Hot-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality Steel Products from Brazil and Japan: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 47541-47544 [2010-19454]
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Los Angeles MBEC ..................
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State of Nevada ......................
71 FR 42351, as amended by 74 FR 58246.
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[FR Doc. 2010–19486 Filed 8–5–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–21–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–351–828, A–588–846]
Hot–Rolled Flat–Rolled Carbon–Quality
Steel Products from Brazil and Japan:
Final Results of Expedited Sunset
Reviews of the Antidumping Duty
Orders
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On April 1, 2010, the
Department of Commerce (the
Department) initiated sunset reviews of
the antidumping duty orders on hot–
rolled flat–rolled carbon–quality steel
products from Brazil and Japan,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The
Department has conducted expedited
(120–day) sunset reviews for both orders
pursuant to 19 CFR
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of
these sunset reviews, the Department
finds that revocation of the antidumping
duty orders would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 6, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jacqueline Arrowsmith or Milton Koch,
AD/CVD Operations, Office 6, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230;
AGENCY:
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telephone: (202) 482–5255 and (202)
482–2584, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 1, 2010, the Department
published the notice of initiation of the
second sunset reviews of the
antidumping duty orders on hot–rolled
flat–rolled carbon–quality steel products
from Brazil and Japan pursuant to
section 751(c) of the Act. See Initiation
of Five–Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 75 FR
16437 (April 1, 2010).
The Department received notices of
intent to participate on behalf of United
States Steel Corporation, Nucor
Corporation, Gallatin Steel, SSAB
N.A.D., Steel Dynamics, Inc., and
ArcelorMittal USA Inc. (collectively
‘‘domestic interested parties’’), within
the deadline specified in 19 CFR
351.218(d)(1)(i). The companies claimed
interested party status under section
771(9)(C) of the Act as producers of the
subject merchandise in the United
States.
The Department received an adequate
substantive response to the notice of
initiation from the domestic interested
parties within the deadline specified in
19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no
substantive responses from respondent
interested parties with respect to either
of the orders covered by these sunset
reviews. As a result, pursuant to 19 CFR
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department
has conducted expedited (120–day)
sunset reviews of the antidumping duty
orders on hot–rolled flat–rolled carbon–
quality steel products from Brazil and
Japan.
Scope of the Orders
The products covered by the
antidumping duty orders are certain
hot–rolled flat–rolled carbon–quality
C
Mn
0.10 - 0.14% ................
0.90% Max
Width = 44.80 inches maximum;
Thickness = 0.063 - 0.198 inches;
C
Mn
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0.10 - 0.16% ....................
0.70 0.90%
Width = 44.80 inches maximum;
Thickness = 0.350 inches maximum;
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steel products of a rectangular shape, of
a width of 0.5 inch or greater, neither
clad, plated, nor coated with metal and
whether or not painted, varnished, or
coated with plastics or other non–
metallic substances, in coils (whether or
not in successively superimposed
layers) regardless of thickness, and in
straight lengths, of a thickness less than
4.75 mm and of a width measuring at
least 10 times the thickness. Universal
mill plate (i.e., flat–rolled products
rolled on four faces or in a closed box
pass, of a width exceeding 150 mm, but
not exceeding 1250 mm and of a
thickness of not less than 4 mm, not in
coils and without patterns in relief) of
a thickness not less than 4.0 mm is not
included within the scope of the orders.
Specifically included in the scope are
vacuum degassed, fully stabilized
(commonly referred to as interstitial–
free (IF)) steels, high strength low alloy
(HSLA) steels, and the substrate for
motor lamination steels. IF steels are
recognized as low carbon steels with
micro–alloying levels of elements such
as titanium and/or niobium added to
stabilize carbon and nitrogen elements.
HSLA steels are recognized as steels
with micro–alloying levels of elements
such as chromium, copper, niobium,
titanium, vanadium, and molybdenum.
The substrate for motor lamination
steels contains micro–alloying levels of
elements such as silicon and aluminum.
Steel products to be included in the
scope of the orders, regardless of
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS) definitions, are
products in which: 1) iron
predominates, by weight, over each of
the other contained elements; 2) the
carbon content is 2 percent or less, by
weight; and 3) none of the elements
listed below exceeds the quantity, by
weight, respectively indicated:
P
S
0.025% Max
1.80 percent of manganese, or
1.50 percent of silicon, or
1.00 percent of copper, or
0.50 percent of aluminum, or
1.25 percent of chromium, or
0.30 percent of cobalt, or
0.40 percent of lead, or
1.25 percent of nickel, or
0.30 percent of tungsten, or
0.012 percent of boron, or
0.10 percent of molybdenum, or
0.10 percent of niobium, or
0.41 percent of titanium, or
0.15 percent of vanadium, or
0.15 percent of zirconium.
All products that meet the physical
and chemical description provided
above are within the scope of the orders
unless otherwise excluded. The
following products, by way of example,
are outside and/or specifically excluded
from the scope of the orders:
• Alloy hot–rolled steel products in
which at least one of the chemical
elements exceeds those listed above
(including e.g., ASTM
specifications A543, A387, A514,
A517, and A506).
• SAE/AISI grades of series 2300 and
higher.
• Ball bearing steels, as defined in the
HTSUS.
• Tool steels, as defined in the
HTSUS.
• Silico–manganese (as defined in the
HTSUS) or silicon electrical steel
with a silicon level exceeding 1.50
percent.
• ASTM specifications A710 and
A736.
• USS Abrasion–resistant steels (USS
AR 400, USS AR 500).
• Hot–rolled steel coil which meets
the following chemical, physical
and mechanical specifications:
Si
0.005% Max
Cr
0.30 - 0.50%
0.50 - 0.70%
Yield Strength = 50,000 ksi minimum;
Tensile Strength = 70,000 - 88,000 psi.
• Hot–rolled steel coil which meets
P
S
0.025% Max
0.006% Max
Si
Yield Strength = 80,000 ksi minimum;
Tensile Strength = 105,000 psi Aim.
• Hot–rolled steel coil which meets
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Ni
0.20 - 0.40%
0.20% Max
the following chemical, physical
and mechanical specifications:
Cr
0.30 0.50%
Cu
Cu
Mo
0.25% Max
0.50 0.70%
Ni
0.20% Max
0.21% Max
the following chemical, physical
and mechanical specifications:
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C
Mn
0.10 - 0.14% ...............
P
1.30 1.80%
0.025%
Max
Width = 44.80 inches maximum;
Thickness = 0.350 inches maximum;
Mn
0.15%
Max ...
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1.40% Max
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S
0.025%
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0.005%
Max
Si
Cr
Cu
0.30 0.50%
0.50 0.70%
0.20 0.40%
Yield Strength = 80,000 ksi minimum;
Tensile Strength = 105,000 psi Aim.
• Hot–rolled steel coil which meets
Ni
0.20% Max
V(wt.)
0.10 Max
Cb
0.08% Max
the following chemical, physical
and mechanical specifications:
Si
0.010%
Max
Width = 39.37 inches; Thickness =
0.181 inches maximum; Yield Strength
= 70,000 psi minimum for thicknesses ≤
0.148 inches and 65,000 psi minimum
for thicknesses >0.148 inches; Tensile
Strength = 80,000 psi minimum.
• Hot–rolled dual phase steel, phase–
hardened, primarily with a ferritic–
martensitic microstructure, contains
0.9 percent up to and including 1.5
percent silicon by weight, further
characterized by either (i) tensile
strength between 540 N/mm2 and
640 N/mm2 and an elongation
percentage ≥ 26 percent for
thicknesses of 2 mm and above, or
(ii) a tensile strength between 590
N/mm2 and 690 N/mm2 and an
elongation percentage ≥ 25 percent
for thicknesses of 2mm and above.
• Hot–rolled bearing quality steel,
SAE grade 1050, in coils, with an
inclusion rating of 1.0 maximum
per ASTM E 45, Method A, with
excellent surface quality and
chemistry restrictions as follows:
0.012 percent maximum
phosphorus, 0.015 percent
maximum sulfur, and 0.20 percent
maximum residuals including 0.15
percent maximum chromium.
• Grade ASTM A570–50 hot–rolled
steel sheet in coils or cut lengths,
width of 74 inches (nominal, within
ASTM tolerances), thickness of 11
gauge (0.119 inch nominal), mill
edge and skin passed, with a
minimum copper content of 0.20%.
The merchandise subject to the orders
is classified in the HTSUS at
subheadings: 7208.10.15.00,
7208.10.30.00, 7208.10.60.00,
7208.25.30.00, 7208.25.60.00,
7208.26.00.30, 7208.26.00.60,
7208.27.00.30, 7208.27.00.60,
7208.36.00.30, 7208.36.00.60,
7208.37.00.30, 7208.37.00.60,
7208.38.00.15, 7208.38.00.30,
7208.38.00.90, 7208.39.00.15,
7208.39.00.30, 7208.39.00.90,
7208.40.60.30, 7208.40.60.60,
7208.53.00.00, 7208.54.00.00,
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Cr
Cu
Ni
Nb
0.50% Max
1.00% Max
0.50% Max
0.20% Max
Ca
Al
0.005%
Min
Treated
0.01 0.07%
7208.90.00.00, 7210.70.30.00,
7210.90.90.00, 7211.14.00.30,
7211.14.00.90, 7211.19.15.00,
7211.19.20.00, 7211.19.30.00,
7211.19.45.00, 7211.19.60.00,
7211.19.75.30, 7211.19.75.60,
7211.19.75.90, 7212.40.10.00,
7212.40.50.00, 7212.50.00.00.
Certain hot–rolled flat–rolled carbon–
quality steel products are covered by the
orders, including: vacuum degassed,
fully stabilized; high strength low alloy;
and the substrate for motor lamination
steel may also enter under the following
tariff numbers: 7225.11.00.00,
7225.19.00.00, 7225.30.30.50,
7225.30.70.00, 7225.40.70.00,
7225.99.00.90, 7226.11.10.00,
7226.11.90.30, 7226.11.90.60,
7226.19.10.00, 7226.19.90.00,
7226.91.50.00, 7226.91.70.00,
7226.91.80.00, and 7226.99.00.00.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and Customs
purposes, the written description of the
merchandise covered by the orders is
dispositive.
recommendations in this public
memorandum which is on file in the
Central Records Unit, room 1117 of the
main Commerce Department building.
In addition, a complete version of the
Issues and Decision Memorandum can
be accessed directly on the Internet at
https://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy
and electronic version of the Issues and
Decision Memorandum are identical in
content.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in these reviews are
addressed in the ‘‘Issues and Decision
Memorandum: Final Results of
Expedited Sunset Reviews of the
Antidumping Duty Orders on Hot–
Rolled Flat–Rolled Carbon–Quality
Steel Products from Brazil and Japan’’
from Edward C. Yang, Acting Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Operations, to
Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Import Administration,
dated concurrently with this notice
(‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’),
which is hereby adopted by this notice.
The issues discussed in the Issues and
Decision Memorandum include the
likelihood of continuation or recurrence
of dumping and the magnitude of the
margins likely to prevail if the orders
were revoked. Parties can find a
complete discussion of all issues raised
in these reviews and the corresponding
43.40%
43.40%
42.12%
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Final Results of Reviews
We determine that revocation of the
antidumping duty orders on hot–rolled
flat–rolled carbon–quality steel products
from Brazil and Japan would be likely
to lead to continuation or recurrence of
dumping at the following weighted–
average percentage margins:
Producer/Exporter for Brazil
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas
Gerais ......................................
Companhia Siderurgica Paulista
All Others ....................................
Producer/Exporter for Japan
Kawasaki Steel Corporation .......
NKK Corporation ........................
Nippon Steel Corporation ...........
All Others ....................................
Weighted
Average
Margin
41.27%
Weighted
Average
Margin
40.26%
17.70%
19.95%
22.92%
This notice also serves as the only
reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective orders (APO)
of their responsibility concerning the
return or destruction of proprietary
information disclosed under APO in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305.
Timely notification of the return or
destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective orders
is hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and terms of an
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APO is a violation which is subject to
sanction.
We are issuing and publishing the
results and notice in accordance with
sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of
the Act.
Dated: July 30, 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010–19454 Filed 8–5–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. I.D. GF001]
Grants to Manufacturers of Certain
Worsted Wool Fabrics
Department of Commerce,
International Trade Administration.
ACTION: Notice announcing the
availability of grant funds.
AGENCY:
The purpose of this notice is
to inform potential applicants that the
Department of Commerce is providing
financial assistance in calendar year
2010 for U.S. manufacturers of certain
worsted wool fabrics. Section
4002(c)(6)(A) of the Miscellaneous
Trade and Technical Corrections Act of
2004 (Pub. L. 108–429, 118 Stat. 2603)
(the ‘‘Act’’) authorizes the Secretary of
Commerce to provide grants to persons
(including firms, corporations, or other
legal entities) who were, during
calendar years 1999, 2000, and 2001,
manufacturers of two categories of
worsted wool fabrics. The first category
are manufacturers of worsted wool
fabrics, containing 85 percent or more
by weight of wool, with average fiber
diameters greater than 18.5 micron
(Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS) heading
9902.51.11); the total amount of
available funds is $2,666,000, to be
allocated among such manufacturers on
the basis of the percentage of each
manufacturers’ production of worsted
wool fabric included in HTS 9902.51.11.
The second category are manufacturers
of worsted wool fabrics, containing 85
percent or more by weight of wool, with
average fiber diameters of 18.5 micron
or less (HTS heading 9902.51.15,
previously HTS heading 9902.51.12);
the total amount of available funds is
$2,666,000, to be allocated among such
manufacturers on the basis of the
percentage of each manufacturers’
production of worsted wool fabric
included in HTS 9902.51.15. Funding
for the worsted wool fabrics grant
program will be provided by the
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Department of the Treasury from
amounts in the Wool Apparel
Manufacturers Trust Fund (the ‘‘Trust
Fund’’). The total amount of grants to
manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics
described in HTS 9902.51.11 shall be
$2,666,000 in calendar year 2010. The
total amount of grants to manufacturers
of worsted wool fabrics described in
HTS 9902.51.15 shall also be $2,666,000
in calendar year 2010.
DATES: Applications by eligible U.S.
producers of certain worsted wool
fabrics must be received and validated
by Grants.gov, postmarked, or provided
to a delivery service on or before 5 p.m.
EDT, August 20, 2010. Validation or
rejection of your application by
Grants.gov may take up to 2 business
days after submission. Applications
received after the closing date and time
will be rejected/returned to the sender
without further consideration. Use of
U.S. mail or another delivery service
must be documented with a receipt. No
facsimile or electronic mail applications
will be accepted.
ADDRESSES: The standard application
package is available at https://
www.grants.gov. For applicants without
Internet access, an application package
may be received by contacting Mr. Jim
Bennett, Office of Textiles and
Apparel—Rm. 3100, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department
Commerce, Washington, DC 20230,
phone (202) 482–4058, e-mail:
James.Bennett@trade.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Technical questions can be directed to
Jim Bennett, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482–4058;
James.Bennett@trade.gov. Grants related
administration questions concerning
this program should be addressed to
Janet Russell, Department of Commerce
Grants Officer, (301) 713–0942;
Janet.J.Russell@noaa.gov. For assistance
with using grants.gov, contact
support@grants.gov.
The items
listed below are required before an
award can be made. Failure to submit
items below by the application date will
result in the application not being
reviewed. Applicants must have
produced in the United States, during
calendar years 1999, 2000 and 2001,
worsted wool fabrics of a kind described
in HTS 9902.51.11 or 9902.51.15.
Applicants must provide: (1) Company
name, address, contact and phone
number; (2) Federal tax identification
number; (3) the name and address of
each plant or location in the United
States where worsted wool fabrics of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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kind described in HTS 9902.51.11 or
HTS 9902.51.15 was woven by the
applicant in 1999, 2000 and 2001; (4)
the name and address of each plant or
location in the United States where the
applicant is weaving worsted wool
fabrics of the kind described in HTS
9902.51.11 or HTS 9902.51.15 as of the
date of application; (5) the quantity, in
linear yards, of worsted wool fabric
production described in HTS 9902.51.11
or 9902.51.15, as appropriate, woven in
the United States in each of calendar
years 1999, 2000 and 2001; and (6) the
value of worsted wool fabric production
described in HTS 9902.51.11 or
9902.51.15, as appropriate, woven in the
United States in each of calendar years
1999, 2000 and 2001.
This data must indicate actual
production (not estimates) of worsted
wool fabric of the kind described in
HTS 9902.51.11 or 9902.51.15. At the
conclusion of the application, the
applicant must attest that ‘‘all
information contained in the
application is complete and correct and
no false claims, statements, or
representations have been made.’’
Applicants should be aware that,
generally, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3729,
persons providing a false or fraudulent
claims, and, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001,
persons making materially false
statements or representations, are
subject to civil or criminal penalties,
respectively. Information that is marked
‘‘business confidential’’ will be protected
from disclosure to the full extent
permitted by law.
Other Application Requirements:
Complete applications must also
include the following forms and
documents: CD–346, Applicant for
Funding Assistance; CD–511,
Certification Regarding Lobbying; SF–
424, Application for Federal Assistance;
and SF–424B, Assurances—NonConstruction Programs.
Electronic Access: The federal
funding opportunity announcement for
this program can be accessed via the
Grants.gov Web site at https://
www.grants.gov. The announcement
will also be available by contacting the
program officials identified under the
section labeled FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. Applicants must
comply with all requirements contained
in the full funding opportunity
announcement.
Statutory Authority: Section 4002(c)
(6) of the Miscellaneous Trade and
Technical Corrections Act of 2004 (Pub.
L. 108–429, 118 Stat. 2603) (the ‘‘Act’’),
and amended by Section 1633 of the
Pension Protection Act of 2006 (Pub. L.
109–280); Division C, Title 111, Section
325 (b) of the Emergency Economic
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-351-828, A-588-846]
Hot-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality Steel Products from Brazil
and Japan: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping
Duty Orders
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On April 1, 2010, the Department of Commerce (the Department)
initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on hot-rolled
flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products from Brazil and Japan,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
Act). The Department has conducted expedited (120-day) sunset reviews
for both orders pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result
of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the
antidumping duty orders would be likely to lead to continuation or
recurrence of dumping.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 6, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Arrowsmith or Milton Koch,
AD/CVD Operations, Office 6, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230;
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telephone: (202) 482-5255 and (202) 482-2584, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 1, 2010, the Department published the notice of initiation
of the second sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on hot-
rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products from Brazil and Japan
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. See Initiation of Five-Year
(``Sunset'') Review, 75 FR 16437 (April 1, 2010).
The Department received notices of intent to participate on behalf
of United States Steel Corporation, Nucor Corporation, Gallatin Steel,
SSAB N.A.D., Steel Dynamics, Inc., and ArcelorMittal USA Inc.
(collectively ``domestic interested parties''), within the deadline
specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). The companies claimed interested
party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as producers of the
subject merchandise in the United States.
The Department received an adequate substantive response to the
notice of initiation from the domestic interested parties within the
deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no
substantive responses from respondent interested parties with respect
to either of the orders covered by these sunset reviews. As a result,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department has
conducted expedited (120-day) sunset reviews of the antidumping duty
orders on hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products from
Brazil and Japan.
Scope of the Orders
The products covered by the antidumping duty orders are certain
hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products of a rectangular
shape, of a width of 0.5 inch or greater, neither clad, plated, nor
coated with metal and whether or not painted, varnished, or coated with
plastics or other non-metallic substances, in coils (whether or not in
successively superimposed layers) regardless of thickness, and in
straight lengths, of a thickness less than 4.75 mm and of a width
measuring at least 10 times the thickness. Universal mill plate (i.e.,
flat-rolled products rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a
width exceeding 150 mm, but not exceeding 1250 mm and of a thickness of
not less than 4 mm, not in coils and without patterns in relief) of a
thickness not less than 4.0 mm is not included within the scope of the
orders.
Specifically included in the scope are vacuum degassed, fully
stabilized (commonly referred to as interstitial-free (IF)) steels,
high strength low alloy (HSLA) steels, and the substrate for motor
lamination steels. IF steels are recognized as low carbon steels with
micro-alloying levels of elements such as titanium and/or niobium added
to stabilize carbon and nitrogen elements. HSLA steels are recognized
as steels with micro-alloying levels of elements such as chromium,
copper, niobium, titanium, vanadium, and molybdenum. The substrate for
motor lamination steels contains micro-alloying levels of elements such
as silicon and aluminum.
Steel products to be included in the scope of the orders,
regardless of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
definitions, are products in which: 1) iron predominates, by weight,
over each of the other contained elements; 2) the carbon content is 2
percent or less, by weight; and 3) none of the elements listed below
exceeds the quantity, by weight, respectively indicated:
1.80 percent of manganese, or
1.50 percent of silicon, or
1.00 percent of copper, or
0.50 percent of aluminum, or
1.25 percent of chromium, or
0.30 percent of cobalt, or
0.40 percent of lead, or
1.25 percent of nickel, or
0.30 percent of tungsten, or
0.012 percent of boron, or
0.10 percent of molybdenum, or
0.10 percent of niobium, or
0.41 percent of titanium, or
0.15 percent of vanadium, or
0.15 percent of zirconium.
All products that meet the physical and chemical description
provided above are within the scope of the orders unless otherwise
excluded. The following products, by way of example, are outside and/or
specifically excluded from the scope of the orders:
Alloy hot-rolled steel products in which at least one of
the chemical elements exceeds those listed above (including e.g., ASTM
specifications A543, A387, A514, A517, and A506).
SAE/AISI grades of series 2300 and higher.
Ball bearing steels, as defined in the HTSUS.
Tool steels, as defined in the HTSUS.
Silico-manganese (as defined in the HTSUS) or silicon
electrical steel with a silicon level exceeding 1.50 percent.
ASTM specifications A710 and A736.
USS Abrasion-resistant steels (USS AR 400, USS AR 500).
Hot-rolled steel coil which meets the following chemical,
physical and mechanical specifications:
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C Mn P S Si Cr Cu Ni
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0.10 - 0.14[percnt]..................... 0.90[percnt] 0.025[percnt] 0.005[percnt] 0.30 - 0.50 - 0.20 - 0.20[percnt]
Max Max Max 0.50[percnt] 0.70[percnt] 0.40[percnt] Max
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Width = 44.80 inches maximum; Thickness = 0.063 - 0.198 inches;
Yield Strength = 50,000 ksi minimum; Tensile Strength = 70,000 - 88,000
psi.
Hot-rolled steel coil which meets the following chemical,
physical and mechanical specifications:
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C Mn P S Si Cr Cu Ni Mo
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0.10 - 0.16[percnt]............................. 0.70 - 0.025[percn 0.006[percn 0.30 - 0.50 - 0.25[percnt 0.20[percnt 0.21[percnt
0.90[percnt t] Max t] Max 0.50[percnt 0.70[percnt ] Max ] Max ] Max
] ] ]
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Width = 44.80 inches maximum; Thickness = 0.350 inches maximum;
Yield Strength = 80,000 ksi minimum; Tensile Strength = 105,000 psi
Aim.
Hot-rolled steel coil which meets the following chemical,
physical and mechanical specifications:
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C Mn P S Si Cr Cu Ni V(wt.) Cb
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0.10 - 0.14[percnt]......................... 1.30 - 0.025[perc 0.005[perc 0.30 - 0.50 - 0.20 - 0.20[percn 0.10 Max 0.08[percn
1.80[percn nt] Max nt] Max 0.50[percn 0.70[percn 0.40[percn t] Max t] Max
t] t] t] t]
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Width = 44.80 inches maximum; Thickness = 0.350 inches maximum;
Yield Strength = 80,000 ksi minimum; Tensile Strength = 105,000 psi
Aim.
Hot-rolled steel coil which meets the following chemical,
physical and mechanical specifications:
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C Mn P S Si Cr Cu Ni Nb Ca Al
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0.15[percnt] Max................ 1.40[percn 0.025[perc 0.010[perc 0.50[percn 1.00[percn 0.50[percn 0.20[percn 0.005[perc Treated 0.01 -
t] Max nt] Max nt] Max t] Max t] Max t] Max t] Max nt] Min 0.07[percn
t]
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Width = 39.37 inches; Thickness = 0.181 inches maximum; Yield Strength
= 70,000 psi minimum for thicknesses <= 0.148 inches and 65,000 psi
minimum for thicknesses >0.148 inches; Tensile Strength = 80,000 psi
minimum.
Hot-rolled dual phase steel, phase-hardened, primarily
with a ferritic-martensitic microstructure, contains 0.9 percent up to
and including 1.5 percent silicon by weight, further characterized by
either (i) tensile strength between 540 N/mm\2\ and 640 N/mm\2\ and an
elongation percentage >= 26 percent for thicknesses of 2 mm and above,
or (ii) a tensile strength between 590 N/mm\2\ and 690 N/mm\2\ and an
elongation percentage >= 25 percent for thicknesses of 2mm and above.
Hot-rolled bearing quality steel, SAE grade 1050, in
coils, with an inclusion rating of 1.0 maximum per ASTM E 45, Method A,
with excellent surface quality and chemistry restrictions as follows:
0.012 percent maximum phosphorus, 0.015 percent maximum sulfur, and
0.20 percent maximum residuals including 0.15 percent maximum chromium.
Grade ASTM A570-50 hot-rolled steel sheet in coils or cut
lengths, width of 74 inches (nominal, within ASTM tolerances),
thickness of 11 gauge (0.119 inch nominal), mill edge and skin passed,
with a minimum copper content of 0.20[percnt].
The merchandise subject to the orders is classified in the HTSUS at
subheadings: 7208.10.15.00, 7208.10.30.00, 7208.10.60.00,
7208.25.30.00, 7208.25.60.00, 7208.26.00.30, 7208.26.00.60,
7208.27.00.30, 7208.27.00.60, 7208.36.00.30, 7208.36.00.60,
7208.37.00.30, 7208.37.00.60, 7208.38.00.15, 7208.38.00.30,
7208.38.00.90, 7208.39.00.15, 7208.39.00.30, 7208.39.00.90,
7208.40.60.30, 7208.40.60.60, 7208.53.00.00, 7208.54.00.00,
7208.90.00.00, 7210.70.30.00, 7210.90.90.00, 7211.14.00.30,
7211.14.00.90, 7211.19.15.00, 7211.19.20.00, 7211.19.30.00,
7211.19.45.00, 7211.19.60.00, 7211.19.75.30, 7211.19.75.60,
7211.19.75.90, 7212.40.10.00, 7212.40.50.00, 7212.50.00.00.
Certain hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products are
covered by the orders, including: vacuum degassed, fully stabilized;
high strength low alloy; and the substrate for motor lamination steel
may also enter under the following tariff numbers: 7225.11.00.00,
7225.19.00.00, 7225.30.30.50, 7225.30.70.00, 7225.40.70.00,
7225.99.00.90, 7226.11.10.00, 7226.11.90.30, 7226.11.90.60,
7226.19.10.00, 7226.19.90.00, 7226.91.50.00, 7226.91.70.00,
7226.91.80.00, and 7226.99.00.00. Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and Customs purposes, the written description
of the merchandise covered by the orders is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the ``Issues
and Decision Memorandum: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of
the Antidumping Duty Orders on Hot-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality
Steel Products from Brazil and Japan'' from Edward C. Yang, Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations, to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Import Administration, dated concurrently with this notice (``Issues
and Decision Memorandum''), which is hereby adopted by this notice. The
issues discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum include the
likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude
of the margins likely to prevail if the orders were revoked. Parties
can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in these reviews
and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which
is on file in the Central Records Unit, room 1117 of the main Commerce
Department building.
In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision
Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy and electronic version of the Issues
and Decision Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Reviews
We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on hot-
rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products from Brazil and Japan
would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the
following weighted-average percentage margins:
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Weighted
Producer/Exporter for Brazil Average
Margin
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional.............................. 41.27[perc
nt]
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais......................... 43.40[perc
nt]
Companhia Siderurgica Paulista.............................. 43.40[perc
nt]
All Others.................................................. 42.12[perc
nt]
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Weighted
Producer/Exporter for Japan Average
Margin
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Kawasaki Steel Corporation.................................. 40.26[perc
nt]
NKK Corporation............................................. 17.70[perc
nt]
Nippon Steel Corporation.................................... 19.95[perc
nt]
All Others.................................................. 22.92[perc
nt]
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This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective orders (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure
to comply with the regulations and terms of an
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APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.
We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance
with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 30, 2010.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-19454 Filed 8-5-10; 8:45 am]
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