Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico: Final Results of the 2021-2022 Administrative Review, 53957-53958 [2024-14237]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Notices accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4) and (c)(3)(i). Commerce will set forth its preliminary factual and legal conclusions in that notice regarding the factual question of whether ISM, EACOM, Chaleur Forest Products Inc., and Chaleur Forest Products LP are cross-owned.11 Unless extended, Commerce will issue the final results of this CCR in accordance with the time limits set forth in 19 CFR 351.216(e). Notification to Interested Parties This initiation notice is published in accordance with section 751(b)(1) of the Act, 19 CFR 351.216(d), and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(1). Dated: June 24, 2024. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2024–14312 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–201–845] Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico: Final Results of the 2021–2022 Administrative Review Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico, as amended (AD Agreement) met the statutory requirements during the period of review (POR) from December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022. Commerce also determines that the respondents selected for individual examination, Compañı́a Industrial Azucarera S.A. de C.V. and its affiliates (collectively, Santos Group) and Ingenio Presidente Benito Juarez S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the respondents), were in compliance with the terms of the AD Agreement during the POR. DATES: Applicable June 28, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally C. Gannon or Jill Buckles, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: 11 Commerce does not intend to identify in this CCR the appropriate cash deposit rate in the event these parties are determined to be cross-owned, as that is the purpose of a SII CCR review. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:25 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0162 or (202) 482–6230, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 27, 2023, Commerce published the preliminary results of this administrative review.1 Immediately preceding the Preliminary Results, the Santos Group submitted its response to Commerce’s second supplemental questionnaire on December 20, 2023. On May 13, 2024, Commerce issued postpreliminary results.2 On May 29, 2024, the American Sugar Coalition and its members (collectively, the petitioners) 3 filed a case brief.4 On June 3, 2024, Cámara Nacional de Las Industrias Azucarera y Alcoholera and the Santos Group filed a letter in lieu of rebuttal brief.5 For a complete description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.6 Scope of the AD Agreement The product covered by this AD Agreement is raw and refined sugar of all polarimeter readings derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Merchandise covered by this AD Agreement is typically imported under the following headings of the HTSUS: 1701.12.1000, 1701.12.5000, 1701.13.1000, 1701.13.5000, 1701.14.1020, 1701.14.1040, 1701.14.5000, 1701.91.1000, 1701.91.3000, 1701.99.1015, 1701.99.1017, 1701.99.1025, 1701.99.1050, 1701.99.5015, 1701.99.5017, 1701.99.5025, 1701.99.5050, and 1702.90.4000.7 The tariff classification 1 See Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2021–2022 Administrative Review and Postponement of Final Results, 88 FR 89367 (December 27, 2023). 2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Post-Preliminary Results of the 2021–2022 Administrative Review: Sugar from Mexico,’’ dated May 13, 2024. 3 The members of the American Sugar Coalition are as follows: American Sugar Cane League; American Sugarbeet Growers Association; American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Florida Sugar Cane League; Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.; Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida; and the United States Beet Sugar Association. 4 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Case Brief on Behalf of the American Sugar Coalition,’’ dated May 29, 2024. 5 See Respondents’ Letter, ‘‘Letter in Lieu of Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated June 3, 2024. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2021– 2022 Administrative Review of the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 7 Prior to July 1, 2016, merchandise covered by the AD Agreement was classified in the HTSUS under subheading 1701.99.1010. Prior to January 1, 2020, merchandise covered by the AD Agreement PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53957 is provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope of this AD Agreement is dispositive. A full description of the scope of the AD Agreement is contained in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Analysis Commerce continues to determine that, based on record evidence, respondents were in compliance with the terms of the AD Agreement during the POR. We also determine that the AD Agreement met the statutory requirements under sections 734(c) and (d) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), during the POR. The issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are addressed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum and business proprietary memorandum.8 The issues are identified in the appendix to this notice. The Issues and 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 Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/ public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction 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 with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing these results of review in accordance with sections 751(a)(l) and 777(i)(l) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213 and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). was classified in the HTSUS under subheadings 1701.14.1000 and 1701.99.5010. 8 See Issues and Decision Memorandum; see also Memorandum, ‘‘Proprietary Analysis Memorandum for the Final Results: Compañı́a Industrial Azucarera S.A. de C.V. and its Affiliates,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice. E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1 53958 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 125 / Friday, June 28, 2024 / Notices Dated: June 24, 2024. Ryan M. Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Agreement IV. Discussion of the Issue Comment: Whether Commerce Should Include Certain Sales in the Calculation of Normal Value V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–14237 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–533–929] Ceramic Tile from India: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce DATES: Applicable June 28, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natasia Harrison, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES On May 9, 2024, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of ceramic tile from India.1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than July 15, 2024.2 Postponement of Preliminary Determinations Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD investigation within 65 days after the date on which 1 See Ceramic Tile from India: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 89 FR 42841 (May 16, 2024). 2 Because the current deadline for these final results falls on a weekend (i.e., Saturday, July 13, 2024), the deadline became the next business day (i.e., Monday, July 15, 2024). See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:25 Jun 27, 2024 Jkt 262001 Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) the petitioner 3 makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. On June 17, 2024, the petitioner submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone this preliminary CVD determination.4 The petitioner stated that it requests postponement to allow Commerce to properly conduct its investigation and address certain complicated issues.5 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner has stated the reasons for requesting a postponement of the preliminary determination, and Commerce finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Commerce is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination to no later than 130 days after the date on which this investigation was initiated, i.e., September 16, 2024. Pursuant to section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determination. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: June 24, 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. 2024–14313 Filed 6–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 3 The petitioner is The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile. 4 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of the Preliminary Determination,’’ dated June 17, 2024. 5 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Annual Report From ForeignTrade Zones The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 10, 2024, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. Agency: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. Title: Annual Report from ForeignTrade Zones. OMB Control Number: 0625–0109. Form Number(s): ITA 359P. Type of Request: Regular submission. Extension of a current information collection without change. Number of Respondents: 261. Average Hours per Response: 1 to 76 hours (depending on size and structure of FTZ). Burden Hours: 5,979. Needs and Uses: The annual reports are used by Congress and the Department to determine the economic effect of the Foreign-Trade Zone program as well as by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board and other trade policy officials to determine whether zone activity is consistent with U.S. international trade policy. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal governments, or not-for-profit institutions that have been granted foreign-trade zone authority. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. Legal Authority: 19 U.S.C. 81(p). This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of Commerce collections currently under review by OMB. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be E:\FR\FM\28JNN1.SGM 28JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53957-53958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-201-845]


Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar 
from Mexico: Final Results of the 2021-2022 Administrative Review

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that the 
Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar from 
Mexico, as amended (AD Agreement) met the statutory requirements during 
the period of review (POR) from December 1, 2021, through November 30, 
2022. Commerce also determines that the respondents selected for 
individual examination, Compa[ntilde][iacute]a Industrial Azucarera 
S.A. de C.V. and its affiliates (collectively, Santos Group) and 
Ingenio Presidente Benito Juarez S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the 
respondents), were in compliance with the terms of the AD Agreement 
during the POR.

DATES: Applicable June 28, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally C. Gannon or Jill Buckles, 
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: (202) 482-0162 or (202) 482-6230, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On December 27, 2023, Commerce published the preliminary results of 
this administrative review.\1\ Immediately preceding the Preliminary 
Results, the Santos Group submitted its response to Commerce's second 
supplemental questionnaire on December 20, 2023. On May 13, 2024, 
Commerce issued post-preliminary results.\2\
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    \1\ See Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation 
on Sugar From Mexico: Preliminary Results of the 2021-2022 
Administrative Review and Postponement of Final Results, 88 FR 89367 
(December 27, 2023).
    \2\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Post-
Preliminary Results of the 2021-2022 Administrative Review: Sugar 
from Mexico,'' dated May 13, 2024.
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    On May 29, 2024, the American Sugar Coalition and its members 
(collectively, the petitioners) \3\ filed a case brief.\4\ On June 3, 
2024, C[aacute]mara Nacional de Las Industrias Azucarera y Alcoholera 
and the Santos Group filed a letter in lieu of rebuttal brief.\5\ For a 
complete description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary 
Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\6\
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    \3\ The members of the American Sugar Coalition are as follows: 
American Sugar Cane League; American Sugarbeet Growers Association; 
American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Florida Sugar Cane League; Rio Grande 
Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.; Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of 
Florida; and the United States Beet Sugar Association.
    \4\ See Petitioners' Letter, ``Case Brief on Behalf of the 
American Sugar Coalition,'' dated May 29, 2024.
    \5\ See Respondents' Letter, ``Letter in Lieu of Rebuttal 
Brief,'' dated June 3, 2024.
    \6\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the 2021-2022 Administrative Review of the 
Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar 
from Mexico,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this 
notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Scope of the AD Agreement

    The product covered by this AD Agreement is raw and refined sugar 
of all polarimeter readings derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. 
Merchandise covered by this AD Agreement is typically imported under 
the following headings of the HTSUS: 1701.12.1000, 1701.12.5000, 
1701.13.1000, 1701.13.5000, 1701.14.1020, 1701.14.1040, 1701.14.5000, 
1701.91.1000, 1701.91.3000, 1701.99.1015, 1701.99.1017, 1701.99.1025, 
1701.99.1050, 1701.99.5015, 1701.99.5017, 1701.99.5025, 1701.99.5050, 
and 1702.90.4000.\7\ The tariff classification is provided for 
convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of 
the scope of this AD Agreement is dispositive.
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    \7\ Prior to July 1, 2016, merchandise covered by the AD 
Agreement was classified in the HTSUS under subheading 1701.99.1010. 
Prior to January 1, 2020, merchandise covered by the AD Agreement 
was classified in the HTSUS under subheadings 1701.14.1000 and 
1701.99.5010.
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    A full description of the scope of the AD Agreement is contained in 
the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

Analysis

    Commerce continues to determine that, based on record evidence, 
respondents were in compliance with the terms of the AD Agreement 
during the POR. We also determine that the AD Agreement met the 
statutory requirements under sections 734(c) and (d) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930, as amended (the Act), during the POR.
    The issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are addressed in 
the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum and business 
proprietary memorandum.\8\ The issues are identified in the appendix to 
this notice. The Issues and 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 Issues and 
Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
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    \8\ See Issues and Decision Memorandum; see also Memorandum, 
``Proprietary Analysis Memorandum for the Final Results: 
Compa[ntilde][iacute]a Industrial Azucarera S.A. de C.V. and its 
Affiliates,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this 
notice.
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Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction 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 with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable 
violation.

Notification to Interested Parties

    We are issuing and publishing these results of review in accordance 
with sections 751(a)(l) and 777(i)(l) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213 and 
19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).


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    Dated: June 24, 2024.
Ryan M. Majerus,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the 
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for 
Enforcement and Compliance.

Appendix

List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Agreement
IV. Discussion of the Issue
    Comment: Whether Commerce Should Include Certain Sales in the 
Calculation of Normal Value
V. Recommendation

[FR Doc. 2024-14237 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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