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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–649 and 731–
TA–1523 (Final)]
Twist Ties From China
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Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigations, the United
States International Trade Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant
to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’),
that an industry in the United States is
materially injured by reason of imports
of twist ties from China, provided for in
subheadings 8309.90.00 and 5609.00.30
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, that have been found
by the U.S. Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in the United
States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’),
and to be subsidized by the government
of China.2
Background
The Commission instituted these
investigations effective June 26, 2020,
following receipt of petitions filed with
the Commission and Commerce by
Bedford Industries, Inc., Worthington,
Minnesota. The final phase of the
investigations was scheduled by the
Commission following notification of
preliminary determinations by
Commerce that imports of twist ties
from China were subsidized within the
meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and sold at LTFV
within the meaning of 733(b) of the Act
(19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the
scheduling of the final phase of the
Commission’s investigations and of a
public hearing to be held in connection
therewith was given by posting copies
of the notice in the Office of the
Secretary, U.S. International Trade
Commission, Washington, DC, and by
publishing the notice in the Federal
Register on December 22, 2020 (85 FR
83613). In light of the restrictions on
access to the Commission building due
to the COVID–19 pandemic, the
Commission conducted its hearing
through written testimony and video
conference on February 16, 2021. All
persons who requested the opportunity
were permitted to participate.
The Commission made these
determinations pursuant to §§ 705(b)
and 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It
completed and filed its determinations
1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
2 Chair Jason E. Kearns and Commissioner David
S. Johanson dissenting.
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in these investigations on April 8, 2021.
The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 5179
(April 2021), entitled Twist Ties from
China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–649
and 731–TA–1523 (Final).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: April 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021–07581 Filed 4–13–21; 8:45 am]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
Notice of Receipt of Complaint;
Solicitation of Comments Relating to
the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has received a complaint
entitled In the Matter of Certain
Televisions, Remote Controls, and
Components Thereof, DN 3542; the
Commission is soliciting comments on
any public interest issues raised by the
complaint or complainant’s filing
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission,
U.S. International Trade Commission,
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC
20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The
public version of the complaint can be
accessed on the Commission’s
Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
For help accessing EDIS, please email
EDIS3Help@usitc.gov.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server at United
States International Trade Commission
(USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov. The
public record for this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission’s
Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Hearing-impaired persons are advised
that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on (202)
205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission has received a complaint
and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b)
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure filed on behalf of Roku,
Inc. on April 8, 2021. The complaint
alleges violations of section 337 of the
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Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in
the importation into the United States,
the sale for importation, and the sale
within the United States after
importation of certain televisions,
remote controls, and components
thereof. The complainant names as
respondents: Universal Electronics, Inc.
of Scottsdale, AZ; Gemstar Technology
(Qinzhou) Co. Ltd. of China; Gemstar
Technology (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd. of
China; C.G. Development Ltd. of China;
Universal Electronics BV of
Netherlands; UEI Brasil Controles
Remotos Ltda. of Brazil; CG Me´xico
Remote Controls, S. de R.L. de C.V. of
Mexico; LG Electronics Inc. of South
Korea; LG Electronics USA, Inc. of
Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Samsung
Electronics Co. Ltd. of South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of
Ridgefield Park, NJ; Charter
Communications, Inc. of Stamford, CT;
Charter Communications Holdings, LLC
of St. Louis, MO; Spectrum Management
Holding Company, LLC of Stamford, CT;
Altice USA, Inc. of Long Island City,
NY; CSC Holdings, LLC d/b/a OptimumCablevision of Long Island City, NY;
Cablevision Systems Corp. of Bethpage,
NY; Cequel Communications, LLC d/b/
a Suddenlink Communications of Long
Island City, NY; and Wideopenwest,
Inc. of Englewood, CO.
The complainant requests that the
Commission issue a limited exclusion
order, cease and desist orders, and
impose a bond upon respondents’
alleged infringing articles during the 60day Presidential review period pursuant
to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j).
Proposed respondents, other
interested parties, and members of the
public are invited to file comments on
any public interest issues raised by the
complaint or § 210.8(b) filing.
Comments should address whether
issuance of the relief specifically
requested by the complainant in this
investigation would affect the public
health and welfare in the United States,
competitive conditions in the United
States economy, the production of like
or directly competitive articles in the
United States, or United States
consumers.
In particular, the Commission is
interested in comments that:
(i) Explain how the articles
potentially subject to the requested
remedial orders are used in the United
States;
(ii) identify any public health, safety,
or welfare concerns in the United States
relating to the requested remedial
orders;
(iii) identify like or directly
competitive articles that complainant,
its licensees, or third parties make in the
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-649 and 731-TA-1523 (Final)]
Twist Ties From China
Determinations
On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission
(``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the
Act''), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by
reason of imports of twist ties from China, provided for in subheadings
8309.90.00 and 5609.00.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce
(``Commerce'') to be sold in the United States at less than fair value
(``LTFV''), and to be subsidized by the government of China.\2\
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\1\ The record is defined in Sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
\2\ Chair Jason E. Kearns and Commissioner David S. Johanson
dissenting.
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Background
The Commission instituted these investigations effective June 26,
2020, following receipt of petitions filed with the Commission and
Commerce by Bedford Industries, Inc., Worthington, Minnesota. The final
phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission following
notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of
twist ties from China were subsidized within the meaning of section
703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and sold at LTFV within the
meaning of 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the
scheduling of the final phase of the Commission's investigations and of
a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the
notice in the Federal Register on December 22, 2020 (85 FR 83613). In
light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its hearing through
written testimony and video conference on February 16, 2021. All
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate.
The Commission made these determinations pursuant to Sec. Sec.
705(b) and 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C.
1673d(b)). It completed and filed its determinations in these
investigations on April 8, 2021. The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 5179 (April 2021), entitled Twist Ties
from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-649 and 731-TA-1523 (Final).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: April 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-07581 Filed 4-13-21; 8:45 am]
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