders will be issued on imports of this product from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan.
The Commission’s public report Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1387-1391 (Final), USITC Publication 4835, October 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by November 21, 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
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1387-1391 (Final)
Product Description: PET resin is a large‐volume, commodity‐grade thermoplastic polyester polymer that is primarily sold in bulk form as chips or pellets to downstream end users/converters. Converters use PET resin to manufacture bottles and other sterile containers that house liquid and solid products for human consumption or contact. Articles manufactured with PET resin are clear, transparent, sterile, lightweight, and thermally stable. The PET resin covered in these investigations has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.70, but not more than 0.88, deciliters per gram. Included are blends of virgin PET resin and recycled PET resin containing 50 percent or more virgin PET resin content by weight, provided such blends meet the intrinsic viscosity requirements above. The products covered include all PET resin meeting the above specifications regardless of additives introduced in the manufacturing process. Major end‐use applications for bottle grade PET resin include carbonated soft drink bottles, water bottles, and other containers such as for juices, peanut butter, jams and jellies, salad dressings, cooking oils, household cleaners, and cosmetics.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: DAK Americas, LLC, Charlotte, NC; M&G Polymers USA, LLC, Houston, TX; Indorama Ventures USA, Inc., Decatur, AL; and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 4.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: 931.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: $3.1 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: $3.8 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 12 percent.
U.S. Shipments of Imports in 2017:
1. U.S. shipments of subject imports: $437.9 million.
2. U.S. shipments of nonsubject imports: $270.3 million.
3. Leading import sources: Mexico, Taiwan, and Brazil.