Chloropicrin From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 57149 [2015-24095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 183 / Tuesday, September 22, 2015 / Notices Dated: September 16, 2015. Michael S. DeVillo, Eligibility Examiner. September 8, 2015, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752 of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on chloropicrin from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.4 [FR Doc. 2015–24009 Filed 9–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–WH–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Scope of the Order [A–570–002] Chloropicrin 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 order on chloropicrin 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 this notice of continuation of the antidumping duty order. DATES: Effective date: September 22, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 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) 482–5193. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background On April 1, 2015, the Department initiated 1 and the ITC instituted 2 a fiveyear (sunset) review of the antidumping duty order on chloropicrin from the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The Department conducted an expedited sunset review of this order. As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order on chloropicrin from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and notified the ITC of the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail should the order be revoked.3 On 1 See Initiation of Five-year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 80 FR 17388 (April 1, 2015). 2 See Chloropicrin From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 80 FR 17496 (April 1, 2015). 3 See Chloropicrin From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 80 FR 47467 (August 07, 2015). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:39 Sep 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 57149 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–895 ] Certain Crepe Paper Products From the People’s Republic of China: 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 certain crepe paper products 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: September 22, 2015. AGENCY: The merchandise subject to the antidumping duty order is chloropicrin, also known as trichloronitromethane. A major use of the product is as a preplant soil fumigant (pesticide). Such merchandise is currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (‘‘HTS’’) item number 2904.90.50.05.5 The HTS item number is provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description remains dispositive. 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 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 chloropicrin 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 of the order. 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). Javier Barrientos, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement & Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2243. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Background BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P On April 1, 2015, the Department initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on certain crepe paper products 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 certain crepe paper products from the PRC would likely 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.2 On September 8, 2015, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain crepe paper products from the PRC would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an 4 See Chloropicrin from China; Determinations, 80 FR 53888 (September 8, 2015). 5 In 2004, a new HTS category was developed and identified specifically for imports of chloropicrin, i.e., 2904.90.50.05. Previously, the HTS category that included chloropicrin was 2904.90.50. 1 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 80 FR 17388 (April 1, 2015). 2 See Certain Crepe Paper Products From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 80 FR 46954 (August 6, 2015). Dated: September 15, 2015. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–24095 Filed 9–21–15; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 57149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24095]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-002]


Chloropicrin 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 order on 
chloropicrin 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 this 
notice of continuation of the antidumping duty order.

DATES: Effective date: September 22, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  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) 482-5193.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 1, 2015, the Department initiated \1\ and the ITC 
instituted \2\ a five-year (sunset) review of the antidumping duty 
order on chloropicrin from the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). The Department conducted 
an expedited sunset review of this order. As a result of its review, 
the Department determined that revocation of the antidumping duty order 
on chloropicrin from the PRC would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and notified the ITC of the magnitude of the 
dumping margins likely to prevail should the order be revoked.\3\ On 
September 8, 2015, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to 
sections 751(c) and 752 of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping 
duty order on chloropicrin from the PRC would likely lead to 
continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the 
United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\4\
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    \1\ See Initiation of Five-year (``Sunset'') Review, 80 FR 17388 
(April 1, 2015).
    \2\ See Chloropicrin From China; Institution of a Five-Year 
Review, 80 FR 17496 (April 1, 2015).
    \3\ See Chloropicrin From the People's Republic of China: Final 
Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty 
Order, 80 FR 47467 (August 07, 2015).
    \4\ See Chloropicrin from China; Determinations, 80 FR 53888 
(September 8, 2015).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise subject to the antidumping duty order is 
chloropicrin, also known as trichloronitromethane. A major use of the 
product is as a pre-plant soil fumigant (pesticide). Such merchandise 
is currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (``HTS'') 
item number 2904.90.50.05.\5\ The HTS item number is provided for 
convenience and customs purposes. The written description remains 
dispositive.
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    \5\ In 2004, a new HTS category was developed and identified 
specifically for imports of chloropicrin, i.e., 2904.90.50.05. 
Previously, the HTS category that included chloropicrin was 
2904.90.50.
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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 
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 chloropicrin 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 of the order.
    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: September 15, 2015.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-24095 Filed 9-21-15; 8:45 am]
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