Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 25563-25564 [2024-07692]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 71 / Thursday, April 11, 2024 / Notices The open session will be accessible via teleconference. To join the conference, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@ bis.doc.gov, no later than April 24, 2024. A limited number of seats will be available for the public session. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to Committee members, the Committee suggests that presenters forward the public presentation materials prior to the meeting to Ms. Springer. 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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during the period July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. DATES: Comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Johnson, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Apr 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to section 805 of Title VIII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008), the Secretary of Commerce is mandated to submit to the appropriate Congressional committees a report every 180 days on any subsidy provided by countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States, including stumpage subsidies. Commerce submitted its last subsidy report to the Congress on December 28, 2023. Request for Comments Given the large number of countries that export softwood lumber and softwood lumber products to the United States, we are soliciting public comment only on subsidies provided by countries which had exports accounting for at least one percent of total U.S. imports of softwood lumber by quantity, as classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 4407.1100, 4407.1200, 4407.1300, 4407.1400, and 4407.1900, during the period July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Official U.S. import data, published by the United States International Trade Commission’s DataWeb, indicate that five countries (Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Sweden) exported softwood lumber to the United States during that time period in amounts sufficient to account for at least one percent of U.S. imports of softwood lumber products. We intend to rely on similar six-month periods to identify the countries subject to future reports on softwood lumber subsidies. For example, we intend to rely on U.S. imports of softwood lumber and softwood lumber products during the period January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, to select the countries subject for the next report. Under U.S. trade law, a subsidy exists where an authority: (i) provides a financial contribution; (ii) provides any form of income or price support within the meaning of Article XVI of the General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade 1994; or (iii) makes a payment to a funding mechanism to provide a financial contribution to a person, or entrusts or directs a private entity to make a financial contribution, if providing the contribution would normally be vested in the government and the practice does not differ in substance from practices normally PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25563 followed by governments, and a benefit is thereby conferred.1 Parties should include in their comments: (1) the country which provided the subsidy; (2) the name of the subsidy program; (3) a brief description (no more than 3–4 sentences) of the subsidy program; and (4) the government body or authority that provided the subsidy. Submission of Comments As specified above, to be assured of consideration, comments must be received no later than 30 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. All comments must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov, Docket No. ITA– 2024–0003. The materials in the docket will not be edited to remove identifying or contact information, and Commerce cautions against including any information in an electronic submission that the submitter does not want publicly disclosed. Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF formats only. All comments should be addressed to Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. Dated: April 5, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–07686 Filed 4–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–060, A–533–875, A–580–893, A–583– 860, C–570–061, C–533–876] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders 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 AGENCY: 1 See section 771(5)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 25564 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 71 / Thursday, April 11, 2024 / Notices (AD) orders on fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF) from the People’s Republic of China (China), India, the Republic of Korea (Korea), and Taiwan and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on fine denier PSF from China and India would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and net countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing this notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders. DATES: Applicable April 5, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Caruso or Thomas Martin, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2081 or (202) 482–3936, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Background On March 16, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the CVD orders on fine denier PSF from China and India.1 On July 20, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on fine denier PSF from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan.2 On February 1, 2023, the ITC instituted,3 and Commerce initiated,4 the first sunset reviews of the AD Orders and CVD Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the AD Orders and CVD Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail should the AD Orders and CVD Orders be revoked.5 1 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of China and India: Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination for the People’s Republic of China and Countervailing Duty Orders for the People’s Republic of China and India, 83 FR 11681 (March 16, 2018) (collectively, CVD Orders). 2 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Antidumping Duty Orders, 83 FR 34545 (July 20, 2018) (collectively, AD Orders). 3 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 88 FR 6790 (February 1, 2023). 4 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 6700 (February 1, 2023). 5 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of South Korea, and Taiwan: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 88 FR 37512 (June 8, 2023); see also VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Apr 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 On April 5, 2024, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the AD Orders and CVD Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.6 Scope of the AD Orders and CVD Orders The merchandise covered by the AD Orders and CVD Orders is fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded or combed, measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or uncoated. The following products are excluded from the scope: (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex (more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065. (2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bicomponent polyester fiber having a polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the other polyester fiber component, which is currently classifiable under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015. Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0025. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these AD Orders and CVD Orders is dispositive. Continuation of the AD Orders and CVD Orders As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the AD Orders and the CVD Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, 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 AD Orders and the CVD Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 88 FR 36278 (June 2, 2023); Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 88 FR 37513 (June 8, 2023). 6 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan, 89 FR 24033 (April 5, 2024). PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The effective date of the continuation of the AD Orders and CVD Orders will be April 5, 2024.7 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next sunset review of the AD Orders and the CVD Orders not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. Notification to Interested Parties These five-year (sunset) reviews 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: April 5, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–07692 Filed 4–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–093] Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021–2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Guangzhou Jingye Machinery Co., Ltd. (Jingye), Guangzhou Ulix Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd. (Ulix), and the remaining 39 companies for which the administrative review was initiated, are not eligible for separate rates and are therefore, part of the People’s Republic of China (China)-wide entity. The period of review (POR) is December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022. DATES: Applicable April 11, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aleksandras Nakutis or Jacob Keller, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3147 and (202) 482–4849, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: 7 Id. E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 71 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25563-25564]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-060, A-533-875, A-580-893, A-583-860, C-570-061, C-533-876]


Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of 
China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of 
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

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

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(AD) orders on fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF) 
from the People's Republic of China (China), India, the Republic of 
Korea (Korea), and Taiwan and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on fine 
denier PSF from China and India would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and net countervailable subsidies, and material 
injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing this 
notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.

DATES: Applicable April 5, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Caruso or Thomas Martin, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2081 or (202) 482-3936, 
respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On March 16, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the 
CVD orders on fine denier PSF from China and India.\1\ On July 20, 
2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on fine 
denier PSF from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan.\2\ On February 1, 
2023, the ITC instituted,\3\ and Commerce initiated,\4\ the first 
sunset reviews of the AD Orders and CVD Orders, pursuant to section 
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of 
its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the AD Orders and 
CVD Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of 
dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC 
of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to 
prevail should the AD Orders and CVD Orders be revoked.\5\
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    \1\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's 
Republic of China and India: Amended Final Affirmative 
Countervailing Duty Determination for the People's Republic of China 
and Countervailing Duty Orders for the People's Republic of China 
and India, 83 FR 11681 (March 16, 2018) (collectively, CVD Orders).
    \2\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's 
Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: 
Antidumping Duty Orders, 83 FR 34545 (July 20, 2018) (collectively, 
AD Orders).
    \3\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, 
South Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 88 FR 
6790 (February 1, 2023).
    \4\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 6700 
(February 1, 2023).
    \5\  See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's 
Republic of China, India, the Republic of South Korea, and Taiwan: 
Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping 
Duty Orders, 88 FR 37512 (June 8, 2023); see also Fine Denier 
Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China: Final 
Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing 
Duty Order, 88 FR 36278 (June 2, 2023); Fine Denier Polyester Staple 
Fiber from India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review 
of the Countervailing Duty Order, 88 FR 37513 (June 8, 2023).
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    On April 5, 2024, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the AD Orders and CVD 
Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material 
injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably 
foreseeable time.\6\
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    \6\ See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, 
South Korea, and Taiwan, 89 FR 24033 (April 5, 2024).
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Scope of the AD Orders and CVD Orders

    The merchandise covered by the AD Orders and CVD Orders is fine 
denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded or combed, 
measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope 
covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or uncoated. The following 
products are excluded from the scope:
    (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex (more than 3 denier, 
inclusive) currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065.
    (2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bi-component polyester fiber having a 
polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the 
other polyester fiber component, which is currently classifiable under 
HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015.
    Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the HTSUS subheading 
5503.20.0025. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope 
of these AD Orders and CVD Orders is dispositive.

Continuation of the AD Orders and CVD Orders

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the AD Orders and the CVD Orders would likely lead to 
continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, 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 AD Orders and the CVD Orders. U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD 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 AD Orders and CVD 
Orders will be April 5, 2024.\7\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the 
Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next 
sunset review of the AD Orders and the CVD Orders not later than 30 
days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of 
continuation.
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    \7\ Id.
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Notification to Interested Parties

    These five-year (sunset) reviews 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: April 5, 2024.
Ryan Majerus,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the 
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for 
Enforcement and Compliance.
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