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August 22, 2014
News Release 14-085
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-499-50 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (F)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain oil country tubular goods from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of these products that are subsidized by the governments of India and Turkey.

The Commission further determined that the U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand.

With respect to imports from India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam, Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. With respect to imports from Taiwan, Vice Chairman Pinkert and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative; Chairman Broadbent voted in the negative. With respect to imports from Philippines and Thailand, Chairman Broadbent, Vice Chairman Pinkert, and Commissioners Williamson, Johanson, and Schmidtlein voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.

As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from India and Turkey and antidumping duty orders on imports of these products from India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. No orders will be issued on imports of these products from Philippines and Thailand. In addition, a suspension agreement previously announced by Commerce concerning OCTG from Ukraine will remain in effect.

The Commission's public report Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from India, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final), USITC Publication 4489, August 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after September 15, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investigation Nos. 701-TA-499-500 and 731-TA-1215-1217 and 1219-1223 (Final)

Product Description: Oil Country Tubular Goods ("OCTG") are hollow steel products of circular cross-section, including oil well casing and tubing, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (both carbon and alloy), whether seamless or welded, regardless of end finish (e.g., whether or not plain end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), whether or not conforming to American Petroleum Institute ("API") or non-API specifications, whether finished (including limited service OCTG products) or unfinished (including green tubes and limited service OCTG products), and whether or not thread protectors are attached. Also included is OCTG coupling stock. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are casing and tubing containing 10.5 percent or more by weight of chromium, drill pipe, unattached couplings, and unattached thread protectors. OCTG includes casing and tubing of carbon and alloy steel used in oil and gas wells. Casing is a circular pipe that serves as a structural retainer for the walls of the well. Tubing is a smaller-diameter pipe installed inside the casing that is used to conduct the oil or gas to the surface, either through natural flow or through pumping.

Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final countervailing and antidumping.
2. Petitioners: Boomerang Tube LLC, Chesterfield, MO; EnergeX, a division of JMC Steel
       Group, Chicago, IL; Maverick Tube Corporation, Houston, TX; Northwest Pipe
       Company, Vancouver, WA; Tejas Tubular Products Inc., Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO,
       Houston, TX; United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Vallourec Star LP,
       Houston, TX; and Welded Tube USA Inc., Lackawanna, NY.
3. Final investigations scheduled by the USITC: February 25, 2014.
4. Commission's hearing: July 15, 2014.
5. USITC vote: August 22, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: September 2, 2014.

U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers: 17.
2. Location of producers' plants: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa,
       Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013: 8,910.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013: $10.1 billion (7.0 million short tons).
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013: 39.6 percent.

U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2013: (1)
2. From other countries during 2013: (1)
3. Leading sources during 2013 (in terms of total value): Korea, Canada, Argentina, Japan,
       Mexico, and Germany.

(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

July 11, 2014
News Release 14-071
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (P)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today made its determinations in the preliminary phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning certain steel nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam.

The Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

The Commission further determined that imports of these products from India and Turkey are negligible. Imports are generally deemed "negligible" if they amounted to less than 3 percent (4 percent in the case of imports from India, a developing country) of all such merchandise imported into the United States within the most recent 12-month period for which data are available preceding the filing of the petition.

Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative with respect to Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and they found that imports from India and Turkey were negligible. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations.

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 from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about August 22, 2014, and its antidumping duty determinations due on or about November 5, 2014. As a result of the Commission's findings of negligibility, the investigations on imports of these products from India and Turkey will be terminated.

The Commission's public report Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4480, July 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after August 11, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Certain Steel Nails from India, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-515-521 and 731-TA-1251-1257 (Preliminary)

Product Description: Certain steel nails covered by these investigations have a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be of any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head, shank, point, and shaft diameter. Certain steel nails may be in bulk or they may be collated for use in pneumatic nailing tools in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of these investigations are steel roofing nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision); nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00; and nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails is fewer than 25. Also excluded are certain case-hardened nails, corrugated nails, and thumb tacks.

Status of Proceedings:

1.   Type of investigations:  Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2.   Petitioner:  Mid Continent Nail Corporation, Poplar Bluff, MO.
3.   Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC:  May 29, 2014.
4.   Commission's conference:  June 19, 2014.
5.   USITC vote:  July 11, 2014.
6.   USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  July 14, 2014.
7.   USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  July 21, 2014.

U.S. Industry:

1.   Number of producers in 2013:  Nine.
2.   Location of producers' plants:  California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana,
          Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas.
3.   Employment of production and related workers in 2013:  837.
4.   Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013:  $904.1 million. 
5.   Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2013:  76.0 percent.

U.S. Imports:

1.   From the subject countries during 2013:  $334.3 million.
2.   From other countries during 2013:  $352.8 million.
3.   Leading sources during 2013:  China, Taiwan, Korea, Oman (in terms of total value).

June 24, 2014
News Release 14-065
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1210-1212 (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 welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value. The USITC also made a negative critical circumstances finding with respect to subject imports from Malaysia.

Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, David S. Johanson, and Rhonda K. Schmidtlein voted in the affirmative. Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioner F. Scott Kieff voted in the negative.

As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Commission's public report Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1210-1212 (Final), USITC Publication 4477, July 2014) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.

The report will be available after July 28, 2014. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1210-1212 (Final)

Product Description: Welded stainless steel pressure pipe is of austenitic stainless steel not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter and of circular cross-section. It is produced in relatively few standard sizes, designated by nominal diameter and wall thickness, and designed for use with standard pipe fittings. It is used to convey fluids at high temperatures, high pressures, or both, in a variety of industrial sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment, etc.

Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation:  Final antidumping.
2. Petitioners:  Bristol Metals, L.P., Bristol, TN; Felker Brothers Corp., Marshfield, WI; and
       Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc., Schaumberg, IL. 
3. Investigation instituted by USITC:  May 16, 2013.
4. USITC hearing:  May 22, 2014.
5. USITC vote:  June 24, 2014.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce:  July 7, 2014.


U.S. Industry:
1. Number of U.S. producers in 2013:  Seven.
2. Location of producers' plants:  Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma,
       Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin. 
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2013:  289         
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2013:  28,530 short tons.  
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2013:  63, 294 short tons.
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2013:  24.7 percent by quantity.


U.S. Importers' U.S. shipments of imports in 2013:
1. From the subject countries during 2013:  $49.9 million.
2. From other countries during 2013:  $70.9 million.
3. Leading sources during 2013:  Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam (in terms
       of total value).

March 25, 2014
News Release 14-026
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1140-1142 (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 uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China, South Africa, and Vietnam will remain in place.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Shara L. Aranoff did not participate in these reviews.

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 Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Review), USITC Publication 4459, April 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.

Copies may be requested after April 24, 2014, 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.

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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 Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam were instituted on November 1, 2013.

On February 4, 2014, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, 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. Commissioner Shara L. Aranoff did not participate in the adequacy determinations.

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.

Vietnam

Christopher Robinson
(202) 205-2602
christopher.robinson@usitc.gov

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February 4, 2014
News Release 14-016
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1140-1142 (Review)
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 antidumping duty order on steel wire garment hangers from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-1123 (Review)).

As a result of this vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether revocation of this order 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.

All six Commissioners 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 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 "steel wire garment hangers" 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.

February 7, 2013
News Release 13-018
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-491-497 (P)
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 frozen warmwater shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam that are allegedly subsidized.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith Broadbent voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Daniel R. Pearson voted in the negative.

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 countervailing duty determinations due on or about March 25, 2013.

The Commission's public report Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-491-497 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4380, February 2013) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

Copies of the report are expected to be available after March 11, 2013, 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.

 

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

 

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-491-497 (Preliminary)

 

Product Description: Certain frozen warmwater shrimp and prawns, whether wild-caught (ocean harvested) or farm-raised (produced by aquaculture), head-on or head-off, shell-on or peeled, tail-on or tail-off, deveined or not deveined, cooked or raw, or otherwise processed in frozen form, regardless of size. The products described may be processed from any species of warmwater shrimp and prawns. Frozen shrimp and prawns that are packed with marinade, spices or sauce are included in the scope. In addition, food preparations (including dusted shrimp), which are not "prepared meals," that contain more than 20 percent by weight of shrimp or prawn are also included in the scope. Excluded from the scope are: (1) breaded shrimp and prawns; (2) shrimp and prawns generally classified in the Pandalidae family and commonly referred to as coldwater shrimp, in any state of processing; (3) fresh shrimp and prawns whether shell-on or peeled; (4) shrimp and prawns in prepared meals; (5) dried shrimp and prawns; (6) canned warmwater shrimp and prawns; and (7) certain "battered shrimp." The predominant end-use for warmwater shrimp and prawns is human consumption.

 

Status of Proceedings:

1. Type of investigations:  Preliminary countervailing duty.
2. Petitioner:  Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries, Biloxi, MS.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC:  December 28, 2012.
4. Commission's conference:  January 18, 2013.
5. USITC vote:  February 7, 2013.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  February 11, 2013.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce:  February 19, 2013.

U.S. Industry:

1. Number of producers (processors) in 2011:  58.
2. Location of producers' plants:  Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana,
       Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011:  1,922.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011:  1.3 billion pounds.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2011:  87.6 percent.

U.S. Imports:

1. From the subject countries during 2011:  $4.3 billion (86 percent of total U.S. import
       value).
2. From other countries during 2011:  $681.6 million (14 percent of total U.S. import value).
3. Leading sources during 2011:  Thailand, Indonesia, Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Mexico,
       Malaysia, China (in terms of total value).

January 16, 2013
News Release 13-006
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1198 (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 steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.

All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.

As a result of the USITC's affirmative determination, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from Vietnam.

The Commerce Department previously made affirmative critical circumstances determinations with regard to imports of this product from Vietnam. Therefore, the Commissioners who made affirmative injury determinations today are required to determine whether these imports are likely to undermine seriously the remedial effect of the orders Commerce will issue. All six Commissioners made negative determinations with regard to critical circumstances in these investigations. As a result, the orders concerning these imports will not apply to goods that entered the United States from Vietnam prior to the dates of the Department of Commerce's affirmative preliminary determinations.

The Commission's public report Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1198 (Final), USITC Publication 4371, January 2013) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.

Copies may be obtained after February 18, 2013, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or by writing the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be made by fax to 202-205-2104.

 

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

 

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1198 (Final)

 

Product Description: Steel wire garment hangers are garment hangers fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip features such as saddles or tubes. Steel wire garment hangers in this instance specifically exclude wooden, plastic, and other garment hangers that are not made of steel wire; steel wire garment hangers with swivel hooks; steel wire garment hangers with clips permanently affixed; and chrome-plated steel wire garment hangers with a diameter of 3.4mm or greater. Steel wire garment hangers are principally used by the drycleaning, industrial laundry and uniform rental industries for draping clothes and textiles.

 

Status of Proceedings:

1. Type of investigations: Final antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners:  M&B Metal Products Company, Inc., Leeds, AL; Innovative Fabrication LLC /
       Indy Hanger, Indianapolis, IN; and US Hanger Company, LLC, Gardena, CA. 
3. Investigations instituted by USITC:  December 29, 2011.
4. USITC hearing: October 24, 2012.
5. USITC vote: January 16, 2013.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: January 28, 2013.


U.S. Industry:

1. Number of U.S. producers in 2011:  6.
2. Location of producers' plants:  Alabama, California, Indiana, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, and
       Texas. 
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: (1)
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2011:  (1)
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011:  (1) 
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: (1)

U.S. Imports in 2011:
                                                            
1. From the subject countries during 2011: $2.5 million from Taiwan and $36.2 million from
       Vietnam.
2. From other countries during 2011:  $43.5 million.
3. Leading sources during 2011: Vietnam, Mexico, and China (in terms of total value).

 

(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.

January 18, 2013
News Release 13-008
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (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 or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of utility scale wind towers from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and from China and Vietnam that Commerce has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.

Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioner Shara L. Aranoff found the domestic industry is materially injured. Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert found the domestic industry is threatened with material injury. Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, David S. Johanson, and Meredith Broadbent voted in the negative.

As a result of the USITC's affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of these products from China and an antidumping duty order on imports of these products from Vietnam.

The Commission's public report Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Final), USITC Publication 4372, January 2013) will contain the views of the Commissioners and information developed during the investigations.

Copies may be obtained after February 20, 2013, by emailing pubrequest@usitc.gov, calling 202-205-2000, or by writing the Office of the Secretary, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may also be made by fax to 202-205-2104.

 

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UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436

 

FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS

Utility Scale Wind Towers from China and Vietnam
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-486 and 731-TA-1195-1196 (Final)

 

Product Description: Wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof, are designed to support the nacelle and rotor blades in a wind turbine with a minimum rated electrical power generation capacity in excess of 100 kilowatts ( kW'') and with a minimum height of 50 meters measured from the base of the tower to the bottom of the nacelle (i.e., where the top of the tower and nacelle are joined) when fully assembled. A wind tower section consists of, at a minimum, multiple steel plates rolled into cylindrical or conical shapes and welded together (or otherwise attached) to form a steel shell, regardless of coating, end-finish, painting, treatment, or method of manufacture, and with or without flanges, doors, or internal or external components (e.g., flooring/ decking, ladders, lifts, electrical buss boxes, electrical cabling, conduit, cable harness for nacelle generator, interior lighting, tool and storage lockers) attached to the wind tower section. Several wind tower sections are normally required to form a completed wind tower.

 

Status of Proceedings:

1. Type of investigation: Final phase antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners:  Broadwind Towers, Inc., Manitowoc, WI; DMI Industries, Fargo, ND; Katana
       Summit LLC, Columbus, NE; Trinity Structural Towers, Inc., Dallas, TX. 
3. Investigations instituted by USITC:  December 29, 2011.
4. USITC hearing: December 13, 2012.
5. USITC vote: January 18, 2013.
6. USITC notification of Department of Commerce: January 30, 2013.

U.S. Industry:

1. Number of U.S. producers in 2011: 13.
2. Location of producers' plants: California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, North 
       Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and     
       Wisconsin. 
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2011: (1)        
4. U.S. producers' U.S. shipments in 2011: (1)
5. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: (1) 
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption in 2011: (1)

U.S. Imports in 2011:

1. From the subject countries during 2011:  $265.9 million.
2. From other countries during 2011:  $155.9 million.
3. Leading sources during 2011 (in alphabetical order): Canada, China, Indonesia, Korea,
       Mexico, and Vietnam.

 

(1) Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.