Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order, 42111-42112 [2018-17908]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 161 / Monday, August 20, 2018 / Notices more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. See 19 CFR 351.205(e). On August 8, 2018, the petitioners 2 submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determination in this investigation. The petitioners stated that they request postponement because under the current deadline for the preliminary determinations, Commerce will not have received all questionnaire responses and obtained sufficient information for making a preliminary determination.3 For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which this investigation was initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determination no later than October 23, 2018. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of publication of the preliminary determination, unless postponed at a later date. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dates: August 14, 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. [FR Doc. 2018–17906 Filed 8–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–813] Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: 2 The petitioners are Accuride Corporation and Maxion Wheels Aleron LLC (collectively, the petitioners). 3 See the petitioners’ August 8, 2018 Letter re: Petitioners’ Request to Extend the Preliminary Determination. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:04 Aug 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 As a result of determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Administration (ITC) that revocation of the countervailing duty order on steel wire garment hangers (hangers) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of the continuation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order. SUMMARY: DATES: Applicable August 20, 2018. John Conniff, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 5, 2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register the notice of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam.1 On November 1, 2017, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the first five-year (sunset) review of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On November 1, 2017, the ITC instituted its review of the order.3 As a result of the sunset review, Commerce found that revocation of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.4 Commerce, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail should the CVD order be revoked. On May 22, 2018, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, the ITC published its determination that revocation of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United 1 See Certain Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Countervailing Duty Order, 78 FR 8107 (February 5, 2013) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews, 82 FR 50,612 (November 1, 2017) (Initiation). 3 See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 82 FR 50686 (November 1, 2017). 4 See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 83 FR 10660 (March 12, 2018) (Expedited Final Results) and accompanying decision memorandum. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42111 States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to the Order is steel wire garment hangers, fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip features such as saddles or tubes. These products may also be referred to by a commercial designation, such as shirt, suit, strut, caped, or latex (industrial) hangers. Specifically excluded from the scope of the Order are (a) wooden, plastic, and other garment hangers that are not made of steel wire; (b) steel wire garment hangers with swivel hooks; (c) steel wire garment hangers with clips permanently affixed; and (d) chrome-plated steel wire garment hangers with a diameter of 3.4 mm or greater. The products subject to the Order are currently classified under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) subheadings 7326.20.0020 and 7323.99.9080. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies 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), Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of continuation of this 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, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of this order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. 5 See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam, Investigation Nos. 701–TA–487 and 731–TA–1197–1198 (Review), USITC Publication 4784 (May 2018); see also Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam, 83 FR 23723 (May 22, 2018). E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 42112 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 161 / Monday, August 20, 2018 / Notices This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance with sections 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 14, 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. [FR Doc. 2018–17908 Filed 8–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–979, C–570–980] Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, in Part Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On April 17, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) received a request for revocation, in part, of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from the People’s Republic of China (China) (the Orders) with respect to certain off-grid solar panels. Because producers accounting for substantially all of the domestic production of certain off-grid solar panels lack interest in the relief provided by the Orders, we intend to revoke, in part, the Orders with respect to these products. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. DATES: Applicable August 20, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eli Lovely, 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) 482–1593. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Background On December 7, 2012, Commerce published AD and CVD orders on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from China.1 On April 17, 1 See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:04 Aug 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 2018, Goal Zero, LLC (Goal Zero), an importer of the subject merchandise, requested through changed circumstances reviews, revocation, in part, of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.216(b),2 with respect to certain offgrid solar panels. On May 4, 2018, SolarWorld Americas, Inc. (the petitioner) submitted a letter stating that it does not oppose the partial revocation proposed by Goal Zero.3 On May 14, 2018, Commerce issued a supplemental questionnaire to Goal Zero,4 to which it responded on May 23, 2018.5 On May 30, 2018, Commerce extended the time for determining whether to initiate the requested changed circumstances reviews by an additional 30 days, or until July 2, 2018.6 On June 29, 2018, Commerce again extended the deadline for determining whether to initiate the requested changed circumstances reviews by an additional 15 days, or until July 16, 2018.7 On July 9, 2018, Goal Zero and the petitioner submitted comments regarding the proposed scope exclusion language for these changed circumstances reviews.8 On July 20, 2018, we published the Initiation Notice for these changed circumstances reviews in the Federal Register.9 Because the statement submitted by the petitioner in response to Goal Zero’s request did not indicate whether the petitioner accounts for substantially all of the domestic production of crystalline silicon Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 73018 (December 7, 2012) (AD Order) and Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012) (CVD Order) (collectively, Orders). 2 See Goal Zero’s Letter, ‘‘Goal Zero LLC’s Request for a Changed Circumstances Review,’’ (Goal Zero’s Request) dated April 17, 2018. 3 See SolarWorld’s Letter, ‘‘Support for Goal Zero LLC’s Request for a Changed Circumstances Review,’’ dated May 4, 2018. 4 See Commerce’s Letter, dated May 14, 2018. 5 See ‘‘Goal Zero LLC’s Response to Additional Questions Regarding the Changed Circumstances Reviews,’’ dated May 23, 2018. 6 See Commerce’s Letter, dated May 30, 2018. 7 See Commerce’s Letter, dated June 29, 2018. 8 See Goal Zero’s Letter, ‘‘Goal Zero LLC’s Comments Regarding the Proposed Scope of the Changed Circumstances Reviews,’’ dated July 9, 2018; see also the petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Comments on Goal Zero LLC’ s Request for a Changed Circumstances Review,’’ dated July 9, 2018. 9 See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders in Part, 83 FR 34542 (July 20, 2018) (Initiation Notice). PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 photovoltaic products, in the Initiation Notice, we invited interested parties to submit comments concerning industry support for the revocation in part, as well as comments and/or factual information regarding the changed circumstances reviews. On July 30, 2018, the petitioner submitted comments reiterating support for Goal Zero’s request.10 We received no other comments. Scope of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells From the People’s Republic of China The merchandise covered by the Orders is crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, and modules, laminates, and panels, consisting of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products, including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated materials. The Orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells of thickness equal to or greater than 20 micrometers, having a p/n junction formed by any means, whether or not the cell has undergone other processing, including, but not limited to, cleaning, etching, coating, and/or addition of materials (including, but not limited to, metallization and conductor patterns) to collect and forward the electricity that is generated by the cell. Merchandise under consideration may be described at the time of importation as parts for final finished products that are assembled after importation, including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels, building-integrated modules, buildingintegrated panels, or other finished goods kits. Such parts that otherwise meet the definition of merchandise under consideration are included in the scope of the Orders. Excluded from the scope of the Orders are thin film photovoltaic products produced from amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). Also excluded from the scope of the Orders are crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, not exceeding 10,000mm2 in surface area, that are permanently integrated into a consumer good whose function is other than power generation and that consumes the electricity generated by the integrated crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell. Where more than one cell is 10 See SolarWorld’s Letter, ‘‘Comments on Goal Zero LLC Changed Circumstances Reviews,’’ dated July 30, 2018. E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 161 (Monday, August 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42111-42112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17908]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-552-813]


Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of 
Vietnam; Continuation of Countervailing Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: As a result of determinations by the Department of Commerce 
(Commerce) and the International Trade Administration (ITC) that 
revocation of the countervailing duty order on steel wire garment 
hangers (hangers) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) 
would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable 
subsidies and material injury to an industry in the United States, 
Commerce is publishing a notice of the continuation of the 
countervailing duty (CVD) order.

DATES: Applicable August 20, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Conniff, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On February 5, 2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register the 
notice of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam.\1\ On November 1, 
2017, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the first five-
year (sunset) review of the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam, pursuant 
to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ 
On November 1, 2017, the ITC instituted its review of the order.\3\
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    \1\ See Certain Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the Socialist 
Republic of Vietnam: Countervailing Duty Order, 78 FR 8107 (February 
5, 2013) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 82 FR 
50,612 (November 1, 2017) (Initiation).
    \3\ See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam; 
Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 82 FR 50686 (November 1, 2017).
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    As a result of the sunset review, Commerce found that revocation of 
the CVD order on hangers from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation 
or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.\4\ Commerce, therefore, 
notified the ITC of the magnitude of the countervailable subsidy rates 
likely to prevail should the CVD order be revoked.
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    \4\ See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from the Socialist Republic 
of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the 
Countervailing Duty Order, 83 FR 10660 (March 12, 2018) (Expedited 
Final Results) and accompanying decision memorandum.
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    On May 22, 2018, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, 
the ITC published its determination that revocation of the CVD order on 
hangers from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of 
material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably 
foreseeable time.\5\
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    \5\ See Steel Wire Garment Hangers from Taiwan and Vietnam, 
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-487 and 731-TA-1197-1198 (Review), USITC 
Publication 4784 (May 2018); see also Steel Wire Garment Hangers 
from Taiwan and Vietnam, 83 FR 23723 (May 22, 2018).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise subject to the Order is steel wire garment hangers, 
fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not galvanized or 
painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping 
materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or capes 
(with or without printing) and/or nonslip features such as saddles or 
tubes. These products may also be referred to by a commercial 
designation, such as shirt, suit, strut, caped, or latex (industrial) 
hangers.
    Specifically excluded from the scope of the Order are (a) wooden, 
plastic, and other garment hangers that are not made of steel wire; (b) 
steel wire garment hangers with swivel hooks; (c) steel wire garment 
hangers with clips permanently affixed; and (d) chrome-plated steel 
wire garment hangers with a diameter of 3.4 mm or greater.
    The products subject to the Order are currently classified under 
U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) subheadings 7326.20.0020 and 
7323.99.9080. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the 
merchandise is dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the CVD order would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of countervailable subsidies 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), Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the 
CVD order on hangers from Vietnam.
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect CVD 
cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all 
imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of continuation of 
this 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, 
Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of this order 
not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective 
date of continuation.

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    This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance 
with sections 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 14, 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.
[FR Doc. 2018-17908 Filed 8-17-18; 8:45 am]
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