Laminated Woven Sacks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 88726-88727 [2024-26028]

Download as PDF 88726 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices Notification to Interested Parties Amended Final Determination and Order Because there is now a final court judgment, Commerce is amending its Final Determination and Order to revise the dumping margins assigned to Asia Pacific and all other producers and exporters of subject merchandise, as follows: This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 4, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–25963 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Producer or exporter Weightedaverage dumping margin (percent) PT. Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk .. All Others .............................. 9.20 8.72 Cash Deposit Requirements Because Asia Pacific does not have a superseding cash deposit rate, i.e., there have been no final results published in a subsequent review of Asia Pacific, and because of the change to the rate assigned to all other producers and exporters of subject merchandise, Commerce will issue revised cash deposit instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Liquidation of Suspended Entries At this time, Commerce remains enjoined by CIT order from liquidating entries that were produced or exported by Asia Pacific, that were subject of Commerce’s Final Determination, and subject to the Order, and that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the periods of June 3, 2021 through November 29, 2021 and December 13, 2021 through November 30, 2022. These entries will remain enjoined pursuant to the terms of the injunction during the pendency of any appeals process. In the event the CIT’s ruling is not appealed, or, if appealed, upheld by a final and conclusive court decision, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on unliquidated entries of subject merchandise produced by or exported by Asia Pacific in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b). We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this investigation when the importer-specific ad valorem assessment rate is not zero or de minimis. Where an importerspecific ad valorem assessment rate is zero or de minimis,9 we will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties. 9 See 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–916] Laminated Woven Sacks From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on laminated woven sacks (LWS) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable November 8, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kabir Archuletta, 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) 482–2953. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On August 7, 2008, Commerce published the AD order on LWS from China.1 On July 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the five-year sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On July 12, 2024, Commerce received a notice of intent to participate in this review from the Laminated Woven Sacks Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members, Polytex Fibers LLC and ProAmpac Holdings Inc. (collectively, domestic interested parties), within the deadline specified 1 See Notice of Antidumping Order: Laminated Woven Sacks from the People’s Republic of China, 73 FR 14772 (August 7, 2008) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 54435 (July 1, 2024). PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 The domestic interested parties claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as manufacturers of domestic like product in the United States, and under sections 771(9)(E) and (F) of the Act as a trade association, a majority of whose members are producers of a domestic like product in the United States. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in this administrative proceeding by seven days.4 The deadline for these final results is November 5, 2024. On July 31, 2024, the domestic interested parties provided a timely substantive response for this review within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).5 We received no substantive responses from any other interested parties, nor was a hearing requested. On August 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from respondent interested parties.6 As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this Order. Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to this Order is LWS. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.7 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this review, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in the event of revocation and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the order were revoked, are addressed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included as an 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 3 See Domestic Interested Parties’ Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate,’’ dated July 12, 2024. 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings,’’ dated July 22, 2024. 5 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Domestic Interested Parties Substantive Response,’’ dated July 31, 2024 (Substantive Response). 6 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews for July 2024,’’ dated August 21, 2024. 7 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Laminated Woven Sacks from the People’s Republic of China’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with these results and hereby adopted by this notice. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices 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. Final Results of Sunset Review Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on LWS from China would be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and that the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail would be weightedaverage dumping margins up to 91.73 percent. Administrative Protective Order (APO) This notice serves as the only reminder to interested parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 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 violation which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing these final results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218. Dated: November 5, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. History of the Order V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping 2. Magnitude of the Margins Likely To Prevail VII. Final Results of Sunset Review VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–26028 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–086, A–549–839] Steel Propane Cylinders From the People’s Republic of China and Thailand: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on steel propane cylinders from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of the Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable November 8, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Barton, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On August 15, 2019, Commerce published the AD orders on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand.1 On July 1, 2024, Commerce published the Initiation Notice of the first sunset reviews of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i) and (ii), Commerce received a notice of intent to participate from Worthington Enterprises (the domestic interested party) within 15 days after the publication of the Initiation Notice.3 The domestic interested party claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as a producer of a domestic like product in the United States.4 1 See Steel Propane Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China and Thailand: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Orders, 84 FR 41703 (August 15, 2019) (Orders). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 54435 (July 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 3 See Domestic Interested Party’s Letters, ‘‘Steel Propane Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China—Domestic Industry’s Notice of Intent to Participate,’’ dated July 16, 2024; and ‘‘Steel Propane Cylinders from the Thailand—Domestic Industry’s Notice of Intent to Participate,’’ dated July 16, 2024. 4 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88727 Commerce received an adequate substantive response from the domestic interested party within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).5 Commerce did not receive substantive responses from any other interested parties. On August 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive a complete substantive response from other interested parties.6 As a result, in accordance with section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted expedited (i.e., 120-day) sunset reviews of the Orders. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in these administrative proceedings by seven days.7 The deadline for the final results is now November 5, 2024. Scope of the Orders The merchandise covered by the Orders is steel propane cylinders. For a full description of the scope of the Orders, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.8 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these sunset reviews are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail if the Orders were revoked. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included as an 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), which 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. 5 See Domestic Interested Party’s Letters, ‘‘Steel Propane Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China—Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response,’’ dated July 30, 2024; and ‘‘Steel Propane Cylinders from Thailand—Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response,’’ dated July 30, 2024. 6 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews for July 2024,’’ dated August 21, 2024. 7 See Memorandum, ‘‘Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings,’’ dated July 22, 2024 8 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Steel Propane Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China and Thailand,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88726-88727]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26028]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-916]


Laminated Woven Sacks From the People's Republic of China: Final 
Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty 
Order

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

SUMMARY: As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. 
Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the 
antidumping duty (AD) order on laminated woven sacks (LWS) from the 
People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to 
continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the 
``Final Results of Sunset Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable November 8, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kabir Archuletta, 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) 482-2953.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On August 7, 2008, Commerce published the AD order on LWS from 
China.\1\ On July 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation 
of the five-year sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) 
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ On July 12, 2024, 
Commerce received a notice of intent to participate in this review from 
the Laminated Woven Sacks Fair Trade Coalition and its individual 
members, Polytex Fibers LLC and ProAmpac Holdings Inc. (collectively, 
domestic interested parties), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(1)(i).\3\ The domestic interested parties claimed interested 
party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as manufacturers of 
domestic like product in the United States, and under sections 
771(9)(E) and (F) of the Act as a trade association, a majority of 
whose members are producers of a domestic like product in the United 
States. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in this 
administrative proceeding by seven days.\4\ The deadline for these 
final results is November 5, 2024.
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    \1\ See Notice of Antidumping Order: Laminated Woven Sacks from 
the People's Republic of China, 73 FR 14772 (August 7, 2008) 
(Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 54435 
(July 1, 2024).
    \3\ See Domestic Interested Parties' Letter, ``Notice of Intent 
to Participate,'' dated July 12, 2024.
    \4\ See Memorandum, ``Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and 
Countervailing Duty Proceedings,'' dated July 22, 2024.
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    On July 31, 2024, the domestic interested parties provided a timely 
substantive response for this review within the 30-day deadline 
specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).\5\ We received no substantive 
responses from any other interested parties, nor was a hearing 
requested. On August 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International 
Trade Commission (ITC) that it did not receive an adequate substantive 
response from respondent interested parties.\6\ As a result, pursuant 
to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), 
Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this Order.
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    \5\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Domestic Interested Parties 
Substantive Response,'' dated July 31, 2024 (Substantive Response).
    \6\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews for July 2024,'' 
dated August 21, 2024.
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise subject to this Order is LWS. For a complete 
description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum.\7\
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    \7\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on 
Laminated Woven Sacks from the People's Republic of China'' (Issues 
and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with these results and 
hereby adopted by this notice.
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Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in this review, including the likelihood of 
continuation or recurrence of dumping in the event of revocation and 
the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the order were 
revoked, are addressed in the accompanying Issues and Decision 
Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum is included as an 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

[[Page 88727]]

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.

Final Results of Sunset Review

    Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, 
Commerce determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on 
LWS from China would be likely to lead to the continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, and that the magnitude of the margins likely to 
prevail would be weighted-average dumping margins up to 91.73 percent.

Administrative Protective Order (APO)

    This notice serves as the only reminder to interested parties 
subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or 
destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in 
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 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 violation which is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

    We are issuing and publishing these final results and notice in 
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 
19 CFR 351.218.

    Dated: November 5, 2024.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy 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 Order
IV. History of the Order
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping
    2. Magnitude of the Margins Likely To Prevail
VII. Final Results of Sunset Review
VIII. Recommendation

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