Vertical Metal File Cabinets From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations, 43613-43615 [2019-18019]
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to file written submissions on the issues
of remedy, the public interest, and
bonding. Such submissions should
address the recommended
determination by the ALJ on remedy
and bonding. Complainant and the
Commission investigative attorney are
also requested to submit proposed
remedial orders for the Commission’s
consideration. Complainant is also
requested to state the date that the
asserted patents expire and the HTSUS
numbers under which the accused
products are imported, and provide
identification information for all known
importers of the subject articles. Initial
written submissions and proposed
remedial orders must be filed no later
than close of business on Thursday,
August 29, 2019. Reply submissions
must be filed no later than the close of
business on Tuesday, September 10,
2019. No further submissions on these
issues will be permitted unless
otherwise ordered by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must
file the original document electronically
on or before the deadlines stated above
and submit 8 true paper copies to the
Office of the Secretary by noon the next
day pursuant to section 210.4(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 210.4(f)).
Submissions should refer to the
investigation number (Inv. No. 337–TA–
1103) in a prominent place on the cover
page and/or the first page. (See
Handbook for Electronic Filing
Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/
documents/handbook_on_filing_
procedures.pdf). Persons with questions
regarding filing should contact the
Secretary at (202) 205–2000.
Any person desiring to submit a
document to the Commission in
confidence must request confidential
treatment. All such requests should be
directed to the Secretary to the
Commission and must include a full
statement of the reasons why the
Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents
for which confidential treatment by the
Commission is properly sought will be
treated accordingly. All information,
including confidential business
information and documents for which
confidential treatment is properly
sought, submitted to the Commission for
purposes of this investigation may be
disclosed to and used: (i) By the
Commission, its employees and Offices,
and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records
of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in
internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating to the
programs, personnel, and operations of
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the Commission including under 5
U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S.
government employees and contract
personnel,2 solely for cybersecurity
purposes. All nonconfidential written
submissions will be available for public
inspection at the Office of the Secretary
and on EDIS.
The authority for the Commission’s
determination is contained in section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part
210 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part
210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 15, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–623 and 731–
TA–1449 (Final)]
Vertical Metal File Cabinets From
China; Scheduling of the Final Phase
of Countervailing Duty and
Antidumping Duty Investigations
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701–TA–623 and 731–TA–1449 (Final)
pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the
Act’’) to determine whether an industry
in the United States is materially
injured or threatened with material
injury, or the establishment of an
industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of vertical metal file cabinets
from China, provided for in subheading
9403.10.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States,
preliminarily determined by the
Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’)
to be subsidized and sold at less-thanfair-value.
DATES: July 24, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lawrence Jones ((202) 205–3358), Office
of Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
SUMMARY:
2 All contract personnel will sign appropriate
nondisclosure agreements.
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the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
these investigations may be viewed on
the Commission’s electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope.—For purposes of these
investigations, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as
‘‘freestanding vertical metal file cabinets
containing two or more extendable file
storage elements and having an actual
width of 25 inches or less.
The subject vertical metal file cabinets
have bodies made of carbon and/or alloy
steel and or other metals, regardless of
whether painted, powder coated, or
galvanized or otherwise coated for
corrosion protection or aesthetic
appearance. The subject vertical metal
file cabinets must have two or more
extendable elements for file storage (e.g.,
file drawers) of a height that permits
hanging files of either letter (8.5″ x 11″)
or legal (8.5″ x 14″) sized documents.
An ‘‘extendable element’’ is defined
as a movable load-bearing storage
component including, but not limited
to, drawers and filing frames.
Extendable elements typically have
suspension systems, consisting of glide
blocks or ball bearing glides, to facilitate
opening and closing.
The subject vertical metal file cabinets
typically come in models with two,
three, four, or five-file drawers. The
inclusion of one or more additional nonfile-sized extendable storage elements,
not sized for storage files (e.g., box or
pencil drawers), does not remove an
otherwise in-scope product from the
scope as long as the combined height of
the non-file-sized extendable storage
elements does not exceed six inches.
The inclusion of an integrated storage
area that is not extendable (e.g., a cubby)
and has an actual height of six inches
or less, also does not remove a subject
vertical metal file cabinet from the
scope. Accessories packaged with a
subject vertical file cabinet, such as
separate printer stands or shelf kits that
sit on top of the in-scope vertical file
cabinet are not considered integrated
storage.
‘‘Freestanding’’ means the unit has a
solid top and does not have an open top
or a top with holes punched in it that
would permit the unit to be attached to,
hung from, or otherwise used to support
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a desktop or other work surface. The
ability to anchor a vertical file cabinet
to a wall for stability or to prevent it
from tipping over does not exclude the
unit from the scope.
The addition of mobility elements
such as casters, wheels, or a dolly does
not remove the product from the scope.
Packaging a subject vertical metal file
cabinet with other accessories,
including, but not limited to, locks,
leveling glides, caster kits, drawer
accessories (e.g., including but not
limited to follower wires, follower
blocks, file compressors, hanger rails,
pencil trays, and hanging file folders),
printer stand, shelf kit and magnetic
hooks, also does not remove the product
from the scope. Vertical metal file
cabinets are also in scope whether they
are imported assembled or unassembled
with all essential parts and components
included.
Excluded from the scope are lateral
metal file cabinets. Lateral metal file
cabinets have a width that is greater
than the body depth, and have a body
with an actual width that is more than
25 inches wide.
Also excluded from the scope are
pedestal file cabinets. Pedestal file
cabinets are metal file cabinets with
body depths that are greater than or
equal to their width, are under 31
inches in actual height, and have the
following characteristics: (1) An open
top or other the means for the cabinet
to be attached to or hung from a desktop
or other work surface such as holes
punched in the top (i.e., not
freestanding); or (2) freestanding file
cabinets that have all of the following:
(a) At least a 90 percent drawer
extension for all extendable file storage
elements; (b) a central locking system;
(c) a minimum weight density of 9.5
lbs./cubic foot; and (d) casters or
leveling glides.
‘‘Percentage drawer extension’’ is
defined as the drawer travel distance
divided by the inside depth dimension
of the drawer. Inside depth of drawer is
measured from the inside of the drawer
face to the inside face of the drawer
back. Drawer extension is the distance
the drawer travels from the closed
position to the maximum travel position
which is limited by the out stops. In
situations where drawers do not include
an outstop, the drawer is extended until
the drawer back is 31⁄2 inches from the
closed position of inside face of the
drawer front. The ‘‘weight density’’ is
calculated by dividing the cabinet’s
actual weight by its volume in cubic feet
(the multiple of the product’s actual
width, depth, and height). A ‘‘central
locking system’’ locks all drawers in a
unit.
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Also excluded from the scope are fire
proof or fire-resistant file cabinets that
meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
fire protection standard 72, class 350,
which covers the test procedures
applicable to fire-resistant equipment
intended to protect paper records.
The merchandise subject to the
investigation is classified under
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS) statistical
reporting number 9403.10.0020. The
subject merchandise may also enter
under HTSUS statistical reporting
numbers 9403.10.0040, 9403.20.0080,
and 9403.20.0090. While HTSUS
subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the scope of the
investigation is dispositive.’’
Background.—The final phase of
these investigations is being scheduled
pursuant to sections 705(b) and 731(b)
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1671d(b) and 1673d(b)), as a result of
affirmative preliminary determinations
by Commerce that certain benefits
which constitute subsidies within the
meaning of section 703 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to
manufacturers, producers, or exporters
in China of vertical metal file cabinets,
and that such products are being sold in
the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of section 733 of the
Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigations were requested in
petitions filed on April 30, 2019, by
Hirsh Industries, LLC, Des Moines,
Iowa.
For further information concerning
the conduct of this phase of the
investigations, hearing procedures, and
rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B
(19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and
public service list.—Persons, including
industrial users of the subject
merchandise and, if the merchandise is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations, wishing to
participate in the final phase of these
investigations as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
section 201.11 of the Commission’s
rules, no later than 21 days prior to the
hearing date specified in this notice. A
party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the
investigations need not file an
additional notice of appearance during
this final phase. The Secretary will
maintain a public service list containing
the names and addresses of all persons,
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or their representatives, who are parties
to the investigations.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make BPI
gathered in the final phase of these
investigations available to authorized
applicants under the APO issued in the
investigations, provided that the
application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified
in this notice. Authorized applicants
must represent interested parties, as
defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are
parties to the investigations. A party
granted access to BPI in the preliminary
phase of the investigations need not
reapply for such access. A separate
service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to
receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.—The prehearing staff
report in the final phase of these
investigations will be placed in the
nonpublic record on September 25,
2019, and a public version will be
issued thereafter, pursuant to section
207.22 of the Commission’s rules.
Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of these investigations beginning
at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8,
2019, at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in
writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before October 2,
2019. A nonparty who has testimony
that may aid the Commission’s
deliberations may request permission to
present a short statement at the hearing.
All parties and nonparties desiring to
appear at the hearing and make oral
presentations should participate in a
prehearing conference to be held on
October 7, 2019, at the U.S.
International Trade Commission
Building, if deemed necessary. Oral
testimony and written materials to be
submitted at the public hearing are
governed by sections 201.6(b)(2),
201.13(f), and 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their
hearing testimony in camera no later
than 7 business days prior to the date of
the hearing.
Written submissions.—Each party
who is an interested party shall submit
a prehearing brief to the Commission.
Prehearing briefs must conform with the
provisions of section 207.23 of the
Commission’s rules; the deadline for
filing is October 2, 2019. Parties may
also file written testimony in connection
with their presentation at the hearing, as
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provided in section 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission’s rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is October 15,
2019. In addition, any person who has
not entered an appearance as a party to
the investigations may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to
the subject of the investigations,
including statements of support or
opposition to the petition, on or before
October 15, 2019. On November 1, 2019,
the Commission will make available to
parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to
comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or
before November 5, 2019, but such final
comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply
with section 207.30 of the Commission’s
rules. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of section
201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any
submissions that contain BPI must also
conform with the requirements of
sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the
Commission’s rules. The Commission’s
Handbook on E-Filing, available on the
Commission’s website at https://
www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_
on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates
upon the Commission’s rules with
respect to electronic filing.
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
pursuant to section 201.12 of the
Commission’s rules, shall not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for
accepting such submissions, or unless
the submission is pursuant to a specific
request by a Commissioner or
Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c)
and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules,
each document filed by a party to the
investigations must be served on all
other parties to the investigations (as
identified by either the public or BPI
service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will
not accept a document for filing without
a certificate of service.
Authority: These investigations are being
conducted under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 16, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019–18019 Filed 8–20–19; 8:45 am]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1123 (Second
Review)]
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From
China
Determination
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject five-year review, the
United States International Trade
Commission (‘‘Commission’’)
determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of
1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that revocation of the
antidumping duty order on steel wire
garment hangers from China would be
likely to lead to continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a
reasonably foreseeable time.
Background
The Commission, pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)),
instituted this review on February 1,
2019 (84 FR 2245, February 6, 2019) and
determined on May 7, 2019 that it
would conduct an expedited review (84
FR 32217, July 5, 2019).
The Commission made this
determination pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). It
completed and filed its determination in
this review on August 16, 2019. The
views of the Commission are contained
in USITC Publication 4945 (August
2019), entitled Steel Wire Garment
Hangers from China: Investigation No.
731–TA–1123 (Second Review).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 16, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that revocation of the
antidumping duty order on persulfates
from China would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of material
injury to an industry in the United
States within a reasonably foreseeable
time.
Background
The Commission, pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)),
instituted this review on February 1,
2019 (84 FR 2252, February 6, 2019) and
determined on May 7, 2019 that it
would conduct an expedited review (84
FR 32217, July 5, 2019).
The Commission made this
determination pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). It
completed and filed its determination in
this review on August 15, 2019. The
views of the Commission are contained
in USITC Publication 4946 (August
2019), entitled Persulfates from China:
Investigation No. 731–TA–749 (Fourth
Review).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 15, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019–17953 Filed 8–20–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Second
Review)]
Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes
from China; Notice of Commission
Determination To Conduct a Full FiveYear Review
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
[FR Doc. 2019–18017 Filed 8–20–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
The Commission hereby gives
notice that it will proceed with a full
review pursuant to the Tariff Act of
1930 to determine whether revocation of
the antidumping duty order on small
diameter graphite electrodes from China
would be likely to lead to continuation
or recurrence of material injury within
a reasonably foreseeable time. A
schedule for the review will be
established and announced at a later
date.
DATES: August 5, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nitin Joshi (202–708–1669), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
SUMMARY:
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–749 (Fourth
Review)]
Persulfates From China
Determination
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject five-year review, the
United States International Trade
Commission (‘‘Commission’’)
determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (Final)]
Vertical Metal File Cabinets From China; Scheduling of the Final
Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701-TA-623 and 731-TA-1449 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930
(``the Act'') to determine whether an industry in the United States is
materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the
establishment of an industry in the United States is materially
retarded, by reason of imports of vertical metal file cabinets from
China, provided for in subheading 9403.10.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the
Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be subsidized and sold at
less-than-fair-value.
DATES: July 24, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence Jones ((202) 205-3358),
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal
on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need
special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact
the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its
internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these
investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope.--For purposes of these investigations, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as ``freestanding vertical metal file cabinets
containing two or more extendable file storage elements and having an
actual width of 25 inches or less.
The subject vertical metal file cabinets have bodies made of carbon
and/or alloy steel and or other metals, regardless of whether painted,
powder coated, or galvanized or otherwise coated for corrosion
protection or aesthetic appearance. The subject vertical metal file
cabinets must have two or more extendable elements for file storage
(e.g., file drawers) of a height that permits hanging files of either
letter (8.5'' x 11'') or legal (8.5'' x 14'') sized documents.
An ``extendable element'' is defined as a movable load-bearing
storage component including, but not limited to, drawers and filing
frames. Extendable elements typically have suspension systems,
consisting of glide blocks or ball bearing glides, to facilitate
opening and closing.
The subject vertical metal file cabinets typically come in models
with two, three, four, or five-file drawers. The inclusion of one or
more additional non-file-sized extendable storage elements, not sized
for storage files (e.g., box or pencil drawers), does not remove an
otherwise in-scope product from the scope as long as the combined
height of the non-file-sized extendable storage elements does not
exceed six inches. The inclusion of an integrated storage area that is
not extendable (e.g., a cubby) and has an actual height of six inches
or less, also does not remove a subject vertical metal file cabinet
from the scope. Accessories packaged with a subject vertical file
cabinet, such as separate printer stands or shelf kits that sit on top
of the in-scope vertical file cabinet are not considered integrated
storage.
``Freestanding'' means the unit has a solid top and does not have
an open top or a top with holes punched in it that would permit the
unit to be attached to, hung from, or otherwise used to support
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a desktop or other work surface. The ability to anchor a vertical file
cabinet to a wall for stability or to prevent it from tipping over does
not exclude the unit from the scope.
The addition of mobility elements such as casters, wheels, or a
dolly does not remove the product from the scope. Packaging a subject
vertical metal file cabinet with other accessories, including, but not
limited to, locks, leveling glides, caster kits, drawer accessories
(e.g., including but not limited to follower wires, follower blocks,
file compressors, hanger rails, pencil trays, and hanging file
folders), printer stand, shelf kit and magnetic hooks, also does not
remove the product from the scope. Vertical metal file cabinets are
also in scope whether they are imported assembled or unassembled with
all essential parts and components included.
Excluded from the scope are lateral metal file cabinets. Lateral
metal file cabinets have a width that is greater than the body depth,
and have a body with an actual width that is more than 25 inches wide.
Also excluded from the scope are pedestal file cabinets. Pedestal
file cabinets are metal file cabinets with body depths that are greater
than or equal to their width, are under 31 inches in actual height, and
have the following characteristics: (1) An open top or other the means
for the cabinet to be attached to or hung from a desktop or other work
surface such as holes punched in the top (i.e., not freestanding); or
(2) freestanding file cabinets that have all of the following: (a) At
least a 90 percent drawer extension for all extendable file storage
elements; (b) a central locking system; (c) a minimum weight density of
9.5 lbs./cubic foot; and (d) casters or leveling glides.
``Percentage drawer extension'' is defined as the drawer travel
distance divided by the inside depth dimension of the drawer. Inside
depth of drawer is measured from the inside of the drawer face to the
inside face of the drawer back. Drawer extension is the distance the
drawer travels from the closed position to the maximum travel position
which is limited by the out stops. In situations where drawers do not
include an outstop, the drawer is extended until the drawer back is
3\1/2\ inches from the closed position of inside face of the drawer
front. The ``weight density'' is calculated by dividing the cabinet's
actual weight by its volume in cubic feet (the multiple of the
product's actual width, depth, and height). A ``central locking
system'' locks all drawers in a unit.
Also excluded from the scope are fire proof or fire-resistant file
cabinets that meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) fire protection
standard 72, class 350, which covers the test procedures applicable to
fire-resistant equipment intended to protect paper records.
The merchandise subject to the investigation is classified under
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical
reporting number 9403.10.0020. The subject merchandise may also enter
under HTSUS statistical reporting numbers 9403.10.0040, 9403.20.0080,
and 9403.20.0090. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience
and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the
investigation is dispositive.''
Background.--The final phase of these investigations is being
scheduled pursuant to sections 705(b) and 731(b) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)), as a result of affirmative
preliminary determinations by Commerce that certain benefits which
constitute subsidies within the meaning of section 703 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or
exporters in China of vertical metal file cabinets, and that such
products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigations were requested in petitions filed on April 30, 2019, by
Hirsh Industries, LLC, Des Moines, Iowa.
For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the
investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application,
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19
CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the
investigations.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations
available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the
investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C.
1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of
these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on
September 25, 2019, and a public version will be issued thereafter,
pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission's rules.
Hearing.--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the
final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 8, 2019, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building.
Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the
Secretary to the Commission on or before October 2, 2019. A nonparty
who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may
request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All
parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral
presentations should participate in a prehearing conference to be held
on October 7, 2019, at the U.S. International Trade Commission
Building, if deemed necessary. Oral testimony and written materials to
be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections
201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties
must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony
in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the
hearing.
Written submissions.--Each party who is an interested party shall
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must
conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's
rules; the deadline for filing is October 2, 2019. Parties may also
file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the
hearing, as
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provided in section 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is
October 15, 2019. In addition, any person who has not entered an
appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to the subject of the
investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the
petition, on or before October 15, 2019. On November 1, 2019, the
Commission will make available to parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or before November 5, 2019, but such
final comments must not contain new factual information and must
otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission's rules. All
written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8
of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also
conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of
the Commission's rules. The Commission's Handbook on E-Filing,
available on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates upon the
Commission's rules with respect to electronic filing.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall
not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such
submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request
by a Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's
rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be
served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by
either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for
filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: These investigations are being conducted under
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is
published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 16, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019-18019 Filed 8-20-19; 8:45 am]
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