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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–821–817]
Silicon Metal from the Russian
Federation: Continuation of
Antidumping Duty Order
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the
determinations by the Department of
Commerce (the Department) and the
International Trade Commission (ITC)
that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on silicon metal from the Russian
Federation (Russia), would likely lead to
a continuation or recurrence of dumping
and material injury to an industry in the
United States, the Department is
publishing a notice of continuation for
this antidumping duty order.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gene Calvert or Paul Matino, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 6, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–3586 or (202) 482–
4146, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
The Department initiated and the ITC
instituted sunset reviews of the
antidumping duty order on silicon
metal from Russia, pursuant to Section
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (the Act). See Initiation of
Five–year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews, 73 FR
6128 (February 1, 2008) (Notice of
Initiation).
As a result of its review, the
Department found that revocation of the
antidumping duty order would likely
lead to a continuation or recurrence of
dumping, and therefore notified the ITC
of the magnitude of the margins likely
to prevail were the order to be revoked.
See Silicon Metal from the Russian
Federation: Final Results of Expedited
Sunset Review of Antidumping Order,
73 FR 31064 (May 30, 2008).
On June 30, 2008, the ITC determined,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act,
that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on silicon metal from Russia
would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
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industry in the United States within a
reasonably foreseeable time. See Silicon
Metal from Russia, USITC Pub. 4018,
Inv. No. 731–TA–991 (Review), June
2008; see also Silicon Metal from
Russia, 73 FR 38467 (July 7, 2008).
Scope of the Order
Continuation of the Order
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As a result of these determinations by
the Department and the ITC that
revocation of this antidumping duty
order would likely lead to a
continuation or recurrence of dumping
and material injury to an industry in the
United States, pursuant to section
751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department
hereby orders the continuation of the
antidumping duty order on silicon
metal from the Russian Federation. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will
continue to collect antidumping duty
cash deposits at the rates in effect at the
time of entry for all imports of subject
merchandise.
The effective date of the continuation
of this order will be the date of
publication in the Federal Register of
this notice of continuation. Pursuant to
section 751(c)(2) of the Act, the
Department intends to initiate the next
five–year review of this order not later
than 30 days prior to the fifth
anniversary of the effective date of
continuation, in July 2013.
This five–year (sunset) review and
this notice are in accordance with
section 751(c) of the Act and published
pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 9, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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International Trade Administration
Mission Statement; Manufacturing and
Technology Trade Mission to
Australia; November 17–21, 2008
Department of Commerce, ITA.
Notice.
AGENCY:
The product covered by this order is
silicon metal, which generally contains
at least 96.00 percent but less than 99.99
percent silicon by weight. The
merchandise covered by this order also
includes silicon metal from Russia
containing between 89.00 and 96.00
percent silicon by weight, but
containing more aluminum than the
silicon metal which contains at least
96.00 percent but less than 99.99
percent silicon by weight. Silicon metal
currently is classifiable under
subheadings 2804.69.10 and 2804.69.50
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS). This order
covers all silicon metal meeting the
above specification, regardless of tariff
classification.
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ACTION:
Mission Description
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration, U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service is organizing a
Manufacturing and Technology Trade
Mission to Sydney and Melbourne,
Australia, November 17–21, 2008, to be
led by the Assistant Secretary for Trade
Promotion or another U.S. Department
of Commerce senior official.
The mission will help participating
firms gain market information, make
business and government contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance
specific projects, towards the goal of
increasing U.S. exports to Australia. The
mission will include business-tobusiness matchmaking appointments
with local companies, as well as
meetings with key government officials,
and American and local chambers of
commerce. The delegation will be
comprised of U.S. firms representing a
cross section of U.S. industries with
growing potential in Australia,
including, but not limited to,
automotive parts; building and
construction, including green building;
energy production, including renewable
energy, coal production, and mineral
extraction; transportation, including
intelligent transportation systems; and
water resources.
Commercial Setting
Macro measures of opportunity in the
Australian market include high per
capita income, rising terms of trade, and
substantial purchasing power, in
addition to the favorable foreign
exchange rate, which gives a strong
boost to U.S. exports. Australia ranks as
the United States’ 15th largest export
market, and the Australia-U.S. Free
Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) has
enhanced our long and successful
trading relationship by eliminating
tariffs on nearly all manufactured and
agricultural goods. U.S. goods and
services exports to Australia reached
$29 billion in 2007, an increase of 10
percent over 2006, and first-quarter
figures for 2008 (provided by the Bureau
of Economic Analysis) show continued
growth.
The following sectors hold
considerable promise for U.S. firms:
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Automotive: Australia’s $12 billion
automotive aftermarket provides
excellent opportunities for U.S.
suppliers of specialty products,
accessories, and necessary parts such as
tires, carburetors, engine parts, piston
rings, fuel injection products,
transmission and ignition products,
lubricants and fuel pumps, and body
repair tools.
Construction: Imports dominate
Australia’s $1.3 billion market for
construction machinery, of which U.S.
imports account for $578.3 million.
AUSFTA’s elimination of import duty
on construction machinery from the
United States, together with a favorable
exchange rate, puts U.S. imports in a
stronger competitive position, as the
import duty rate from other countries is
five percent. The Australian government
allocated $18.6 billion in the 2007
budget to improve the country’s inland
transport system over the next five
years. Australia’s expanding ‘‘green’’
building market also offers
opportunities for U.S. suppliers of
innovative technologies.
Energy: Power generation is an
important sector in Australia, including
around 81 billion in generation,
transmission and distribution assets.
Coal-fired generators account for the
bulk of electricity generated. In 2000,
the Australian government provided a
stimulus by requiring electricity
retailers to source an additional two
percent of their supply from renewable
or specified waste sources. In December
2007, the new Australian government
ratified the Kyoto Protocol and has set
a target to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 60 percent on 2000 levels
by 2050. Australia’s federal government
is expected to develop grants and policy
initiatives to help increase the number
of renewable energy projects
substantially.
Mining: Australia is among the
world’s leading exporters of black coal,
diamonds, iron ore, lead, rutile, zinc
and zirconium, gold; aluminum, and
bauxite. The United States is Australia’s
major supplier of mining equipment,
claiming 35 percent of the import
market share. Continuing high mineral
prices throughout 2007 have led to
further exploration across the country.
In 2006–2007 private enterprises spent
55 percent more ($3.1 billion) on
mineral exploration than in the previous
fiscal year.
Oil and gas: Australia continues to be
a good market for U.S. oil and gas
equipment and service suppliers.
Increasing demand for petroleum
products (particularly liquefied natural
gas) is fueling the exploration,
development and production of both
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-821-817]
Silicon Metal from the Russian Federation: Continuation of
Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of
Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC)
that revocation of the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from the
Russian Federation (Russia), would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United
States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation for this
antidumping duty order.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Calvert or Paul Matino, AD/CVD
Operations, Office 6, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3586 or
(202) 482-4146, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Department initiated and the ITC instituted sunset reviews of
the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from Russia, pursuant to
Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). See
Initiation of Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 73 FR 6128 (February 1,
2008) (Notice of Initiation).
As a result of its review, the Department found that revocation of
the antidumping duty order would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of dumping, and therefore notified the ITC of the magnitude
of the margins likely to prevail were the order to be revoked. See
Silicon Metal from the Russian Federation: Final Results of Expedited
Sunset Review of Antidumping Order, 73 FR 31064 (May 30, 2008).
On June 30, 2008, the ITC determined, pursuant to section 751(c) of
the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on silicon metal
from Russia would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of
material injury to an
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industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. See
Silicon Metal from Russia, USITC Pub. 4018, Inv. No. 731-TA-991
(Review), June 2008; see also Silicon Metal from Russia, 73 FR 38467
(July 7, 2008).
Scope of the Order
The product covered by this order is silicon metal, which generally
contains at least 96.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon by
weight. The merchandise covered by this order also includes silicon
metal from Russia containing between 89.00 and 96.00 percent silicon by
weight, but containing more aluminum than the silicon metal which
contains at least 96.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon by
weight. Silicon metal currently is classifiable under subheadings
2804.69.10 and 2804.69.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS). This order covers all silicon metal meeting the
above specification, regardless of tariff classification.
Continuation of the Order
As a result of these determinations by the Department and the ITC
that revocation of this antidumping duty order would likely lead to a
continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an
industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the
Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of the antidumping
duty order on silicon metal from the Russian Federation. U.S. Customs
and Border Protection will continue to collect antidumping duty cash
deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of
subject merchandise.
The effective date of the continuation of this order will be the
date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of
continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, the Department
intends to initiate the next five-year review of this order not later
than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of
continuation, in July 2013.
This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance
with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section
777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 9, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
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