Monosodium Glutamate From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders, 71318-71319 [2020-24831]

Download as PDF 71318 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 217 / Monday, November 9, 2020 / Notices and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Rescission of Administrative Review It is Commerce’s practice to rescind an administrative review pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3) when there are no reviewable entries of subject merchandise during the POR subject to the antidumping duty order and for which liquidation is suspended.6 At the end of the administrative review, the suspended entries are liquidated at the assessment rate computed for the review period.7 Therefore, for an administrative review to be conducted, there must be a reviewable, suspended entry to be liquidated at the newly calculated assessment rate. As discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, we find that, because all of the entries associated with Bothwell’s reported sales of subject merchandise during the POR were liquidated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Bothwell had no reviewable entries during this POR.8 Accordingly, we are rescinding this review pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(3). Assessment Because Commerce is rescinding this administrative review, we have not calculated a company-specific dumping margin for Bothwell. Cash Deposit Requirements khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES As noted above, Commerce is rescinding this administrative review. Thus, we have not calculated a company-specific dumping margin for Bothwell. Therefore, entries of Bothwell’s subject merchandise continue to be subject to its companyspecific cash deposit rate of 116.17 percent. This cash deposit requirement 6 See, e.g., Solid Fertilizer Grade Ammonium Nitrate from the Russian Federation: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 77 FR 65532 (October 29, 2012). 7 See 19 CFR 351.212(b)(l). 8 To the extent that record evidence suggests that additional Bothwell-produced merchandise imported into the United States from unaffiliated parties in third countries might have been sold during the POR, Bothwell’s statements on the record indicate that it had no knowledge of those sales. Commerce therefore will not review those sales. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 06, 2020 Jkt 253001 shall remain in effect until further notice. 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, which continues to govern business proprietary information in these segments 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 sanctionable violation. Notification to Importers This notice serves as a final 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(h) and 351.221(b)(5). Dated: November 3, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, 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 Issue Comment: Whether Commerce Should Rescind the Administrative Review V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2020–24832 Filed 11–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–560–826, A–570–992] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders. DATES: Applicable November 9, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Arrowsmith, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On November 26, 2014, Commerce published the amended final affirmative determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of MSG from China and the antidumping duty orders for MSG from China and Indonesia in the Federal Register.1 On October 1, 2019, the ITC instituted,2 and Commerce initiated,3 the five-year (sunset) reviews of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping 1 See Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Antidumping Duty Orders; and Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 70505 (November 26, 2014) (Orders); see also Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Second Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Amended Antidumping Order, 80 FR 487 (January 6, 2015). 2 See Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 84 FR 52129 (October 1, 2019). 3 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 84 FR 52067 (October 1, 2019) (Initiation). E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 217 / Monday, November 9, 2020 / Notices and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.4 On October 27, 2020, the ITC published its determinations, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 Scope of the Orders khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The product covered by these Orders is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in these Orders regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na—H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106– 04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry number of 142–47–2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by the scope of these Orders is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the Orders may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive.6 4 See Monosodium Glutamate from People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 85 FR 5616 (January 31, 2020.); see also Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia: Final Results of the First Full Sunset Review, 85 FR 34419 (June 4, 2020). 5 See Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia (Review), 85 FR 68089 (October 27, 2020); (Inv. Nos. 731–TA–1229–1230). 6 See Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Second Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 06, 2020 Jkt 253001 71319 Continuation of the Orders DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to a continuation or a recurrence of dumping and of 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 Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. International Trade Administration [A–570–124] Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Investigation This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which may be subject to sanctions. Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is postponing the deadline for issuing the final determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical engines) from the People’s Republic of China (China) until March 5, 2021, and is extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period of not more than six months. DATES: Applicable November 9, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Whitley Herndon or Benjamin A. Luberda, 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) 482–6274 or (202) 482–2185, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notification to Interested Parties Background These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). On April 7, 2020, Commerce initiated an LTFV investigation of imports of small vertical engines from China.1 The period of investigation is July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. On October 21, 2020, Commerce published its Preliminary Determination in this LTFV investigation of small vertical engines from China.2 Administrative Protective Order Dated: November 3, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2020–24831 Filed 11–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Amended Antidumping Order, 80 FR 487 (January 6, 2015). PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: Postponement of Final Determination Section 735(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) provide that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary 1 See Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Less-ThanFair-Value Investigation, 85 FR 20670 (April 14, 2020). 2 See Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof, from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, 85 FR 66932 (October 21, 2020) (Preliminary Determination). E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 217 (Monday, November 9, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71318-71319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-560-826, A-570-992]


Monosodium Glutamate From the People's Republic of China and the 
Republic of Indonesia: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

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

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that 
revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on monosodium glutamate 
(MSG) from the People's Republic of China (China) and the Republic of 
Indonesia (Indonesia) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence 
of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, 
Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders.

DATES: Applicable November 9, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Arrowsmith, AD/CVD 
Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On November 26, 2014, Commerce published the amended final 
affirmative determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) 
investigation of MSG from China and the antidumping duty orders for MSG 
from China and Indonesia in the Federal Register.\1\ On October 1, 
2019, the ITC instituted,\2\ and Commerce initiated,\3\ the five-year 
(sunset) reviews of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, 
Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would be likely to 
lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping

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and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely 
to prevail should the Orders be revoked.\4\ On October 27, 2020, the 
ITC published its determinations, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 
752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders 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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    \1\ See Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of 
China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Antidumping Duty Orders; and 
Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of China: Amended 
Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 70505 
(November 26, 2014) (Orders); see also Monosodium Glutamate from the 
People's Republic of China: Second Amended Final Determination of 
Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Amended Antidumping Order, 80 FR 
487 (January 6, 2015).
    \2\ See Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia; 
Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 84 FR 52129 (October 1, 2019).
    \3\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 84 FR 52067 
(October 1, 2019) (Initiation).
    \4\ See Monosodium Glutamate from People's Republic of China: 
Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Order, 85 FR 5616 (January 31, 2020.); see also 
Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia: Final Results of the First Full 
Sunset Review, 85 FR 34419 (June 4, 2020).
    \5\ See Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia (Review), 
85 FR 68089 (October 27, 2020); (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1229-1230).
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Scope of the Orders

    The product covered by these Orders is MSG, whether or not blended 
or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been 
blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this 
scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry 
weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not 
limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various 
seasonings. Further, MSG is included in these Orders regardless of 
physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or 
anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any 
particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use 
application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular 
formula of C5H8NO4Na--H2O, 
a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106-04-3, and a 
Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in 
anhydrous form has a molecular formula of 
C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry number of 
142-47-2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by the 
scope of these Orders is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 2922.42.10.00. 
Merchandise subject to the Orders may also enter under HTS subheadings 
2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 
2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS 
registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and 
customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is 
dispositive.\6\
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    \6\ See Monosodium Glutamate from the People's Republic of 
China: Second Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair 
Value and Amended Antidumping Order, 80 FR 487 (January 6, 2015).
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Continuation of the Orders

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Orders would likely lead to a continuation or a 
recurrence of dumping and of 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 Orders. U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits 
at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject 
merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will 
be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of 
continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review 
of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of 
the effective date of continuation.

Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective 
order of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 
19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which 
may be subject to sanctions.

Notification to Interested Parties

    These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance 
with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in 
accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: November 3, 2020.
Jeffrey I. Kessler,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2020-24831 Filed 11-6-20; 8:45 am]
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