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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–570–992]
Monosodium Glutamate From the
People’s Republic of China: Second
Amended Final Determination of Sales
at Less Than Fair Value and Amended
Antidumping Duty Order
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On November 26, 2014, the
Department of Commerce (‘‘the
Department’’) published the First
Amended Final Determination in the
Federal Register. We are amending our
First Amended Final Determination to
AGENCY:
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correct a ministerial error and amending
the order to reflect the rates in the
second amended final determination.1
DATES: Effective Date: January 6, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Milton Koch or Jun Jack Zhao, AD/CVD
Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and
Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–2584 or (202) 482–
1396, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On September 29, 2014, the
Department published the final
determination of sales at less than fair
value in the antidumping duty
investigation of monosodium glutamate
(‘‘MSG’’) from the People’s Republic of
China (‘‘PRC’’).2 On November 26, 2014,
the Department published its First
Amended Final Determination in
response to ministerial error allegations
filed by Ajinomoto North America Inc.
(‘‘Petitioner’’), the petitioner in this
investigation, and Langfang Meihua BioTechnology Co., Ltd., Tongliao Meihua
Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd., Meihua
Group International Trading (Hong
Kong) Limited, Meihua Holdings Group
Co., Ltd, and Meihua Holdings Group
Co., Ltd, Bazhou Branch (collectively,
‘‘Meihua’’, or the ‘‘Meihua Group’’).3 In
accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b), the
Department disclosed to interested
parties the details of its calculations for
the First Amended Final Determination
on November 24, 2014. On November
25, 2014, Petitioner submitted a timely
ministerial error allegation regarding the
First Amended Final Determination and
requested, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224,
that the Department correct the alleged
ministerial error.
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Scope of the Order
The scope of this order covers
monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether
or not blended or in solution with other
products. Specifically, MSG that has
been blended or is in solution with
other product(s) is included in this
scope when the resulting mix contains
15 percent or more of MSG by dry
1 See Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s
Republic of China, and the Republic of Indonesia:
Antidumping Duty Orders; and Monosodium
Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China:
Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less
Than Fair Value, 79 FR 70505 (November 26, 2014)
(‘‘First Amended Final Determination’’).
2 See Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s
Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at
Less Than Fair Value and the Final Affirmative
Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR
58326 (September 29, 2014).
3 See First Amended Final Determination.
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weight. Products with which MSG may
be blended include, but are not limited
to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins,
and various seasonings. Further, MSG is
included in this order regardless of
physical form (including, but not
limited to, in monohydrate or
anhydrous form, or as substrates,
solutions, dry powders of any particle
size, or unfinished forms such as MSG
slurry), end-use application, or
packaging.
MSG in monohydrate form has a
molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na
¥H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service
(CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3,
and a Unique Ingredient Identifier
(UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG
in anhydrous form has a molecular
formula of C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry
number of l42–47–2, and a UNII number
of C3C196L9FG.
Merchandise covered by the scope of
this order is currently classified in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (‘‘HTS’’) of
the United States at subheading
2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to
the order may also enter under HTS
subheadings 2922.42.50.00,
2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00,
2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and
2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications,
CAS registry numbers, and UNII
numbers are provided for convenience
and customs purposes; however, the
written description of the scope is
dispositive.
Amendment to the First Amended
Final Determination
After analyzing Petitioner’s allegation,
we determine that, in accordance with
section 735(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930,
as amended, (‘‘the Act’’) and 19 CFR
351.224(e), a ministerial error was made
that affects the Meihua margin
calculation, the separate rates, and the
PRC-wide entity rate.4 Specifically, the
Department inadvertently failed to
include the cost of steam in Meihua’s
ancillary operations regarding its MSG
production. The amended estimated
weighted-average dumping margins are
as follows:
4 For a detailed discussion of the alleged
ministerial error, as well as the Department’s
analysis, see Memorandum to Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, from Gary Taverman, Associate
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Operations, regarding,
‘‘Second Amended Final Determination of the
Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium
Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China:
Allegation of Ministerial Errors,’’ dated
concurrently with this notice.
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Exporter
Producer
Langfang
Meihua BioTechnology
Co., Ltd./
Meihua Group
International
Trading (Hong
Kong) Limited.
Tongliao
Meihua Biological SCI–
TECH Co.,
Ltd./Meihua
Holdings
Group Co.,
Ltd., Bazhou
Branch.
Fujian Province
Fujian Province
Jianyang Wuyi
Jianyang
MSG Co., Ltd..
Wuyi MSG
Co., Ltd..
Neimenggu
Neimenggu
Fufeng BioFufeng Biotechnologies
technologies
Co., Ltd..
Co., Ltd..
Baoji Fufeng
Baoji Fufeng
BiotechBiotechnologies Co.,
nologies Co.,
Ltd..
Ltd..
PRC-wide Entity ..........................
Weighted-average
dumping
margin
(percent)
21.28
percent.
21.28
percent.
21.28
percent.
21.28
percent.
40.41
percent.
The PRC-wide entity includes
Shandong Linghua Monosodium
Glutamate Incorporated Company
(Shandong Linghua), a mandatory
respondent in this investigation.
Cash Deposit Requirements
In accordance with section
735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will instruct
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend
liquidation on all entries of MSG from
the PRC. We will instruct CBP to require
cash deposits at rates equal to the
estimated weighted-average dumping
margins indicated above. Accordingly,
effective November 17, 2014, the date of
publication of the ITC’s final affirmative
injury determinations, CBP will require
a cash deposit at rates equal to the
estimated weighted-average dumping
margins listed above. The relevant rate
for the PRC-wide entity, as applicable,
applies to all exporter and producer
combinations not specifically listed.
These cash deposits will remain in
effect until further notice.
This notice constitutes the amended
antidumping duty order with respect to
MSG from the PRC. This second
amended final determination is
published in accordance with sections
735(e) and 777(i) of the Act.
Dated: December 30, 2014.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-992]
Monosodium Glutamate From the People's Republic of China: Second
Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and
Amended Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On November 26, 2014, the Department of Commerce (``the
Department'') published the First Amended Final Determination in the
Federal Register. We are amending our First Amended Final Determination
to
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correct a ministerial error and amending the order to reflect the rates
in the second amended final determination.\1\
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\1\ See Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of
China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Antidumping Duty Orders; and
Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of China: Amended
Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 70505
(November 26, 2014) (``First Amended Final Determination'').
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DATES: Effective Date: January 6, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milton Koch or Jun Jack Zhao, AD/CVD
Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
2584 or (202) 482-1396, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On September 29, 2014, the Department published the final
determination of sales at less than fair value in the antidumping duty
investigation of monosodium glutamate (``MSG'') from the People's
Republic of China (``PRC'').\2\ On November 26, 2014, the Department
published its First Amended Final Determination in response to
ministerial error allegations filed by Ajinomoto North America Inc.
(``Petitioner''), the petitioner in this investigation, and Langfang
Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI-TECH
Co., Ltd., Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited,
Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd, and Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd,
Bazhou Branch (collectively, ``Meihua'', or the ``Meihua Group'').\3\
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b), the Department disclosed to
interested parties the details of its calculations for the First
Amended Final Determination on November 24, 2014. On November 25, 2014,
Petitioner submitted a timely ministerial error allegation regarding
the First Amended Final Determination and requested, pursuant to 19 CFR
351.224, that the Department correct the alleged ministerial error.
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\2\ See Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of
China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and the
Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR
58326 (September 29, 2014).
\3\ See First Amended Final Determination.
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Scope of the Order
The scope of this order covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether
or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG
that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is
included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or
more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended
include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches,
maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this
order regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in
monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders
of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use
application, or packaging.
MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of
C5H8NO4Na -H2O, a Chemical
Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106-04-3, and a Unique
Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous
form has a molecular formula of
C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry number of
l42-47-2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG.
Merchandise covered by the scope of this order is currently
classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (``HTS'') of the United
States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the order
may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00,
2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The
tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are
provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written
description of the scope is dispositive.
Amendment to the First Amended Final Determination
After analyzing Petitioner's allegation, we determine that, in
accordance with section 735(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended,
(``the Act'') and 19 CFR 351.224(e), a ministerial error was made that
affects the Meihua margin calculation, the separate rates, and the PRC-
wide entity rate.\4\ Specifically, the Department inadvertently failed
to include the cost of steam in Meihua's ancillary operations regarding
its MSG production. The amended estimated weighted-average dumping
margins are as follows:
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\4\ For a detailed discussion of the alleged ministerial error,
as well as the Department's analysis, see Memorandum to Paul
Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from
Gary Taverman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Operations, regarding, ``Second Amended
Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of
Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of China: Allegation
of Ministerial Errors,'' dated concurrently with this notice.
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Weighted-average
Exporter Producer dumping margin
(percent)
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Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Tongliao Meihua 21.28 percent.
Co., Ltd./Meihua Group Biological SCI-
International Trading (Hong TECH Co., Ltd./
Kong) Limited. Meihua Holdings
Group Co., Ltd.,
Bazhou Branch.
Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi Fujian Province 21.28 percent.
MSG Co., Ltd.. Jianyang Wuyi MSG
Co., Ltd..
Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Neimenggu Fufeng 21.28 percent.
Co., Ltd.. Biotechnologies
Co., Ltd..
Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Baoji Fufeng 21.28 percent.
Co., Ltd.. Biotechnologies
Co., Ltd..
PRC-wide Entity................. .................. 40.41 percent.
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The PRC-wide entity includes Shandong Linghua Monosodium Glutamate
Incorporated Company (Shandong Linghua), a mandatory respondent in this
investigation.
Cash Deposit Requirements
In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will
instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to continue to
suspend liquidation on all entries of MSG from the PRC. We will
instruct CBP to require cash deposits at rates equal to the estimated
weighted-average dumping margins indicated above. Accordingly,
effective November 17, 2014, the date of publication of the ITC's final
affirmative injury determinations, CBP will require a cash deposit at
rates equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margins listed
above. The relevant rate for the PRC-wide entity, as applicable,
applies to all exporter and producer combinations not specifically
listed. These cash deposits will remain in effect until further notice.
This notice constitutes the amended antidumping duty order with
respect to MSG from the PRC. This second amended final determination is
published in accordance with sections 735(e) and 777(i) of the Act.
Dated: December 30, 2014.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
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