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News Release 17-074
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-638 (Fourth 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 stainless steel wire rod from India 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 India 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. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff 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 Stainless Steel Wire Rod from India (Inv. No. 731-TA-638 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4695, June 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by June 27, 2017; 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 Stainless Steel Wire Rod from India was instituted on December 1, 2016.
On March 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct an expedited review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the 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 17-072
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1359 (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 carton closing staples from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its antidumping duty investigation on imports of this product from China, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about September 7, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Carton Closing Staples from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1359 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4694, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 12, 2017. After that date, 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
Carton Closing Staples from China
Investigation No. 731-TA-1359 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Carton closing staples are fastening devices used to secure or close the flaps of corrugated and solid paperboard cartons and boxes. Carton closing staples are manufactured from steel wire which is cut and shaped into a staple consisting of two legs connected by a crown. Carton closing staples commonly have a copper or a zinc (galvanized) coating.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Preliminary antidumping.
2. Petitioner: North American Steel & Wire, Inc./ISM Enterprises, Butler, PA.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 31, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: April 20, 2017.
5. USITC vote: May 12, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 15, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 22, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: 1.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Pennsylvania.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $9.1 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $561,000.
3. Leading sources during 2016: China and Sweden (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 17-070
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1056
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain collapsible sockets for electronic devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are accessories that can be secured to a mobile device and used, for example, as a collapsible grip, stand, or cord wrap.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by PopSockets LLC of Boulder, CO, on April 10, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain collapsible sockets for electronic devices and components thereof that infringe a patent 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:
Agomax Group Ltd. of Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Guangzhou Xi Xun Electronics Co., Ltd., of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Chuanghui Industry Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen VII Electonic Limited of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Yright Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Hangzhou Hangkai Technology Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Shenzhen Kinsen Technology Co., Limited, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Enruize Technology Co., Ltd., of Futian District, Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Showerstar Industrial Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Lamye Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Jiangmen Besnovo Electronics Co., Ltd., of Jiangmen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Belking Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Yiwu Wentou Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China; and
Shenzhen CEX Electronic Co., Limited, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1056), 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 17-069
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-539-C
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year (“sunset”) review concerning the suspended investigation on uranium from Russia.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether termination of the suspended investigation would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
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 notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent 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 determinations 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 reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and F. Scott Kieff concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote on this matter is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “uranium” using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in this review. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its review.
News Release 16-068
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-561 and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (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 carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Korea.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan and a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Korea.
The Commission also made negative findings with respect to critical circumstances with regard to imports of this product from Austria, Belgium, and Italy. As a result, goods sold at less than fair value that entered the United States prior to November 14, 2016 (date of Commerce’s affirmative preliminary determinations), will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-561 and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (Final), USITC Publication 4691, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by June 7, 2017; 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
Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-length Plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-561, and 731-TA-1317-1318, 1321-1325, and 1327 (Final)
Product Description: Cut-to-length (CTL) plate is a flat-rolled or press-forged carbon or alloy steel product that is 4.75 millimeters or more in thickness. CTL plate is available in a variety of widths, thicknesses, and shapes. The term “cut-to-length” refers to a flat plate product with a defined length. Most plate is used in load-bearing and structural applications, such as agricultural and construction equipment (e.g., cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, and other tracked or self-propelled machinery); bridges; machine parts (e.g., the body of the machine or its frame); electricity transmission towers and light poles; buildings (especially nonresidential); and heavy transportation equipment, such as railroad cars (especially tank cars) and ships. The product scope also includes wide flat carbon steel bar at least 150 mm (5.9 inches) in width.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: ArcelorMittal USA LLC, Chicago, Illinois; Nucor Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina; and SSAB Enterprises, LLC, Lisle, Illinois.
3. Investigation instituted by USITC: April 8, 2016.
4. USITC hearing: November 30, 2016.
5. USITC vote on Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan: May 5, 2017.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: May 18, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2015: 21.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2015: 4,591.
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments in 2015: $4.7 billion.
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: $5.8 billion.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2015: [1]
U.S. Imports in 2015:
1. From Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Taiwan during 2015: $594.6 million[2].
2. From Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey during 2015: $52.4 million.
3. Leading sources during 2015: Korea, Germany, and France (in terms of total value).
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
[2] Imports from Korea are excluded to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
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News Release 17-067
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (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 biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia 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, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from Argentina and Indonesia, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about June 16, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about August 30, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4690, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after June 5, 2017. After that date, 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
Biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-571-572 and 731-TA-1347-1348 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Biodiesel is a fuel made from many types of vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, palm oil, and canola oil; animal fats; and used cooking oils. It is used most frequently as a substitute for petroleum-based diesel (diesel) in the transportation sector, usually in blends of 2 to 20 percent biodiesel. Biodiesel is also used as a heating fuel (fuel oil), primarily in the northeastern United States, and for stationary electricity generation in diesel generators.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: National Biodiesel Board Fair Trade Coalition, Washington, DC, and its individual members.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 23, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: April 13, 2017.
5. USITC vote: May 5, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 8, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 15, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: 25.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: 1,336
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: $5.8 billion.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 36.6 percent.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $1.6 billion.
2. From other countries during 2016: $499 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Argentina, Canada, and Indonesia (in terms of total value).
News Release 17-066
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1055
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mirrors with internal illumination and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are mirrors with integrated, internal lighting.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Electric Mirror, LLC, of Everett, WA, and Kelvin 42 LLC of Pensacola, FL, on March 8, 2017. A supplement was filed on March 24, 2017, and an amended complaint filed on April 21, 2017. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mirrors with internal illumination and components thereof that allegedly 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:
Lumidesign Inc. of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada;
Majestic Mirrors & Frame, LLC, of Miami, FL;
Project Light, LLC (d/b/a Project Light, Inc., Prospetto Light, LLC and/or Prospetto Lighting, LLC), of Stow, OH.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1055), 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 17-065
Inv. No(s). 332-562 and 332-563
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has instituted the second and third of three investigations to examine uses of new digital technologies for U.S. firms and the impact of foreign policy barriers to digital trade on the competitiveness of U.S. firms in international markets.
The new reports, both of which will be confidential, will focus on the global business-to-business market and the global business-to-consumer market.
Global Digital Trade 2: The Business-to-Business Market, Key Foreign Trade Restrictions, and U.S. Competitiveness will analyze measures that affect the ability of U.S. firms to develop or supply business-to-business digital products and services to businesses abroad, and assess the impact of those measures on the competitiveness of U.S. firms supplying digital products and services, as well as on international trade and investment flows. This confidential report will be delivered to USTR by October 29, 2018.
Global Digital Trade 3: The Business-to-Consumer Market, Key Foreign Trade Restrictions, and U.S. Competitiveness will analyze measures that affect the ability of U.S. firms to develop or supply business-to-consumer digital products and services to consumers abroad, and assess the impact of those measures on the competitiveness of U.S. firms supplying digital products and services, as well as on international trade and investment flows. This confidential report will be delivered to USTR by March 29, 2019.
The investigations were requested by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in a letter received on January 13, 2017. The USITC’s first investigation in this series, Global Digital Trade 1: Market Opportunities and Key Foreign Trade Restrictions, was instituted in February. Details about this investigation can be found in the notice of institution dated March 16, 2017. This report will be delivered to the USTR by August 29, 2017, and released to the public soon thereafter.
The USITC will hold a public hearing and seek written submissions in connection with the second and third investigations in the spring of 2018 and will issue a Federal Register notice with hearing information and submission deadlines at a later date.
Further information on the scope of the second and third investigations is available in the USITC's notice of investigation, dated May 2, 2017, which can be obtained from the USITC Internet site (www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000.
USITC general factfinding investigations, such as this one, cover matters related to tariffs or trade and are generally conducted at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative, the House Committee on Ways and Means, or the Senate Committee on Finance. The resulting reports convey the Commission's objective findings and independent analyses on the subjects investigated. The Commission makes no recommendations on policy or other matters in its general factfinding reports. Upon completion of each investigation, the USITC submits its findings and analyses to the requester. General factfinding investigation reports are subsequently released to the public unless they are classified by the requester for national security reasons.
News Release 17-063
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-1063-1064 and 1066-1068 (Second 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 frozen warmwater shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission further determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Brazil would not 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, India, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place. As a result of the Commission’s negative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Brazil will be revoked.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative with respect to China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam and in the negative with respect to Brazil.
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 Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1063-1064 and 1066-1068 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4688, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by June 15, 2017; 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 Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Brazil China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam were instituted on March 1, 2016.
On June 6, 2016, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to Brazil, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, all six Commissioners concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for full reviews. With respect to China, all six Commissioners 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 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 17-064
Bulletin 17-026
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-624 and 625
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on helical spring lock washers from China and Taiwan 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 Taiwan will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff 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 Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan, Inv. Nos. 731-TA-624-625 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4689, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by June 6, 2017; 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 Helical Spring Lock Washers from China and Taiwan were instituted on November 1, 2016.
On February 6, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Dean A. Pinkert, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson also concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews 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.