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News Release 18-037
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-891 (Third 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 foundry coke 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 Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Foundry Coke from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-891 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4774, April 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by May 17, 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 Foundry Coke from China was instituted on May 1, 2017.
On August 4, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioner 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. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Commissioner Irving A. Williamson concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.
A record of the Commission’s votes to conduct a full 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 18-036
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1106
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain toner cartridges and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are replaceable toner cartridges and photosensitive drum units contained in or sold for use in such cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan; Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Melville, NY; and Canon Virginia, Inc., of Newport News, VA, on February 28, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain toner cartridges 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:
Ninestar Corporation of Guangdong, China;
Ninestar Image Tech Limited of Guangdong, China;
Ninestar Technology Company, Ltd., of City of Industry, CA;
Apex Microtech Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Static Control Components, Inc., of Sanford, NC;
Aster Graphics, Inc., of Placentia, CA;
Jiangxi Yibo E-tech Co., Ltd., of Xinyu City, Jiangxi, China;
Aster Graphics Co., Ltd., of Guangdong, China;
Print-Rite Holdings Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Print-Rite N.A., Inc., of La Vergne, TN;
Union Technology Int’l (M.C.O.) Co. Ltd. of Rodrigues, Macau;
Print-Rite Unicorn Image Products Co. Ltd. of Zhuhai, China;
Kingway Image Co., Ltd. d/b/a Zhu Hai Kingway Image Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, China;
Ourway Image Tech. Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, China;
Ourway Image Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, China;
Zhuhai Aowei Electronics Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, China;
Ourway US Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Acecom, Inc. - San Antonio d/b/a InkSell.com of San Antonio, TX;
ACM Technologies, Inc., of Corona, CA;
Arlington Industries, Inc., of Waukegan, IL;
Bluedog Distribution Inc. of Hollywood, FL;|
Do It Wiser LLC d/b/a Image Toner of Alpharetta, GA;
EIS Office Solutions, Inc., of Houston, TX;
eReplacements, LLC, of Grapevine, TX;
Frontier Imaging Inc. of Compton, CA;
Garvey’s Office Products, Inc., of Niles, IL;
Global Cartridges of Burlingame, CA;
GPC Trading Co., Limited d/b/a GPC Image of Hong Kong;
Hong Kong BoZe Co., Limited d/b/a Greensky of Hong Kong;
Master Print Supplies, Inc. d/b/a HQ Products of Burlingame, CA;
i8 International, Inc. d/b/a Ink4Work.com of City of Industry, CA;
Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC, of Dayton, OH;
LD Products, Inc., of Long Beach, CA;
Linkyo Corp. d/b/a SuperMediaStore.com of La Puente, CA;
CLT Computers, Inc. d/b/a Multiwave and MWave of Walnut, CA;
Imaging Supplies Investors, LLC d/b/a SuppliesOutlet.com, SuppliesWholesalers.com, and OnlineTechStores.com of Reno, NV;
Online Tech Stores, LLC d/b/a SuppliesOutlet.com, SuppliesWholesalers.com, and OnlineTechStores.com of Grand Rapids, MI;
Kuhlmann Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Precision Roller of Phoenix, AZ;
Print After Print, Inc. d/b/a OutOfToner.com of Phoenix, AZ;
Fairland, LLC d/b/a ProPrint of Anaheim Hills, CA;
Reliable Imaging Computer Products, Inc., of Northridge, CA;
Apex Excel Limited d/b/a ShopAt247 of Rowland Heights, CA;
The Supplies Guys, LLC, of Lancaster, PA;
Billiontree Technology USA Inc. d/b/a Toner Kingdom of City of Industry, CA;
FTrade Inc. d/b/a ValueToner of Staten Island, NY;
V4INK, Inc., of Ontario, CA;
World Class Ink Supply, Inc., of Woodbury, NJ;
9010-8077 Quebec Inc. d/b/a Zeetoner of Quebec, Canada; and
Zinyaw LLC d/b/a TonerPirate.com and Supply District of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1106), 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 18-035
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1105
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation include PLCs used to control the operation of machines that are typically part of factory assembly lines or other industrial applications.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Radwell International, Inc., of Willingboro, NJ, on January 19, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), components thereof, and products containing same by reason of: (1) a conspiracy to fix resale prices in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act; (2) a conspiracy to boycott resellers in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act; and (3) monopolization in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Rockwell Automation, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1105), 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 18-034
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (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 silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, and Norway that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan that Commerce has determined are subsidized by the governments of those countries.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent 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 Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Final), USITC Publication 4773, April 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by May 1, 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
Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Final)
Product Description: The scope in these investigations includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal, including silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight) is excluded. Silicon metal is principally used as an alloying agent in aluminum production and by the chemical industry as an input in the production of silicones and to produce polysilicon. Silicones are used for a variety of applications including resins, lubricants, plastomers, anti-foaming agents, and water-repellent compounds. Silicon metal is consumed as the base material for making polysilicon, a very high purity form of silicon that is primarily used in semiconductors and solar cells.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, Ohio.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, March 23, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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 2016:
1. Subject imports: $240.7 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $126.8 million.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Norway (in terms of total value)
News Release 18-033
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (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 foil 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 Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the USITC’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China.
The Commission’s public report Aluminum Foil from China, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (Final), USITC Publication 4771, April 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 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
Aluminum Foil from China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-570 and 731-TA-1346 (Final)
Product Description: Aluminum foil is a thin wrought aluminum product that is produced via a rolling process. It has a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, is in reels exceeding 25 pounds, regardless of width. It is made from an aluminum alloy that contains more than 92 percent aluminum. Aluminum foil in this instance specifically excludes product that is backed with paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar backing materials on one or both sides of the aluminum foil, as well as etched capacitor foil and aluminum foil that is cut to shape. Aluminum foil is used in food and pharmaceutical packaging and in industrial applications such as thermal insulation, cables, and electronics.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: The Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group, Arlington, VA.
3. USITC Institution Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, April 9, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 6.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
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 2016:
1. Subject imports: $431.4 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $226.4 million.
3. Leading import sources: China, Germany, Russia, and Armenia (in terms of total quantity).
News Release 18-032
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 threatened with material injury by reason of imports of rubber bands from China and Thailand that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value. The Commission further found that imports of rubber bands from Sri Lanka are negligible.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative with respect to China and Thailand and made a finding of negligibility with respect to Sri Lanka.
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 and Thailand, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about April 26, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about July 10, 2018. As a result of the Commission’s finding of negligibility, the investigation concerning Sri Lanka will be terminated.
The Commission’s public report Rubber Bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-598-600 and 731-TA-1408-1410 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4770, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after April 16, 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
Rubber Bands from China, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-598-600 and 731-TA-1408-1410 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Rubber bands are made of vulcanized rubber and are commonly used to hold multiple objects together, including papers, fruits and vegetables, pieces of equipment, and other items. Rubber bands are sold in many industry segments, including the following: stationery, paper and packaging, newspaper, agricultural, retail, government, post office, and advertising.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Alliance Rubber Co., Hot Springs, Arkansas.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, March 19, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 1
2. Location of producers’ plants: Arkansas and California.
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: Thailand.
News Release 18-031
Inv. No(s). 3317-TA-1104
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain multi-domain test and measurement instruments. The products at issue in the investigation are oscilloscopes for performing both time domain and frequency domain analysis.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Tektronix, Inc., of Beaverton, OR, on February 9, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain multi-domain test and measurement instruments 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:
Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc., of Columbia, MD;
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG of Munchen, Germany; and
Rohde & Schwarz Vertriebs GmbH of Munchen, Germany.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1104), 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 18-030
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1103
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain digital video receivers and related hardware and software components. The products at issue in the investigation are digital video receivers (also known as digital set-top boxes) and their associated hardware and software components, including, for example, interactive program guide software and remote control units.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Rovi Corporation, Rovi Guides, Inc., and Rovi Technologies Corporation, all of San Jose, CA, and Veveo, Inc., of Andover, MA, on February 8, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain digital video receivers and related hardware and software components 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:
Comcast Corporation of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Business Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Holdings Corporation of Philadelphia, PA; and
Comcast Shared Services, LLC of Chicago, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1103), 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 18-029
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1102
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain light engines and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are illumination systems used in the life sciences in optical instruments such as microscopes, analytical instruments, or medical instruments.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Lumencor, Inc., of Beaverton, OR, on February 2, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain light engines and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Excelitas Technologies Corp. of Waltham, MA; and
Lumen Dynamics Group, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1102), 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 18-028
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (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 cast iron soil pipe from China that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue with its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about April 23, 2018, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about July 5, 2018.
The Commission’s public report Cast Iron Soil Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4769, March 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after April 9, 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
Cast Iron Soil Pipe from the China
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-597 and 731-TA-1407 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The merchandise covered by this proceeding is cast iron soil pipe, whether finished or unfinished, regardless of industry or proprietary specifications, and regardless of wall thickness, length, diameter, surface finish, end finish, or stenciling. The scope of this investigation includes, but is not limited to, both hubless and hub and spigot cast iron soil pipe. Cast iron soil pipe is nonmalleable iron pipe of various designs and sizes. Cast iron soil pipe is generally distinguished from other types of nonmalleable cast iron pipe by the manner in which it is connected to cast iron soil pipe fittings.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Mundelein, IL.
3. USITC Institution Date: Friday, January 26, 2018.
4. USITC Conference Date: Friday, February 16, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, March 9, 2018.
6. USITC Scheduled Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2017:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 2.
2. Location of producers’ plants: California, North Carolina, 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: $13.1 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $757,000.
3. Leading import sources: China
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.