USITC | United States International Trade Commission

August 8, 2012
News Release 12-089
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-702 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Ferrovanadium and Nitrided Vanadium from Russia

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on ferrovanadium and nitrided vanadium from Russia 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 negative determination, the existing order on imports of these products from Russia will be terminated.

All six Commissioners voted in the negative.

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 Ferrovanadium and Nitrided Vanadium from Russia (Inv. No. 731-TA-702 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4345, August 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

Copies may be requested after August 29, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202- 205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

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 Ferrovanadium and Nitrided Vanadium from Russia was instituted on September 1, 2011.

On December 5, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. All six Commissioners 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 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.

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August 8, 2012
News Release 12-088
Inv. No(s). 332-532, 332-536
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

Proposed Expansion of Information Technology Agreement to be Examined by U.S. International Trade Commission

Proposed New Products Could Gain Duty-Free Treatment from ITA Participant Countries

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched two investigations into the proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA).

The investigations were requested by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

The investigations will cover a draft list of information and communications technology (ICT) products, compiled by the USTR and included with his request letter, that could be considered for duty free treatment under the ITA.

In his request letter, the USTR noted that the successful conclusion of the ITA in 1996 opened markets in 42 countries to U.S. exports of computers, semiconductors, telecommunications, software, and other electronics products. The ITA now includes 74 participants representing 97 percent of trade in the products covered by the agreement. The ITA participants agreed in May 2012 to begin negotiations, under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, to expand ITA product coverage. The USTR indicated that formal negotiations are expected to begin in September 2012.

As requested, the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, will provide the USTR with two reports.

The first report, The Information Technology Agreement: Advice and Information on the Proposed Expansion, Part I (Inv. No. 332-532), will provide information concerning both the ICT and non-ICT uses of the listed products. It will also identify products that U.S. industry and other interested parties view as import sensitive. The USITC expects to deliver the first report to USTR by October 24, 2012.

The USITC is seeking written submissions for the record in connection with the first report and requests comments addressing product uses and import sensitivity. Written submissions must be received no later than 5:15 p.m. on September 6, 2012, and should be addressed to the Secretary to the Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.

The second report, The Information Technology Agreement: Advice and Information on the Proposed Expansion, Part 2 (Inv. No. 332-536), will identify, for each product, the major producing countries; leading U.S. export markets; leading sources of U.S. imports; and tariffs applied to these products in major markets. The report will also include an overview of key subsectors and, to the extent practicable, examine the benefits to U.S. industry of ITA expansion. The USITC expects to deliver the second report to USTR by February 15, 2013.

The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the second report at 9:30 a.m. on November 8, 2012. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on October 31, 2012, with the Secretary to the Commission at the above address.

The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record for the second report. Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary to the Commission at the above address and should be submitted no later than 5:15 p.m. on November 20, 2012. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.

Further information on the scope of the investigation and appropriate submissions is available in the USITC's notice of investigation, dated August 8, 2012. Questions about appearances and submissions for both reports should be directed to 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 USITC's objective findings and independent analyses on the subject investigated. The USITC 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.

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August 7, 2012
News Release 12-087
Inv. No(s). TA-131-036, TA-2104-028
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC to Investigate the Probable Economic Effect of Duty-Free Imports Under a U.S.-Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA that Includes Canada and Mexico

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for newly initiated investigations into the probable economic effect of a U.S. free trade agreement (FTA) with members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), including Canada and Mexico.

The investigations, U.S.-Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement Including Canada and Mexico: Advice on the Probable Economic Effect of Providing Duty-Free Treatment for Imports, were requested by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in a letter received July 19, 2012.

In the request letter, the USTR stated that Canada and Mexico have joined TPP negotiations and asked the USITC to provide advice concerning the probable economic effect of a U.S. free trade agreement with Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.

For the current report, the USTR asked that the USITC, among other things, identify any changes in its advice from the earlier advice that did not include Canada and Mexico. The USITC has previously provided advice to the USTR concerning the probable economic effect of providing duty-free treatment for imports of products from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, plus Malaysia, under a TPP FTA (those reports remain classified by the USTR).

As requested, the USITC will advise the President as to the probable economic effect of providing duty-free treatment for imports of products of the ten TPP members on industries in the United States producing like or directly competitive articles and on consumers. In preparing its advice, the ITC will consider each article in chapters 1 through 97 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for which tariffs will remain, taking into account implementation of U.S. commitments in the World Trade Organization and under U.S. free trade agreements that the United States has with a TPP country. The advice will be based on the 2011 Harmonized Tariff Schedule nomenclature and trade data for the year 2011. The advice will assume that any known U.S. non-tariff barrier will not be applicable to such imports, and the USITC will note in its report any instance in which the continued application of a U.S. non-tariff barrier would result in different advice with respect to the effect of the removal of the duty.

In addition, as requested by the USTR, the USITC will prepare an assessment of the probable economic effect of eliminating tariffs on imports of certain agricultural products of the TPP members on U.S. industries producing the product concerned and the economy as a whole. A list of the products is attached to the USTR's request letter, which can be obtained from the USITC's web site and its electronic document information system (EDIS).

The USITC expects to submit its report, which will be confidential, to the USTR by November 19, 2012.

The USITC is seeking input for these investigations from all interested parties and requests that the information focus on the issues for which the USITC is requested to provide information and advice.

The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigations on September 12, 2012. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on August 30, 2012, with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. For further information, call 202-205-2000.

The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record. Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date but no later than 5:15 p.m. on September 19, 2012. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.

Further information on the scope of the investigation and appropriate submissions is available in the USITC's notice of investigation, dated August 6, 2012, which can be downloaded from the USITC Internet site (www.usitc.gov) or may be obtained by contacting the Office of the Secretary at the above address or at 202-205-2000.

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August 2, 2012
News Release 12-085
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-442-443 (Review), 731-TA-1095-1097 (Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Lined Paper School Supplies from China, India, and Indonesia

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on certain lined paper school supplies from India and the existing antidumping duty orders on these products from China and India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The USITC further determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order and the existing antidumping duty order on these products from Indonesia 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 orders on imports of these products from China and India will remain in place. As a result of the Commission's negative determinations, the existing orders on imports of these products from Indonesia will be terminated.

With respect to China, all six Commissioners voted in the affirmative. With respect to India, Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff and Dean A. Pinkert voted in the affirmative, and Commissioners Deanna Tanner Okun, Daniel R. Pearson, and David S. Johanson voted in the negative. With respect to Indonesia, Commissioners Okun, Pearson, Aranoff, Pinkert, and Johanson voted in the negative, and Chairman Williamson 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 Certain Lined Paper School Supplies from China, India, and Indonesia (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-442-443 and 731-TA-1095-1097 (Review), USITC Publication 4344, August 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after August 23, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202- 205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Certain Lined Paper School Supplies from China, India, and Indonesia was instituted on August 1, 2011.

On November 4, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. With respect to China and Indonesia, then-Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun, then-Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert concluded that both the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate, but that circumstances warranted full reviews. Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews. With respect to India, then-Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun, then- Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for a full review. Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane 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 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.

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July 31, 2012
News Release 12-084
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-344 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Tapered Roller Bearings from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings 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 order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review.

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 Tapered Roller Bearings from China (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-344 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4343, August 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.

Copies may be requested after August 21, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202- 205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Tapered Roller Bearings from China was instituted on August 1, 2011.

On November 4, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Then-Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert concluded that both the domestic group response and the respondent group response were adequate and voted for a full review. Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane concluded that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Then-Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review.

A record of the Commission's vote to conduct expedited 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.

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July 19, 2012
News Release 12-081
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1202-1203 (P)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Votes to Continue Cases on Xanthan Gum from Austria and China

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 xanthan gum from Austria and China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value.

As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of these products, with its preliminary antidumping duty determination due on or about November 12, 2012.

The Commission's public report Xanthan Gum from Austria and China (Investigation Nos. 731- TA-1202-1203 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4342, July 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

Copies of the report are expected to be available after August 17, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be faxed to 202-205-2104.

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Xanthan Gum from Austria and China
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1202-03 (Preliminary)

Product Description: This investigation covers xanthan gum, which is a hydrocolloid used as a thickener and stabilizer in water-based solutions. Xanthan gum has unique chemical properties, which are desirable for many end-use applications. The product is used in three major sectors: food and beverage products, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products, and oilfield and industrial uses. Xanthan gum is classified under HTS subheading 3913.90.20, which is a residual category covering products in addition to the subject product.

Status of Proceedings:

1.  Types of investigations:  Preliminary antidumping.
2.  Petitioner:  CP Kelco U.S., Atlanta, GA.
3.  Petition filed with USITC:  June 5, 2012.
4.  USITC staff conference:  June 26, 2012.
5.  USITC vote:  July 19, 2012.
6.  USITC determinations due to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  July 20, 2012.   


U.S. Industry:

1.  Number of U.S. firms involved in production of CSOBAs in 2011:  Two.
2.  Location of producers' plants:  California, Oklahoma, and Illinois.
3.  Employment of production and related workers in 2011:   
4.  U.S. producers' shipments in 2011:  1/
5.  U.S. apparent consumption in 2011:  1/
6.  Ratio of quantity of total imports to U.S. production in 2011:  1/


U.S. Imports:

1.  Total imports in 2011:  1/
2.  Total subject imports from Austria and China in 2011:  1/
3.  Total non-subject imports in 2011:  1/

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1/ Withheld to avoid disclosure of business propeirtary information.

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July 17, 2012
News Release 12-079
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-678-679 (Third Review), 731-TA-681-682 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on stainless steel bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain 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 order on imports of this product from these countries will remain in place.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson voted in the affirmative with respect to all four countries. Commissioners Deanna Tanner Okun and Daniel R. Pearson voted in the affirmative with respect to India and Japan and the negative with respect to Brazil and Spain.

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 Stainless Steel Bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-678-679 and 681-682 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4341, July 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after August 16, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) reviews concerning Stainless Steel Bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain were instituted on December 1, 2011.

On March 5, 2012, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.

A record of the Commission's vote to conduct expedited reviews is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.

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June 25, 2012
News Release 12-072
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

Williamson Named Chairman of U.S. International Trade Commission

President Barack Obama has designated Irving A. Williamson, a Democrat of New York, as Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) for the term June 17, 2012, through June 16, 2014.

Chairman Williamson was nominated to the USITC by President George W. Bush on September 7, 2006; renominated on January 9, 2007; and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 1, 2007. He was sworn in as a member of the Commission on February 7, 2007, for a term expiring on June 16, 2014. President Barack Obama designated him Vice Chairman for the term ending June 16, 2012.

Chairman Williamson has more than 40 years of experience in the international and trade policy fields. Prior to his appointment, he was for seven years President of Williamson International Trade Strategies, Inc., a New York-based consulting firm that advised clients on legal, policy, and regulatory issues affecting international trade and business. As a consultant, he worked with over 20 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other donor-funded projects, advising countries on World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, compliance, and participation; he has also conducted WTO and other trade-related training programs all over the world. Much of his work focused on trade with Africa and the Middle East.

From 1993 to 1998, Chairman Williamson was Deputy General Counsel in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), where he helped manage a 14-attorney office that was engaged in more than 30 dispute settlement proceedings. The office was named best government international law office in May 1997. In this position, he also served as chairman of the interagency Section 301 Committee, which investigated foreign trade barriers, and worked on implementing legislation for the WTO and the North American Free Trade Agreement. He served as acting general counsel for seven months. Chairman Williamson played a role in developing President Bill Clinton's Partnership for Economic Growth and Opportunity in Africa initiative and represented USTR in negotiations with the Congress on the African Growth and Opportunity Act legislation.

Following his USTR service, Chairman Williamson was Vice President for Trade, Investment, and Economic Development Programs at the Africa-America Institute in New York. From 1985 to 1993, he was the manager of trade policy for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Prior to that, he served for 18 years as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State.

Chairman Williamson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Brown University, a Master of Arts degree in international relations with an emphasis on African studies and international economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School. He is married to Cheryl A. Parham, has two children, Patrick and Elizabeth, and resides in New York City.

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. Commissioners are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for nine-year terms, unless they are appointed to fill unexpired terms. The Chairman and the Vice Chairman are designated by the President for two-year terms in those positions.

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June 20, 2012
News Release 12-069
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-865-867 (Second Review
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines 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 orders on imports of these products from these countries will remain in place.

All six Commissioners 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 Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-865-867 (Second Review), USITC Publication 4337, June 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after July 20, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines was instituted on November 1, 2011.

On February 6, 2012, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. All six Commissioners concluded that the domestic group response for these reviews was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate and voted for expedited reviews.

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June 14, 2012
News Release 12-068
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-253 (Third Review), 731-TA-132 (Third Review), 731-TA-252 (Third Review), 731-TA-271 (Third Review), 731-TA-273 (Third Review), 731-TA-532-534 (Third Review), 731-TA-536 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Certain Pipe and Tube from from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing countervailing duty order on certain circular welded pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on these products from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey 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 orders on imports of these products from these countries will remain in place.

All six Commissioners 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 Certain Pipe and Tube from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-253 and 731-TA-132, 252, 271, 273, 532-534, and 536 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4333, June 2012) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after July 19, 2012, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or writing to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by fax at 202-205-2104.

BACKGROUND

The five-year (sunset) review concerning Certain Pipe and Tube from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey was instituted on July 1, 2011.

On October 4, 2011, the Commission voted to conduct full reviews. Regarding the countervailing duty order on certain pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on certain pipe and tube from Mexico, Thailand, and Turkey, all six Commissioners found that both the domestic group response and the respondent group responses for these reviews were adequate and voted for full reviews. Regarding the antidumping duty orders on certain pipe and tube from Brazil, India, and Korea and the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from Taiwan, all six Commissioners found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group responses were inadequate but that circumstances warranted full reviews. Regarding the antidumping duty order on light-wall rectangular pipe from Taiwan, Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun, Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, and Dean A. Pinkert found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane found that the domestic group response was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate but that circumstances warranted a full review.

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