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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–475–819]
Certain Pasta from Italy: Extension of
Time Limit for Preliminary Results of
the Countervailing Duty Administrative
Review
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew McAllister or Brandon
Farlander, AD/CVD Operations, Office
1, Import Administration, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1174
and (202) 482–0182, respectively.
AGENCY:
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Background
On July 24, 1996, the Department of
Commerce (‘‘the Department’’)
published a countervailing duty order
on certain pasta (‘‘pasta’’ or ‘‘subject
merchandise’’) from Italy. See Notice of
Countervailing Duty Order and
Amended Final Affirmative
Countervailing Duty Determination:
Certain Pasta From Italy, 61 FR 38544
(July 24, 1996). On July 3, 2007, the
Department published a notice of
‘‘Opportunity to Request Administrative
Review’’ of this countervailing duty
order for calendar year 2006, the period
of review (‘‘POR’’). See Antidumping or
Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or
Suspended Investigation; Opportunity
to Request Administrative Review, 72
FR 36420 (July 3, 2007). In accordance
with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we
published a notice of initiation of the
review on August 24, 2007, for the 2006
POR. See Initiation of Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Administrative
Reviews and Request for Revocation in
Part, 72 FR 48613 (August 24, 2007).
The preliminary results for this review
are currently due no later than April 1,
2008.
Extension of Time Limits for
Preliminary Results
Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’),
requires the Department to issue the
preliminary results of an administrative
review within 245 days after the last day
of the anniversary month of an order for
which a review is requested and the
final results of review within 120 days
after the date on which the preliminary
results are published. If it is not
practicable to complete the review
within the time period, section
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751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the
Department to extend these deadlines to
a maximum of 365 days and 180 days,
respectively.
We are awaiting supplemental
information from the respondents and
the Government of Italy in this review.
Because the Department will require
additional time to review and analyze
this supplemental information and may
issue further supplemental
questionnaires, it is not practicable to
complete this review within the
originally anticipated time limit (i.e., by
April 1, 2008). Therefore, the
Department is extending the time limit
for completion of the preliminary
results to not later than July 30, 2008,
in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A)
of the Act.
We are issuing and publishing this
notice in accordance with sections
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: March 19, 2008.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–552–801]
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Extension of Time Limits for the
Preliminary Results of the New Shipper
Reviews
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Javier Barrientos and Matthew Renkey,
AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–2243 and (202)
482–2312, respectively.
AGENCY:
Background
On October 9, 2007, the Department
published a notice of initiation of new
shipper reviews of certain frozen fish
fillets from Vietnam covering the period
August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007.
See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation
of Antidumping Duty New Shipper
Reviews, 72 FR 57296 (October 9, 2007).
The preliminary results of these new
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shipper reviews are currently due no
later than March 24, 2008.
Statutory Time Limits
Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’),
provides that the Department will issue
the preliminary results of a new shipper
review of an antidumping duty order
within 180 days after the day on which
the review was initiated. See also 19
CFR 351.214(i)(1). The Act further
provides that the Department may
extend that 180-day period to 300 days
if it determines that the case is
extraordinarily complicated. See 19 CFR
351.214(i)(2).
Extension of Time Limit of Preliminary
Results
The Department determines that these
new shipper reviews involve
extraordinarily complicated
methodological issues such as the use of
intermediate input methodology,
potential affiliation issues, and the
evaluation of the bona fide nature of
each company’s sales. Therefore, in
accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv)
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(i)(2), the
Department is extending the time limit
for these preliminary results by 120
days, until no later than July 22, 2008.
The final results continue to be due 90
days after the publication of the
preliminary results.
We are issuing and publishing this
notice in accordance with sections
751(a)(2)(B)(iv) and 777(i) of the Act.
Dated: March 14, 2008.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
[FR Doc. E8–6081 Filed 3–24–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Mission Statement
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice
AGENCY:
Mission Statement
Medical Equipment Trade Mission to
the Philippines, Thailand, and
Malaysia, August 4–12, 2008
Mission Description: The United
States Department of Commerce,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Commercial Service is organizing a
Medical Equipment Trade Mission to
the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia
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from August 4 to 12, 2008. The mission
provides an opportunity for U.S. firms
to tap into lucrative, fast growing
markets for U.S. medical equipment.
The medical equipment sector in these
countries is growing at an average 13
percent rate, and the United States
remains a major source of medical
equipment, with an average 28 percent
market share. At each stop, the mission
will include country briefings;
individual business meetings with
prospective agents, distributors,
partners, and end-users; site visits; and
networking functions with private
companies and local government
officials.
Commercial Setting—Philippines: The
Philippines medical industry is almost
totally dependent on imports, and
medical tourism to the Philippines
continues to grow, offering many
opportunities for U.S. sellers of medical
equipment and instruments. Several
hospitals are improving facilities and
adapting new technologies to address
demand from foreigners and returning
residents. The United States claims an
estimated 25 percent of the Philippines’
$177 million import market for medical
equipment, making it second only to
China as the top supplier. U.S.-trained
Filipino doctors prefer the high
technology of American equipment,
which justifies their higher costs. Best
prospects include electromedical
equipment, ultrasonic scanning
machines, X-ray and radiation
equipment, dialysis instruments and
apparatus, and medical and surgical
instruments.
Thailand: The market for medical
devices in Thailand grew by an
estimated 15 percent in 2007. About 75
percent of medical devices in Thailand
are imported, and the U.S. share is
about 29 percent. Market growth in the
next few years (2008 to 2010) will
continue to derive mainly from the need
to upgrade health care facilities and
replace medical devices. Hospitals are
promoting high-end equipment and
specializations to attract more patients.
Hospital equipment is imported and
distributed by independent agents and/
or distributors who also handle
marketing, customs clearance, and
product registration/import
authorization. Best prospects include
heart valves and artificial blood vessels,
disposable diagnostic test kits, quick
diagnostic testing devices, respiratory
devices and oxygen therapy,
rehabilitation equipment and
accessories, orthopedic and implant
devices and accessories, minimum
invasive surgical devices, and
neurosurgical and other surgical
devices.
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Malaysia: The $1.4 billion Malaysian
medical devices market is projected to
grow at a rate of 10 percent in 2008.
Ninety percent of medical devices are
imported, and the U.S. import market
share is 22 percent. An increasing
patient population and focus on health
care cost containment and preventative
therapies influence demand for medical
devices for cardiovascular, orthopedic,
respiratory, ophthalmic, neurological,
disposable, and infection control
applications. The increasing senior
population and modern lifestyle
diseases are expected to boost demand
for more affordable quality drugs and
equipment. Plans for constructing new
and replacement hospitals are under
way. Promotion of health tourism is
robust and includes developing health
services in areas where Malaysia offers
a comparative advantage, such as spas
and cosmetic services. The Ministry of
Tourism has unveiled a health tourism
portal, and the government’s ninth
Malaysia Plan, for 2006–2010, includes
proposals for four significant new health
care programs. Best prospects include
electromedical equipment, orthopedic
appliances, and diagnostic and
therapeutic radiation devices.
Mission Goals: The mission will
showcase U.S. medical equipment and
technology to improve health care
delivery in each country. The objective
of the mission is to facilitate market
entry and/or increase sales for U.S.
suppliers of medical devices, as well as
provide firsthand market information
and access to potential business
partners.
Mission Scenario: The Commercial
Service in Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala
Lumpur will provide country briefings;
customized, pre-arranged appointments
with prospective partners, distributors,
and end-users; meetings with
appropriate host government agencies;
and networking events with local
officials and company representatives.
The focus of the mission will be to
match U.S. companies with prescreened agents, distributors, buyers,
and representatives in these markets.
Criteria for Participation
• Relevance of a company’s business
to mission goals.
• Potential for business in the
selected markets for the company.
• Company must supply adequate
information on its products/services,
and on its market objectives, in order to
facilitate appropriate matching with
potential business partners.
• Company’s product or service must
be either produced in the United States,
or, if not, marketed under the name of
a U.S. firm and have at least 51 percent
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U.S. content of the value of the finished
product or service.
• Timeliness of a company’s signed
application and participation
agreement, including a participation fee
of $3,500. This fee does not include
travel, lodging, and most meals.
Recruitment will be conducted on a first
come-first served basis and will close
July 11, 2008. Applications received
after July 11 will be considered only if
space and scheduling permit.
Contact: Jennifer Loffredo, Global
Health Care Technologies Team Leader.
E-mail: Jennifer.Loffredo@mail.doc.gov.
Telephone: 248–975–9600.
Nancy Hesser,
Manager, Commercial Service Trade
Missions, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration.
[FR Doc. E8–5933 Filed 3–24–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–570–918]
Preliminary Determination of Sales at
Less Than Fair Value: Steel Wire
Garment Hangers from the People’s
Republic of China
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008.
SUMMARY: We preliminarily determine
that steel wire garment hangers
(‘‘hangers’’) from the People’s Republic
of China (‘‘PRC’’) are being, or are likely
to be, sold in the United States at less
than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in
section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (‘‘the Act’’). The estimated
margins of sales at LTFV are shown in
the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’
section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Irene Gorelik or Julia Hancock, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 9, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–6905 or 482–1394,
respectively.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Initiation
On July 31, 2007, the Department of
Commerce (‘‘Department’’) received a
petition on imports of hangers from the
PRC filed in proper form by M&B Metal
Products (‘‘Petitioner’’) on behalf of the
domestic industry and workers
producing hangers. This investigation
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15725-15726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5933]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Mission Statement
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice
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Mission Statement
Medical Equipment Trade Mission to the Philippines, Thailand, and
Malaysia, August 4-12, 2008
Mission Description: The United States Department of Commerce,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Commercial Service is
organizing a Medical Equipment Trade Mission to the Philippines,
Thailand, and Malaysia
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from August 4 to 12, 2008. The mission provides an opportunity for U.S.
firms to tap into lucrative, fast growing markets for U.S. medical
equipment. The medical equipment sector in these countries is growing
at an average 13 percent rate, and the United States remains a major
source of medical equipment, with an average 28 percent market share.
At each stop, the mission will include country briefings; individual
business meetings with prospective agents, distributors, partners, and
end-users; site visits; and networking functions with private companies
and local government officials.
Commercial Setting--Philippines: The Philippines medical industry
is almost totally dependent on imports, and medical tourism to the
Philippines continues to grow, offering many opportunities for U.S.
sellers of medical equipment and instruments. Several hospitals are
improving facilities and adapting new technologies to address demand
from foreigners and returning residents. The United States claims an
estimated 25 percent of the Philippines' $177 million import market for
medical equipment, making it second only to China as the top supplier.
U.S.-trained Filipino doctors prefer the high technology of American
equipment, which justifies their higher costs. Best prospects include
electromedical equipment, ultrasonic scanning machines, X-ray and
radiation equipment, dialysis instruments and apparatus, and medical
and surgical instruments.
Thailand: The market for medical devices in Thailand grew by an
estimated 15 percent in 2007. About 75 percent of medical devices in
Thailand are imported, and the U.S. share is about 29 percent. Market
growth in the next few years (2008 to 2010) will continue to derive
mainly from the need to upgrade health care facilities and replace
medical devices. Hospitals are promoting high-end equipment and
specializations to attract more patients. Hospital equipment is
imported and distributed by independent agents and/or distributors who
also handle marketing, customs clearance, and product registration/
import authorization. Best prospects include heart valves and
artificial blood vessels, disposable diagnostic test kits, quick
diagnostic testing devices, respiratory devices and oxygen therapy,
rehabilitation equipment and accessories, orthopedic and implant
devices and accessories, minimum invasive surgical devices, and
neurosurgical and other surgical devices.
Malaysia: The $1.4 billion Malaysian medical devices market is
projected to grow at a rate of 10 percent in 2008. Ninety percent of
medical devices are imported, and the U.S. import market share is 22
percent. An increasing patient population and focus on health care cost
containment and preventative therapies influence demand for medical
devices for cardiovascular, orthopedic, respiratory, ophthalmic,
neurological, disposable, and infection control applications. The
increasing senior population and modern lifestyle diseases are expected
to boost demand for more affordable quality drugs and equipment. Plans
for constructing new and replacement hospitals are under way. Promotion
of health tourism is robust and includes developing health services in
areas where Malaysia offers a comparative advantage, such as spas and
cosmetic services. The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a health
tourism portal, and the government's ninth Malaysia Plan, for 2006-
2010, includes proposals for four significant new health care programs.
Best prospects include electromedical equipment, orthopedic appliances,
and diagnostic and therapeutic radiation devices.
Mission Goals: The mission will showcase U.S. medical equipment and
technology to improve health care delivery in each country. The
objective of the mission is to facilitate market entry and/or increase
sales for U.S. suppliers of medical devices, as well as provide
firsthand market information and access to potential business partners.
Mission Scenario: The Commercial Service in Manila, Bangkok, and
Kuala Lumpur will provide country briefings; customized, pre-arranged
appointments with prospective partners, distributors, and end-users;
meetings with appropriate host government agencies; and networking
events with local officials and company representatives. The focus of
the mission will be to match U.S. companies with pre-screened agents,
distributors, buyers, and representatives in these markets.
Criteria for Participation
Relevance of a company's business to mission goals.
Potential for business in the selected markets for the
company.
Company must supply adequate information on its products/
services, and on its market objectives, in order to facilitate
appropriate matching with potential business partners.
Company's product or service must be either produced in
the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm
and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished
product or service.
Timeliness of a company's signed application and
participation agreement, including a participation fee of $3,500. This
fee does not include travel, lodging, and most meals.
Recruitment will be conducted on a first come-first served basis and
will close July 11, 2008. Applications received after July 11 will be
considered only if space and scheduling permit.
Contact: Jennifer Loffredo, Global Health Care Technologies Team
Leader. E-mail: Jennifer.Loffredo@mail.doc.gov. Telephone: 248-975-
9600.
Nancy Hesser,
Manager, Commercial Service Trade Missions, U.S. Commercial Service,
International Trade Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-5933 Filed 3-24-08; 8:45 am]
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