Certain Paper Clips From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 50120-50121 [2017-23537]

Download as PDF 50120 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 208 / Monday, October 30, 2017 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES OMB Control Number: 0625–0109. Form Number(s): ITA–359P. Type of Request: Regular Submission (revision/extension of a currently approved information collection). Burden Hours: 10,784 hours. Number of Respondents: 263. Average Hours per Response: 1 to 76 hours (depending on size and structure of the foreign-trade zone). Needs and Uses: The Foreign-Trade Zone Annual Report is the vehicle by which Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) grantees report annually to the Foreign Trade Zones Board, pursuant to the requirements of the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u). The annual reports submitted by grantees are the only complete source of compiled information on FTZ’s. The data and information contained in the reports relates to international trade activity in FTZ’s. 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Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to OIRA Submission@ omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Lead, Office of the Chief Information Officer. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–826] Certain Paper Clips 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 (Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain paper clips (paper clips) 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 AD order. DATES: Applicable October 30, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maliha Khan or Thomas Martin, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202–482–0895 or 202–482–3936, respectively. AGENCY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 25, 1994, the Department published in the Federal Register the AD order on paper clips from the PRC.1 On June 1, 2016, the Department published in the Federal Register the initiation notice for the fourth sunset review of the AD duty order on paper clips from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 The Department conducted this sunset review on an expedited basis, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), because it received a complete and adequate response from a domestic interested party, but no substantive responses from respondent interested parties. As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the Order 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 [FR Doc. 2017–23504 Filed 10–27–17; 8:45 am] 1 See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Paper Clips from the People’s Republic of China, 59 FR 60606 (November 25, 1994) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 81 FR 34974 (June 1, 2016). BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 27, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 revoked.3 On August 30, 2017, the ITC published its determination that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act.4 Scope of the Order The products covered by the Order are certain paper clips, wholly of wire of base metal, whether or not galvanized, whether or not plated with nickel or other base metal (e.g., copper), with a wire diameter between 0.025 inches and 0.075 inches (0.64 to 1.91 millimeters), regardless of physical configuration, except as specifically excluded. The products subject to the Order may have a rectangular or ringlike shape and include, but are not limited to, clips commercially referred to as ‘‘No. 1 clips’’, ‘‘No. 3 clips’’, ‘‘Jumbo’’ or ‘‘Giant’’ clips, ‘‘Gem clips’’, ‘‘Frictioned clips’’, ‘‘Perfect Gems’’, ‘‘Marcel Gems’’, ‘‘Universal clips’’, ‘‘Nifty clips’’, ‘‘Peerless clips’’, ‘‘Ring clips’’, and ‘‘Glide-On clips’’. Specifically excluded from the scope of the Order are plastic and vinyl covered paper clips, butterfly clips, binder clips, or other paper fasteners that are not made wholly of wire of base metal and are covered under a separate subheading of the HTSUS. The products subject to the order are currently classifiable under subheading 8305.90.3010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC that revocation of the Order would be 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 and 19 CFR 351.218(a), the Department hereby orders the continuation of the AD order on paper clips from the PRC. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. 3 See Certain Paper Clips from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 81 FR 69512 (October 6, 2016), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 See Investigation No. 731–TA–663 (Fourth Review) Paper Clips from China, 82 FR 41288 (August 30, 2017), and Paper Clips from China: Investigation No. 731–TA–663 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4719 (August 2017). E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 208 / Monday, October 30, 2017 / Notices 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: October 25, 2017. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. 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Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XF795 [FR Doc. 2017–23530 Filed 10–27–17; 8:45 am] North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting BILLING CODE 3510–22–P National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of telephonic meeting. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Social Science Plan Team will meet telephonically on November 14, 2017. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alaska Time. ADDRESSES: Teleconference only: (888) 456–5038; Participant passcode: 8480290. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W. 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sam Cunningham, Council staff; telephone: (907) 271–2809. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 208 (Monday, October 30, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50120-50121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-826]


Certain Paper Clips 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 (Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that 
revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain paper clips 
(paper clips) 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 AD order.

DATES: Applicable October 30, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maliha Khan or Thomas Martin, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202-482-0895 or 202-482-3936, 
respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On November 25, 1994, the Department published in the Federal 
Register the AD order on paper clips from the PRC.\1\ On June 1, 2016, 
the Department published in the Federal Register the initiation notice 
for the fourth sunset review of the AD duty order on paper clips from 
the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (the Act).\2\ The Department conducted this sunset review on an 
expedited basis, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), because it received a complete and adequate 
response from a domestic interested party, but no substantive responses 
from respondent interested parties. As a result of its review, the 
Department determined that revocation of the Order 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.\3\ On August 30, 2017, the ITC published its determination 
that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or 
recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States 
within a reasonably foreseeable time, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Act.\4\
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    \1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Paper Clips from the 
People's Republic of China, 59 FR 60606 (November 25, 1994) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 81 FR 34974 
(June 1, 2016).
    \3\ See Certain Paper Clips from the People's Republic of China: 
Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Order, 81 FR 69512 (October 6, 2016), and 
accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.
    \4\ See Investigation No. 731-TA-663 (Fourth Review) Paper Clips 
from China, 82 FR 41288 (August 30, 2017), and Paper Clips from 
China: Investigation No. 731-TA-663 (Fourth Review), USITC 
Publication 4719 (August 2017).
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Scope of the Order

    The products covered by the Order are certain paper clips, wholly 
of wire of base metal, whether or not galvanized, whether or not plated 
with nickel or other base metal (e.g., copper), with a wire diameter 
between 0.025 inches and 0.075 inches (0.64 to 1.91 millimeters), 
regardless of physical configuration, except as specifically excluded. 
The products subject to the Order may have a rectangular or ring-like 
shape and include, but are not limited to, clips commercially referred 
to as ``No. 1 clips'', ``No. 3 clips'', ``Jumbo'' or ``Giant'' clips, 
``Gem clips'', ``Frictioned clips'', ``Perfect Gems'', ``Marcel Gems'', 
``Universal clips'', ``Nifty clips'', ``Peerless clips'', ``Ring 
clips'', and ``Glide-On clips''.
    Specifically excluded from the scope of the Order are plastic and 
vinyl covered paper clips, butterfly clips, binder clips, or other 
paper fasteners that are not made wholly of wire of base metal and are 
covered under a separate subheading of the HTSUS.
    The products subject to the order are currently classifiable under 
subheading 8305.90.3010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope 
of the order is dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by the Department and the ITC 
that revocation of the Order would be 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 and 19 CFR 351.218(a), 
the Department hereby orders the continuation of the AD order on paper 
clips from the PRC. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to 
collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry 
for all imports of subject merchandise.

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    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: October 25, 2017.
Gary Taverman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the 
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
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