Honey From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 68103 [2023-21823]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / Notices United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Scope of the Order [A–570–863] Honey 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 honey 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 September 27, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Halle, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0176. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On December 10, 2001, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD order on honey from China.1 On March 1, 2023, the ITC instituted,2 and Commerce initiated,3 the fourth sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its review, Commerce determined that revocation of the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Order be revoked.4 On September 27, 2023, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the The products covered by this Order are natural honey, artificial honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, preparations of natural honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight and flavored honey. The subject merchandise includes all grades and colors of honey whether in liquid, creamed, comb, cut comb, or chunk form, and whether packaged for retail or in bulk form. The merchandise subject to the Order is currently classifiable under subheadings 0409.00.00, 1702.90.90, 2106.90.99, 0409.00.0010, 0409.00.0035, 0409.00.0005, 0409.00.0045, 0409.00.0056, and 0409.00.0065 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, Commerce’s written description of the merchandise under the Order is dispositive. Also, included in the scope are blends of honey and rice syrup, regardless of the percentage of honey contained in the blend. 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 a recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(a), 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 September 27, 2023.6 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC. Administrative Protective Order ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 1 See Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order; Honey from the People’s Republic of China, 66 FR 63670 (December 10, 2001) (Order). 2 See Honey from China; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 88 FR 12992 (March 1, 2023). 3 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 12915 (March 1, 2023). 4 See Honey from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 88 FR 37206 (June 7, 2023). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Oct 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return, destruction, or conversion to judicial protective order of proprietary 5 See Honey from China; Determination, 88 FR 66507 (September 27, 2023). 6 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68103 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 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 sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: September 27, 2023. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2023–21823 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces that the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC or Committee) will hold an open meeting in-person and virtually via web conference on October 19, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. The primary purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to report working group findings, identify actionable recommendations, and receive an update from the NAIAC Law Enforcement Subcommittee. The final agenda will be posted to the NAIAC website: ai.gov/naiac/. DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held inperson and virtually via web conference from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Herbert C. Hoover Federal Building, located at 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230. For instructions on how to attend and/or participate in the meeting, please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alicia Chambers, Committee Liaison Officer, National Institute of Standards SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 68103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21823]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-863]


Honey 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 honey 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 September 27, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Halle, AD/CVD Operations, Office 
V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: (202) 482-0176.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On December 10, 2001, Commerce published in the Federal Register 
the AD order on honey from China.\1\ On March 1, 2023, the ITC 
instituted,\2\ and Commerce initiated,\3\ the fourth sunset review of 
the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (the Act). As a result of its review, Commerce determined that 
revocation of the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence 
of dumping, and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the 
margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Order be revoked.\4\
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    \1\ See Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less 
Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order; Honey from the People's 
Republic of China, 66 FR 63670 (December 10, 2001) (Order).
    \2\ See Honey from China; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 88 
FR 12992 (March 1, 2023).
    \3\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 12915 
(March 1, 2023).
    \4\ See Honey from the People's Republic of China: Final Results 
of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 
88 FR 37206 (June 7, 2023).
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    On September 27, 2023, the ITC published its determination, 
pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of 
the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material 
injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably 
foreseeable time.\5\
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    \5\ See Honey from China; Determination, 88 FR 66507 (September 
27, 2023).
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Scope of the Order

    The products covered by this Order are natural honey, artificial 
honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, 
preparations of natural honey containing more than 50 percent natural 
honey by weight and flavored honey.
    The subject merchandise includes all grades and colors of honey 
whether in liquid, creamed, comb, cut comb, or chunk form, and whether 
packaged for retail or in bulk form.
    The merchandise subject to the Order is currently classifiable 
under subheadings 0409.00.00, 1702.90.90, 2106.90.99, 0409.00.0010, 
0409.00.0035, 0409.00.0005, 0409.00.0045, 0409.00.0056, and 
0409.00.0065 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience 
and customs purposes, Commerce's written description of the merchandise 
under the Order is dispositive.
    Also, included in the scope are blends of honey and rice syrup, 
regardless of the percentage of honey contained in the blend.

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 a 
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(a), 
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 
September 27, 2023.\6\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 
CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year 
review of the Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth 
anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC.
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    \6\ Id.
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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 return, destruction, or conversion to judicial 
protective order 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 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 
sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance 
with section 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: September 27, 2023.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-21823 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]
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