Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 5240-5241 [2012-2252]

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[FR Doc. 2012–2359 Filed 2–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–55–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–803] Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: 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 light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan 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 of the antidumping duty order. DATES: Effective Date: February 2, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerrold Freeman or Minoo Hatten, 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) 482–0180 or (202) 482– 1690, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On July 1, 2011, the Department initiated, and the ITC instituted, the sunset review of the antidumping duty order 1 on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 76 FR 38613 (July 1, 2011) and Certain Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey, 76 FR 38691 (July 1, 2011). As a result of this sunset review, the Department determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on lightwalled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of 1 Antidumping Duty Order; Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan, 54 FR 12467 (March 27, 1989). PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 dumping and notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the order be revoked. See Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 76 FR 64312 (October 18, 2011). On January 24, 2012, pursuant to section 752(a) of the Act, the ITC published its determination that revocation of the antidumping duty order on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. See Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Taiwan, 77 FR 3497 (January 24, 2012), and ITC Publication 4301 (January 2012) entitled LightWalled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Taiwan (Investigation No. 731– TA–410 (Third Review)). Scope of the Order The product covered by the order is light-walled welded carbon steel pipe and tube of rectangular (including square) cross-section having a wall thickness of less than 0.156 inch. This merchandise is classified under item number 7306.61.5000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). It was formerly classified under item number 7306.60.5000. The HTS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written product description remains dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of this antidumping duty order would likely lead to 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 light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan. 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 continuation of this order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5240-5241]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-2252]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-583-803]


Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: 
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 light-walled welded 
rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan 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 of the antidumping duty order.

DATES: Effective Date: February 2, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerrold Freeman or Minoo Hatten, 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-
0180 or (202) 482-1690, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On July 1, 2011, the Department initiated, and the ITC instituted, 
the sunset review of the antidumping duty order \1\ on light-walled 
welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan pursuant to section 
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). See Initiation 
of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 76 FR 38613 (July 1, 2011) and 
Certain Pipe and Tube From Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, 
Thailand, and Turkey, 76 FR 38691 (July 1, 2011).
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    \1\ Antidumping Duty Order; Light-Walled Welded Rectangular 
Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan, 54 FR 12467 (March 27, 1989).
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    As a result of this sunset review, the Department determined that 
revocation of the antidumping duty order on light-walled welded 
rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan would be likely to lead to 
continuation or recurrence of dumping and notified the ITC of the 
magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the order be revoked. 
See Light-Walled Welded Rectangular Carbon Steel Tubing From Taiwan: 
Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty 
Order, 76 FR 64312 (October 18, 2011).
    On January 24, 2012, pursuant to section 752(a) of the Act, the ITC 
published its determination that revocation of the antidumping duty 
order on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from 
Taiwan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material 
injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably 
foreseeable time. See Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From 
Taiwan, 77 FR 3497 (January 24, 2012), and ITC Publication 4301 
(January 2012) entitled Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From 
Taiwan (Investigation No. 731-TA-410 (Third Review)).

Scope of the Order

    The product covered by the order is light-walled welded carbon 
steel pipe and tube of rectangular (including square) cross-section 
having a wall thickness of less than 0.156 inch. This merchandise is 
classified under item number 7306.61.5000 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule (HTS). It was formerly classified under item number 
7306.60.5000. The HTS item numbers are provided for convenience and 
customs purposes only. The written product description remains 
dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC 
that revocation of this antidumping duty order would likely lead to 
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 light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from 
Taiwan.
    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 
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.

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    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: January 25, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-2252 Filed 2-1-12; 8:45 am]
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