Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017, 23424-23427 [2018-10697]
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III. Scope Comments
IV. Scope of the Investigation
V. Subsidies Valuation
VI. Benchmarks and Discount Rates
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and
Adverse Inferences
VIII. Analysis of Programs
IX. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1: Whether Commerce is
Conducting this Investigation in
Accordance with its Obligations
Comment 2: Commerce’s Application of
AFA for the GOI’s Failure to Provide
Requested Information
Comment 3: Whether Commerce Should
Use GFL’s Corrections Presented at
Verification
Comment 4: Whether EPCGS Continues to
Confer a Countervailable Benefit
Comment 5: Whether the GOI Maintains a
Reasonable or Effective Input
Verification System for AAP
Comment 6: Whether GFL Has a Reliable
AAP Database
Comment 7: Whether Commerce’s Decision
to find SHIS Countervailable is in
Accordance with its Statutory
Obligations
Comment 8: Whether Commerce Should
Use GFL’s Minor Correction to the
Electricity Duty Exemption for Wind
Power
Comment 9: Whether GFL Received a
Countervailable Benefit from SGOG
Preferential Water Rates
Comment 10: Countervailability of
Renewable Energy Certificates
Comment 11: Whether a Tier-One
Benchmark is Appropriate for SGOG
Provision of Land for LTAR
Comment 12: Whether MEIS is Tied to
Non-Subject Merchandise
Comment 13: Whether GFL Received a
Benefit from Income Tax Exemption (80–
IA) and Section 32AC (32AC) of the
Income Tax Act
X. Conclusion
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–4793.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On January 3, 2018, Commerce
published the CVD order on softwood
lumber from Canada.1 Subsequently,
Commerce received requests for an
expedited review from 34 companies. In
accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(k),
Commerce initiated an expedited review
of the CVD order on softwood lumber
from Canada for those companies that
requested a review and published the
Initiation Notice on March 8, 2018.2
Between March 2 and May 7, 2018,
Commerce received letters from 25
companies withdrawing their requests
for an expedited review.3 For a listing of
the companies that withdrew their
expedited review requests, see
Attachment to this notice.
Partial Rescission of the Expedited
Review
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(f)(1),
Commerce will rescind the expedited
review for any company that withdraws
its request for an expedited review
within 60 days after the date of
publication of the notice of initiation.
The Initiation Notice for this expedited
review was published on March 8,
2018.4 The withdrawals of review
requests were timely filed within the 60day deadline. Therefore, in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.214(f)(1), we are
rescinding the expedited review of the
CVD order on softwood lumber from
Canada with respect to the 25
companies listed in the Attachment.
The expedited review will continue
with respect to all other firms for which
a review was initiated.
[C–122–858]
Notification Regarding Administrative
Protective Order
Certain Softwood Lumber Products
From Canada: Partial Rescission of
Expedited Review of the
Countervailing Duty Order
This notice serves as a reminder to
parties subject to administrative
protective order (APO) of their
responsibility concerning the return or
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) is partially rescinding the
expedited review of the countervailing
duty order (CVD) on certain softwood
lumber products (softwood lumber)
from Canada for the period January 1,
2015, through December 31, 2015.
DATES: Applicable May 21, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristen Johnson, AD/CVD Operations,
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1 See Certain Softwood Lumber Products from
Canada: Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing
Duty Determination and Countervailing Duty Order,
83 FR 347 (January 3, 2018).
2 See Certain Softwood Lumber Products from
Canada: Initiation of Expedited Review of the
Countervailing Duty Order, 83 FR 9833 (March 8,
2018) (Initiation Notice).
3 The withdrawal of expedited review request
letters are available via Enforcement and
Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing
Duty Centralized Electronic Service System
(ACCESS), which is available at https://
access.trade.gov.
4 See Initiation Notice.
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destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under an APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
written notification of the return/
destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective order is
hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and terms of an
APO is a violation which is subject to
sanction.
This notice is issued and published in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(f)(3)
and 351.214(k)(3).
Dated: May 15, 2018.
James Maeder,
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations performing the duties of Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Operations.
Attachment
Below is the list of companies that
withdrew their requests for an
expedited review of the countervailing
duty order on softwood lumber from
Canada.
(1) Olympic Industries, Inc.
(2) Hainesville Sawmill Ltd.
(3) Ivor Forest Products Ltd.
(4) Haida Forest Products Ltd.
(5) Maibec Inc.
(6) Canadian Bavarian Millwork and Lumber
(7) Cedarline Industries Ltd.
(8) Deep Cove Forest Products Inc.
(9) Aquila Cedar Products Ltd.
(10) Delco Forest Products Ltd.
(11) Devon Lumber Co. Ltd.
(12) H.J. Crabbe & Sons Ltd.
(13) Marwood Ltd.
(14) MP Atlantic Wood Ltd.
(15) 752615 B.C. Ltd., Fraserview
Remanufacturing Inc., Gillwood Lumber,
dba Fraserview Cedar Products
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(16) Materiaux Blanchet Inc.
(17) Central Cedar Ltd.
(18) Leslie Forest Products Ltd.
(19) Rielly Lumber Inc.
(20) Antrim Cedar Corporation
(21) Chaleur Sawmills LP
(22) North Enderby Timber Ltd.
(23) Pacific Lumber Remanufacturing Inc.
(24) Power Wood Corp.
(25) Canyon Lumber Company Ltd.
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Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the
People’s Republic of China: Final
Results of the Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review; 2016–2017
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
AGENCY:
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The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) finds that certain
companies covered by this
administrative review made sales of
drawn stainless steel sinks (drawn
sinks) from the People’s Republic of
China (China) at less than normal value.
DATES: Applicable May 21, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Janz or Ajay Menon, AD/CVD
Operations, Office II, Enforcement and
Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482–2972 and (202) 482–1993,
respectively.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The final results of this administrative
review cover two mandatory
respondents, Feidong Import and Export
Co., Ltd. (Feidong), and Foshan
Zhaoshun Trade Co., Ltd (Zhaoshun).
We continue to determine that neither
mandatory respondent qualifies for a
separate rate, and, therefore, both are
considered part of the China-wide
entity. Additionally, we continue to
include two companies that failed to
demonstrate their entitlement to a
separate rate (i.e., Jiangmen Hongmao
Trading Co., Ltd. (Hongmao) and Yuyao
Afa Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (Yuyao)) as
part of the China-wide entity. We also
continue to grant separate rates to the
following companies which were not
selected for individual examination:
Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise
Ltd. (New Star); KaiPing Dawn
Plumbing Products, Inc. (KaiPing);
Guangdong New Shichu Import and
Export Company Limited (New Shichu);
and Ningbo Afa Kitchen and Bath Co.,
Ltd. (Ningbo Afa). Finally, we continue
find that B&R Industries Limited (B&R);
Xinhe Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd.
(Xinhe); Zhongshan Superte
Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (Superte); and
Zhuhai KOHLER Kitchen & Bathroom
Products Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai KOHLER)
made no shipments of subject
merchandise during the period of
review (POR) April 1, 2016, through
March 31, 2017.
On January 5, 2018, Commerce
published the Preliminary Results.1 For
events occurring after the Preliminary
Results, see the Issues and Decision
1 See
Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the
People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of
the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and
Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2016–
2017, 83 FR 658 (January 5, 2018) (Preliminary
Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision
Memorandum (PDM).
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Memorandum.2 Commence conducted
this administrative review in
accordance with section 751 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
Commerce exercised its discretion to
toll all deadlines affected by the closure
of the Federal Government from January
20 through 22, 2018. If the new deadline
falls on a non-business day, in
accordance with Commerce’s practice,
the deadline will become the next
business day. The revised deadline for
the final results of this review is now
May 8, 2018.3
Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order
include drawn stainless steel sinks.
Imports of subject merchandise are
currently classified under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS) subheadings
7324.10.0000 and 7324.10.0010.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, the written description of the
scope of the order is dispositive.4
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and
rebuttal briefs are addressed in the
Issues and Decision Memorandum. A
list of the issues which parties raised
and to which we respond in the Issues
and Decision Memorandum is attached
to this notice as an Appendix. The
Issues and Decision Memorandum is a
public document and is on file
electronically via Enforcement and
Compliance’s Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Centralized
Electronic Service System (ACCESS).
ACCESS is available to registered users
at https://access.trade.gov, and it is
available to all parties in the Central
Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main
Department of Commerce building. In
addition, a complete version of the
Issues and Decision Memorandum can
be accessed directly at https://trade.gov/
enforcement. The signed Issues and
Decision Memorandum and the
electronic version of the Issues and
Decision Memorandum are identical in
content.
2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for
the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review: Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks
from the People’s Republic of China,’’ issued
concurrently with and hereby adopted by this
notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the
Shutdown of the Federal Government.’’ dated
January 23, 2018. All deadlines in this segment of
the proceeding have been extended by three days.
4 For a complete description of the Scope of the
Order, see Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on our analysis of the
comments received, we made no
changes to our Preliminary Results.
Final Determination of No Shipments
In the Preliminary Results, Commerce
preliminarily determined that B&R,
Xinhe, Superte, and Zhuhai KOHLER
had no shipments of subject
merchandise during the POR.5 We
received no comments since the
issuance of the Preliminary Results on
this issue. Thus, we continue to
determine that B&R, Xinhe, Superte,
and Zhuhai KOHLER had no shipments
of subject merchandise during the POR,
and we intend to issue appropriate
instructions to U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) that are consistent with
our ‘‘automatic assessment’’
clarification for these final results of
review.6
Separate Rate Respondents
In the Preliminary Results, we found
that evidence provided by KaiPing, New
Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa
supported finding an absence of both de
jure and de facto government control;
therefore, we preliminarily granted a
separate rate to each of these
companies.7 We received no comments
since the issuance of the Preliminary
Results on this issue with respect to
these companies. Therefore, Commerce
continues to find that KaiPing, New
Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa meet
the criteria for a separate rate.
With respect to Hongmao, Yuyao, and
Zhaoshun, we preliminarily determined
that these companies failed to establish
their entitlement to a separate rate.8 We
received no comments since the
issuance of the Preliminary Results on
this issue with respect to these
companies. Therefore, Commerce
continues to find that Hongmao, Yuyao,
and Zhaoshun are not eligible for a
separate rate and are part of the Chinawide entity.
With respect to Feidong, we
preliminarily determined that Feidong
failed to demonstrate an absence of de
facto government control, and, thus,
Commerce did not grant Feidong a
separate rate.9 For these final results, we
continue to find that Feidong failed to
demonstrate an absence of de facto
government control based on record
evidence. Accordingly, we continue to
5 See
Preliminary Results, 83 FR at 658.
Non-Market Economy Antidumping
Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 76
FR 65694, 65694–95 (October 24, 2011); see also
‘‘Assessment Rates’’ section of this notice.
7 See Preliminary Results, 83 FR at 658–659.
8 Id.
9 Id. at 659.
6 See
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find that Feidong is not eligible for a
separate rate and is part of the Chinawide entity. For further discussion of
this issue, see the accompanying Issues
and Decision Memorandum.
Rate for Non-Examined Separate Rate
Respondents
In the Preliminary Results, consistent
with our recent practice, we
preliminarily assigned the non-selected
companies a weighted-average dumping
margin of 1.78 percent (i.e., the most
recently assigned separate rate in this
proceeding) 10 because we did not
calculate any individual rates or assign
a rate based on facts available during
this review.11 No parties commented on
the methodology for calculating this
separate rate. Therefore, in these final
results of the review, we continue to
assign a rate of 1.78 percent for those
companies that were not individually
examined and are eligible for a separate
rate. These companies, KaiPing, New
Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa, are
also listed below in the section entitled
‘‘Final Results of the Review.’’
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Final Results of the Review
In the Preliminary Results, Commerce
preliminarily found that Feidong,
Hongmao, Yuyao, and Zhaoshun were
not eligible for a separate rate, and
therefore, were part of China-wide
entity, subject to the China-wide entity
rate of 76.45 percent.12 Because the
status of these companies has not
changed since the Preliminary Results,
we continue to find that they are
ineligible for a separate rate and are part
of the China-wide entity. Because no
party requested a review of the Chinawide entity and Commerce no longer
considers the China-wide entity as an
exporter conditionally subject to
administrative reviews,13 we did not
conduct a review of the China-wide
entity. Thus, the rate for the China-wide
10 See Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the
People’s Republic of China: Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and
Final Determination of No Shipments; 2015–2016,
82 FR 28639, 28640 (June 23, 2017).
11 See, e.g., Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp
from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary
Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review; 2015–2016, 81 FR 62717 (September 12,
2016), and accompanying Preliminary Decision
Memorandum at 10–11, unchanged in Certain
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review; 2015–2016, 82 FR
11431 (February 23, 2017).
12 See Preliminary Results, and accompanying
PDM, at 8–11.
13 See Antidumping Proceedings: Announcement
of Change in Department Practice for Respondent
Selection in Antidumping Duty Proceedings and
Conditional Review of the Nonmarket Economy
Entity in NME Antidumping Duty Proceedings, 78
FR 65963, 65969–70 (November 4, 2013).
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entity is not subject to change as a result
of this review.
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse,
for consumption on or after the
publication date, as provided for by
Final Results of the Review
section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For
We continue to determine that the
the companies listed above that have a
following weighted-average dumping
separate rate, the cash deposit rate will
margins exist for the period April 1,
be that rate established in the final
2016, through March 31, 2017:
results of this review; (2) for previously
Weighted- investigated or reviewed China and nonChina exporters that received a separate
average
Exporter
dumping
rate in a prior segment of this
margin
proceeding, the cash deposit rate will
(percent)
continue to be the existing exporterspecific rate; (3) for all China exporters
Guangong New Shichu Import
and Export Company Limited
1.78 of subject merchandise that have not
KaiPing Dawn Plumbing Prodbeen found to be entitled to a separate
ucts, Inc ...................................
1.78 rate, the cash deposit rate will be the
Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd ..............................
1.78 rate for China-wide entity, which is
76.45 percent; and (4) for all non-China
Ningbo Afa Kitchen and Bath
Co., Ltd ...................................
1.78 exporters of subject merchandise which
have not received their own rate, the
cash deposit rate will be the rate
Assessment Rates
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the applicable to China exporter(s) that
supplied that non-China exporter. These
Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b), Commerce
deposit requirements, when imposed,
has determined, and CBP shall assess,
shall remain in effect until further
antidumping duties on all appropriate
notice.
entries of subject merchandise in
accordance with the final results of this
Notification to Importers
review. Commerce intends to issue
appropriate assessment instructions
This notice also serves as a final
directly to CBP 15 days after publication reminder to importers of their
of the final results of this administrative responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)
review.
to file a certificate regarding the
For the above-listed respondents
reimbursement of antidumping and/or
which were not selected for individual
countervailing duties prior to
examination in this administrative
liquidation of the relevant entries
review and qualified for a separate rate,
during this POR. Failure to comply with
we will instruct CBP to assess dumping
this requirement could result in
duties at the rate of 1.78 percent.
Commerce’s presumption that
For Feidong, Hongmao, Yuyao, and
reimbursement of antidumping and/or
Zhaoshun, because Commerce
countervailing duties occurred and the
determined that these companies did
subsequent assessment of doubled
not qualify for a separate rate, we will
antidumping duties.
instruct CBP to assess dumping duties
on all entries of subject merchandise
Notification Regarding Administrative
during the POR which were produced
Protective Order
and/or exported by these companies at
a rate of 76.45 percent.
This notice also serves as a reminder
For B&R, Superte, Xinhe, and Zhuhai
to parties subject to administrative
KOHLER, because Commerce
protective order (APO) of their
determined that these companies had no responsibility concerning the return or
shipments of the subject merchandise
destruction of proprietary information
during the POR, any suspended entries
disclosed under APO in accordance
of subject merchandise from these
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which
companies will be liquidated at Chinacontinues to govern business
wide rate.14
proprietary information in this segment
Cash Deposit Requirements
of the proceeding. Timely written
notification of the return or destruction
The following cash deposit
of APO materials, or conversion to
requirements will be effective upon
judicial protective order, is hereby
publication of the final results of this
requested. Failure to comply with the
administrative review for all shipments
regulations and terms of an APO is a
of the subject merchandise from China
violation which is subject to sanction.
14 For a full discussion of this practice, see NonThis notice is published in
Market Economy Antidumping Proceedings:
accordance with sections 751(a)(l) and
Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 76 FR 65694
(October 24, 2011).
777(i)(l) of the Act.
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Dated: May 8, 2018.
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.
Appendix
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
This information collection request
may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow
the instructions to view Department of
Commerce collections currently under
review by OMB.
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.
Dated: May 16, 2018.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
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List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and
Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1. Feidong’s Separate Rate Status
V. Recommendation
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; NOAA Marine
Debris Program Performance Progress
Report
The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: Deep Seabed Mining
Exploration Licenses.
OMB Control Number: 0648–0145.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Request: Regular (extension of
a currently approved information
collection)
Number of Respondents: One.
Average Hours per Response: Annual
reports, 40 hours; extension
applications, 100 hours (every five
years, annualized to 20 hours).
Burden Hours: 60.
Needs and Uses: This request is for
extension of a currently approved
information collection.
NOAA’s regulations at 15 CFR 970
govern the issuing and monitoring of
exploration licenses under the Deep
Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.
Any persons seeking a license must
submit certain information that allows
NOAA to ensure the applicant meets the
standards of the Act. Persons with
licenses are required to conduct
monitoring and make reports, and they
may request revisions, transfers, or
extensions of licenses.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Frequency: Annually and every five
years.
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National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before July 20, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
internet at pracomments@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Tom Barry at 240–533–0425
or tom.barry@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Abstract
This request is for extension of an
existing information collection.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program
(MDP) supports national and
international efforts to research,
prevent, and reduce the impacts of
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marine debris. The MDP is a centralized
office within NOAA that coordinates
and supports activities, both within the
bureau and with other federal agencies,
which address marine debris and its
impacts. In addition to inter-agency
coordination, the MDP uses
partnerships with state and local
agencies, tribes, non-governmental
organizations, academia, and industry to
investigate and solve the problems that
stem from marine debris through
research, prevention, and reduction
activities, in order to protect and
conserve our nation’s marine
environment and ensure navigation
safety.
The Marine Debris Research,
Prevention, and Reduction Act (33
U.S.C. 1951 et seq.) as amended by the
Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012
(Pub. L. 112–213, Title VI, Sec. 603, 126
Stat. 1576, December 20, 2012) outlines
three central program components for
the MDP to undertake: (1) Mapping,
identification, impact assessment,
removal, and prevention; (2) reducing
and preventing fishing gear loss; and (3)
outreach to stakeholders and the general
public. To address these components,
the Marine Debris Act authorized the
MDP to establish several competitive
grant programs on marine debris
research, prevention and removal that
provide federal funding to non-federal
applicants throughout the coastal
United States and territories.
The terms and conditions of the
financial assistance awarded through
these grant programs require regular
progress reporting and communication
of project accomplishments to MDP.
Progress reports contain information
related to, among other things, the
overall short and long-term goals of the
project, project methods and monitoring
techniques, actual accomplishments
(such as pounds of debris removed from
an ecosystem, numbers of volunteers
participating in a cleanup project, etc.),
status of approved activities, challenges
or potential roadblocks to future
progress, and lessons learned. This
information collection enables MDP to
monitor and evaluate the activities
supported by federal funds to ensure
accountability to the public and to
ensure that funds are used consistent
with the purpose for which they were
appropriated. It also ensures that
reported information is standardized in
such a way that allows for it to be
meaningfully synthesized across a
diverse set of projects and project types.
MDP uses the information collected in
a variety of ways to communicate with
federal and non-federal partners and
stakeholders on individual project and
general program accomplishments.
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[Pages 23424-23427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10697]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-983]
Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China:
Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that certain
companies covered by this administrative review made sales of drawn
stainless steel sinks (drawn sinks) from the People's Republic of China
(China) at less than normal value.
DATES: Applicable May 21, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Janz or Ajay Menon, AD/CVD
Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2972 and (202) 482-1993,
respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The final results of this administrative review cover two mandatory
respondents, Feidong Import and Export Co., Ltd. (Feidong), and Foshan
Zhaoshun Trade Co., Ltd (Zhaoshun). We continue to determine that
neither mandatory respondent qualifies for a separate rate, and,
therefore, both are considered part of the China-wide entity.
Additionally, we continue to include two companies that failed to
demonstrate their entitlement to a separate rate (i.e., Jiangmen
Hongmao Trading Co., Ltd. (Hongmao) and Yuyao Afa Kitchenware Co., Ltd.
(Yuyao)) as part of the China-wide entity. We also continue to grant
separate rates to the following companies which were not selected for
individual examination: Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd. (New
Star); KaiPing Dawn Plumbing Products, Inc. (KaiPing); Guangdong New
Shichu Import and Export Company Limited (New Shichu); and Ningbo Afa
Kitchen and Bath Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Afa). Finally, we continue find that
B&R Industries Limited (B&R); Xinhe Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd.
(Xinhe); Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (Superte); and Zhuhai
KOHLER Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai KOHLER) made no
shipments of subject merchandise during the period of review (POR)
April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017.
On January 5, 2018, Commerce published the Preliminary Results.\1\
For events occurring after the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and
Decision Memorandum.\2\ Commence conducted this administrative review
in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
(the Act).
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\1\ See Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People's Republic
of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2016-2017, 83
FR 658 (January 5, 2018) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying
Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM).
\2\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Final Results
of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Drawn Stainless Steel
Sinks from the People's Republic of China,'' issued concurrently
with and hereby adopted by this notice (Issues and Decision
Memorandum).
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Commerce exercised its discretion to toll all deadlines affected by
the closure of the Federal Government from January 20 through 22, 2018.
If the new deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with
Commerce's practice, the deadline will become the next business day.
The revised deadline for the final results of this review is now May 8,
2018.\3\
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\3\ See Memorandum, ``Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the
Federal Government.'' dated January 23, 2018. All deadlines in this
segment of the proceeding have been extended by three days.
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Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order include drawn stainless steel
sinks. Imports of subject merchandise are currently classified under
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings
7324.10.0000 and 7324.10.0010. Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description
of the scope of the order is dispositive.\4\
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\4\ For a complete description of the Scope of the Order, see
Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are addressed in
the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues which parties
raised and to which we respond in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is
attached to this notice as an Appendix. The Issues and Decision
Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via
Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to
registered users at https://access.trade.gov, and it is available to
all parties in the Central Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main
Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the
Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://trade.gov/enforcement. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and
the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are
identical in content.
Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made no changes
to our Preliminary Results.
Final Determination of No Shipments
In the Preliminary Results, Commerce preliminarily determined that
B&R, Xinhe, Superte, and Zhuhai KOHLER had no shipments of subject
merchandise during the POR.\5\ We received no comments since the
issuance of the Preliminary Results on this issue. Thus, we continue to
determine that B&R, Xinhe, Superte, and Zhuhai KOHLER had no shipments
of subject merchandise during the POR, and we intend to issue
appropriate instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
that are consistent with our ``automatic assessment'' clarification for
these final results of review.\6\
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\5\ See Preliminary Results, 83 FR at 658.
\6\ See Non-Market Economy Antidumping Proceedings: Assessment
of Antidumping Duties, 76 FR 65694, 65694-95 (October 24, 2011); see
also ``Assessment Rates'' section of this notice.
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Separate Rate Respondents
In the Preliminary Results, we found that evidence provided by
KaiPing, New Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa supported finding an
absence of both de jure and de facto government control; therefore, we
preliminarily granted a separate rate to each of these companies.\7\ We
received no comments since the issuance of the Preliminary Results on
this issue with respect to these companies. Therefore, Commerce
continues to find that KaiPing, New Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa
meet the criteria for a separate rate.
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\7\ See Preliminary Results, 83 FR at 658-659.
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With respect to Hongmao, Yuyao, and Zhaoshun, we preliminarily
determined that these companies failed to establish their entitlement
to a separate rate.\8\ We received no comments since the issuance of
the Preliminary Results on this issue with respect to these companies.
Therefore, Commerce continues to find that Hongmao, Yuyao, and Zhaoshun
are not eligible for a separate rate and are part of the China-wide
entity.
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\8\ Id.
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With respect to Feidong, we preliminarily determined that Feidong
failed to demonstrate an absence of de facto government control, and,
thus, Commerce did not grant Feidong a separate rate.\9\ For these
final results, we continue to find that Feidong failed to demonstrate
an absence of de facto government control based on record evidence.
Accordingly, we continue to
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find that Feidong is not eligible for a separate rate and is part of
the China-wide entity. For further discussion of this issue, see the
accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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\9\ Id. at 659.
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Rate for Non-Examined Separate Rate Respondents
In the Preliminary Results, consistent with our recent practice, we
preliminarily assigned the non-selected companies a weighted-average
dumping margin of 1.78 percent (i.e., the most recently assigned
separate rate in this proceeding) \10\ because we did not calculate any
individual rates or assign a rate based on facts available during this
review.\11\ No parties commented on the methodology for calculating
this separate rate. Therefore, in these final results of the review, we
continue to assign a rate of 1.78 percent for those companies that were
not individually examined and are eligible for a separate rate. These
companies, KaiPing, New Shichu, New Star, and Ningbo Afa, are also
listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of the Review.''
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\10\ See Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People's Republic
of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2015-2016, 82 FR 28639,
28640 (June 23, 2017).
\11\ See, e.g., Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review; 2015-2016, 81 FR 62717 (September 12,
2016), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 10-11,
unchanged in Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review; 2015-2016, 82 FR 11431 (February 23, 2017).
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Final Results of the Review
In the Preliminary Results, Commerce preliminarily found that
Feidong, Hongmao, Yuyao, and Zhaoshun were not eligible for a separate
rate, and therefore, were part of China-wide entity, subject to the
China-wide entity rate of 76.45 percent.\12\ Because the status of
these companies has not changed since the Preliminary Results, we
continue to find that they are ineligible for a separate rate and are
part of the China-wide entity. Because no party requested a review of
the China-wide entity and Commerce no longer considers the China-wide
entity as an exporter conditionally subject to administrative
reviews,\13\ we did not conduct a review of the China-wide entity.
Thus, the rate for the China-wide entity is not subject to change as a
result of this review.
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\12\ See Preliminary Results, and accompanying PDM, at 8-11.
\13\ See Antidumping Proceedings: Announcement of Change in
Department Practice for Respondent Selection in Antidumping Duty
Proceedings and Conditional Review of the Nonmarket Economy Entity
in NME Antidumping Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 65963, 65969-70 (November
4, 2013).
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Final Results of the Review
We continue to determine that the following weighted-average
dumping margins exist for the period April 1, 2016, through March 31,
2017:
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Weighted-
average
Exporter dumping
margin
(percent)
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Guangong New Shichu Import and Export Company Limited....... 1.78
KaiPing Dawn Plumbing Products, Inc......................... 1.78
Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd.................... 1.78
Ningbo Afa Kitchen and Bath Co., Ltd........................ 1.78
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Assessment Rates
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b),
Commerce has determined, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on
all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the
final results of this review. Commerce intends to issue appropriate
assessment instructions directly to CBP 15 days after publication of
the final results of this administrative review.
For the above-listed respondents which were not selected for
individual examination in this administrative review and qualified for
a separate rate, we will instruct CBP to assess dumping duties at the
rate of 1.78 percent.
For Feidong, Hongmao, Yuyao, and Zhaoshun, because Commerce
determined that these companies did not qualify for a separate rate, we
will instruct CBP to assess dumping duties on all entries of subject
merchandise during the POR which were produced and/or exported by these
companies at a rate of 76.45 percent.
For B&R, Superte, Xinhe, and Zhuhai KOHLER, because Commerce
determined that these companies had no shipments of the subject
merchandise during the POR, any suspended entries of subject
merchandise from these companies will be liquidated at China-wide
rate.\14\
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\14\ For a full discussion of this practice, see Non-Market
Economy Antidumping Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties,
76 FR 65694 (October 24, 2011).
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Cash Deposit Requirements
The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon
publication of the final results of this administrative review for all
shipments of the subject merchandise from China entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as
provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For the companies
listed above that have a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be
that rate established in the final results of this review; (2) for
previously investigated or reviewed China and non-China exporters that
received a separate rate in a prior segment of this proceeding, the
cash deposit rate will continue to be the existing exporter-specific
rate; (3) for all China exporters of subject merchandise that have not
been found to be entitled to a separate rate, the cash deposit rate
will be the rate for China-wide entity, which is 76.45 percent; and (4)
for all non-China exporters of subject merchandise which have not
received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate
applicable to China exporter(s) that supplied that non-China exporter.
These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until
further notice.
Notification to Importers
This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding
the reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties prior to
liquidation of the relevant entries during this POR. Failure to comply
with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that
reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties occurred and
the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties.
Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order
This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which
continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of
the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or
destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective
order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and
terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.
This notice is published in accordance with sections 751(a)(l) and
777(i)(l) of the Act.
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Dated: May 8, 2018.
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.
Appendix
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1. Feidong's Separate Rate Status
V. Recommendation
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