Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2017-2018, 55144-55146 [2018-24013]

Download as PDF 55144 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 213 / Friday, November 2, 2018 / Notices depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 decision(s) requires subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is December 12, 2018. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov or (202) 482–1367. Dated: October 29, 2018. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–24015 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Background On April 16, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on uncovered innerspring units from the People’s Republic of China.1 Commerce initiated a review with respect to two companies: Comfort Coil Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) and Foshan Nanhai Jolyspring (Foshan Nanhai).2 On May 11, 2018, Commerce issued its questionnaire to Comfort Coil and Foshan Nanhai.3 The questionnaire for Comfort Coil was undeliverable,4 and based on an alternate address provided by the petitioner,5 on July 5, 2018, we resent the questionnaire to Comfort Coil.6 We confirmed delivery of the questionnaires to both respondents.7 On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil stated it had ‘‘no sales, exports, or entries of subject merchandise during the period of review.’’ 8 On July 30, 2018, Commerce issued a no shipment inquiry to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with respect to Comfort Coil, and CBP reported no entries for the company during the POR.9 Foshan Nanhai never responded to the questionnaire, nor did it contact Commerce to state that it was unable to respond or to request an extension of time to do so. [A–570–928] Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2017–2018 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that, for the two companies subject to this review, Foshan Nanhai Jolyspring (Foshan Nanhai) is a part of the Chinawide entity and Comfort Coil Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) had no shipments during the period of review (POR), February 1, 2017, through January 31, 2018. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christian Llinas, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202.482.4877. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Nov 01, 2018 Jkt 247001 1 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 83 FR 16298 (April 16, 2018) (Initiation Notice); see also Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, 74 FR 7661 (February 19, 2009). 2 See Initiation Notice. 3 See Commerce’s Letters to Comfort Coil and Foshan Nanhai, dated May 11, 2017. 4 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,’’ dated June 1, 2018. 5 See the petitioner’s Letter to Commerce, ‘‘Ninth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Alternative Address for Initial AD Questionnaire’’ (June 4, 2018). 6 See Letter from Commerce, ‘‘Ninth Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire’’ (July 5, 2018). 7 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,’’ dated June 1, 2018; Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Ninth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: FedEx Delivery Receipt,’’ (October 22, 2018). 8 See Letter to Commerce, ‘‘Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China—No Sales Certification’’ (July 11, 2018). 9 See Commerce’s Memorandum, ‘‘No shipment inquiry’’ (August 1, 2018). PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to the order is uncovered innerspring units composed of a series of individual metal springs joined together in sizes corresponding to the sizes of adult mattresses (e.g., twin, twin long, full, full long, queen, California king, and king) and units used in smaller constructions, such as crib and youth mattresses. The product is currently classified under subheading 9404.29.9010 and has also been classified under subheadings 9404.10.0000, 9404.29.9005, 9404.29.9011, 7326.20.0070, 7326.20.0090, 7320.20.5010, 7320.90.5010, or 7326.20.0071 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.10 Methodology Commerce is conducting this review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, please see the Preliminary Decision Memo. The Preliminary Decision Memo 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 is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memo can be accessed directly on the internet at https://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. The signed Preliminary Decision Memo and the electronic version are identical in content. Preliminary Determination of No Shipments On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil filed a no shipment certification, indicating that it did not export subject merchandise to the United States during the POR. During the course of this review, Commerce examined this no shipments claim and provides its analysis in the Preliminary Decision 10 For a full description of the scope of the order, see the Department Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for Preliminary Results of 2017–2018 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice (Preliminary Decision Memo). E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 213 / Friday, November 2, 2018 / Notices Memo. Based on the record evidence, we preliminarily determine that Comfort Coil had no shipments during the POR. In addition, consistent with our practice in non-market economy cases, Commerce is not rescinding this review for Comfort Coil, but intends to complete the review with respect to Comfort Coil and issue appropriate instructions to CBP based on the final results of the review.11 Should evidence contrary to Comfort Coil’s no-shipments claims arise, we will address the issue in the final results. Preliminary Results of Review Because Foshan Nanhai did not respond to the questionnaire, Commerce preliminarily determines that Foshan Nanhai is not eligible for a separate rate and is a part of the China-wide entity. We are not conducting a review of the China-wide entity. Thus, the weightedaverage dumping margin for the Chinawide entity (234.51 percent) 12 is not subject to change as a result of this review. Accordingly, the pre-existing China-wide rate of 234.51 percent will apply to entries of Foshan Nanhai’s subject merchandise into the United States during the POR. Public Comment 13 Assessment Rates Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), interested parties may submit case briefs not later than 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in the case briefs, may be filed not later than five days after the date for filing case briefs.14 Parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this proceeding are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities.15 Case and rebuttal briefs should be filed using ACCESS.16 An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern 11 See Non-Market Economy Antidumping Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 76 FR 65694, 65694–65695 (October 24, 2011) (Reseller Policy). 12 See Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012– 2013, 79 FR 56338, (September 19, 2014). 13 Normally, Commerce discloses to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with the preliminary results of review within five days of the date of publication of the notice of preliminary results in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, in this review there are no calculations to disclose. 14 See 19 CFR 351.309(d). 15 See 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2). 16 See 19 CFR 351.303. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Nov 01, 2018 Standard Time on the due dates set forth in this notice. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance within 30 days of the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain: (1) The party’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants; and (3) a list of issues parties intend to discuss. Issues raised in the hearing will be limited to those raised in the respective case and rebuttal briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, at a date and time to be determined.17 Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. Unless extended, Commerce intends to issue the final results of this administrative review, which will include the results of our analysis of all issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, within 120 days of publication of these preliminary results in the Federal Register, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. Jkt 247001 Upon issuance of the final results, Commerce will determine, and CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review.18 Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after the publication date of the final results of this review. We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review if any assessment rate calculated in the final results of this review is above de minimis. The final results of this review shall be the basis for the assessment of antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final results of this review and for future deposits of estimated duties, where applicable. Assessment of duties resulting from the final results of this review will pertain only to entries of subject merchandise (i.e., innerspring units from China). If we continue to find that Comfort Coil had no shipments during the period of review in the final results, Commerce will direct CBP to liquidate and assess antidumping duties on all entries made during the period of review claiming Comfort Coil as the exporter or producer in accordance with 17 See 18 See PO 00000 19 CFR 351.310(d). 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55145 the Reseller Policy, i.e., at the rate for the China-wide entity.19 Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of this administrative review for shipments of the subject merchandise from China entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of this notice, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For previously investigated or reviewed Chinese and non-Chinese exporters of subject merchandise 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 published for the most recently completed period; (2) for all Chinese exporters of subject merchandise that have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, i.e., Foshan Nanhai, the cash deposit rate will be the China-wide rate of 234.51 percent; and (3) for all non-Chinese exporters of subject merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the Chinese exporter that supplied that non-Chinese exporter. These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Notification to Importers This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213. Dated: October 29, 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 Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order 19 See E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM Reseller Policy. 02NON1 55146 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 213 / Friday, November 2, 2018 / Notices IV. Preliminary Determination of No Shipments V. NME Country Status VI. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2018–24013 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XG493 Marine Mammals; File No. 21636 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Joshua Schiffman, M.D., University of Utah, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research. DATES: Written, telefaxed, or email comments must be received on or before December 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS) home page, https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 21636 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request or by appointment in the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376. Written comments on this application should be submitted to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, at the address listed above. Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to (301) 713–0376, or by email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include the File No. 21636 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request to the Chief, Permits and Conservation Division at the address listed above. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Nov 01, 2018 Jkt 247001 authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (MMPA; 16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the regulations governing the taking, importing, and exporting of endangered and threatened species (50 CFR parts 222–226), and the Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1151 et seq.). The applicant proposes to import, export, and receive biological samples from up to 100 cetaceans and 100 pinnipeds, excluding walrus, annually for scientific research to study the mechanisms of cancer resistance in marine mammals. The requested duration of the permit is 5 years. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: October 30, 2018. Julia Marie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. The meeting will be held at the International Pacific Halibut Commission Offices, 2320 West Commodore Way, Seattle, WA 98199. Teleconference number: (877) 733– 2599, Conference ID: 282264. Council address: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Figus, Council staff; telephone: (907)–271–2801. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Monday, November 19, 2018 The agenda will include: drafting additional recommendations for how to potentially lower costs and increase observer coverage rates in the partial coverage category while maintaining the data sufficient for managing the fisheries; randomized deployment; and, cost equity considerations among participants. This may include providing input of differential deployment base levels by gear type. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at www.npfmc.org prior to the meeting, along with meeting materials. Public Comment National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Public comment letters will be accepted and should be submitted either electronically to Elizabeth Figus, Council staff: Elizabeth.figus@noaa.gov or through the mail: North Pacific Fishery Management Council, 605 W 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK 99501–2252. In-person oral public testimony will be accepted at the discretion of the chair. RIN 0648–XG578 Special Accommodations North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271–2809 at least 7 working days prior to the meeting date. [FR Doc. 2018–24039 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of a public meeting. AGENCY: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee Subgroup will meet on November 19, 2018. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Pacific Standard Time. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Dated: October 30, 2018. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2018–23978 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-928]


Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: 
Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 
2017-2018

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

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines 
that, for the two companies subject to this review, Foshan Nanhai 
Jolyspring (Foshan Nanhai) is a part of the China-wide entity and 
Comfort Coil Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) had no shipments 
during the period of review (POR), February 1, 2017, through January 
31, 2018. Interested parties are invited to comment on these 
preliminary results.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christian Llinas, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202.482.4877.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 16, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register a 
notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping 
duty order on uncovered innerspring units from the People's Republic of 
China.\1\ Commerce initiated a review with respect to two companies: 
Comfort Coil Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Comfort Coil) and Foshan Nanhai 
Jolyspring (Foshan Nanhai).\2\ On May 11, 2018, Commerce issued its 
questionnaire to Comfort Coil and Foshan Nanhai.\3\ The questionnaire 
for Comfort Coil was undeliverable,\4\ and based on an alternate 
address provided by the petitioner,\5\ on July 5, 2018, we resent the 
questionnaire to Comfort Coil.\6\ We confirmed delivery of the 
questionnaires to both respondents.\7\
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    \1\ See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Reviews, 83 FR 16298 (April 16, 2018) (Initiation 
Notice); see also Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People's 
Republic of China: Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, 74 FR 7661 
(February 19, 2009).
    \2\ See Initiation Notice.
    \3\ See Commerce's Letters to Comfort Coil and Foshan Nanhai, 
dated May 11, 2017.
    \4\ See Memorandum to the File, ``Ninth Antidumping Duty 
Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the 
People's Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,'' dated June 
1, 2018.
    \5\ See the petitioner's Letter to Commerce, ``Ninth Antidumping 
Duty Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the 
People's Republic of China: Alternative Address for Initial AD 
Questionnaire'' (June 4, 2018).
    \6\ See Letter from Commerce, ``Ninth Administrative Review of 
Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People's Republic of China: 
Initial AD Questionnaire'' (July 5, 2018).
    \7\ See Memorandum to the File, ``Ninth Antidumping Duty 
Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the 
People's Republic of China: Initial AD Questionnaire,'' dated June 
1, 2018; Memorandum to the File, ``Ninth Antidumping Duty 
Administrative Review of Uncovered Innerspring Units from the 
People's Republic of China: FedEx Delivery Receipt,'' (October 22, 
2018).
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    On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil stated it had ``no sales, exports, 
or entries of subject merchandise during the period of review.'' \8\ On 
July 30, 2018, Commerce issued a no shipment inquiry to U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection (CBP) with respect to Comfort Coil, and CBP 
reported no entries for the company during the POR.\9\ Foshan Nanhai 
never responded to the questionnaire, nor did it contact Commerce to 
state that it was unable to respond or to request an extension of time 
to do so.
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    \8\ See Letter to Commerce, ``Uncovered Innerspring Units from 
the People's Republic of China--No Sales Certification'' (July 11, 
2018).
    \9\ See Commerce's Memorandum, ``No shipment inquiry'' (August 
1, 2018).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise subject to the order is uncovered innerspring units 
composed of a series of individual metal springs joined together in 
sizes corresponding to the sizes of adult mattresses (e.g., twin, twin 
long, full, full long, queen, California king, and king) and units used 
in smaller constructions, such as crib and youth mattresses. The 
product is currently classified under subheading 9404.29.9010 and has 
also been classified under subheadings 9404.10.0000, 9404.29.9005, 
9404.29.9011, 7326.20.0070, 7326.20.0090, 7320.20.5010, 7320.90.5010, 
or 7326.20.0071 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTSUS). The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs 
purposes only; the written description of the scope of the order is 
dispositive.\10\
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    \10\ For a full description of the scope of the order, see the 
Department Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for Preliminary Results 
of 2017-2018 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Uncovered 
Innerspring Units from the People's Republic of China,'' dated 
concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice (Preliminary 
Decision Memo).
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Methodology

    Commerce is conducting this review in accordance with section 
751(a)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For a 
full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, please 
see the Preliminary Decision Memo. The Preliminary Decision Memo 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 is available to all parties in the Central 
Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main Commerce building. In addition, a 
complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memo can be accessed 
directly on the internet at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The 
signed Preliminary Decision Memo and the electronic version are 
identical in content.

Preliminary Determination of No Shipments

    On July 11, 2018, Comfort Coil filed a no shipment certification, 
indicating that it did not export subject merchandise to the United 
States during the POR. During the course of this review, Commerce 
examined this no shipments claim and provides its analysis in the 
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Memo. Based on the record evidence, we preliminarily determine that 
Comfort Coil had no shipments during the POR. In addition, consistent 
with our practice in non-market economy cases, Commerce is not 
rescinding this review for Comfort Coil, but intends to complete the 
review with respect to Comfort Coil and issue appropriate instructions 
to CBP based on the final results of the review.\11\ Should evidence 
contrary to Comfort Coil's no-shipments claims arise, we will address 
the issue in the final results.
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    \11\ See Non-Market Economy Antidumping Proceedings: Assessment 
of Antidumping Duties, 76 FR 65694, 65694-65695 (October 24, 2011) 
(Reseller Policy).
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Preliminary Results of Review

    Because Foshan Nanhai did not respond to the questionnaire, 
Commerce preliminarily determines that Foshan Nanhai is not eligible 
for a separate rate and is a part of the China-wide entity. We are not 
conducting a review of the China-wide entity. Thus, the weighted-
average dumping margin for the China-wide entity (234.51 percent) \12\ 
is not subject to change as a result of this review. Accordingly, the 
pre-existing China-wide rate of 234.51 percent will apply to entries of 
Foshan Nanhai's subject merchandise into the United States during the 
POR.
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    \12\ See Uncovered Innerspring Units from the People's Republic 
of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 
2012-2013, 79 FR 56338, (September 19, 2014).
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Public Comment \13\
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    \13\ Normally, Commerce discloses to interested parties the 
calculations performed in connection with the preliminary results of 
review within five days of the date of publication of the notice of 
preliminary results in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 
CFR 351.224(b). However, in this review there are no calculations to 
disclose.
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    Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), interested parties may submit 
case briefs not later than 30 days after the date of publication of 
this notice in the Federal Register. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues 
raised in the case briefs, may be filed not later than five days after 
the date for filing case briefs.\14\ Parties who submit case briefs or 
rebuttal briefs in this proceeding are encouraged to submit with each 
argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the 
argument; and (3) a table of authorities.\15\ Case and rebuttal briefs 
should be filed using ACCESS.\16\ An electronically filed document must 
be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern 
Standard Time on the due dates set forth in this notice.
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    \14\ See 19 CFR 351.309(d).
    \15\ See 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2).
    \16\ See 19 CFR 351.303.
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    Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to 
request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant 
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance within 30 days of the date of 
publication of this notice. Requests should contain: (1) The party's 
name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants; 
and (3) a list of issues parties intend to discuss. Issues raised in 
the hearing will be limited to those raised in the respective case and 
rebuttal briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends 
to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, at a date and time to be 
determined.\17\ Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and 
location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date.
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    \17\ See 19 CFR 351.310(d).
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    Unless extended, Commerce intends to issue the final results of 
this administrative review, which will include the results of our 
analysis of all issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, within 
120 days of publication of these preliminary results in the Federal 
Register, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act.

Assessment Rates

    Upon issuance of the final results, Commerce will determine, and 
CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered 
by this review.\18\ Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions 
to CBP 15 days after the publication date of the final results of this 
review. We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all 
appropriate entries covered by this review if any assessment rate 
calculated in the final results of this review is above de minimis. The 
final results of this review shall be the basis for the assessment of 
antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final 
results of this review and for future deposits of estimated duties, 
where applicable. Assessment of duties resulting from the final results 
of this review will pertain only to entries of subject merchandise 
(i.e., innerspring units from China).
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    \18\ See 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1).
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    If we continue to find that Comfort Coil had no shipments during 
the period of review in the final results, Commerce will direct CBP to 
liquidate and assess antidumping duties on all entries made during the 
period of review claiming Comfort Coil as the exporter or producer in 
accordance with the Reseller Policy, i.e., at the rate for the China-
wide entity.\19\
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    \19\ See Reseller Policy.
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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 
shipments of the subject merchandise from China entered, or withdrawn 
from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of 
this notice, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For 
previously investigated or reviewed Chinese and non-Chinese exporters 
of subject merchandise 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 published for the most recently 
completed period; (2) for all Chinese exporters of subject merchandise 
that have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, i.e., 
Foshan Nanhai, the cash deposit rate will be the China-wide rate of 
234.51 percent; and (3) for all non-Chinese exporters of subject 
merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit 
rate will be the rate applicable to the Chinese exporter that supplied 
that non-Chinese exporter. These deposit requirements, when imposed, 
shall remain in effect until further notice.

Notification to Importers

    This notice also serves as a preliminary reminder to importers of 
their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate 
regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation 
of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply 
with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that 
reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent 
assessment of double antidumping duties.
    We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with 
sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213.

    Dated: October 29, 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 Preliminary Decision 
Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order

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IV. Preliminary Determination of No Shipments
V. NME Country Status
VI. Conclusion

[FR Doc. 2018-24013 Filed 11-1-18; 8:45 am]
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