Investigations Nos. 303-TA-13 (Review); 701-TA-249 (Review); and

731-TA-262, 263, and 265 (Review)

IRON METAL CASTINGS FROM INDIA;

HEAVY IRON CONSTRUCTION CASTINGS FROM BRAZIL; AND

IRON CONSTRUCTION CASTINGS FROM BRAZIL, CANADA, AND CHINA

DETERMINATIONS

On the basis of the record⁽¹⁾ developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission determines,⁽²⁾ pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1675(c)), that revocation of the countervailing duty order on heavy iron construction castings from Brazil would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission further determines⁽³⁾ that revocation of the countervailing duty order on iron metal castings from India would not be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission also determines⁽⁴⁾ that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on heavy iron construction castings from Brazil, Canada, and China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission further determines⁽⁵⁾ that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on light iron construction castings from Brazil and China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.

BACKGROUND

The Commission instituted these reviews on November 2, 1998 (63 F.R. 58758), and determined on February 4, 1999, that it would conduct full reviews (64 F.R. 9176, February 24, 1999). Notice of the scheduling of the Commission's reviews and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register on March 8, 1999 (64 F.R. 11039). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on August 5, 1999, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke
Secretary