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directive was not published in the
Federal Register or the Customs
Bulletin of the United States, it is
inconsistent with GATT 1994 Article
X:1 and X:2, AD Agreement Article 18.5,
and Subsidies Agreement Article 32.5.
India alleges that the amended bond
directive is inconsistent with GATT
1994 Article XI as a restriction other
than a duty, tax or other charge and
GATT 1994 Article XIII to the extent it
is applied in a discriminatory manner,
or, alternatively, is inconsistent with
GATT 1994 Article I and II as a charge
in excess of that imposed or
mandatorily required by legislation on
the date of entry into force of the GATT.
India also states that the application of
the continuous bond requirement to
imports of frozen warmwater shrimp
from India is inconsistent with Articles
I:1, II:1(a) and (b), VI:2 (including Note
1 Ad Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article VI)
XI, and XIII of the GATT, and Articles
1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.1, 9.2,
9.3, 9.3.1 and 18.1 of the AD Agreement.
Finally, it states that the application of
the continuous bond requirement only
to importers of subject merchandise
from India and five other countries is
inconsistent with GATT 1994 Article
X:3(a).
Public Comment: Requirements for
Submissions
Interested persons are invited to
submit written comments concerning
the issues raised in this dispute. Persons
may submit their comments either (i)
Electronically, to FR0624@ustr.eop.gov,
Attn: ‘‘India Bond Dispute (DS345)’’ in
the subject line, or (ii) by fax to Sandy
McKinzy at (202) 395–3640. For
documents sent by fax, USTR requests
that the submitter provide a
confirmation copy to the electronic mail
address listed above.
USTR encourages the submission of
documents in Adobe PDF format, as
attachments to an electronic mail.
Interested persons who make
submissions by electronic mail should
not provide separate cover letters;
information that might appear in a cover
letter should be included in the
submission itself. Similarly, to the
extent possible, any attachments to the
submission should be included in the
same file as the submission itself, and
not as separate files.
A person requesting that information
contained in a comment submitted by
that person be treated as confidential
business information must certify that
such information is business
confidential and would not customarily
be released to the public by the
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as such and the submission must be
marked ‘‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’’
at the top and bottom of the cover page
and each succeeding page.
Information or advice contained in a
comment submitted, other than business
confidential information, may be
determined by USTR to be confidential
in accordance with section 135(g)(2) of
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that
information or advice may qualify as
such, the submitter—
(1) Must clearly so designate the
information or advice;
(2) Must clearly mark the material as
‘‘SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE’’ at the
top and bottom of the cover page and
each succeeding page; and
(3) Is encouraged to provide a nonconfidential summary of the
information or advice.
Pursuant to section 127(e) of the
URAA (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will
maintain a file on this dispute
settlement proceeding, accessible to the
public, in the USTR Reading Room,
which is located at 1724 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20508. The public file
will include non-confidential comments
received by USTR from the public with
respect to the dispute; if a dispute
settlement panel is convened or in the
event of an appeal from such a panel,
the U.S. submissions, the submissions,
or non-confidential summaries of
submissions, received from other
participants in the dispute; the report of
the panel, and, if applicable, the report
of the Appellate Body. An appointment
to review the public file (Docket No.
WT/DS–345, India Bond Dispute) may
be made by calling the USTR Reading
Room at (202) 395–6186. The USTR
Reading Room is open to the public
from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4
p.m., Monday through Friday.
Daniel E. Brinza,
Assistant United States Trade Representative
for Monitoring and Enforcement.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
[Docket No. WTO/DS344]
WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding
Regarding Antidumping Measures on
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip Coils
From Mexico
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Office of the United
States Trade Representative (USTR) is
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providing notice that on October 26,
2006, the Dispute Settlement Body
established, at the request of Mexico, a
panel under the Marrakesh Agreement
Establishing the World Trade
Organization (WTO Agreement)
concerning certain U.S. antidumping
orders against stainless steel sheet and
strip coils (Department of Commerce
Case No. A–201–822). That request may
be found at https://www.wto.org
contained in a document designated as
WT/SD344/4. USTR invites written
comments from the public concerning
the issues raised in this dispute.
DATES: Although USTR will accept any
comments received during the course of
the dispute settlement proceedings,
comments should be submitted on or
before February 28, 2007 to be assured
of timely consideration by USTR.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
submitted (i) Electronically, to
FR0620@ustr.eop.gov, with ‘‘Mexico
Zeroing II (DS344)’’ in the subject line,
or (ii) by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at (202)
395–3640, with a confirmation copy
sent electronically to the electronic mail
address above, in accordance with the
requirements for submission set out
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth V. Baltzan, Associate General
Counsel, Office of the United States
Trade Representative, 600 17th Street,
NW., Washington, DC, (202) 395–3582.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
127(b) of the Uruguay Round
Agreements Act (URAA) (19 U.S.C.
3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and
opportunity for comment be provided
after the United States submits or
receives a request for the establishment
of a WTO dispute settlement panel.
Major Issues Raised by Mexico
On October 12, 2006, Mexico
requested the establishment of a panel
regarding the Department of
Commerce’s use of ‘‘zeroing’’ in
investigations and administrative
reviews. Mexico challenges the
following determinations:
• Final results of the anti-dumping
investigation and antidumping order, entitled
‘‘Final Determination Of Sales At Less Than
Fair Value: Stainless steel sheet and strip in
coils from Mexico,’’ published in 64 Federal
Register (FR) 30790 of 8 June 1999
(investigation) and its amendments and
order, 64 FR 40560 of 27 July 1999;
• Final results of the determination of antidumping duties for the period from January
1999 to June 2000, entitled ‘‘Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From
Mexico,’’ published in 67 FR 6490 of 12
February 2002 (final results of the
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determination of duties 1999–2000) and its
amendments, 67 FR 15542 of 2 April 2002);
• Final results of the determination of antidumping duties for the period from July 2000
to June 2001, entitled ‘‘Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From
Mexico,’’ published in 68 FR 6889 of 11
February 2003 (final results of the
determination of duties 2000–2001), and
amendments, 68 FR 13686 of 20 March 2003.
• Final results of the determination of antidumping duties for the period from July 2001
to June 2002, entitled ‘‘Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From
Mexico,’’ published in 69 FR 6259 of 10
February 2004 (final results of the
determination of duties 2001–2002);
• Final results of the determination of antidumping duties for the period from July 2002
to June 2003, entitled ‘‘Final Results Of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From
Mexico,’’ published in 69 FR 3677 of 26
January 2005 (final results of the
determination of duties 2002–2003);
• Final results of the determination of antidumping duties for the period from July 2003
to June 2004, entitled ‘‘Final Results Of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
Stainless Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From
Mexico,’’ published in 70 FR 73444 of 12
December 2005 (final results of the
determination of duties 2003–2004).
not provide separate cover letters;
information that might appear in a cover
letter should be included in the
submission itself. Similarly, to the
extent possible, any attachments to the
submission should be included in the
same file as the submission itself, and
not as separate files.
A person requesting that information
contained in a comment submitted by
that person be treated as confidential
business information must certify that
such information is business
confidential and would not customarily
be released to the public by the
commenter. Confidential business
information must be clearly designated
as such and BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL
must be marked at the top and bottom
of the cover page and each succeeding
page.
Information or advice contained in a
comment submitted, other than business
confidential information, may be
determined by USTR to be confidential
in accordance with section 135(g)(2) of
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that
information or advice may qualify as
such, the submitter
Mexico also challenges:
(1) Must clearly so designate the
information or advice;
• Sections 736, 751, 771(35)(A) and (B),
and section 777A(c) and (d) of The Tariff Act
(2) must clearly mark the material as
of 1930, as amended;
SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE at the
• The Statement of Administrative Action
top and bottom of the cover page and
that accompanied the Uruguay Round
each succeeding page; and
Agreements Act, H.R. Doc. No. 103–316, vol.
I;
(3) is encouraged to provide a non• USDOC regulations codified at Title 19
confidential summary of the
of the United States Code of Federal
information or advice.
Regulations, sections 351.212(b), 351.414(c),
(d) and (e); and
Pursuant to section 127(e) of the
• The Import Administration Antidumping URAA (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will
Manual (1997 edition), including the
maintain a file on this dispute
computer program(s) to which it refers.
settlement proceeding, accessible to the
In addition, Mexico challenges the
public, in the USTR Reading Room,
methodologies used to calculate
which is located at 1724 F Street, NW.,
dumping margins in original
Washington, DC 20508. The public file
investigations and periodic reviews.
will include non-confidential comments
received by USTR from the public with
Public Comment: Requirements for
respect to the dispute; if a dispute
Submissions
settlement panel is convened or in the
Interested persons are invited to
event of an appeal from such a panel,
submit written comments concerning
the U.S. submissions, the submissions,
the issues raised in the dispute.
or non-confidential summaries of
Comments should be submitted (i)
Electronically, to FR0620@ustr.eop.gov, submissions, received from other
with ‘‘Mexico Zeroing II (DS344)’’ in the participants in the dispute; the report of
the panel, and, if applicable, the report
subject line, or (ii) by fax, to Sandy
of the Appellate Body. An appointment
McKinzy at (202) 395–3640, with a
confirmation copy sent electronically to to review the public file (Docket WTO/
the electronic mail address above. USTR DS–344 Mexico Zeroing II) may be made
by calling the USTR Reading Room at
encourages the submission of
(202) 395–6186. The USTR Reading
documents in Adobe PDF format as
Room is open to the public from 9:30
attachments to an electronic mail.
Interested persons who make
submissions by electronic mail should
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a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Daniel Brinza,
Assistant United States Trade Representative
for Monitoring and Enforcement.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
[Docket No. WTO/DS344]
WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Antidumping Measures
on Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip Coils From Mexico
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is
providing notice that on October 26, 2006, the Dispute Settlement Body
established, at the request of Mexico, a panel under the Marrakesh
Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement)
concerning certain U.S. antidumping orders against stainless steel
sheet and strip coils (Department of Commerce Case No. A-201-822). That
request may be found at https://www.wto.org contained in a document
designated as WT/SD344/4. USTR invites written comments from the public
concerning the issues raised in this dispute.
DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the
course of the dispute settlement proceedings, comments should be
submitted on or before February 28, 2007 to be assured of timely
consideration by USTR.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted (i) Electronically, to
FR0620@ustr.eop.gov, with ``Mexico Zeroing II (DS344)'' in the subject
line, or (ii) by fax, to Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395-3640, with a
confirmation copy sent electronically to the electronic mail address
above, in accordance with the requirements for submission set out
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth V. Baltzan, Associate
General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600
17th Street, NW., Washington, DC, (202) 395-3582.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b) of the Uruguay Round
Agreements Act (URAA) (19 U.S.C. 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and
opportunity for comment be provided after the United States submits or
receives a request for the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement
panel.
Major Issues Raised by Mexico
On October 12, 2006, Mexico requested the establishment of a panel
regarding the Department of Commerce's use of ``zeroing'' in
investigations and administrative reviews. Mexico challenges the
following determinations:
Final results of the anti-dumping investigation and
antidumping order, entitled ``Final Determination Of Sales At Less
Than Fair Value: Stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from
Mexico,'' published in 64 Federal Register (FR) 30790 of 8 June 1999
(investigation) and its amendments and order, 64 FR 40560 of 27 July
1999;
Final results of the determination of anti-dumping
duties for the period from January 1999 to June 2000, entitled
``Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless
Steel Sheet And Strip In Coils From Mexico,'' published in 67 FR
6490 of 12 February 2002 (final results of the
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determination of duties 1999-2000) and its amendments, 67 FR 15542
of 2 April 2002);
Final results of the determination of anti-dumping
duties for the period from July 2000 to June 2001, entitled ``Final
Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel
Sheet And Strip In Coils From Mexico,'' published in 68 FR 6889 of
11 February 2003 (final results of the determination of duties 2000-
2001), and amendments, 68 FR 13686 of 20 March 2003.
Final results of the determination of anti-dumping
duties for the period from July 2001 to June 2002, entitled ``Final
Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel
Sheet And Strip In Coils From Mexico,'' published in 69 FR 6259 of
10 February 2004 (final results of the determination of duties 2001-
2002);
Final results of the determination of anti-dumping
duties for the period from July 2002 to June 2003, entitled ``Final
Results Of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel
Sheet And Strip In Coils From Mexico,'' published in 69 FR 3677 of
26 January 2005 (final results of the determination of duties 2002-
2003);
Final results of the determination of anti-dumping
duties for the period from July 2003 to June 2004, entitled ``Final
Results Of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel
Sheet And Strip In Coils From Mexico,'' published in 70 FR 73444 of
12 December 2005 (final results of the determination of duties 2003-
2004).
Mexico also challenges:
Sections 736, 751, 771(35)(A) and (B), and section
777A(c) and (d) of The Tariff Act of 1930, as amended;
The Statement of Administrative Action that accompanied
the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, H.R. Doc. No. 103-316, vol. I;
USDOC regulations codified at Title 19 of the United
States Code of Federal Regulations, sections 351.212(b), 351.414(c),
(d) and (e); and
The Import Administration Antidumping Manual (1997
edition), including the computer program(s) to which it refers.
In addition, Mexico challenges the methodologies used to calculate
dumping margins in original investigations and periodic reviews.
Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments
concerning the issues raised in the dispute. Comments should be
submitted (i) Electronically, to FR0620@ustr.eop.gov, with ``Mexico
Zeroing II (DS344)'' in the subject line, or (ii) by fax, to Sandy
McKinzy at (202) 395-3640, with a confirmation copy sent electronically
to the electronic mail address above. USTR encourages the submission of
documents in Adobe PDF format as attachments to an electronic mail.
Interested persons who make submissions by electronic mail should not
provide separate cover letters; information that might appear in a
cover letter should be included in the submission itself. Similarly, to
the extent possible, any attachments to the submission should be
included in the same file as the submission itself, and not as separate
files.
A person requesting that information contained in a comment
submitted by that person be treated as confidential business
information must certify that such information is business confidential
and would not customarily be released to the public by the commenter.
Confidential business information must be clearly designated as such
and BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL must be marked at the top and bottom of the
cover page and each succeeding page.
Information or advice contained in a comment submitted, other than
business confidential information, may be determined by USTR to be
confidential in accordance with section 135(g)(2) of the Trade Act of
1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that information
or advice may qualify as such, the submitter
(1) Must clearly so designate the information or advice;
(2) must clearly mark the material as SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE at
the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page; and
(3) is encouraged to provide a non-confidential summary of the
information or advice.
Pursuant to section 127(e) of the URAA (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR
will maintain a file on this dispute settlement proceeding, accessible
to the public, in the USTR Reading Room, which is located at 1724 F
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20508. The public file will include non-
confidential comments received by USTR from the public with respect to
the dispute; if a dispute settlement panel is convened or in the event
of an appeal from such a panel, the U.S. submissions, the submissions,
or non-confidential summaries of submissions, received from other
participants in the dispute; the report of the panel, and, if
applicable, the report of the Appellate Body. An appointment to review
the public file (Docket WTO/DS-344 Mexico Zeroing II) may be made by
calling the USTR Reading Room at (202) 395-6186. The USTR Reading Room
is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Daniel Brinza,
Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and
Enforcement.
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