Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe
USITC Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe 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 determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from India will remain in place.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-548 and 731-TA-1298 (First Review), USITC Publication 5320, April 2022) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by May 6, 2022; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India were instituted on October 1, 2021.
On January 4, 2022, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews for these investigations. Commissioners Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that for these investigations, the domestic group response was adequate, and the respondent group response was inadequate.
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.
USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China and the existing antidumping orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, 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 antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of this product from China and the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randoph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Second Review) and 731-TA-1210-1212 (Review), USITC Publication 4994, November 2019) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
The report will be available by December 5, 2019; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam was instituted on June 3, 2019.
On September 6, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct expedited reviews. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that the domestic group response 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.
USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India
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 welded stainless steel pressure pipe from India that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.
All six Commissioners voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its investigations on imports of this product from India, with its preliminary countervailing duty determinations due on or about December 24, 2015, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about March 8, 2016.
The Commission’s public report Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-548 and 731-TA-1298 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4582, November 2015) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after December 14, 2015. 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
Office of Industries
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from India
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-548 and 731-TA-1298 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Welded stainless steel pressure pipe (“WSSPP”) refers to circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of these investigations, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the ASTM International (ASTM) A 312 or ASTM A 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A 358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A 312 or ASTM A 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A 554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, super heater, refining furnace, feed water heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A 249, ASTM A 688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A 269, ASTM A 270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. WSSPP conveys fluids at high temperatures, high pressures, or both. WSSPP is used in corrosive environments, high temperature and pressure conditions, or in conditions where cleanliness and ease of maintenance are strictly required. A variety of industries use WSSPP including: food, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, manufacturing, chemical fluid handling, paper and pulp processing and water treatment.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Bristol Metals, LLC, Bristol, TN; Felker Brothers Corp., Marshfield, WI; Marcegaglia USA, Munhall, PA; and Outokumpu Stainless USA LLC, Inc., Wildwood, FL.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: September 30, 2015.
4. Commission’s conference: October 21, 2015.
5. USITC vote: November 13, 2015.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: November 16, 2015.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: November 23, 2015.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2014: 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 2014: 355.
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2014: 95,486 short tons.
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2014: 0.68.
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject country during 2014: $64.7 million.
2. From other countries during 2014: $185.5 million.
3. Leading sources during 2014: Taiwan, India, Korea, Canada and China (in terms of total value).
Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
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.
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).
USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe 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 determinations, the existing orders on imports of this product from China 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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China (Inv. Nos. 701- TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Review), USITC Publication 4478, July 2014) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the reviews.
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.
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 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China were instituted on February 3, 2014.
On May 9, 2014, 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 response was 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.