Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Taiwan; Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 53632-53633 [E5-4938]

Download as PDF 53632 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 174 / Friday, September 9, 2005 / Notices On May 26, 2005, the Department extended the time limit for final results of these sunset reviews to not later than August 31, 2005. See Stainless Steel Butt–Weld Pipe Fittings from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan: Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of Sunset Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders, 70 FR 30416 (May 26, 2005). Scope of the Orders Japan The products covered by this order include certain stainless steel butt–weld pipe and tube fittings, or SSPFs. These fittings are used in piping systems for chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, food processing facilities, waste treatment facilities, semiconductor equipment applications, nuclear power plants and other areas. This merchandise is classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS) item number 7307.23.0000. While the HTS item number is provided for convenience and for Customs purposes, the written product description remains dispositive as to the scope of the product coverage. South Korea The products subject to this order are certain welded stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings (pipe fittings), whether finished or unfinished, under 14 inches in inside diameter. Pipe fittings are used to connect pipe sections in piping systems where conditions require welded connections. The subject merchandise can be used where one or more of the following conditions is a factor in designing the piping system: (1) Corrosion of the piping system will occur if material other than stainless steel is used; (2) contamination of the material in the system by the system itself must be prevented; (3) high temperatures are present; (4) extreme low temperatures are present; (5) high pressures are contained within the system. Pipe fittings come in a variety of shapes, and the following five are the most basic: ‘‘elbows,’’ ‘‘tees,’’ ‘‘reducers,’’ ‘‘stub ends,’’ and ‘‘caps.’’ The edges of finished fittings are beveled. Threaded, grooved, and bolted fittings are excluded from this review. The pipe fittings subject to this order are classifiable under subheading 7307.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:19 Sep 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Taiwan The products subject to this order are certain stainless steel butt–weld pipe fittings, whether finished or unfinished, under 14 inches inside diameter. Certain welded stainless steel butt– weld pipe fittings (‘‘pipe fittings’’) are used to connect pipe sections in piping systems where conditions require welded connections. The subject merchandise is used where one or more of the following conditions is a factor in designing the piping system: (1) Corrosion of the piping system will occur if material other than stainless steel is used; (2) contamination of the material in the system by the system itself must be prevented; (3) high temperatures are present; (4) extreme low temperatures are present; and (5) high pressures are contained within the system. Pipe fittings come in a variety of shapes, with the following five shapes the most basic: ‘‘elbows,’’ ‘‘tees,’’ ‘‘reducers,’’ ‘‘stub ends,’’ and ‘‘caps.’’ The edges of finished pipe fittings are beveled. Threaded, grooved, and bolted fittings are excluded from this review. The pipe fittings subject to this order are classifiable under subheading 7307.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this review is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these cases are addressed in the ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’ from Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated August 30, 2005, (Decision Memorandum), which is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margin likely to prevail if the orders were revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in these sunset reviews and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum, which is on file in room B–099 of the main Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at https:// ia.ita.doc.gov, under the heading ‘‘September 2005.’’ The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Final Results of Reviews We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on pipe fittings from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following percentage weighted–average margins: Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers Weighted–Average Margin (Percent) Japan. Mie Horo ....................... Nippon Benkan Kogyo, K.K. ........................... All Others ...................... South Korea. The Asia Bend Co. Ltd. All Others ...................... Taiwan. Tachia Yung Ho Machine Industry Co., Ltd. ............................ Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd. .................... Tru–Flow Industrial Co., Ltd. ............................ All Others ...................... 65.08 37.24 49.31 21.20 21.20 76.20 6.42 76.20 51.01 This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 of the Department’s regulations. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: August 30, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5–4940 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–830] Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Taiwan; Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 9, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Eastwood or Nichole Zink, AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\09SEN1.SGM 09SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 174 / Friday, September 9, 2005 / Notices AD/CVD Operations, Office 2, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3874 and (202) 482–0049, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 2, 2005, the Department published in the Federal Register a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping order regarding stainless steel plate in coils from Taiwan for the period May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005. See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 70 FR 22631. On May 31, 2005, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b)(1) of the Department of Commerce’s (the Department’s) regulations, the petitioners1 requested a review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel plate in coils from Taiwan. In June 2005, the Department initiated an administrative review for the following companies: Chain Chin Industrial Co., Ltd.; Chang Mien Industries Co., Ltd.; Chien Shing Stainless Co., Ltd.; China Steel Corporation; East Tack Enterprise Co., Ltd.; Emerdex Stainless Steel Flat Roll Products, Inc.; Emerdex Stainless Steel, Inc.; Emerdex Group, Goang Jau Shing Enterprise Co., Ltd.; PFP Taiwan Co., Ltd.; Shing Shong Ta Metal Ind. Co., Ltd.; Sinkang Industries, Ltd.; Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd.; Tang Eng Iron Works; Yieh Loong Enterprise Co., Ltd. (also known as Chung Hung Steel Co., Ltd.); Yieh Mau Corporation; Yieh Trading Co.; and Yieh United Steel Corporation, and issued questionnaires to them. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 70 FR 37749 (Jun. 30, 2005). On August 11, 2005, the petitioners withdrew their request for review. Rescission of Review The petitioners withdrew their request for an administrative review for the above–referenced period within the time limits set forth in 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Therefore, because no other interested party requested a review, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1) and consistent with our practice, we are rescinding this review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel plate in coils from 1 The petitioners in this proceeding are Allegheny Ludlum Corp. and United Steelworkers of America. VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:19 Sep 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Taiwan for the period of May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005. This notice is published in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: September 2, 2005. Barbara E. Tillman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5–4938 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–588–852, A–580–841] Structural Steel Beams from Japan and South Korea; Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On May 2, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on structural steel beams (steel beams) from Japan and South Korea, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (the Tariff Act). On the basis of the notice of intent to participate and adequate substantive responses filed on behalf of the domestic interested parties and inadequate responses from respondent interested parties, the Department conducted expedited sunset reviews. As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Results of Reviews.’’ EFFECTIVE DATE: September 9, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein, AD/CVD Operations, Office 6, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone (202) 482–1391. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On May 2, 2005, the Department initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on steel beams from Japan and South Korea, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act. See Initiation of Five-year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews, 70 FR 22632 (May 2, 2005). PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53633 The Department received notices of intent to participate from the domestic interested parties, Committee for Fair Beam Imports, Nucor Corp., Nucor– Yamoto Steel Co., Steel Dynamics, Inc., and TXI–Chaparral Steel, Inc. (collectively, domestic interested parties), within the deadline specified in section 351.218(d)(1)(i) of the Department’s regulations. Domestic interested parties claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Tariff Act as U.S. producers of a domestic like product. We received a complete substantive response from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). However, we did not receive responses from any respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted expedited sunset reviews of these orders. Scope of the Orders For purposes of this review, the products covered are doubly–symmetric shapes, whether hot or cold–rolled, drawn, extruded, formed or finished, having at least one dimension of at least 80 mm (3.2 inches or more), whether of carbon or alloy (other than stainless) steel, and whether or not drilled, punched, notched, painted, coated, or clad. These products (Structural Steel Beams) include, but are not limited to, wide–flange beams (W shapes), bearing piles (HP shapes), standard beams (S or I shapes), and M–shapes. All products that meet the physical and metallurgical descriptions provided above are within the scope of this review unless otherwise excluded. The following products, are outside and/or specifically excluded from the scope of this review: structural steel beams greater than 400 pounds per linear foot or with a web or section height (also known as depth) over 40 inches. The merchandise subject to this review is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheadings: 7216.32.0000, 7216.33.0030, 7216.33.0060, 7216.33.0090, 7216.50.0000, 7216.61.0000, 7216.69.0000, 7216.91.0000,1 7216.99.0000,2 7228.70.3040,3 7228.70.6000. Although 1 HTSUS subheading 7216.91.0000 was no longer in use as of 2004, and was replaced by 7216.91.0010 and 7216.91.0090 in that year. 2 HTSUS subheading 7216.99.0000 was no longer in use as of 2004, and was replaced by 7216.99.0010 and 7216.99.0090 in that year. 3 HTSUS subheading 7228.70.3040 was no longer in use as of 2005. What was previously covered by that number is now covered with in 7228.70.3010 and 7228.70.3041 starting in 2005. E:\FR\FM\09SEN1.SGM 09SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 174 (Friday, September 9, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53632-53633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-4938]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-583-830]


Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Taiwan; Rescission of 
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 9, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Eastwood or Nichole Zink,

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AD/CVD Operations, Office 2, Import Administration, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
3874 and (202) 482-0049, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On May 2, 2005, the Department published in the Federal Register a 
notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the 
antidumping order regarding stainless steel plate in coils from Taiwan 
for the period May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005. See Antidumping or 
Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; 
Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 70 FR 22631. On May 31, 
2005, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b)(1) of the Department of 
Commerce's (the Department's) regulations, the petitioners\1\ requested 
a review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel plate in 
coils from Taiwan.
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    \1\ The petitioners in this proceeding are Allegheny Ludlum 
Corp. and United Steelworkers of America.
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    In June 2005, the Department initiated an administrative review for 
the following companies: Chain Chin Industrial Co., Ltd.; Chang Mien 
Industries Co., Ltd.; Chien Shing Stainless Co., Ltd.; China Steel 
Corporation; East Tack Enterprise Co., Ltd.; Emerdex Stainless Steel 
Flat Roll Products, Inc.; Emerdex Stainless Steel, Inc.; Emerdex Group, 
Goang Jau Shing Enterprise Co., Ltd.; PFP Taiwan Co., Ltd.; Shing Shong 
Ta Metal Ind. Co., Ltd.; Sinkang Industries, Ltd.; Ta Chen Stainless 
Pipe Co., Ltd.; Tang Eng Iron Works; Yieh Loong Enterprise Co., Ltd. 
(also known as Chung Hung Steel Co., Ltd.); Yieh Mau Corporation; Yieh 
Trading Co.; and Yieh United Steel Corporation, and issued 
questionnaires to them. See Initiation of Antidumping and 
Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 70 FR 37749 (Jun. 30, 
2005).
    On August 11, 2005, the petitioners withdrew their request for 
review.

Rescission of Review

    The petitioners withdrew their request for an administrative review 
for the above-referenced period within the time limits set forth in 19 
CFR 351.213(d)(1). Therefore, because no other interested party 
requested a review, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1) and 
consistent with our practice, we are rescinding this review of the 
antidumping duty order on stainless steel plate in coils from Taiwan 
for the period of May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005.
    This notice is published in accordance with section 751 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4).

    Dated: September 2, 2005.
Barbara E. Tillman,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E5-4938 Filed 9-8-05; 8:45 am]
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