Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 41373-41376 [2023-13522]

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[FR Doc. 2023–13436 Filed 6–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–151] Tin Mill Products From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of tin mill product from the People’s Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES: Applicable June 26, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Coen or Melissa Porpotage, 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) 482–3251 or (202) 482–1413, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on February 14, 2023.1 On March 24, 2023, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation until June 20, 2023.2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 A list of topics 1 See Tin Mill Products from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 88 FR 9476 (February 14, 2023) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Tin Mill Products from the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation, 88 FR 17807 (March 24, 2023). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill Continued Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 41374 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 121 / Monday, June 26, 2023 / Notices discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included as Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary 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 Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/ FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are tin mill products from China. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce’s regulations,4 the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).5 Certain interested parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. Commerce intends to issue its preliminary decision regarding comments concerning the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on or before the preliminary determination of the companion AD investigations. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 701 of the Act. For each of the subsidy programs found countervailable, Commerce preliminarily determines that there is a subsidy, i.e., a financial contribution by an ‘‘authority’’ that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is specific.6 Commerce notes that, in making these findings, it relied, in part, on facts available, and, because it finds that one or more respondents did not act to the best of their ability to respond to Commerce’s requests for information, it drew an adverse inference where appropriate in selecting from among the facts otherwise available.7 For further information, see the ‘‘Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences’’ section in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Alignment As noted in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, in accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), Commerce is aligning the final CVD determination in this investigation with the final determination in the companion AD investigation of tin mill products from China based on a request made by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (collectively, the petitioners).8 Consequently, the final CVD determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than October 30, 2023, unless postponed. All-Others Rate Sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that in the preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for companies not individually examined. This rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated subsidy rates established for those companies individually examined, excluding any zero and de minimis rates and any rates based entirely under section 776 of the Act. In this investigation, Commerce preliminarily assigned a rate based entirely on facts available to Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. Therefore, the only rate that is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available is the rate calculated for Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Jingtang Iron). Consequently, the rate calculated for Jingtang Iron is also assigned as the rate for all other producers and exporters. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated countervailable subsidy rates exist: Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Company Products from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). 5 See Initiation Notice. 6 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. 7 See sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Jun 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd 9 ......... 542.55 89.02 8 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Petitioners’ Request to Align Countervailing Duty Investigation Final Determination with Antidumping Duty Investigation Final Determination,’’ dated May 24, 2023. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Company All Others ................................ Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) 89.02 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(B) and (d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the rates indicated above. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis performed to interested parties in this preliminary determination within five days of its public announcement, or if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to verify the information relied upon in making its final determination. Public Comment A timeline for the submission of case briefs and written comments will be notified to interested parties at a later date. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs after the deadline date for case briefs.10 Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice.11 Pursuant to 19 CFR 9 As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with Jingtang Iron: Shougang Group Co., Ltd.; Shougang Casey Steel Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Steel Trade Management Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Machinery & Electric Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Gas Co., Ltd.; Qinhuangdao Shougang Machinery Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shoujian Equipment Maintenance Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Lujiashan Limestone Mine Co., Ltd.; Hebei Shoulang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Tangshan Caofeidian Industrial Zone Shouhanxin Industry Co., Ltd.; and China Shougang International Trade & Engineering Corporation. 10 See 19 CFR 351.309(d); see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 11 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 121 / Monday, June 26, 2023 / Notices 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) a statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, whether any participant is a foreign national, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a date, time, and location to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of its determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: June 20, 2023. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The products within the scope of this investigation are tin mill flat-rolled products that are coated or plated with tin, chromium, or chromium oxides. Flat-rolled steel products coated with tin are known as tinplate. Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or chromium oxides are known as tin-free steel or electrolytic chromium-coated steel. The scope includes all the noted tin mill products regardless of thickness, width, form (in coils or cut sheets), coating type (electrolytic or otherwise), edge (trimmed, untrimmed or further processed, such as scroll cut), coating thickness, surface finish, temper, coating metal (tin, chromium, chromium oxide), reduction (single- or double-reduced), and whether or not coated with a plastic material. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Jun 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 All products that meet the written physical description are within the scope of this investigation unless specifically excluded. The following products are outside and/or specifically excluded from the scope of this investigation: • Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel with a thickness 0.238 mm (85 pound base box) (±10%) or 0.251 mm (90 pound base box) (±10%) or 0.255 mm (±10%) with 770 mm (minimum width) (± 1.588 mm) by 900 mm (maximum length if sheared) sheet size or 30.6875 inches (minimum width) (±1⁄16 inch) and 35.4 inches (maximum length if sheared) sheet size; with type MR or higher (per ASTM) A623 steel chemistry; batch annealed at T2 1⁄2 anneal temper, with a yield strength of 31 to 42 kpsi (214 to 290 Mpa); with a tensile strength of 43 to 58 kpsi (296 to 400 Mpa); with a chrome coating restricted to 32 to 150 mg/m2; with a chrome oxide coating restricted to 6 to 25 mg/m2 with a modified 7B ground roll finish or blasted roll finish; with roughness average (Ra) 0.10 to 0.35 micrometers, measured with a stylus instrument with a stylus radius of 2 to 5 microns, a trace length of 5.6 mm, and a cut-off of 0.8 mm, and the measurement traces shall be made perpendicular to the rolling direction; with an oil level of 0.17 to 0.37 grams/base box as type BSO, or 2.5 to 5.5 mg/m2 as type DOS, or 3.5 to 6.5 mg/m2 as type ATBC; with electrical conductivity of static probe voltage drop of 0.46 volts drop maximum, and with electrical conductivity degradation to 0.70 volts drop maximum after stoving (heating to 400 degrees F for 100 minutes followed by a cool to room temperature). • Single reduced electrolytically chromium- or tin-coated steel in the gauges of 0.0040 inch nominal, 0.0045 inch nominal, 0.0050 inch nominal, 0.0061 inch nominal (55 pound base box weight), 0.0066 inch nominal (60 pound base box weight), and 0.0072 inch nominal (65 pound base box weight), regardless of width, temper, finish, coating or other properties. • Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel in the gauge of 0.024 inch, with widths of 27.0 inches or 31.5 inches, and with T–1 temper properties. • Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel, with a chemical composition of 0.005% max carbon, 0.030% max silicon, 0.25% max manganese, 0.025% max phosphorous, 0.025% max sulfur 0.070% max aluminum, and the balance iron, with a metallic chromium layer of 70–130 mg/m2, with a chromium oxide layer of 5– 30 mg/m2, with a tensile strength of 260–440 N/mm2, with an elongation of 28–48%, with a hardness (HR–30T) of 40–58, with a surface roughness of 0.5–1.5 microns Ra, with magnetic properties of Bm (kg) 10.0 minimum, Br (kg) 8.0 minimum, Hc (Oe) 2.5– 3.8, and MU 1400 minimum, as measured with a Riken Denshi DC magnetic characteristic measuring machine, Model BHU–60. • Bright finish tin-coated sheet with a thickness equal to or exceeding 0.0299 inch, coated to thickness of 3⁄4 pound (0.000045 inch) and 1 pound (0.00006 inch). • Electrolytically chromium coated steel having ultra flat shape defined as oil can PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41375 maximum depth of 5⁄64 inch (2.0 mm) and edge wave maximum of 5⁄64 inch (2.0 mm) and no wave to penetrate more than 2.0 inches (51.0 mm) from the strip edge and coilset or curling requirements of average maximum of 5⁄64 inch (2.0 mm) (based on six readings, three across each cut edge of a 24 inches (61 cm) long sample with no single reading exceeding 4⁄32 inch(3.2 mm) and no more than two readings at 4⁄32 inch (3.2 mm)) and (for 85 pound base box item only: crossbuckle maximums of 0.001 inch (0.0025 mm) average having no reading above 0.005 inch (0.127 mm)), with a camber maximum of 1⁄4 inch (6.3 mm) per 20 feet (6.1 meters), capable of being bent 120 degrees on a 0.002 inch radius without cracking, with a chromium coating weight of metallic chromium at 100 mg/m2 and chromium oxide of 10 mg/m2, with a chemistry of 0.13% maximum carbon, 0.60% maximum manganese, 0.15% maximum silicon, 0.20% maximum copper, 0.04% maximum phosphorous, 0.05% maximum sulfur, and 0.20% maximum aluminum, with a surface finish of Stone Finish 7C, with a DOS–A oil at an aim level of 2 mg/square meter, with not more than 15 inclusions/foreign matter in 15 feet (4.6 meters) (with inclusions not to exceed 1⁄32 inch (0.8 mm) in width and 3⁄64 inch (1.2 mm) in length), with thickness/ temper combinations of either 60 pound base box (0.0066 inch) double reduced CADR8 temper in widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 27.50 inches, 28.00 inches, 28.25 inches, 28.50 inches, 29.50 inches, 29.75 inches, 30.25 inches, 31.00 inches, 32.75 inches, 33.75 inches, 35.75 inches, 36.25 inches, 39.00 inches, or 43.00 inches, or 85 pound base box (0.0094 inch) single reduced CAT4 temper in widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 28.00 inches, 30.00 inches, 33.00 inches, 33.75 inches, 35.75 inches, 36.25 inches, or 43.00 inches, with width tolerance of 1⁄8 inch, with a thickness tolerance of 0.0005 inch, with a maximum coil weight of 20,000 pounds (9071.0 kg), with a minimum coil weight of 18,000 pounds (8164.8 kg), with a coil inside diameter of 16 inches (40.64 cm) with a steel core, with a coil maximum outside diameter of 59.5 inches (151.13 cm), with a maximum of one weld (identified with a paper flag) per coil, with a surface free of scratches, holes, and rust. • Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential coating with 1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with varied coating equivalents in the lighter side (detailed below), with a continuous cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface finish of type 7B or 7C, with a surface passivation of 0.7 mg/square foot of chromium applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with coil form having restricted oil film weights of 0.3–0.4 grams/base box of type DOS–A oil, coil inside diameter ranging from 15.5 to 17 inches, coil outside diameter of a maximum 64 inches, with a maximum coil weight of 25,000 pounds, and with temper/coating/ dimension combinations of: (1) CAT4 temper, 1.00/.050 pound/base box coating, 70 pound/base box (0.0077 inch) thickness, and 33.1875 inch ordered width; or (2) CAT5 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) thickness, and E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 41376 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 121 / Monday, June 26, 2023 / Notices 34.9375 inch or 34.1875 inch ordered width; or (3) CAT5 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 107 pound/base box (0.0118 inch) thickness, and 30.5625 inch or 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (4) CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 85 pound/ base box (0.0093 inch) thickness, and 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (5) CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 60 pound/base box (0.0066 inch) thickness, and 35.9375 inch ordered width; or (6) CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 70 pound/base box (0.0077 inch) thickness, and 32.9375 inch, 33.125 inch, or 35.1875 inch ordered width. • Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential coating with 1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with varied coating equivalents on the lighter side (detailed below), with a continuous cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface finish of type 7B or 7C, with a surface passivation of 0.5 mg/square foot of chromium applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with ultra flat scroll cut sheet form, with CAT5 temper with 1.00/0.10 pound/base box coating, with a lithograph logo printed in a uniform pattern on the 0.10 pound coating side with a clear protective coat, with both sides waxed to a level of 15–20 mg/216 sq. in., with ordered dimension combinations of (1) 75 pound/ base box (0.0082 inch) thickness and 34.9375 inch x 31.748 inch scroll cut dimensions; or (2) 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) thickness and 34.1875 inch x 29.076 inch scroll cut dimensions; or (3) 107 pound/base box (0.0118 inch) thickness and 30.5625 inch x 34.125 inch scroll cut dimension. • Tin-free steel coated with a metallic chromium layer between 100–200 mg/m2 and a chromium oxide layer between 5–30 mg/ m2; chemical composition of 0.05% maximum carbon, 0.03% maximum silicon, 0.60% maximum manganese, 0.02% maximum phosphorous, and 0.02% maximum sulfur; magnetic flux density (Br) of 10 kg minimum and a coercive force (Hc) of 3.8 Oe minimum. • Tin-free steel laminated on one or both sides of the surface with a polyester film, consisting of two layers (an amorphous layer and an outer crystal layer), that contains no more than the indicated amounts of the following environmental hormones: 1 mg/kg BADGE (BisPhenol—A Di-glycidyl Ether), 1 mg/kg BFDGE (BisPhenol—F Di-glycidyl Ether), and 3 mg/kg BPA (BisPhenol—A). The merchandise subject to this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), under HTSUS subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0020, 7210.50.0090, 7212.10.0000, and 7212.50.0000 if of non-alloy steel and under HTSUS subheadings 7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0180 if of alloy steel. Although the subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:33 Jun 23, 2023 Jkt 259001 III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Injury Test VI. Diversification of China’s Economy VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences VIII. Subsidies Valuation IX. Benchmarks and Interest Rates X. Analysis of Programs XI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2023–13522 Filed 6–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration District Export Council Nomination Opportunity International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of opportunity for appointment to serve as a District Export Council member. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS), which is part of the Global Markets unit within the International Trade Administration, and play a key role in the planning and coordination of export activities in their communities. DATES: Nominations for individuals will be accepted through Sept 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Director of your local USEAC for more information on DECs and the nomination process. You may identify your local USEAC by entering your zip code online at https:// trade.gov/commercial-service-offices-us. The Director of your local USEAC can be identified by clicking the ‘‘Contact Us’’ tab. For general program information, contact Laura Barmby, National DEC Liaison, US&FCS, at (202) 482–2675. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District Export Councils support the mission of US&FCS by facilitating the development of an effective local export assistance network, supporting the expansion of export opportunities for local U.S. companies, serving as a communication link between the business community and US&FCS, and assisting in coordinating the activities of trade assistance partners to leverage available resources. Individuals appointed to a SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEC become part of a select corps of trade professionals dedicated to providing international trade leadership and guidance to the local business community and assistance to the Department of Commerce on export development issues. DEC members are volunteers. DEC members are not special government employees. DEC members receive no compensation for their participation in DEC activities or reimbursement for travel and other personal expenses. Nomination Process: Each DEC has a maximum membership of 35. There are currently vacancies on every DEC, with approximately half of the positions open on each DEC for the four-year term that begins on January 1, 2024, and runs through December 31, 2027. The online nomination form is available at https:// app.keysurvey.com/f/41667817/4d92/. All potential nominees must complete the online nomination form linked above and consent to sharing of the information on that form with the DEC Executive Committee for its consideration, and consent, if appointed, to sharing of their contact information with other DEC members and relevant government agencies and private sector organizations with a focus on trade. Interested individuals are highly encouraged to reach out to the local USEAC Director to learn more about the DECs and to begin the application process as soon as possible. Eligibility and Appointment Criteria: Appointment is based upon an individual’s international trade leadership in the local community, ability to influence the local environment for exporting, knowledge of day-to-day international operations, interest in export development, and willingness and ability to devote time to DEC activities. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-151]


Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: 
Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and 
Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty 
Determination

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily 
determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to 
producers and exporters of tin mill product from the People's Republic 
of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2022, 
through December 31, 2022. Interested parties are invited to comment on 
this preliminary determination.

DATES: Applicable June 26, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Coen or Melissa Porpotage, 
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) 482-3251 or (202) 
482-1413, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 
703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce 
published the notice of initiation of this investigation on February 
14, 2023.\1\ On March 24, 2023, Commerce postponed the preliminary 
determination of this investigation until June 20, 2023.\2\
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    \1\ See Tin Mill Products from the People's Republic of China: 
Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 88 FR 9476 
(February 14, 2023) (Initiation Notice).
    \2\ See Tin Mill Products from the People's Republic of China: 
Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty 
Investigation, 88 FR 17807 (March 24, 2023).
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    For a complete description of the events that followed the 
initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision 
Memorandum.\3\ A list of topics

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discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included as 
Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary 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 
Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
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    \3\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary 
Determination of the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Tin Mill 
Products from the People's Republic of China,'' dated concurrently 
with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision 
Memorandum).
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Scope of the Investigation

    The products covered by this investigation are tin mill products 
from China. For a complete description of the scope of this 
investigation, see Appendix I.

Scope Comments

    In accordance with the preamble to Commerce's regulations,\4\ the 
Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise 
issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).\5\ Certain interested 
parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in 
the Initiation Notice. Commerce intends to issue its preliminary 
decision regarding comments concerning the scope of the antidumping 
duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on or before the 
preliminary determination of the companion AD investigations.
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    \4\ See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 
62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997).
    \5\ See Initiation Notice.
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Methodology

    Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with 
section 701 of the Act. For each of the subsidy programs found 
countervailable, Commerce preliminarily determines that there is a 
subsidy, i.e., a financial contribution by an ``authority'' that gives 
rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is 
specific.\6\
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    \6\ 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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    Commerce notes that, in making these findings, it relied, in part, 
on facts available, and, because it finds that one or more respondents 
did not act to the best of their ability to respond to Commerce's 
requests for information, it drew an adverse inference where 
appropriate in selecting from among the facts otherwise available.\7\ 
For further information, see the ``Use of Facts Otherwise Available and 
Adverse Inferences'' section in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
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    \7\ See sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act.
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Alignment

    As noted in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, in accordance with 
section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), Commerce is 
aligning the final CVD determination in this investigation with the 
final determination in the companion AD investigation of tin mill 
products from China based on a request made by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. 
and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, 
Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union 
(collectively, the petitioners).\8\ Consequently, the final CVD 
determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD 
determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than 
October 30, 2023, unless postponed.
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    \8\ See Petitioners' Letter, ``Petitioners' Request to Align 
Countervailing Duty Investigation Final Determination with 
Antidumping Duty Investigation Final Determination,'' dated May 24, 
2023.
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All-Others Rate

    Sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that in the 
preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all-
others rate for companies not individually examined. This rate shall be 
an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated subsidy rates 
established for those companies individually examined, excluding any 
zero and de minimis rates and any rates based entirely under section 
776 of the Act.
    In this investigation, Commerce preliminarily assigned a rate based 
entirely on facts available to Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. Therefore, 
the only rate that is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts 
otherwise available is the rate calculated for Shougang Jingtang United 
Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Jingtang Iron). Consequently, the rate 
calculated for Jingtang Iron is also assigned as the rate for all other 
producers and exporters.

Preliminary Determination

    Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated 
countervailable subsidy rates exist:

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                                                            Subsidy rate
                          Company                            (percent ad
                                                              valorem)
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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.............................        542.55
Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd \9\........         89.02
All Others................................................         89.02
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Suspension of Liquidation
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    \9\ As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, 
Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with 
Jingtang Iron: Shougang Group Co., Ltd.; Shougang Casey Steel Co., 
Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Steel Trade 
Management Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Machinery & Electric Co., 
Ltd.; Beijing Shougang Gas Co., Ltd.; Qinhuangdao Shougang Machinery 
Co., Ltd.; Beijing Shoujian Equipment Maintenance Co., Ltd.; Beijing 
Shougang Lujiashan Limestone Mine Co., Ltd.; Hebei Shoulang New 
Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Tangshan Caofeidian Industrial Zone 
Shouhanxin Industry Co., Ltd.; and China Shougang International 
Trade & Engineering Corporation.
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    In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(B) and (d)(2) of the Act, 
Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to 
suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise as described in 
the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), 
Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the rates 
indicated above.

Disclosure

    Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis 
performed to interested parties in this preliminary determination 
within five days of its public announcement, or if there is no public 
announcement, within five days of the date of this notice in accordance 
with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

Verification

    As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to 
verify the information relied upon in making its final determination.

Public Comment

    A timeline for the submission of case briefs and written comments 
will be notified to interested parties at a later date. Rebuttal 
briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no 
later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs after the 
deadline date for case briefs.\10\ Note that Commerce has temporarily 
modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing 
business proprietary information, until further notice.\11\ Pursuant to 
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351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal 
briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each 
argument: (1) a statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the 
argument; and (3) a table of authorities.
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    \10\ See 19 CFR 351.309(d); see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general 
filing requirements).
    \11\ See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements 
Due to COVID-19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 
10, 2020).
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    Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to 
request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal 
briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for 
Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days 
after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain 
the party's name, address, and telephone number, the number of 
participants, whether any participant is a foreign national, and a list 
of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, 
Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a date, time, and location to 
be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and 
location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date.

U.S. International Trade Commission Notification

    In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify 
the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of its determination. If 
the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before 
the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination 
or 45 days after the final determination.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 
703(f) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c).

    Dated: June 20, 2023.
James Maeder,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations.

Appendix I

Scope of the Investigation

    The products within the scope of this investigation are tin mill 
flat-rolled products that are coated or plated with tin, chromium, 
or chromium oxides. Flat-rolled steel products coated with tin are 
known as tinplate. Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium 
or chromium oxides are known as tin-free steel or electrolytic 
chromium-coated steel. The scope includes all the noted tin mill 
products regardless of thickness, width, form (in coils or cut 
sheets), coating type (electrolytic or otherwise), edge (trimmed, 
untrimmed or further processed, such as scroll cut), coating 
thickness, surface finish, temper, coating metal (tin, chromium, 
chromium oxide), reduction (single- or double-reduced), and whether 
or not coated with a plastic material.
    All products that meet the written physical description are 
within the scope of this investigation unless specifically excluded. 
The following products are outside and/or specifically excluded from 
the scope of this investigation:
     Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel 
with a thickness 0.238 mm (85 pound base box) (10%) or 
0.251 mm (90 pound base box) (10%) or 0.255 mm (10%) with 770 mm (minimum width) ( 1.588 mm) by 
900 mm (maximum length if sheared) sheet size or 30.6875 inches 
(minimum width) (\1/16\ inch) and 35.4 inches (maximum 
length if sheared) sheet size; with type MR or higher (per ASTM) 
A623 steel chemistry; batch annealed at T2 \1/2\ anneal temper, with 
a yield strength of 31 to 42 kpsi (214 to 290 Mpa); with a tensile 
strength of 43 to 58 kpsi (296 to 400 Mpa); with a chrome coating 
restricted to 32 to 150 mg/m\2\; with a chrome oxide coating 
restricted to 6 to 25 mg/m\2\ with a modified 7B ground roll finish 
or blasted roll finish; with roughness average (Ra) 0.10 to 0.35 
micrometers, measured with a stylus instrument with a stylus radius 
of 2 to 5 microns, a trace length of 5.6 mm, and a cut-off of 0.8 
mm, and the measurement traces shall be made perpendicular to the 
rolling direction; with an oil level of 0.17 to 0.37 grams/base box 
as type BSO, or 2.5 to 5.5 mg/m\2\ as type DOS, or 3.5 to 6.5 mg/
m\2\ as type ATBC; with electrical conductivity of static probe 
voltage drop of 0.46 volts drop maximum, and with electrical 
conductivity degradation to 0.70 volts drop maximum after stoving 
(heating to 400 degrees F for 100 minutes followed by a cool to room 
temperature).
     Single reduced electrolytically chromium- or tin-coated 
steel in the gauges of 0.0040 inch nominal, 0.0045 inch nominal, 
0.0050 inch nominal, 0.0061 inch nominal (55 pound base box weight), 
0.0066 inch nominal (60 pound base box weight), and 0.0072 inch 
nominal (65 pound base box weight), regardless of width, temper, 
finish, coating or other properties.
     Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel 
in the gauge of 0.024 inch, with widths of 27.0 inches or 31.5 
inches, and with T-1 temper properties.
     Single reduced electrolytically chromium coated steel, 
with a chemical composition of 0.005% max carbon, 0.030% max 
silicon, 0.25% max manganese, 0.025% max phosphorous, 0.025% max 
sulfur 0.070% max aluminum, and the balance iron, with a metallic 
chromium layer of 70-130 mg/m\2\, with a chromium oxide layer of 5-
30 mg/m\2\, with a tensile strength of 260-440 N/mm\2\, with an 
elongation of 28-48%, with a hardness (HR-30T) of 40-58, with a 
surface roughness of 0.5-1.5 microns Ra, with magnetic properties of 
Bm (kg) 10.0 minimum, Br (kg) 8.0 minimum, Hc (Oe) 2.5-3.8, and MU 
1400 minimum, as measured with a Riken Denshi DC magnetic 
characteristic measuring machine, Model BHU-60.
     Bright finish tin-coated sheet with a thickness equal 
to or exceeding 0.0299 inch, coated to thickness of \3/4\ pound 
(0.000045 inch) and 1 pound (0.00006 inch).
     Electrolytically chromium coated steel having ultra 
flat shape defined as oil can maximum depth of \5/64\ inch (2.0 mm) 
and edge wave maximum of \5/64\ inch (2.0 mm) and no wave to 
penetrate more than 2.0 inches (51.0 mm) from the strip edge and 
coilset or curling requirements of average maximum of \5/64\ inch 
(2.0 mm) (based on six readings, three across each cut edge of a 24 
inches (61 cm) long sample with no single reading exceeding \4/32\ 
inch(3.2 mm) and no more than two readings at \4/32\ inch (3.2 mm)) 
and (for 85 pound base box item only: crossbuckle maximums of 0.001 
inch (0.0025 mm) average having no reading above 0.005 inch (0.127 
mm)), with a camber maximum of \1/4\ inch (6.3 mm) per 20 feet (6.1 
meters), capable of being bent 120 degrees on a 0.002 inch radius 
without cracking, with a chromium coating weight of metallic 
chromium at 100 mg/m\2\ and chromium oxide of 10 mg/m\2\, with a 
chemistry of 0.13% maximum carbon, 0.60% maximum manganese, 0.15% 
maximum silicon, 0.20% maximum copper, 0.04% maximum phosphorous, 
0.05% maximum sulfur, and 0.20% maximum aluminum, with a surface 
finish of Stone Finish 7C, with a DOS-A oil at an aim level of 2 mg/
square meter, with not more than 15 inclusions/foreign matter in 15 
feet (4.6 meters) (with inclusions not to exceed \1/32\ inch (0.8 
mm) in width and \3/64\ inch (1.2 mm) in length), with thickness/
temper combinations of either 60 pound base box (0.0066 inch) double 
reduced CADR8 temper in widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 27.50 
inches, 28.00 inches, 28.25 inches, 28.50 inches, 29.50 inches, 
29.75 inches, 30.25 inches, 31.00 inches, 32.75 inches, 33.75 
inches, 35.75 inches, 36.25 inches, 39.00 inches, or 43.00 inches, 
or 85 pound base box (0.0094 inch) single reduced CAT4 temper in 
widths of 25.00 inches, 27.00 inches, 28.00 inches, 30.00 inches, 
33.00 inches, 33.75 inches, 35.75 inches, 36.25 inches, or 43.00 
inches, with width tolerance of \1/8\ inch, with a thickness 
tolerance of 0.0005 inch, with a maximum coil weight of 20,000 
pounds (9071.0 kg), with a minimum coil weight of 18,000 pounds 
(8164.8 kg), with a coil inside diameter of 16 inches (40.64 cm) 
with a steel core, with a coil maximum outside diameter of 59.5 
inches (151.13 cm), with a maximum of one weld (identified with a 
paper flag) per coil, with a surface free of scratches, holes, and 
rust.
     Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential 
coating with 1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with 
varied coating equivalents in the lighter side (detailed below), 
with a continuous cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface 
finish of type 7B or 7C, with a surface passivation of 0.7 mg/square 
foot of chromium applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with 
coil form having restricted oil film weights of 0.3-0.4 grams/base 
box of type DOS-A oil, coil inside diameter ranging from 15.5 to 17 
inches, coil outside diameter of a maximum 64 inches, with a maximum 
coil weight of 25,000 pounds, and with temper/coating/dimension 
combinations of: (1) CAT4 temper, 1.00/.050 pound/base box coating, 
70 pound/base box (0.0077 inch) thickness, and 33.1875 inch ordered 
width; or (2) CAT5 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 75 
pound/base box (0.0082 inch) thickness, and

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34.9375 inch or 34.1875 inch ordered width; or (3) CAT5 temper, 
1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 107 pound/base box (0.0118 inch) 
thickness, and 30.5625 inch or 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (4) 
CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.50 pound/base box coating, 85 pound/base box 
(0.0093 inch) thickness, and 35.5625 inch ordered width; or (5) 
CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 60 pound/base box 
(0.0066 inch) thickness, and 35.9375 inch ordered width; or (6) 
CADR8 temper, 1.00/0.25 pound/base box coating, 70 pound/base box 
(0.0077 inch) thickness, and 32.9375 inch, 33.125 inch, or 35.1875 
inch ordered width.
     Electrolytically tin coated steel having differential 
coating with 1.00 pound/base box equivalent on the heavy side, with 
varied coating equivalents on the lighter side (detailed below), 
with a continuous cast steel chemistry of type MR, with a surface 
finish of type 7B or 7C, with a surface passivation of 0.5 mg/square 
foot of chromium applied as a cathodic dichromate treatment, with 
ultra flat scroll cut sheet form, with CAT5 temper with 1.00/0.10 
pound/base box coating, with a lithograph logo printed in a uniform 
pattern on the 0.10 pound coating side with a clear protective coat, 
with both sides waxed to a level of 15-20 mg/216 sq. in., with 
ordered dimension combinations of (1) 75 pound/base box (0.0082 
inch) thickness and 34.9375 inch x 31.748 inch scroll cut 
dimensions; or (2) 75 pound/base box (0.0082 inch) thickness and 
34.1875 inch x 29.076 inch scroll cut dimensions; or (3) 107 pound/
base box (0.0118 inch) thickness and 30.5625 inch x 34.125 inch 
scroll cut dimension.
     Tin-free steel coated with a metallic chromium layer 
between 100-200 mg/m\2\ and a chromium oxide layer between 5-30 mg/
m\2\; chemical composition of 0.05% maximum carbon, 0.03% maximum 
silicon, 0.60% maximum manganese, 0.02% maximum phosphorous, and 
0.02% maximum sulfur; magnetic flux density (Br) of 10 kg minimum 
and a coercive force (Hc) of 3.8 Oe minimum.
     Tin-free steel laminated on one or both sides of the 
surface with a polyester film, consisting of two layers (an 
amorphous layer and an outer crystal layer), that contains no more 
than the indicated amounts of the following environmental hormones: 
1 mg/kg BADGE (BisPhenol--A Di-glycidyl Ether), 1 mg/kg BFDGE 
(BisPhenol--F Di-glycidyl Ether), and 3 mg/kg BPA (BisPhenol--A).
    The merchandise subject to this investigation is currently 
classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTSUS), under HTSUS subheadings 7210.11.0000, 7210.12.0000, 
7210.50.0020, 7210.50.0090, 7212.10.0000, and 7212.50.0000 if of 
non-alloy steel and under HTSUS subheadings 7225.99.0090, and 
7226.99.0180 if of alloy steel. Although the subheadings are 
provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written 
description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive.

Appendix II

List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope Comments
IV. Scope of the Investigation
V. Injury Test
VI. Diversification of China's Economy
VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences
VIII. Subsidies Valuation
IX. Benchmarks and Interest Rates
X. Analysis of Programs
XI. Recommendation

[FR Doc. 2023-13522 Filed 6-23-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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