Polyvinyl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Results of Administrative Review, 35616-35617 [E6-9766]
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section 776(c) of the Act that secondary
information be corroborated (that it have
probative value). Consequently, we have
assigned this AFA rate to exports of the
subject merchandise from Youngson
subject to the PRC-wide rate.
Preliminary Results of Review
We preliminarily determine that the
following margin exists during the
period August 1, 2004, through July 31,
2005:
PETROLEUM WAX CANDLES FROM THE PRC
Weighted-average
margin (percent)
Manufacturer/Exporter
PRC-wide Entity (including Qingdao Youngson Industrial Co., Ltd.) ..........................................................................................
Public Comment
The Department will disclose to
parties of this proceeding the
information utilized in reaching the
preliminary results within ten days of
the date of announcement of the
preliminary results. An interested party
may request a hearing within 30 days of
publication of the preliminary results.
See 19 CFR 351.310(c). Interested
parties may submit written comments
(case briefs) within 30 days of
publication of the preliminary results
and rebuttal comments (rebuttal briefs),
which must be limited to issues raised
in the case briefs, within five days after
the time limit for filing case briefs. See
19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii) and 19 CFR
351.309(d). Parties who submit
arguments are requested to submit with
the argument: (1) A statement of the
issue; (2) a brief summary of the
argument; and (3) a table of authorities.
Further, the Department requests that
parties submitting written comments
provide the Department with a diskette
containing the public version of those
comments. Unless the deadline is
extended pursuant to section
751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, the Department
will issue the final results of this
administrative review, including the
results of our analysis of the issues
raised by the parties in their comments,
within 120 days of publication of the
preliminary results. The assessment of
antidumping duties on entries of
merchandise covered by this review and
future deposits of estimated duties shall
be based on the final results of this
review.
duty assessment rates based on the ratio
of the total amount of the dumping
margins calculated for the examined
sales to the total entered value of those
same sales. We will instruct CBP to
assess antidumping duties on all
appropriate entries covered by this
review if any importer-specific
assessment rate calculated in the final
results of this review is above de
minimis.
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Assessment Rates
Cash Deposit Requirements
The following cash deposit
requirements will be effective upon
publication of the final results of this
administrative review for all shipments
of the subject merchandise entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption on or after the publication
date, as provided for by section
751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For
previously investigated or reviewed PRC
and non-PRC exporters not listed above
that have separate rates, the cash
deposit rate will continue to be the
exporter-specific rate published for the
most recent period; (2) for all PRC
exporters of subject merchandise which
have not been found to be entitled to a
separate rate (including Youngson), the
cash deposit rate will be the PRC-wide
rate of 108.30 percent; and (3) the cash
deposit rate for all non-PRC exporters of
subject merchandise which have not
received their own rate, the cash deposit
rate will be the rate applicable to the
PRC exporters that supplied that nonPRC exporter. These deposit
requirements, when imposed, shall
remain in effect until publication of the
final results of the next administrative
review.
Upon issuing the final results of the
review, the Department shall determine,
and CBP shall assess, antidumping
duties on all appropriate entries. The
Department will issue appropriate
appraisement instructions for the
company subject to this review directly
to CBP within 15 days of publication of
the final results of this review. Pursuant
to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), we will
calculate importer-specific ad valorem
Notification to Importers
This notice serves as a preliminary
reminder to importers of their
responsibility under 19 CFR
351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate
regarding the reimbursement of
antidumping duties prior to liquidation
of the relevant entries during this
review period. Failure to comply with
this requirement could result in the
Secretary’s presumption that
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reimbursement of antidumping duties
occurred and the subsequent assessment
of double antidumping duties.
We are issuing and publishing this
determination in accordance with
sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the
Act.
Dated: June 12, 2006.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
A–570–879
Polyvinyl Alcohol from the People’s
Republic of China: Amended Final
Results of Administrative Review
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On May 15, 2006, the
Department of Commerce (the
‘‘Department’’) published Polyvinyl
Alcohol from the People’s Republic of
China: Final Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR
27991 (May 15, 2006) (‘‘Final Results’’),
covering the period of review (‘‘POR’’)
August 11, 2003, through September 30,
2004. We are amending the Final
Results to correct a ministerial error
made in the calculation of the dumping
margin for Sinopec Sichuan Vinylon
Works (‘‘SVW’’), pursuant to section
751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (‘‘the Act’’).
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 21, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit
Astvatsatrian, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 8, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
482–6412.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
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Scope of the Order
The merchandise covered by this
order is PVA. This product consists of
all PVA hydrolyzed in excess of 80
percent, whether or not mixed or
diluted with commercial levels of
defoamer or boric acid, except as noted
below.
The following products are
specifically excluded from the scope of
this investigation:
1) PVA in fiber form.
2) PVA with hydrolysis less than 83
mole percent and certified not for
use in the production of textiles.
3) PVA with hydrolysis greater than 85
percent and viscosity greater than
or equal to 90 cps.
4) PVA with a hydrolysis greater than 85
percent, viscosity greater than or
equal to 80 cps but less than 90 cps,
certified for use in an ink jet
application.
present on all polymer chains in a
concentration level equal to or
greater than one mole percent.
14) PVA covalently bonded with
quaternary amine uniformly present
on all polymer chains in a
concentration level equal to or
greater than one mole percent.
15) PVA covalently bonded with
diacetoneacrylamide uniformly
present on all polymer chains in a
concentration level greater than
three mole percent, certified for use
in a paper application.
The merchandise subject to this order
is currently classifiable under
subheading 3905.30.00 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the
HTSUS subheading is provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the scope of this
order is dispositive.
5) PVA for use in the manufacture of an
excipient or as an excipient in the
manufacture of film coating systems
which are components of a drug or
dietary supplement, and
accompanied by an end–use
certification.
Background
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6) PVA covalently bonded with cationic
monomer uniformly present on all
polymer chains in a concentration
equal to or greater than one mole
percent.
7) PVA covalently bonded with
carboxylic acid uniformly present
on all polymer chains in a
concentration equal to or greater
than two mole percent, certified for
use in a paper application.
8) PVA covalently bonded with thiol
uniformly present on all polymer
chains, certified for use in emulsion
polymerization of non–vinyl acetic
material.
9) PVA covalently bonded with paraffin
uniformly present on all polymer
chains in a concentration equal to
or greater than one mole percent.
10) PVA covalently bonded with silan
uniformly present on all polymer
chains certified for use in paper
coating applications.
11) PVA covalently bonded with
sulfonic acid uniformly present on
all polymer chains in a
concentration level equal to or
greater than one mole percent.
12) PVA covalently bonded with
acetoacetylate uniformly present on
all polymer chains in a
concentration level equal to or
greater than one mole percent.
13) PVA covalently bonded with
polyethylene oxide uniformly
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On May 15, 2006, the Department
published the Final Results in the
Federal Register. On May 16, 2006, we
received a ministerial error allegation
from SVW. A ministerial error is
defined in section 751(h) of the Act and
further clarified in 19 CFR 351.224(f) as
‘‘an error in addition, subtraction, or
other arithmetic function, ministerial
error resulting from inaccurate copying,
duplication, or the like, and any other
similar type of unintentional error
which the Secretary considers
ministerial.’’ No other party filed a
ministerial error allegation or a rebuttal
comment. After analyzing SVW’s
comments, we agree that a ministerial
error existed in the calculations in the
Final Results with respect to SVW. As
a result, we are amending the final
results to revise the antidumping margin
for SVW, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.224(e).
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Department’s Position: We agree with
SVW that we inadvertently excluded 0.6
MPA steam by–product in calculating
the total cost of methanol. It was our
intention to sum all the inputs used in
the production of methanol. In
correcting this error, we also noticed
that we did not add the input 0.6 MPA
steam by–product in our second
methanol calculation. For these
amended final results, we have also
corrected this inadvertent error. See the
memorandum to the file from Lilit
Astvatsatrian, Case Analyst, through
Robert Bolling, Program Manager,
‘‘Amended Final Analysis
Memorandum for the Amended Final
Results of Antidumping Review of the
Order on Polyvinyl Alcohol (‘‘PVA’’)
from the People’s Republic of China,’’
dated June 14, 2006. Therefore, for the
amended final results, we have included
the value of 0.6 MPA steam by–product
in the calculation of self–produced
methanol in all of our methanol
calculations.
Amended Final Results
As a result of the correction of
ministerial errors and amended margin
calculations, the following weighted–
average margin exists for SVW, for the
period August 11, 2003, through
September 30, 2004.
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL FROM THE PRC
Producer/Exporter
SVW ..............................
Weighted–Average
Margin (Percent)
0.03*
Allegation: Calculation Error for the
Methanol Factor of Production
SVW argues that the Department
made a ministerial error in calculating
the methanol factor of production in its
final results. SVW states that it properly
reported all inputs used in the
production of methanol. SVW alleges
that the Department did not include the
input 0.6 megapascal (‘‘MPA’’) steam
by–product in the total factor value of
methanol. SVW maintains that this error
constitutes a ministerial error because
the Department failed to add the input
0.6 MPA steam by–product to its
calculation of methanol.
Petitioners and Solutia, Inc., a
domestic producer of PVA, did not
comment on this issue.
* This rate is de minimis.
The Department shall determine, and
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(‘‘CBP’’) shall assess, antidumping
duties on all appropriate entries based
on the amended final results. For details
on the assessment of antidumping
duties on all appropriate entries, see
Final Results, 71 FR 27991, 27993.
These amended final results are
published in accordance with sections
751(h) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: June 14, 2006.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
A-570-879
Polyvinyl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China: Amended
Final Results of Administrative Review
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On May 15, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the
``Department'') published Polyvinyl Alcohol from the People's Republic
of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71
FR 27991 (May 15, 2006) (``Final Results''), covering the period of
review (``POR'') August 11, 2003, through September 30, 2004. We are
amending the Final Results to correct a ministerial error made in the
calculation of the dumping margin for Sinopec Sichuan Vinylon Works
(``SVW''), pursuant to section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (``the Act'').
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 21, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
6412.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Scope of the Order
The merchandise covered by this order is PVA. This product consists
of all PVA hydrolyzed in excess of 80 percent, whether or not mixed or
diluted with commercial levels of defoamer or boric acid, except as
noted below.
The following products are specifically excluded from the scope of
this investigation:
1) PVA in fiber form.
2) PVA with hydrolysis less than 83 mole percent and certified not for
use in the production of textiles.
3) PVA with hydrolysis greater than 85 percent and viscosity greater
than or equal to 90 cps.
4) PVA with a hydrolysis greater than 85 percent, viscosity greater
than or equal to 80 cps but less than 90 cps, certified for use in an
ink jet application.
5) PVA for use in the manufacture of an excipient or as an excipient in
the manufacture of film coating systems which are components of a drug
or dietary supplement, and accompanied by an end-use certification.
6) PVA covalently bonded with cationic monomer uniformly present on all
polymer chains in a concentration equal to or greater than one mole
percent.
7) PVA covalently bonded with carboxylic acid uniformly present on all
polymer chains in a concentration equal to or greater than two mole
percent, certified for use in a paper application.
8) PVA covalently bonded with thiol uniformly present on all polymer
chains, certified for use in emulsion polymerization of non-vinyl
acetic material.
9) PVA covalently bonded with paraffin uniformly present on all polymer
chains in a concentration equal to or greater than one mole percent.
10) PVA covalently bonded with silan uniformly present on all polymer
chains certified for use in paper coating applications.
11) PVA covalently bonded with sulfonic acid uniformly present on all
polymer chains in a concentration level equal to or greater than one
mole percent.
12) PVA covalently bonded with acetoacetylate uniformly present on all
polymer chains in a concentration level equal to or greater than one
mole percent.
13) PVA covalently bonded with polyethylene oxide uniformly present on
all polymer chains in a concentration level equal to or greater than
one mole percent.
14) PVA covalently bonded with quaternary amine uniformly present on
all polymer chains in a concentration level equal to or greater than
one mole percent.
15) PVA covalently bonded with diacetoneacrylamide uniformly present on
all polymer chains in a concentration level greater than three mole
percent, certified for use in a paper application.
The merchandise subject to this order is currently classifiable
under subheading 3905.30.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (``HTSUS''). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided
for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the
scope of this order is dispositive.
Background
On May 15, 2006, the Department published the Final Results in the
Federal Register. On May 16, 2006, we received a ministerial error
allegation from SVW. A ministerial error is defined in section 751(h)
of the Act and further clarified in 19 CFR 351.224(f) as ``an error in
addition, subtraction, or other arithmetic function, ministerial error
resulting from inaccurate copying, duplication, or the like, and any
other similar type of unintentional error which the Secretary considers
ministerial.'' No other party filed a ministerial error allegation or a
rebuttal comment. After analyzing SVW's comments, we agree that a
ministerial error existed in the calculations in the Final Results with
respect to SVW. As a result, we are amending the final results to
revise the antidumping margin for SVW, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.224(e).
Allegation: Calculation Error for the Methanol Factor of Production
SVW argues that the Department made a ministerial error in
calculating the methanol factor of production in its final results. SVW
states that it properly reported all inputs used in the production of
methanol. SVW alleges that the Department did not include the input 0.6
megapascal (``MPA'') steam by-product in the total factor value of
methanol. SVW maintains that this error constitutes a ministerial error
because the Department failed to add the input 0.6 MPA steam by-product
to its calculation of methanol.
Petitioners and Solutia, Inc., a domestic producer of PVA, did not
comment on this issue.
Department's Position: We agree with SVW that we inadvertently excluded
0.6 MPA steam by-product in calculating the total cost of methanol. It
was our intention to sum all the inputs used in the production of
methanol. In correcting this error, we also noticed that we did not add
the input 0.6 MPA steam by-product in our second methanol calculation.
For these amended final results, we have also corrected this
inadvertent error. See the memorandum to the file from Lilit
Astvatsatrian, Case Analyst, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager,
``Amended Final Analysis Memorandum for the Amended Final Results of
Antidumping Review of the Order on Polyvinyl Alcohol (``PVA'') from the
People's Republic of China,'' dated June 14, 2006. Therefore, for the
amended final results, we have included the value of 0.6 MPA steam by-
product in the calculation of self-produced methanol in all of our
methanol calculations.
Amended Final Results
As a result of the correction of ministerial errors and amended
margin calculations, the following weighted-average margin exists for
SVW, for the period August 11, 2003, through September 30, 2004.
Polyvinyl Alcohol from the PRC
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted-Average
Producer/Exporter Margin (Percent)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SVW................................................. 0.03*
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* This rate is de minimis.
The Department shall determine, and U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (``CBP'') shall assess, antidumping duties on all
appropriate entries based on the amended final results. For details on
the assessment of antidumping duties on all appropriate entries, see
Final Results, 71 FR 27991, 27993.
These amended final results are published in accordance with
sections 751(h) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: June 14, 2006.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-9766 Filed 6-20-06; 8:45 am]
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