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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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 E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 20 / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 / Notices 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. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Feb 01, 2021 Jkt 253001 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. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 .......... 7853 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). E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 7854 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 20 / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 / Notices 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Feb 01, 2021 Jkt 253001 [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. [FR Doc. 2021–02152 Filed 2–1–21; 8:45 am] 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. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
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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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