Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 46385-46386 [2012-19069]
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notice.
Notification to Importers
This notice serves as a preliminary
reminder to importers of their
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)
to file a certificate regarding the
reimbursement of antidumping duties
prior to liquidation of the relevant
entries during this review period.
Failure to comply with this requirement
could result in the Secretary’s
presumption that reimbursement of
antidumping duties occurred and
increase the subsequent assessment of
the antidumping duties by the amount
of antidumping duties reimbursed.
These preliminary results of
administrative review are issued and
published in accordance with sections
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19
CFR 351.221(b)(4).
Dated: July 27, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–428–820]
Certain Small Diameter Seamless
Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line, and
Pressure Pipe From Germany: Final
Results of the Expedited Third Sunset
Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On April 2, 2012, the
Department of Commerce (the
Department) initiated the third sunset
review of the antidumping duty order
on certain small diameter seamless
carbon and alloy steel standard, line,
and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from
Germany pursuant to section 751(c) of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
Act). See Initiation of Five-Year
(‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 77 FR 19643 (April
2, 2012) (Sunset Initiation). On the basis
of a notice of intent to participate and
an adequate substantive response filed
on behalf of a domestic interested party,
and no response from a respondent
interested party, the Department
conducted an expedited (120-day)
sunset review. As a result of this sunset
review, the Department finds that
revocation of the antidumping duty
order would likely lead to the
continuation or recurrence of dumping.
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The magnitude of dumping likely to
prevail if the order were revoked is
identified in the ‘‘Final Results of
Review’’ section of this notice.
DATES: Effective Date: August 3, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ericka Ukrow or Angelica Mendoza,
AD/CVD Operations, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–0405 or (202) 482–
3019, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 2, 2012, the Department
initiated the sunset review of the
antidumping duty order on seamless
pipe from Germany pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act. See Sunset Initiation.
The Department received a notice of
intent to participate from one domestic
interested party, United States Steel
Corporation (U.S. Steel), within the
deadline specified in 19 CFR
351.218(d)(1)(i). The domestic
interested party claimed interested party
status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act
as a U.S. producer of a domestic like
product. We received a complete
substantive response from the domestic
interested party within the 30-day
deadline specified in 19 CFR
351.218(d)(3)(i) on May 2, 2012. No
respondent interested parties submitted
responses. As a result of the timely
filed, substantive response from the
domestic interested party the
Department conducted an expedited
sunset review of the order, pursuant to
section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19
CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2).
Scope of the Order
The scope of the order includes small
diameter seamless carbon and alloy
standard, line and pressure pipes
(seamless pipes) produced to the ASTM
A–335, ASTM A–106, ASTM A–53 and
API 5L specifications and meeting the
physical parameters described below,
regardless of application. The scope of
the order also includes all products
used in standard, line, or pressure pipe
applications and meeting the physical
parameters below, regardless of
specification.
For purposes of the order, seamless
pipes are seamless carbon and alloy
(other than stainless) steel pipes, of
circular cross-section, not more than
114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside
diameter, regardless of wall thickness,
manufacturing process (hot-finished or
cold-drawn), end finish (plain end,
beveled end, upset end, threaded, or
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threaded and coupled), or surface finish.
These pipes are commonly known as
standard pipe, line pipe or pressure
pipe, depending upon the application.
They may also be used in structural
applications. Pipes produced in nonstandard wall thicknesses are commonly
referred to as tubes.
The seamless pipes subject to the
order are currently classifiable under
subheadings 7304.19.10.20,
7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.60.50,
7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20,
7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28,
7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05,
7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00,
7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15,
7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS).
The following information further
defines the scope of the order, which
covers pipes meeting the physical
parameters described above:
Specifications, Characteristics and
Uses: Seamless pressure pipes are
intended for the conveyance of water,
steam, petrochemicals, chemicals, oil
products, natural gas and other liquids
and gasses in industrial piping systems.
They may carry these substances at
elevated pressures and temperatures
and may be subject to the application of
external heat. Seamless carbon steel
pressure pipe meeting the American
Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) standard A–106 may be used in
temperatures of up to 1000 degrees
Fahrenheit, at various American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code
stress levels. Alloy pipes made to ASTM
standard A–335 must be used if
temperatures and stress levels exceed
those allowed for A–106 and the ASME
codes. Seamless pressure pipes sold in
the United States are commonly
produced to the ASTM A–106 standard.
Seamless standard pipes are most
commonly produced to the ASTM A–53
specification and generally are not
intended for high temperature service.
They are intended for the low
temperature and pressure conveyance of
water, steam, natural gas, air and other
liquids and gasses in plumbing and
heating systems, air conditioning units,
automatic sprinkler systems, and other
related uses. Standard pipes (depending
on type and code) may carry liquids at
elevated temperatures but must not
exceed relevant ASME code
requirements.
Seamless line pipes are intended for
the conveyance of oil and natural gas or
other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line
pipes are produced to the API 5L
specification.
Seamless pipes are commonly
produced and certified to meet ASTM
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A–106, ASTM A–53 and API 5L
specifications. Such triple certification
of pipes is common because all pipes
meeting the stringent A–106
specification necessarily meet the API
5L and ASTM A–53 specifications.
Pipes meeting the API 5L specification
necessarily meet the ASTM A–53
specification. However, pipes meeting
the A–53 or API 5L specifications do not
necessarily meet the A–106
specification. To avoid maintaining
separate production runs and separate
inventories, manufacturers triple certify
the pipes. Since distributors sell the vast
majority of this product, they can
thereby maintain a single inventory to
service all customers.
The primary application of ASTM A–
106 pressure pipes and triple certified
pipes is in pressure piping systems by
refineries, petrochemical plants and
chemical plants. Other applications are
in power generation plants (electricalfossil fuel or nuclear), and in some oil
field uses (on shore and off shore) such
as for separator lines, gathering lines
and metering runs. A minor application
of this product is for use as oil and gas
distribution lines for commercial
applications. These applications
constitute the majority of the market for
the subject seamless pipes. However, A–
106 pipes may be used in some boiler
applications.
The scope of the order includes all
seamless pipe meeting the physical
parameters described above and
produced to one of the specifications
listed above, regardless of application,
and whether or not also certified to a
non-covered specification. Standard,
line and pressure applications and the
above-listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of the order.
Therefore, seamless pipes meeting the
physical description above, but not
produced to the A–335, A–106, A–53, or
API 5L standards shall be covered if
used in a standard, line or pressure
application.
For example, there are certain other
ASTM specifications of pipe which,
because of overlapping characteristics,
could potentially be used in A–106
applications. These specifications
generally include A–162, A–192, A–210,
A–333, and A–524. When such pipes
are used in a standard, line or pressure
pipe application, such products are
covered by the scope of the order.
Specifically excluded from the order
are boiler tubing and mechanical tubing,
if such products are not produced to A–
335, A–106, A–53 or API 5L
specifications and are not used in
standard, line or pressure applications.
In addition, finished and unfinished oil
country tubular goods (OCTG) are
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excluded from the scope of the order, if
covered by the scope of another
antidumping duty order from the same
country. If not covered by such an
OCTG order, finished and unfinished
OCTG are included in the scope when
used in standard, line or pressure
applications. Finally, also excluded
from the order are redraw hollows for
cold-drawing when used in the
production of cold-drawn pipe or tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, our written description of the
scope of the order is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in this case are
addressed in the ‘‘Issues and Decision
Memorandum’’ from Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant
Secretary for Import Administration,
dated concurrently with this notice
(Decision Memorandum), which is
hereby adopted by this notice. The
issues discussed in the Decision
Memorandum include the likelihood of
continuation or recurrence of dumping
and the magnitude of the margin likely
to prevail if the order were revoked.
Parties can find a complete discussion
of all issues raised in this sunset review
and the corresponding
recommendations in this public
memorandum, which is on file
electronically via IA ACCESS in the
Central Records Unit, Room 7046, of the
main Department of Commerce
building.
In addition, a complete version of the
Decision Memorandum can be accessed
directly on the Web at https://
ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy and
electronic versions of the Decision
Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Review
The Department determines that
revocation of the antidumping duty
order on seamless pipe from Germany
would likely lead to continuation or
recurrence of dumping. Further, the
Department finds that the magnitude of
dumping likely to prevail if the order
was revoked is 57.72 percent for
Mannesmannrohren Werke AG and for
all other German producers and
exporters of subject merchandise.
Notification
This notice also serves as the only
reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (APO) of
their responsibility concerning the
return or destruction of proprietary
information disclosed under APO in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305.
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Timely notification of the return or
destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective order is
hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and terms of an
APO is a violation which is subject to
sanction.
The Department is issuing and
publishing the results and notice in
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c),
and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 26, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–489–806]
Certain Pasta From Turkey:
Preliminary Results of Countervailing
Duty Administrative Review
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(the ‘‘Department’’) is conducting an
administrative review of the
countervailing duty order on certain
pasta (‘‘pasta’’) from Turkey for the
period January 1, 2010, through
December 31, 2010. We preliminarily
determine that the net subsidy rate for
the companies under review is de
minimis. Interested parties are invited to
comment on these preliminary results.
DATES: Effective Date: August 3, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Layton at 202–482–0371 or
Christopher Siepmann at 202–482–
7958, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1,
Import Administration, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
On July 1, 2011, the Department
published a notice of opportunity to
request an administrative review of the
countervailing duty order on pasta from
Turkey.1 On July 29, 2011, we received
a letter from Marsan Gida Sanayi ve
Ticaret A.S. (‘‘Marsan’’), Birlik
¸
Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
¸
1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order,
Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity
To Request Administrative Review, 76 FR 38609
(July 1, 2011).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-428-820]
Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line,
and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Final Results of the Expedited Third
Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On April 2, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department)
initiated the third sunset review of the antidumping duty order on
certain small diameter seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line,
and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from Germany pursuant to section
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). See Initiation
of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 77 FR 19643 (April 2, 2012) (Sunset
Initiation). On the basis of a notice of intent to participate and an
adequate substantive response filed on behalf of a domestic interested
party, and no response from a respondent interested party, the
Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review. As a result
of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the
antidumping duty order would likely lead to the continuation or
recurrence of dumping. The magnitude of dumping likely to prevail if
the order were revoked is identified in the ``Final Results of Review''
section of this notice.
DATES: Effective Date: August 3, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ericka Ukrow or Angelica Mendoza, AD/
CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0405
or (202) 482-3019, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 2, 2012, the Department initiated the sunset review of the
antidumping duty order on seamless pipe from Germany pursuant to
section 751(c) of the Act. See Sunset Initiation. The Department
received a notice of intent to participate from one domestic interested
party, United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel), within the
deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). The domestic interested
party claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the
Act as a U.S. producer of a domestic like product. We received a
complete substantive response from the domestic interested party within
the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i) on May 2,
2012. No respondent interested parties submitted responses. As a result
of the timely filed, substantive response from the domestic interested
party the Department conducted an expedited sunset review of the order,
pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2).
Scope of the Order
The scope of the order includes small diameter seamless carbon and
alloy standard, line and pressure pipes (seamless pipes) produced to
the ASTM A-335, ASTM A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications and
meeting the physical parameters described below, regardless of
application. The scope of the order also includes all products used in
standard, line, or pressure pipe applications and meeting the physical
parameters below, regardless of specification.
For purposes of the order, seamless pipes are seamless carbon and
alloy (other than stainless) steel pipes, of circular cross-section,
not more than 114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of
wall thickness, manufacturing process (hot-finished or cold-drawn), end
finish (plain end, beveled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and
coupled), or surface finish. These pipes are commonly known as standard
pipe, line pipe or pressure pipe, depending upon the application. They
may also be used in structural applications. Pipes produced in non-
standard wall thicknesses are commonly referred to as tubes.
The seamless pipes subject to the order are currently classifiable
under subheadings 7304.19.10.20, 7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.60.50,
7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20, 7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28,
7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05, 7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00,
7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15, 7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
The following information further defines the scope of the order,
which covers pipes meeting the physical parameters described above:
Specifications, Characteristics and Uses: Seamless pressure pipes
are intended for the conveyance of water, steam, petrochemicals,
chemicals, oil products, natural gas and other liquids and gasses in
industrial piping systems. They may carry these substances at elevated
pressures and temperatures and may be subject to the application of
external heat. Seamless carbon steel pressure pipe meeting the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard A-106 may be used in
temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, at various American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stress levels. Alloy pipes
made to ASTM standard A-335 must be used if temperatures and stress
levels exceed those allowed for A-106 and the ASME codes. Seamless
pressure pipes sold in the United States are commonly produced to the
ASTM A-106 standard.
Seamless standard pipes are most commonly produced to the ASTM A-53
specification and generally are not intended for high temperature
service. They are intended for the low temperature and pressure
conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and
gasses in plumbing and heating systems, air conditioning units,
automatic sprinkler systems, and other related uses. Standard pipes
(depending on type and code) may carry liquids at elevated temperatures
but must not exceed relevant ASME code requirements.
Seamless line pipes are intended for the conveyance of oil and
natural gas or other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line pipes are
produced to the API 5L specification.
Seamless pipes are commonly produced and certified to meet ASTM
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A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications. Such triple certification
of pipes is common because all pipes meeting the stringent A-106
specification necessarily meet the API 5L and ASTM A-53 specifications.
Pipes meeting the API 5L specification necessarily meet the ASTM A-53
specification. However, pipes meeting the A-53 or API 5L specifications
do not necessarily meet the A-106 specification. To avoid maintaining
separate production runs and separate inventories, manufacturers triple
certify the pipes. Since distributors sell the vast majority of this
product, they can thereby maintain a single inventory to service all
customers.
The primary application of ASTM A-106 pressure pipes and triple
certified pipes is in pressure piping systems by refineries,
petrochemical plants and chemical plants. Other applications are in
power generation plants (electrical-fossil fuel or nuclear), and in
some oil field uses (on shore and off shore) such as for separator
lines, gathering lines and metering runs. A minor application of this
product is for use as oil and gas distribution lines for commercial
applications. These applications constitute the majority of the market
for the subject seamless pipes. However, A-106 pipes may be used in
some boiler applications.
The scope of the order includes all seamless pipe meeting the
physical parameters described above and produced to one of the
specifications listed above, regardless of application, and whether or
not also certified to a non-covered specification. Standard, line and
pressure applications and the above-listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of the order. Therefore, seamless pipes
meeting the physical description above, but not produced to the A-335,
A-106, A-53, or API 5L standards shall be covered if used in a
standard, line or pressure application.
For example, there are certain other ASTM specifications of pipe
which, because of overlapping characteristics, could potentially be
used in A-106 applications. These specifications generally include A-
162, A-192, A-210, A-333, and A-524. When such pipes are used in a
standard, line or pressure pipe application, such products are covered
by the scope of the order.
Specifically excluded from the order are boiler tubing and
mechanical tubing, if such products are not produced to A-335, A-106,
A-53 or API 5L specifications and are not used in standard, line or
pressure applications. In addition, finished and unfinished oil country
tubular goods (OCTG) are excluded from the scope of the order, if
covered by the scope of another antidumping duty order from the same
country. If not covered by such an OCTG order, finished and unfinished
OCTG are included in the scope when used in standard, line or pressure
applications. Finally, also excluded from the order are redraw hollows
for cold-drawing when used in the production of cold-drawn pipe or
tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, our written description of the scope of the order is
dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in this case are addressed in the ``Issues and
Decision Memorandum'' from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated concurrently with
this notice (Decision Memorandum), which is hereby adopted by this
notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memorandum include the
likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude
of the margin likely to prevail if the order were revoked. Parties can
find a complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review
and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum, which
is on file electronically via IA ACCESS in the Central Records Unit,
Room 7046, of the main Department of Commerce building.
In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be
accessed directly on the Web at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper
copy and electronic versions of the Decision Memorandum are identical
in content.
Final Results of Review
The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on seamless pipe from Germany would likely lead to continuation
or recurrence of dumping. Further, the Department finds that the
magnitude of dumping likely to prevail if the order was revoked is
57.72 percent for Mannesmannrohren Werke AG and for all other German
producers and exporters of subject merchandise.
Notification
This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (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 order is hereby requested. Failure to
comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is
subject to sanction.
The Department is issuing and publishing the results and notice in
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 26, 2012.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-19069 Filed 8-2-12; 8:45 am]
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