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Comment 12: Whether Certain Pulp
Purchases Should be Treated as Market–
Economy Purchases
Comment 13: Whether it is Appropriate
to Value Labor Using the Expected Wage
Rate Calculated by the Department
Comment 14: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value For A Ground Calcium
Carbonate Input
Comments 15: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value for a Proprietary
Material
Comment 16: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value for a Proprietary
Material
Comment 17: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value for Hydrochloric Acid
Comment 18: The Appropriate
Surrogate Values For Other Paper
Chemicals
Comment 19: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value For Steam Coal
Comment 20: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value for Certain PET Packing
Materials
Comment 21: The Appropriate
Surrogate Value for a Proprietary
Material
Comment 22: How to Account for
Certain Unreported Expenses
Comment 23: Whether the Department
Should Base the Dumping Margin for
One Unreported Sale on Total Adverse
Facts Available
Comment 24: Whether to Reclassify One
Sale as a CEP Sale
Comment 25: Whether to Adjust the
Market–Economy Purchase Price of
NBKP
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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
A–560–820
Notice of Final Determination of Sales
at Less Than Fair Value: Coated Free
Sheet Paper from Indonesia
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: We determine that imports of
coated free sheet paper (‘‘CFS paper’’)
are being, or are likely to be, sold in the
United States at less than fair value
(‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 735 of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the
Act’’). The estimated margins of sales at
LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Final
Determination’’ section of this notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 25, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian C. Smith or Gemal Brangman, AD/
CVD Operations, Office 2, Import
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Administration–Room B–099,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
482–1766 or (202) 482–3773,
respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On June 4, 2007, the Department
published in the Federal Register the
Preliminary Determination of sales at
LTFV in the antidumping duty
investigation of CFS paper from
Indonesia. See Coated Free Sheet Paper
from Indonesia: Notice of Preliminary
Determination of Sales at Less Than
Fair Value and Postponement of Final
Determination, 72 FR 30753 (June 4,
2007) (‘‘Preliminary Determination’’).
On June 13, 2007,1 PT. Pindo Deli
Pulp & Paper Mills (‘‘PD’’), PT. Pabrik
Kertas Tjiwi Kimia, Tbk (‘‘TK’’), and
their affiliates PT. Cakrawala Mega
Indah (‘‘CMI’’), PT Indah Kiat Pulp &
Paper Tbk (‘‘IK’’), PT. Lontar Papyrus
Pulp & Paper Industries (‘‘Lontar’’), PT
Arara Abadi (‘‘AA’’) and PT. Wirakarya
Sakti (‘‘WKS’’) (hereafter collectively
referred to as ‘‘the Indonesian
Respondents’’) 2 submitted a revised
cost of production (‘‘COP’’) database for
TK which incorporated corrections
found prior to the start of verification.
On June 27, 2007, the Indonesian
Respondents submitted a revised COP
database for PD which incorporated
corrections submitted at the start of PD’s
cost verification on June 22, 2007.
From June 20 through July 20, 2007,
we verified the sales and cost
questionnaire responses of the
Indonesian Respondents. On August 20,
27, and 28, 2007, the Department issued
its verification reports. We provided the
interested parties an opportunity to
comment on the Preliminary
Determination and the Department’s
verification findings.
On June 29, 2007, the petitioner 3
requested a hearing to discuss issues
addressed by the interested parties in
their case and rebuttal briefs.
On August 28, 2007, the petitioner
requested that the Department clarify
the scope of the investigation of CFS
paper from Indonesia and placed on the
record of this review information to
support its request.
1 June 13, 2007, is seven days prior to the start
of the cost verification.
2 PD and TK are CFS paper producers, whereas
CMI is a reseller of paper products produced by PD
and TK. IK and Lontar are pulp producers, whereas
AA and WKS are forestry companies.
3 The petitioner in this investigation is NewPage
Corporation.
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On September 5, 2007, the petitioner
and the Indonesian Respondents
submitted case briefs. On September 6,
2007, the petitioner withdrew its
request for a hearing. Because the
petitioner was the only interested party
to request a hearing and it subsequently
withdrew its request, no hearing was
held on issues raised in the September
5, 2007, case briefs. On September 10,
2007, both the petitioner and the
Indonesian Respondents submitted
rebuttal briefs.
Also on September 10, 2007, the
Department rejected the petitioner’s
August 28, 2007, scope clarification
submission because it contained
untimely filed new factual information.
The petitioner refiled its submission
with the new factual information
redacted on September 10, 2007.
On September 12, 2007, the petitioner
and Indonesian Respondents filed case
briefs on the scope issue. On September
14, 2007, the Department rejected the
Indonesian Respondents’ case brief on
the scope issue because it contained
untimely filed new factual information.
The Indonesian Respondents refiled this
case brief with the new factual
information redacted on September 17,
2007.
On September 17, 2007, the
Department rejected the Indonesian
Respondents’ September 10, 2007,
rebuttal brief because it contained
untimely filed new argument. The
Indonesian Respondents refiled their
rebuttal brief with the new argument
redacted on September 18, 2007.
On September 20, 2007, the petitioner
and Indonesian Respondents filed
rebuttal briefs on the scope issue. A
hearing on the scope issue was held on
September 26, 2007.
Period of Investigation
The period of investigation is October
1, 2005, through September 30, 2006.
This period corresponds to the four
most recent fiscal quarters prior to the
month of the filing of the petition.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and
rebuttal briefs submitted by the parties
to this investigation are addressed in the
‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’
(‘‘Decision Memo’’) from Stephen J.
Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Import Administration, to David M.
Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration, dated October 17, 2007,
which is hereby adopted by this notice.
A list of the issues that parties have
raised and to which we have responded,
all of which are in the Decision Memo,
is attached to this notice as an
appendix. Parties can find a complete
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discussion of all issues raised in this
investigation and the corresponding
recommendations in this public
memorandum which is on file in the
Central Records Unit, room B–099 of the
main Department building. In addition,
a complete version of the Decision
Memo can be accessed directly on the
Web at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The
paper copy and electronic version of the
Decision Memo are identical in content.
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Scope of Investigation
The merchandise covered by this
investigation includes coated free sheet
paper and paperboard of a kind used for
writing, printing or other graphic
purposes. Coated free sheet paper is
produced from not–more-than 10
percent by weight mechanical or
combined chemical/mechanical fibers.
Coated free sheet paper is coated with
kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic
substances, with or without a binder,
and with no other coating. Coated free
sheet paper may be surface–colored,
surface–decorated, printed (except as
described below), embossed, or
perforated. The subject merchandise
includes single- and double–side-coated
free sheet paper; coated free sheet paper
in both sheet or roll form; and is
inclusive of all weights, brightness
levels, and finishes. The terms ‘‘wood
free’’ or ‘‘art’’ paper may also be used to
describe the imported product.
Excluded from the scope are: (1)
coated free sheet paper that is imported
printed with final content printed text
or graphics; (2) base paper to be
sensitized for use in photography; and
(3) paper containing by weight 25
percent or more cotton fiber.
Coated free sheet paper is classifiable
under subheadings 4810.13.1900,
4810.13.2010, 4810.13.2090,
4810.13.5000, 4810.13.7040,
4810.14.1900, 4810.14.2010,
4810.14.2090, 4810.14.5000,
4810.14.7040, 4810.19.1900,
4810.19.2010, and 4810.19.2090 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). While
HTSUS subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, our
written description of the scope of this
investigation is dispositive.
Scope Comments
On August 20, August 28, and
September 10, 2007, the petitioner
requested that the Department clarify
the scope of the antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations of
CFS paper from Indonesia, Korea and
the People’s Republic of China.
Specifically, the petitioner asked the
Department to ‘‘clarify that the scope of
the investigation includes coated free
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sheet paper containing hardwood
BCTMP.’’
Because this was a general issue
pertaining to all six investigations, the
Department set up a general issues file
to handle this scope request. A hearing
on the scope request was held on
September 26, 2007. The hearing
comprised a public session, a closed
session for the antidumping
investigation from Korea, and a closed
session for the countervailing duty
investigation from the PRC. After
considering the comments submitted by
the parties to these investigations, we
have determined not to adopt the scope
clarification sought by the petitioner.
See Memorandum to Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration, entitled ‘‘Scope
Clarification Request: NewPage
Corporation’’ dated concurrently with
this notice, which is appended to
‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for
the Final Determination in the
Countervailing Duty Investigation of
Coated Free Sheet Paper from the
People’s Republic of China.’’
Changes Since the Preliminary
Determination
Based on our analysis of the
comments received and our findings at
verification, we have made certain
changes to the margin calculations for
the Indonesian Respondents. For a
discussion of these changes, see the
‘‘Margin Calculations’’ section of the
Decision Memo.
Verification
As provided in section 782(i) of the
Act, we verified the sales and cost
information submitted by the
Indonesian Respondents for use in our
final determination. We used standard
verification procedures including an
examination of relevant accounting and
production records, and original source
documents provided by the Indonesian
Respondents. Our sales and cost
verification results are outlined in
separate verification reports. See August
20, 2007, cost verification report, and
August 27 and 28, 2007, sales
verification reports for the Indonesian
Respondents.
Continuation of Suspension of
Liquidation
In accordance with section
735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we are directing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend
liquidation of all imports of subject
merchandise that are entered or
withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption on or after June 4, 2007,
the date of publication of the
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Preliminary Determination in the
Federal Register. We will instruct CBP
to continue to require a cash deposit or
the posting of a bond for all companies
based on the estimated weighted–
average dumping margins shown below.
The suspension of liquidation
instructions will remain in effect until
further notice.
Final Determination Margins
We determine that the following
weighted–average dumping margins
exist for the period October 1, 2005,
through September 30, 2006:
Manufacturer/Exporter
PT. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi
Kimia Tbk, PT. Pindo
Deli Pulp and Paper
Mills, and PT. Indah
Kiat Pulp and Paper
Tbk (collectively, PD/
TK/IK) ........................
All Others ......................
Weighted Average
Margin (percent)
8.63
8.63
Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act
provides that the estimated ‘‘All Others’’
rate shall be an amount equal to the
weighted average of the estimated
weighted–average dumping margins
established for exporters and producers
individually investigated, excluding any
zero and de minimis margins, and any
margins determined entirely under
section 776 of the Act. The collapsed
entity PD/TK/IK4 is the only respondent
in this investigation for which the
Department has calculated a company–
specific rate. Therefore, for purposes of
determining the ‘‘All Others’’ rate and
pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the
Act, we are using the weighted–average
dumping margin calculated for PD/TK/
IK, as referenced above.
Disclosure
We will disclose the calculations
performed within five days of the date
of publication of this notice to parties in
this proceeding in accordance with 19
CFR 351.224(b).
4 In the Preliminary Determination, we
determined it appropriate to treat PD, TK and IK as
one entity for margin calculation purposes because
they met the regulatory criteria for collapsing. See
May 29, 2007, Memorandum from the Team to
Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Import Administration, entitled ≥Treatment of Data
Reported by Affiliated Parties in the Antidumping
Duty Investigation of Coated Free Sheet Paper from
Indonesia≥ No party commented on this
preliminary determination and we found nothing at
verification that would otherwise compel us to
reverse this determination. Therefore, we have
continued to treat these affiliated companies as one
entity in the final determination.
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ITC Notification
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
In accordance with section 735(d) of
the Act, we have notified the ITC of our
final determination. As our final
determination is affirmative, the ITC
will determine within 45 days whether
imports of the subject merchandise are
causing material injury, or threat of
material injury, to an industry in the
United States. If the ITC determines that
material injury or threat of injury does
not exist, the proceeding will be
terminated and all securities posted will
be refunded or canceled. If the ITC
determines that such injury does exist,
the Department will issue an
antidumping duty order directing CBP
to assess antidumping duties on all
imports of the subject merchandise
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse,
for consumption on or after the effective
date of the suspension of liquidation.
Return or Destruction of Proprietary
Information
Dated: October 17, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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Comments
Issue 1: Whether to Adjust Export Price
for Amounts Paid by TK to an
Unaffiliated Company
Issue 2: Application of Major Input Rule
to Logs Used to Produce Pulp by IK
Issue 3: Application of Major Input Rule
to Pulp Produced by Lontar
Issue 4: Selection of Market Price Used
for Testing of Purchases of Pulp from
Lontar
Issue 5: Application of Transactions
Disregarded Rule for Purchases of
Electricity
Issue 6: Treatment of Miscellaneous
Expenses in Financial Expense
Calculation
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Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp
from India: Amended Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review and Rescission In Part
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 25, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Eastwood, 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
This notice will serve as the only
reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’)
of their responsibility concerning the
destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
written notification of return/
destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective order is
hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and the terms of an
APO is a sanctionable violation.
We are issuing and publishing this
determination and notice in accordance
with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the
Act.
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International Trade Administration
In accordance with sections 751(a)(1)
and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930,
as amended (the Act), on September 12,
2007, the Department of Commerce (the
Department) published its notice of final
results of antidumping duty
administrative review on certain frozen
warmwater shrimp from India. See
Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from
India: Final Results and Partial
Rescission of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review, 72 FR 52055
(Sept. 12, 2007) (Final Results). On
October 12, 2007, we received an
allegation from Lotus Sea Farms (Lotus),
a respondent in this proceeding, that the
Department made a ministerial error
with respect to the rate assigned to it in
the final results.
Although we received Lotus’s
ministerial error allegation after the
normal deadline for filing ministerial
error allegations (see 19 CFR
351.224(c)(2),(4)), we find good cause to
extend the deadline for filing a
ministerial error allegation to the date
we received the request and allegation
from Lotus. See 19 CFR 351.302(b).
After analyzing Lotus’s submission, we
have determined, in accordance with
section 751(h) of the Act, that we made
a ministerial error in the final results
when we assigned the adverse facts
available (AFA) rate to Lotus because
we believed that it had failed to submit
a response to the Department’s quantity
and value (Q&V) questionnaire when, in
fact, it had done so. Therefore, because:
1) Lotus responded to the Department’s
request for Q&V information in this
administrative review; and 2) the
evidence on the record does not indicate
that Lotus exported subject merchandise
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to the United States during the POR, we
are rescinding the administrative review
for it.
Amended Final Results of Review and
Rescission in Part
We have determined, in accordance
with section 751(h) of the Act and 19
CFR 351.224(e), that the Department
made a ministerial error in the final
results by assigning Lotus the AFA rate
when Lotus did indeed respond to the
Department’s request for Q&V
information. In addition, because the
evidence on the record of this
administrative review does not indicate
that Lotus exported subject merchandise
during the POR, we are rescinding the
administrative review for it. For a
detailed discussion of this ministerial
error, the Department’s finding of good
cause to extend the deadline for filing
a ministerial error allegation, and the
Department’s analysis, see the October
16, 2007, memorandum to James
Maeder from Elizabeth Eastwood
entitled, ‘‘Ministerial Error Allegation
Regarding Lotus Sea Farms in the Final
Results of the 2004–2006 Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review of Certain
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India.’’
Therefore, we are amending the final
results of administrative review of
certain frozen warmwater shrimp from
India for the period August 4, 2004,
through January 31, 2006. As a result of
correcting the ministerial error
discussed above, we are rescinding this
administrative review with respect to
Lotus, and we will notify U.S. Customs
and Border Protection of this rescission.
For the remaining respondents, the
weighted–average dumping margins
remain the same. See Final Results.
We are issuing and publishing this
determination and notice in accordance
with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of
the Act.
Dated: October 19, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
A-560-820
Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:
Coated Free Sheet Paper from Indonesia
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: We determine that imports of coated free sheet paper (``CFS
paper'') are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at
less than fair value (``LTFV''), as provided in section 735 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). The estimated margins of
sales at LTFV are shown in the ``Final Determination'' section of this
notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 25, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian C. Smith or Gemal Brangman, AD/
CVD Operations, Office 2, Import Administration-Room B-099,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482-1766 or (202) 482-3773, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On June 4, 2007, the Department published in the Federal Register
the Preliminary Determination of sales at LTFV in the antidumping duty
investigation of CFS paper from Indonesia. See Coated Free Sheet Paper
from Indonesia: Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less
Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 72 FR 30753
(June 4, 2007) (``Preliminary Determination'').
On June 13, 2007,\1\ PT. Pindo Deli Pulp & Paper Mills (``PD''),
PT. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia, Tbk (``TK''), and their affiliates PT.
Cakrawala Mega Indah (``CMI''), PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk
(``IK''), PT. Lontar Papyrus Pulp & Paper Industries (``Lontar''), PT
Arara Abadi (``AA'') and PT. Wirakarya Sakti (``WKS'') (hereafter
collectively referred to as ``the Indonesian Respondents'') \2\
submitted a revised cost of production (``COP'') database for TK which
incorporated corrections found prior to the start of verification. On
June 27, 2007, the Indonesian Respondents submitted a revised COP
database for PD which incorporated corrections submitted at the start
of PD's cost verification on June 22, 2007.
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\1\ June 13, 2007, is seven days prior to the start of the cost
verification.
\2\ PD and TK are CFS paper producers, whereas CMI is a reseller
of paper products produced by PD and TK. IK and Lontar are pulp
producers, whereas AA and WKS are forestry companies.
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From June 20 through July 20, 2007, we verified the sales and cost
questionnaire responses of the Indonesian Respondents. On August 20,
27, and 28, 2007, the Department issued its verification reports. We
provided the interested parties an opportunity to comment on the
Preliminary Determination and the Department's verification findings.
On June 29, 2007, the petitioner \3\ requested a hearing to discuss
issues addressed by the interested parties in their case and rebuttal
briefs.
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\3\ The petitioner in this investigation is NewPage Corporation.
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On August 28, 2007, the petitioner requested that the Department
clarify the scope of the investigation of CFS paper from Indonesia and
placed on the record of this review information to support its request.
On September 5, 2007, the petitioner and the Indonesian Respondents
submitted case briefs. On September 6, 2007, the petitioner withdrew
its request for a hearing. Because the petitioner was the only
interested party to request a hearing and it subsequently withdrew its
request, no hearing was held on issues raised in the September 5, 2007,
case briefs. On September 10, 2007, both the petitioner and the
Indonesian Respondents submitted rebuttal briefs.
Also on September 10, 2007, the Department rejected the
petitioner's August 28, 2007, scope clarification submission because it
contained untimely filed new factual information. The petitioner
refiled its submission with the new factual information redacted on
September 10, 2007.
On September 12, 2007, the petitioner and Indonesian Respondents
filed case briefs on the scope issue. On September 14, 2007, the
Department rejected the Indonesian Respondents' case brief on the scope
issue because it contained untimely filed new factual information. The
Indonesian Respondents refiled this case brief with the new factual
information redacted on September 17, 2007.
On September 17, 2007, the Department rejected the Indonesian
Respondents' September 10, 2007, rebuttal brief because it contained
untimely filed new argument. The Indonesian Respondents refiled their
rebuttal brief with the new argument redacted on September 18, 2007.
On September 20, 2007, the petitioner and Indonesian Respondents
filed rebuttal briefs on the scope issue. A hearing on the scope issue
was held on September 26, 2007.
Period of Investigation
The period of investigation is October 1, 2005, through September
30, 2006. This period corresponds to the four most recent fiscal
quarters prior to the month of the filing of the petition.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs submitted by the
parties to this investigation are addressed in the ``Issues and
Decision Memorandum'' (``Decision Memo'') from Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M.
Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated October
17, 2007, which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues
that parties have raised and to which we have responded, all of which
are in the Decision Memo, is attached to this notice as an appendix.
Parties can find a complete
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discussion of all issues raised in this investigation and the
corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on
file in the Central Records Unit, room B-099 of the main Department
building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memo can be
accessed directly on the Web at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper
copy and electronic version of the Decision Memo are identical in
content.
Scope of Investigation
The merchandise covered by this investigation includes coated free
sheet paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or
other graphic purposes. Coated free sheet paper is produced from not-
more-than 10 percent by weight mechanical or combined chemical/
mechanical fibers. Coated free sheet paper is coated with kaolin (China
clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with
no other coating. Coated free sheet paper may be surface-colored,
surface-decorated, printed (except as described below), embossed, or
perforated. The subject merchandise includes single- and double-side-
coated free sheet paper; coated free sheet paper in both sheet or roll
form; and is inclusive of all weights, brightness levels, and finishes.
The terms ``wood free'' or ``art'' paper may also be used to describe
the imported product.
Excluded from the scope are: (1) coated free sheet paper that is
imported printed with final content printed text or graphics; (2) base
paper to be sensitized for use in photography; and (3) paper containing
by weight 25 percent or more cotton fiber.
Coated free sheet paper is classifiable under subheadings
4810.13.1900, 4810.13.2010, 4810.13.2090, 4810.13.5000, 4810.13.7040,
4810.14.1900, 4810.14.2010, 4810.14.2090, 4810.14.5000, 4810.14.7040,
4810.19.1900, 4810.19.2010, and 4810.19.2090 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS''). While HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description
of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.
Scope Comments
On August 20, August 28, and September 10, 2007, the petitioner
requested that the Department clarify the scope of the antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations of CFS paper from Indonesia, Korea
and the People's Republic of China. Specifically, the petitioner asked
the Department to ``clarify that the scope of the investigation
includes coated free sheet paper containing hardwood BCTMP.''
Because this was a general issue pertaining to all six
investigations, the Department set up a general issues file to handle
this scope request. A hearing on the scope request was held on
September 26, 2007. The hearing comprised a public session, a closed
session for the antidumping investigation from Korea, and a closed
session for the countervailing duty investigation from the PRC. After
considering the comments submitted by the parties to these
investigations, we have determined not to adopt the scope clarification
sought by the petitioner. See Memorandum to Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, entitled ``Scope
Clarification Request: NewPage Corporation'' dated concurrently with
this notice, which is appended to ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for
the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of
Coated Free Sheet Paper from the People's Republic of China.''
Changes Since the Preliminary Determination
Based on our analysis of the comments received and our findings at
verification, we have made certain changes to the margin calculations
for the Indonesian Respondents. For a discussion of these changes, see
the ``Margin Calculations'' section of the Decision Memo.
Verification
As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, we verified the sales and
cost information submitted by the Indonesian Respondents for use in our
final determination. We used standard verification procedures including
an examination of relevant accounting and production records, and
original source documents provided by the Indonesian Respondents. Our
sales and cost verification results are outlined in separate
verification reports. See August 20, 2007, cost verification report,
and August 27 and 28, 2007, sales verification reports for the
Indonesian Respondents.
Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation
In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we are
directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to continue to
suspend liquidation of all imports of subject merchandise that are
entered or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June
4, 2007, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in
the Federal Register. We will instruct CBP to continue to require a
cash deposit or the posting of a bond for all companies based on the
estimated weighted-average dumping margins shown below. The suspension
of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice.
Final Determination Margins
We determine that the following weighted-average dumping margins
exist for the period October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006:
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Weighted Average
Manufacturer/Exporter Margin (percent)
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PT. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk, PT. Pindo Deli 8.63
Pulp and Paper Mills, and PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and
Paper Tbk (collectively, PD/TK/IK).................
All Others.......................................... 8.63
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Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated ``All
Others'' rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the
estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters
and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero and de
minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776
of the Act. The collapsed entity PD/TK/IK\4\ is the only respondent in
this investigation for which the Department has calculated a company-
specific rate. Therefore, for purposes of determining the ``All
Others'' rate and pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act, we are
using the weighted-average dumping margin calculated for PD/TK/IK, as
referenced above.
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\4\ In the Preliminary Determination, we determined it
appropriate to treat PD, TK and IK as one entity for margin
calculation purposes because they met the regulatory criteria for
collapsing. See May 29, 2007, Memorandum from the Team to Stephen J.
Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration,
entitled Treatment of Data Reported by Affiliated Parties
in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Coated Free Sheet Paper
from Indonesia No party commented on this preliminary
determination and we found nothing at verification that would
otherwise compel us to reverse this determination. Therefore, we
have continued to treat these affiliated companies as one entity in
the final determination.
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Disclosure
We will disclose the calculations performed within five days of the
date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).
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ITC Notification
In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we have notified the
ITC of our final determination. As our final determination is
affirmative, the ITC will determine within 45 days whether imports of
the subject merchandise are causing material injury, or threat of
material injury, to an industry in the United States. If the ITC
determines that material injury or threat of injury does not exist, the
proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be
refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does
exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing
CBP to assess antidumping duties on all imports of the subject
merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or
after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation.
Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information
This notice will serve as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility
concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written
notification of return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to
judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with
the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.
We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in
accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act.
Dated: October 17, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
Appendix--Issues in Decision Memo
Comments
Issue 1: Whether to Adjust Export Price for Amounts Paid by TK to an
Unaffiliated Company
Issue 2: Application of Major Input Rule to Logs Used to Produce Pulp
by IK
Issue 3: Application of Major Input Rule to Pulp Produced by Lontar
Issue 4: Selection of Market Price Used for Testing of Purchases of
Pulp from Lontar
Issue 5: Application of Transactions Disregarded Rule for Purchases of
Electricity
Issue 6: Treatment of Miscellaneous Expenses in Financial Expense
Calculation
[FR Doc. E7-21042 Filed 10-24-07; 8:45 am]
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