1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 65572 [2022-23639]

Download as PDF 65572 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 209 / Monday, October 31, 2022 / Notices 2022). On October 26, 2022, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: October 26, 2022. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. Scope of the Order [FR Doc. 2022–23637 Filed 10–28–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–044] 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD order. DATES: Applicable October 31, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Barton, 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) 482–0012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Background On April 19, 2017, Commerce published the AD order on R–134a from China.1 On March 1, 2022, Commerce initiated the first five-year (sunset) review of the Order pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 As a result of its review, Commerce determined that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and, therefore, notified the ITC 1 See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the People’s Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 82 FR 18422 (April 19, 2017) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 11416 (March 1, 2022). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Oct 28, 2022 of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the Order be revoked.3 On October 25, 2022, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.4 Jkt 259001 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 1,1,1,2Tetrafluoroethane is CF3–CH2 F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number is CAS 811–97–2.5 Merchandise subject to the Order is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 2903.45.1000. Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely notification of return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which may be subject to sanctions. Notification to Interested Parties This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: October 25, 2022. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2022–23639 Filed 10–28–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Order. 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 Order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. 3 See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 87 FR 40498 (July 7, 2022), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from China, 87 FR 64521 (October 25, 2022); see also 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R–134a) from China, Inv. No. 731–TA–1313 (Review), USITC Pub. 5378 (October 2022). 5 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. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–810 and A–583–815] Welded ASTM A–312 Stainless Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea and Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: As a result of these expedited sunset reviews, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on welded ASTM A–312 stainless steel pipe (WSSP) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section of this notice. SUMMARY: DATES: Applicable October 31, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Arrowsmith, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5255. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\31OCN1.SGM 31OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 209 (Monday, October 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 65572]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-044]


1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane From the People's Republic of China: 
Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

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

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on 1,1,1,2-
Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's Republic of China (China) 
would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and 
material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is 
publishing a notice of continuation of the AD order.

DATES: Applicable October 31, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Barton, 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) 482-0012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 19, 2017, Commerce published the AD order on R-134a from 
China.\1\ On March 1, 2022, Commerce initiated the first five-year 
(sunset) review of the Order pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ As a result of its review, 
Commerce determined that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a 
continuation or recurrence of dumping and, therefore, notified the ITC 
of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the Order be 
revoked.\3\ On October 25, 2022, the ITC published its determination, 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the Order 
would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to 
an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable 
time.\4\
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    \1\ See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's 
Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 82 FR 18422 (April 19, 
2017) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 11416 
(March 1, 2022).
    \3\ See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's 
Republic of China: Final Results of the First Expedited Sunset 
Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 87 FR 40498 (July 7, 2022), 
and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.
    \4\ See 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China, 87 FR 
64521 (October 25, 2022); see also 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-
134a) from China, Inv. No. 731-TA-1313 (Review), USITC Pub. 5378 
(October 2022).
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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 (CAS) registry number is CAS 811-
97-2.\5\
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    \5\ 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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    Merchandise subject to the Order is currently classified in the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 
2903.45.1000. Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are 
provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description 
of the scope is dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby 
orders the continuation of the Order. 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 Order will be the 
date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of 
continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce 
intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order 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 
an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern 
business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. 
Timely notification of return/destruction or conversion to judicial 
protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply is a violation 
of the APO which may be subject to sanctions.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance 
with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 
777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: October 25, 2022.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2022-23639 Filed 10-28-22; 8:45 am]
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