Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2017-2018, 7852-7854 [2021-02152]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–570–063]
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the
People’s Republic of China: Final
Results of Countervailing Duty
Administrative Review; 2017–2018
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) determines that certain
producers and/or exporters of cast iron
soil pipe fittings (soil pipe fittings) from
the People’s Republic of China (China),
received countervailable subsidies
during the period of review (POR)
December 19, 2017, through December
31, 2018.
DATES: Applicable February 2, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis McClure or Joseph Dowling, AD/
CVD Operations, Office VIII,
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5973 or
(202) 482–1646, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
Commerce published the Preliminary
Results of the administrative review in
the Federal Register on October 23,
2020.1 We invited interested parties to
comment on the Preliminary Results.
On November 23, 2020, we received
a case brief from Wor-Biz Industrial
Product Co., Limited (Anhui) (WorBiz).2 3 On November 30, 2020, we
1 See Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People’s
Republic of China: Preliminary Results of
Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 85 FR
67515 (October 23, 2020) (Preliminary Results), and
accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
2 On January 8, 2020, Commerce published its
final determination in a changed circumstances
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received a rebuttal brief from the
petitioner.4 For a complete description
of the events that occurred since the
Preliminary Results, see the Issues and
Decision Memorandum.5
Scope of the Order 6
The product covered by the Order is
cast iron soil pipe fittings from China.
For a complete description of the scope
of the Order, see the Issues and Decision
Memorandum.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised by parties in the case
and rebuttal briefs are addressed in the
Issues and Decision Memorandum. A
list of the issues addressed in the Issues
and Decision Memorandum is provided
in the appendix to this notice. The
Issues and Decision Memorandum is a
public document and is on file
electronically via Enforcement and
Compliance’s Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Centralized
Electronic Service System (ACCESS).
ACCESS is available to registered users
at https://access.trade.gov. 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.
Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on our analysis of the case and
rebuttal briefs, and the evidence on the
record, Commerce made no changes to
the preliminary results.
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Methodology
Commerce conducted this review in
accordance with section 751(a)(1)(A) of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
Act). For each of the subsidy programs
review, finding that Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co.,
Ltd. (Anhui) is the successor in interest to Wor-Biz
Trading Co., Ltd. (Anhui). See Cast Iron Soil Pipe
Fittings from the People’s Republic of China: Final
Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews, 85 FR
881 (January 8, 2020).
3 See Wor-Biz’s Letter, ‘‘Cast Iron Soil Pipe
Fittings from the People’s Republic of China:
Comments on Preliminary Results,’’ dated
November 23, 2020.
4 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Cast Iron Soil Pipe
Fittings from the People’s Republic of China:
Rebuttal Brief, dated November 30, 2020. The
petitioner in this review is the Cast Iron Soil Pipe
Institute, which is a trade association, whose
members are all domestic producers of cast iron soil
pipe fittings.
5 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision
Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2017–
2018 Countervailing Duty Administrative Review of
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People’s
Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with, and
hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision
Memorandum).
6 See Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People’s
Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 83
FR 44566 (August 31, 2018) (Order).
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found countervailable, we find that
there is a subsidy, i.e., a governmentprovided financial contribution that
gives rise to a benefit to the recipient,
and that the subsidy is specific.7 The
Issues and Decision Memorandum
contains a full description of the
methodology underlying Commerce’s
conclusions, including any
determination that relied upon the use
of adverse facts available (AFA)
pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of
the Act.
Rate for Non-Selected Companies
Under Review
There are nine companies for which
a review was requested, but which were
not selected as mandatory respondents
or found to be cross-owned with a
mandatory respondent. For these nine
companies, we applied the subsidy rate
calculated for Wor-Biz, as the only rate
calculated for a mandatory respondent
that was above de minimis and not
based entirely on facts available. This
methodology for establishing the
subsidy rate for the non-selected
companies is consistent with our
practice and with section 705(c)(5)(A) of
the Act.
Final Results of Administrative Review
In accordance with 19 CFR
351.221(b)(4)(i), we calculated a
countervailable subsidy rate for the
mandatory respondent Wor-Biz. We
determined the countervailable subsidy
rate for Qinshui Shunshida Casting Co.,
Ltd. based entirely on AFA, in
accordance with section 776 of the Act.
We also assigned an individual
estimated subsidy rate based on AFA to
entries produced or exported by WorBiz’s unaffiliated supplier, Wuhu Best
Machines Co., Ltd., in accordance with
section 776 of the Act. Therefore, the
only rate that is not zero, de minimis,
or based entirely on facts otherwise
available is the rate calculated for WorBiz. Consequently, as discussed above,
the rate calculated for Wor-Biz is also
assigned as the rate for all other
producers and exporters subject to this
review but not selected for individual
examination (i.e., non-selected
companies).
We find the countervailable subsidy
rates for the mandatory and nonselected respondents under review to be
as follows:
7 See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act
regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E)
of the Act regarding benefit; and section 771(5A) of
the Act regarding specificity.
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Producer/exporter
Qinshui Shunshida Casting Co.,
Ltd ...........................................
Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co.,
Ltd. (Anhui) .............................
Wuhu Best Machines Co., Ltd ...
Non-Selected Companies Under
Review:
Dalian Lino F.T.Z. Co., Ltd ..
Dalian Metal I/E Co., Ltd .....
Dinggin Hardware (Dalian)
Co., Ltd ............................
Golden Orange International
Ltd ....................................
Hebei Metals & Engineering
Products Trading Co., Ltd
Richang Qiaoshan Trade
Co., Ltd ............................
Shanxi Zhongrui Tianyue
Trading Co., Ltd ...............
Shijiazhuang Asia Casting
Co., Ltd ............................
Yangcheng County
Huawang Universal ..........
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Subsidy
rate
(percent)
109.32
8 5.13
109.32
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.13
Assessment Rates
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2),
Commerce will determine, and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
shall assess, countervailing duties on all
appropriate entries of subject
merchandise in accordance with the
final results of this review, for the
above-listed companies at the applicable
ad valorem assessment rates listed.
Consistent with its recent notice,9
Commerce intends to issue assessment
instructions to CBP no earlier than 35
days after the date of publication of the
final results of this review in the
Federal Register. If a timely summons is
filed at the U.S. Court of International
Trade, the assessment instructions will
direct CBP not to liquidate relevant
entries until the time for parties to file
a request for a statutory injunction has
expired (i.e., within 90 days of
publication).
Cash Deposit Instructions
In accordance with section
751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, Commerce also
intends to instruct CBP to collect cash
deposits of estimated countervailing
duties in the amounts shown for each of
the respective companies listed above
on shipments of subject merchandise
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse,
for consumption on or after the date of
publication of the final results of this
8 This rate applies to subject merchandise
exported by Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co., Ltd.
(Anhui) and produced by companies other than
Wuhu Best Machines Co., Ltd.
9 See Notice of Discontinuation of Policy to Issue
Liquidation Instructions After 15 Days in
Applicable Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Administrative Proceedings, 86 FR 3995 (January
15, 2021).
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administrative review. For all nonreviewed firms, we will instruct CBP to
continue to collect cash deposits of
estimated countervailing duties at the
most recent company-specific or allothers rate applicable to the company,
as appropriate. These cash deposit
requirements, effective upon
publication of these final results, shall
remain in effect until further notice.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Administrative Protective Orders
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) preliminarily determines
that the sole company subject to this
administrative review is part of the
China-wide entity because it did not file
a separate rate application (SRA). The
period of review (POR) is April 1, 2019,
through March 31, 2020. We invite
interested parties to comment on these
preliminary results.
DATES: Applicable February 2, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephanie Berger, 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) 482–2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notification to Interested Parties
We are issuing and publishing these
final results in accordance with sections
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19
CFR 351.221(b)(5).
Dated: January 27, 2021.
Christian Marsh,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
and Compliance.
Appendix
List of Topics Discussed in the Final
Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. Period of Review
V. Subsidies Valuation Information
VI. Changes Since the Preliminary Results
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available
VIII. Analysis of Programs
IX. Analysis of Comments
Comment 1: Whether To Use the ValueAdded Tax (VAT) Rates Provided by
Wor-Biz or the Government of China
Comment 2: Whether To Adjust the
Electricity for Less-Than-AdequateRemuneration (LTAR) Calculation To Reflect
a VAT-Exclusive Subsidy Rate
X. Recommendation
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[A–570–044]
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a)
From the People’s Republic of China:
Preliminary Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review; 2019–
2020
AGENCY:
This notice also serves as a reminder
to parties subject to administrative
protective order (APO) of their
responsibility concerning the
destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). 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.
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International Trade Administration
Background
On April 1, 2020, Commerce
published a notice of opportunity to
request an administrative review of the
antidumping duty order on 1,1,1,2Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the
People’s Republic of China (China).1 In
response, on April 30, 2020, the
American HFC Coalition and its
individual members 2 (the petitioners)
requested a review of one company,
Puremann, Inc. (Puremann).3 Commerce
initiated a review of this company on
June 8, 2020.4 The deadline for
interested parties to submit an SRA or
separate rate certification (SRC) was July
8, 2020.5 No party submitted an SRA or
1 See
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order,
Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity
to Request Administrative Review, 85 FR 18191
(April 1, 2020).
2 American HFC Coalition’s members include the
following companies: Arkema Inc., the Chemours
Company FC LLC, Honeywell International Inc.,
and Mexichem Fluor, Inc.
3 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘1,1,1,2Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the People’s
Republic of China: Request for Administrative
Review of Antidumping Duty Order,’’ dated April
30, 2020.
4 See Initiation of Antidumping Duty and
Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 85 FR
35068 (June 8, 2020) (Initiation Notice).
5 SRAs and SRCs were due thirty days from the
publication of Commerce’s Initiation Notice. In this
administrative review, the deadline was July 8,
2020.
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an SRC. On July 16, 2020, Commerce
placed U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) data on the record of
this review demonstrating that there
were no entries of subject merchandise
during the POR.6 The petitioners
submitted comments on the CBP data on
August 6, 2020.7 On July 21, 2020,
Commerce tolled all deadlines in
administrative reviews by 60 days.8 The
deadline for the preliminary results of
this review is now March 1, 2020.
Scope of the Order
The merchandise covered by the order
is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, R–134a, or
its chemical equivalent, regardless of
form, type, or purity level. The chemical
formula for 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is
CF3-CH2 F, and the Chemical Abstracts
Service registry number is CAS 811–97–
2.9
Merchandise subject to the order is
currently classified in the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS) at subheading 2903.39.2020.
Although the HTSUS subheading and
CAS registry number are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the scope is
dispositive.
Methodology
Commerce is conducting this review
in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(B)
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
(the Act), and 19 CFR 351.213.
Preliminary Results of Review
Puremann, the sole company subject
to this review, did not file an SRA.
Thus, Commerce preliminarily
determines that this company has not
demonstrated its eligibility for separate
rate status. As such, Commerce
preliminarily determines that the
company subject to this review is part
of the China-wide entity. In addition,
Commerce no longer considers the nonmarket economy (NME) entity as an
exporter conditionally subject to an
6 See Memorandum, ‘‘2019—2020 Administrative
Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on 1,1,1,2Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the People’s
Republic of China,’’ dated July 16, 2020.
7 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
(R–134a) from China: HFC Coalition’s Comments on
CBP Data and Request to Issue Quantity and Value
Questionnaire,’’ dated August 6, 2020.
8 See Memorandum, ‘‘Tolling of Deadlines for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Administrative Reviews,’’ dated July 21, 2020.
9 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is sold under a
number of trade names including Klea 134a and
Zephex 134a (Mexichem Fluor); Genetron 134a
(Honeywell); FreonTM 134a, Suva 134a, Dymel
134a, and Dymel P134a (Chemours); Solkane 134a
(Solvay); and Forane 134a (Arkema). Generically,
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane has been sold as
Fluorocarbon 134a, R–134a, HFC–134a, HF A–134a,
Refrigerant 134a, and UN3159.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C-570-063]
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China:
Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2017-2018
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain
producers and/or exporters of cast iron soil pipe fittings (soil pipe
fittings) from the People's Republic of China (China), received
countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) December
19, 2017, through December 31, 2018.
DATES: Applicable February 2, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis McClure or Joseph Dowling, AD/
CVD Operations, Office VIII, Enforcement and Compliance, International
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5973 or (202)
482-1646, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Commerce published the Preliminary Results of the administrative
review in the Federal Register on October 23, 2020.\1\ We invited
interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Results.
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\1\ See Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic
of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative
Review, 85 FR 67515 (October 23, 2020) (Preliminary Results), and
accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
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On November 23, 2020, we received a case brief from Wor-Biz
Industrial Product Co., Limited (Anhui) (Wor-Biz).\2 3\ On November 30,
2020, we
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received a rebuttal brief from the petitioner.\4\ For a complete
description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results,
see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\5\
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\2\ On January 8, 2020, Commerce published its final
determination in a changed circumstances review, finding that Wor-
Biz Industrial Product Co., Ltd. (Anhui) is the successor in
interest to Wor-Biz Trading Co., Ltd. (Anhui). See Cast Iron Soil
Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of
Changed Circumstances Reviews, 85 FR 881 (January 8, 2020).
\3\ See Wor-Biz's Letter, ``Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from
the People's Republic of China: Comments on Preliminary Results,''
dated November 23, 2020.
\4\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from
the People's Republic of China: Rebuttal Brief, dated November 30,
2020. The petitioner in this review is the Cast Iron Soil Pipe
Institute, which is a trade association, whose members are all
domestic producers of cast iron soil pipe fittings.
\5\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the
Final Results of the 2017-2018 Countervailing Duty Administrative
Review of Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of
China,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice
(Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Scope of the Order \6\
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\6\ See Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic
of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 83 FR 44566 (August 31, 2018)
(Order).
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The product covered by the Order is cast iron soil pipe fittings
from China. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see
the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised by parties in the case and rebuttal briefs are
addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues
addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is provided in the
appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public
document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance's
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service
System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. 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.
Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on our analysis of the case and rebuttal briefs, and the
evidence on the record, Commerce made no changes to the preliminary
results.
Methodology
Commerce conducted this review in accordance with section
751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For each
of the subsidy programs found countervailable, we find that there is a
subsidy, i.e., a government-provided financial contribution that gives
rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is
specific.\7\ The Issues and Decision Memorandum contains a full
description of the methodology underlying Commerce's conclusions,
including any determination that relied upon the use of adverse facts
available (AFA) pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act.
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\7\ See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding
financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding
benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity.
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Rate for Non-Selected Companies Under Review
There are nine companies for which a review was requested, but
which were not selected as mandatory respondents or found to be cross-
owned with a mandatory respondent. For these nine companies, we applied
the subsidy rate calculated for Wor-Biz, as the only rate calculated
for a mandatory respondent that was above de minimis and not based
entirely on facts available. This methodology for establishing the
subsidy rate for the non-selected companies is consistent with our
practice and with section 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act.
Final Results of Administrative Review
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4)(i), we calculated a
countervailable subsidy rate for the mandatory respondent Wor-Biz. We
determined the countervailable subsidy rate for Qinshui Shunshida
Casting Co., Ltd. based entirely on AFA, in accordance with section 776
of the Act. We also assigned an individual estimated subsidy rate based
on AFA to entries produced or exported by Wor-Biz's unaffiliated
supplier, Wuhu Best Machines Co., Ltd., in accordance with section 776
of the Act. Therefore, the only rate that is not zero, de minimis, or
based entirely on facts otherwise available is the rate calculated for
Wor-Biz. Consequently, as discussed above, the rate calculated for Wor-
Biz is also assigned as the rate for all other producers and exporters
subject to this review but not selected for individual examination
(i.e., non-selected companies).
We find the countervailable subsidy rates for the mandatory and
non-selected respondents under review to be as follows:
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Subsidy
Producer/exporter rate
(percent)
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Qinshui Shunshida Casting Co., Ltd.......................... 109.32
Wor-Biz Industrial Product Co., Ltd. (Anhui)................ \8\ 5.13
Wuhu Best Machines Co., Ltd................................. 109.32
Non-Selected Companies Under Review:
Dalian Lino F.T.Z. Co., Ltd............................. 5.13
Dalian Metal I/E Co., Ltd............................... 5.13
Dinggin Hardware (Dalian) Co., Ltd...................... 5.13
Golden Orange International Ltd......................... 5.13
Hebei Metals & Engineering Products Trading Co., Ltd.... 5.13
Richang Qiaoshan Trade Co., Ltd......................... 5.13
Shanxi Zhongrui Tianyue Trading Co., Ltd................ 5.13
Shijiazhuang Asia Casting Co., Ltd...................... 5.13
Yangcheng County Huawang Universal...................... 5.13
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Assessment Rates
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2), Commerce will determine, and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, countervailing duties
on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with
the final results of this review, for the above-listed companies at the
applicable ad valorem assessment rates listed. Consistent with its
recent notice,\9\ Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to
CBP no earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final
results of this review in the Federal Register. If a timely summons is
filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment
instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until
the time for parties to file a request for a statutory injunction has
expired (i.e., within 90 days of publication).
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\8\ This rate applies to subject merchandise exported by Wor-Biz
Industrial Product Co., Ltd. (Anhui) and produced by companies other
than Wuhu Best Machines Co., Ltd.
\9\ See Notice of Discontinuation of Policy to Issue Liquidation
Instructions After 15 Days in Applicable Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Administrative Proceedings, 86 FR 3995 (January
15, 2021).
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Cash Deposit Instructions
In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, Commerce also
intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated
countervailing duties in the amounts shown for each of the respective
companies listed above on shipments of subject merchandise entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of
publication of the final results of this
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administrative review. For all non-reviewed firms, we will instruct CBP
to continue to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties
at the most recent company-specific or all-others rate applicable to
the company, as appropriate. These cash deposit requirements, effective
upon publication of these final results, shall remain in effect until
further notice.
Administrative Protective Orders
This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). 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 Interested Parties
We are issuing and publishing these final results in accordance
with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR
351.221(b)(5).
Dated: January 27, 2021.
Christian Marsh,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix
List of Topics Discussed in the Final Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. Period of Review
V. Subsidies Valuation Information
VI. Changes Since the Preliminary Results
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available
VIII. Analysis of Programs
IX. Analysis of Comments
Comment 1: Whether To Use the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rates
Provided by Wor-Biz or the Government of China
Comment 2: Whether To Adjust the Electricity for Less-Than-
Adequate-Remuneration (LTAR) Calculation To Reflect a VAT-Exclusive
Subsidy Rate
X. Recommendation
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