Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 47089 [2014-19051]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 155 / Tuesday, August 12, 2014 / Notices ranges from duty-free to 3%) for the foreign status materials/components noted below and in the existing scope of authority. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment. The materials/components sourced from abroad include: alumina, sapphire and sapphire crackle (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 6.4%). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is September 22, 2014 A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0473. Dated: August 7, 2014. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–881] Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, 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 (‘‘AD’’) order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and of material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order. DATES: Effective Date: August 12, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brendan Quinn or Erin Begnal, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: 17:45 Aug 11, 2014 On March 3, 2014, the Department published the notice of initiation of the second sunset review of the AD Order 1 on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’).2 As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the malleable cast iron pipe fittings Order would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the order be revoked.3 On August 5, 2014, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the existing AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.4 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scope of the Order [FR Doc. 2014–19053 Filed 8–11–14; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5848 or (202) 482– 1442, respectively. Jkt 232001 The products covered by the Order are certain malleable iron pipe fittings, cast, other than grooved fittings, from the PRC. The merchandise is currently classifiable under item numbers 7307.19.90.30, 7307.19.90.60, 7307.19.90.80, and 7326.90.85.88 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Excluded from the scope of this order are metal compression couplings, which are imported under HTSUS number 7307.19.90.80. A metal compression coupling consists of a coupling body, two gaskets, and two compression nuts. These products range in diameter from 1⁄2 inch to 2 inches and are carried only in galvanized finish. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department’s written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. 1 See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China, 68 FR 69376 (December 12, 2003) (‘‘Order’’). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 79 FR 11762 (March 3, 2014). 3 See Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order, 79 FR 42291 (July 21, 2014). 4 See Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From China, 79 FR 45460 (August 05, 2014); see also USITC Publication 4484, August 2014) entitled Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. No. 731–TA–1021 (Second Review)). PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47089 Continuation of the Order As a result of these determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of the AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of the AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties 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 this 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: August 5, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary, for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–19051 Filed 8–11–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–931] Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order: Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe From the People’s Republic of China Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ‘‘Department’’) the International Trade Commission (the ‘‘ITC’’) that revocation of the countervailing duty (‘‘CVD’’) order on circular welded stainless pressure pipe from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of the continuation of this CVD order. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 155 (Tuesday, August 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 47089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19051]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-881]


Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of 
China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, 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 (``AD'') order on 
malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's Republic of China 
(``PRC'') would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of 
dumping and of material injury to an industry in the United States, the 
Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order.

DATES: Effective Date: August 12, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brendan Quinn or Erin Begnal, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
5848 or (202) 482-1442, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 3, 2014, the Department published 
the notice of initiation of the second sunset review of the AD Order 
\1\ on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act'').\2\
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    \1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Malleable Iron Pipe 
Fittings From the People's Republic of China, 68 FR 69376 (December 
12, 2003) (``Order'').
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 79 FR 11762 
(March 3, 2014).
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    As a result of its review, the Department determined that 
revocation of the malleable cast iron pipe fittings Order would be 
likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and, 
therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to 
prevail should the order be revoked.\3\
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    \3\ See Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's 
Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review 
of Antidumping Duty Order, 79 FR 42291 (July 21, 2014).
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    On August 5, 2014, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the existing AD order on 
malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC would be likely to lead 
to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in 
the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\4\
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    \4\ See Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From China, 79 FR 
45460 (August 05, 2014); see also USITC Publication 4484, August 
2014) entitled Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China (Inv. No. 
731-TA-1021 (Second Review)).
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Scope of the Order

    The products covered by the Order are certain malleable iron pipe 
fittings, cast, other than grooved fittings, from the PRC. The 
merchandise is currently classifiable under item numbers 7307.19.90.30, 
7307.19.90.60, 7307.19.90.80, and 7326.90.85.88 of the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS''). Excluded from the 
scope of this order are metal compression couplings, which are imported 
under HTSUS number 7307.19.90.80. A metal compression coupling consists 
of a coupling body, two gaskets, and two compression nuts. These 
products range in diameter from \1/2\ inch to 2 inches and are carried 
only in galvanized finish. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the Department's written description 
of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of these determinations by the Department and the ITC 
that revocation of the AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings 
would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and 
material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to 
sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders 
the continuation of the AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings 
from the PRC. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to 
collect cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties 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 this 
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: August 5, 2014.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary, for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2014-19051 Filed 8-11-14; 8:45 am]
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