Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 72863 [2013-29028]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 233 / Wednesday, December 4, 2013 / Notices 72863 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.3 [A–570–910] Scope of the Order [C–570–911] Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order The merchandise subject to the order is circular welded pipe. The pipe products that are the subject of the order are currently classifiable in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) statistical reporting numbers 7306.30.10.00, 7306.30.50.25, 7306.30.50.32, 7306.30.50.40, 7306.30.50.55, 7306.30.50.85, 7306.30.50.90, 7306.50.10.00, 7306.50.50.50, 7306.50.50.70, 7306.19.10.10, 7306.19.10.50, 7306.19.51.10, and 7306.19.51.50. However, the product description, and not the HTSUS classification, is dispositive of whether merchandise imported into the United States falls within the scope of the order.4 Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Enforcement and Compliance, Formerly 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 (the ‘‘ITC’’) that revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (‘‘circular welded pipe’’) from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) 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: December 4, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Erin Kearney or Howard Smith, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202– 482–0167 or 202–482–5193, respectively. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EMCDONALD on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background On June 3, 2013, the Department initiated the first sunset review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’).1 As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from the PRC would likely 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.2 On November 22, 2013, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from the PRC would likely lead to a continuation Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 78 FR 33063 (June 3, 2013). 2 See Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 61335 (October 3, 2013). Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of the 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 order on circular welded pipe from the PRC. 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 the 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 the order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. 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 and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: November 26, 2013. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2013–29028 Filed 12–3–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 1 See VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 Dec 03, 2013 Jkt 232001 3 See Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China, 78 FR 70069 (November 22, 2013). 4 For full scope language, see Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People’s Republic of China, 73 FR 42547 (July 22, 2008). PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 International Trade Administration Enforcement and Compliance, Formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: December 4, 2013. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (the ITC) that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe (circular welded pipe) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of net countervailable subsidies and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the CVD order. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Austin Redington or Nancy Decker, AD/ CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–1664 or (202) 482– 0196, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On June 3, 2013, the Department initiated the first sunset review of the CVD order on circular welded pipe from the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).1 As a result of its review, the Department found that revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of net countervailable subsidies and notified the ITC of the subsidy rates likely to prevail should the order be revoked.2 On November 22, 2013, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the CVD order on circular welded pipe from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United 1 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 78 FR 33063 (June 3, 2013). 2 See Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 78 FR 60849 (October 2, 2013). 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 4, 2013)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-910]


Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the People's 
Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Formerly 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 
(the ``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular 
welded carbon-quality steel pipe (``circular welded pipe'') from the 
People's Republic of China (``PRC'') 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: December 4, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Erin Kearney or Howard Smith, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202-482-0167 
or 202-482-5193, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On June 3, 2013, the Department initiated the first sunset review 
of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from the PRC, 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 
``Act'').\1\ As a result of its review, the Department determined that 
revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from 
the PRC would likely 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.\2\ On November 22, 2013, the ITC published 
its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that 
revocation of the antidumping duty order on circular welded pipe from 
the PRC would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material 
injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably 
foreseeable time.\3\
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    \1\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 78 FR 33063 
(June 3, 2013).
    \2\ See Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the 
People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First 
Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 61335 (October 3, 
2013).
    \3\ See Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China, 78 
FR 70069 (November 22, 2013).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise subject to the order is circular welded pipe. The 
pipe products that are the subject of the order are currently 
classifiable in Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(``HTSUS'') statistical reporting numbers 7306.30.10.00, 7306.30.50.25, 
7306.30.50.32, 7306.30.50.40, 7306.30.50.55, 7306.30.50.85, 
7306.30.50.90, 7306.50.10.00, 7306.50.50.50, 7306.50.50.70, 
7306.19.10.10, 7306.19.10.50, 7306.19.51.10, and 7306.19.51.50. 
However, the product description, and not the HTSUS classification, is 
dispositive of whether merchandise imported into the United States 
falls within the scope of the order.\4\
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    \4\ For full scope language, see Notice of Antidumping Duty 
Order: Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's 
Republic of China, 73 FR 42547 (July 22, 2008).
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Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC 
that revocation of the 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 
order on circular welded pipe from the PRC. 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 the 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 the order not later 
than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of 
continuation.
    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 and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: November 26, 2013.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-29028 Filed 12-3-13; 8:45 am]
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