Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Correction, 14246-14247 [2025-05417]

Download as PDF 14246 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 60 / Monday, March 31, 2025 / Notices 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 whether imports of capsules from China are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. 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). Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum Dated: March 24, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise subject to the scope of this investigation is hard empty capsules, which are comprised of two prefabricated, hollowed cylindrical sections (cap and body). The cap and body pieces each have one closed and rounded end and one open end, and are constructed with different or equal diameters at their open ends. Hard empty capsules are unfilled cylindrical shells composed of at least 80 percent by weight of a water soluble polymer that is considered non-toxic and appropriate for human or animal consumption by the United States Pharmacopeia—National Formulary (USP–NF), Food Chemical Codex (FCC), or equivalent standards. The most common polymer materials in HECs are gelatin derived from animal collagen (including, but not limited to, pig, cow, or fish collagen), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and pullulan. Hard empty capsules may also contain water and additives, such as opacifiers, colorants, processing aids, controlled release agents, plasticizers, and preservatives. Hard empty capsules may also be imprinted or otherwise decorated with markings. Hard empty capsules are covered by the scope of this investigation regardless of polymer material, additives, transparency, opacity, color, imprinting, or other markings. Hard empty capsules are also covered by the scope of this investigation regardless of their size, weight, length, diameter, thickness, and filling capacity. Cap and body pieces of hard empty capsules are covered by the scope of this investigation regardless of whether they are imported together or separately, and regardless of whether they are imported in attached or detached form. Hard empty capsules covered by the scope of this investigation are those that disintegrate in water within 2 hours under tests specified in Chapter 701 of the USP–NF, or equivalent disintegration tests. Hard empty capsules are classifiable under subheadings 9602.00.1040 and 9602.00.5010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). In addition, hard empty capsules may be imported under VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:04 Mar 28, 2025 Jkt 265001 HTSUS subheading 1905.90.9090; gelatin hard empty capsules may be imported under HTSUS subheading 3503.00.5510; HPMC hard empty capsules may be imported under HTSUS subheading 3923.90.0080; and pullulan hard empty capsules may be imported under HTSUS subheading 2106.90.9998. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise covered by this investigation is dispositive. I. Summary II. Background III. Injury Test IV. Analysis of China’s Financial System V. Diversification of China’s Economy VI. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences VII. Subsidies Valuation VIII. Benchmarks and Interest Rates IX. Analysis of Programs X. Recommendation Background On March 14, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register its preliminary determination in the CVD investigation of molded fiber products from China.1 We provided an incorrect version of the scope of the investigation in Appendix I. The complete corrected scope of the investigation is attached to this notice as Appendix I. Correction In the Federal Register of March 14, 2025, in FR Doc 2025–04093, on page 12125, in the third column, and on page 12126, in the first and second column, replace Appendix I with the corrected Appendix I attached to this notice. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 702 and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.203(c). DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Dated: March 24, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. International Trade Administration Appendix I [FR Doc. 2025–05422 Filed 3–28–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Scope of the Investigation [C–570–183] Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination; Correction Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice; correction. The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register of March 14, 2025, in which Commerce issued its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products (molded fiber products) from the People’s Republic of China (China). This notice corrects Appendix I, also attached herein. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Hollander, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2805. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The merchandise subject to this investigation consists of thermoformed molded fiber products regardless of shape, form, function, fiber source, or finish. Thermoformed molded fiber products are formed with cellulose fibers, thermoformed using one or more heated molds, and dried/ cured in the mold. Thermoformed molded fiber products include, but are not limited to, plates, bowls, clamshells, trays, lids, food or foodservice contact packaging, and consumer or other product packaging. Thermoformed molded fiber products are relatively dense, with a typical fiber density above 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter, and are generally characterized by relatively smooth surfaces. They may be derived from any virgin or recycled cellulose fiber source (including, but not limited to, those sourced from wood, woody crops, agricultural crops/ byproducts/residue, and agricultural/ industrial/other waste). They may have any weight, shape, dimensionality, design, or size, and may be bleached, unbleached, dyed, colored, or printed. They may include ingredients, additives, or chemistries to enhance functionality including, but not limited to, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antibacterial, heat/flame resistant, hydrophobic, oleophobic, absorbent, or adsorbent. Thermoformed molded fiber products may 1 See Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 90 FR 12123 (March 14, 2025). E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 60 / Monday, March 31, 2025 / Notices also be subject to other processing or treatments, including, but not limited to, hot or after pressing, die-cutting, punching, trimming, padding, perforating, printing, labeling, dying, coloring, coating, laminating, embossing, debossing, repacking, or denesting. Thermoformed molded fiber products subject to this investigation may also have additional design features, including, but not limited to, tab closures, venting, channeling, or stiffening. Thermoformed molded fiber products remain covered by the scope of this investigation whether the subject product is encased by exterior packaging or whether the subject product forms the outer packaging for non-subject products. They also remain covered by the scope of this investigation whether imported alone, or in any combination of subject and non-subject merchandise (e.g., a lid or cover of any type packaged with a molded fiber bowl, addition of any items to make the thermoformed molded fiber packaging suitable for end-use such as absorbent pads). When thermoformed molded fiber products are imported in combination with non-subject merchandise, only the thermoformed molded fiber products are subject merchandise. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are thermoformed molded fiber products imported as packaging material that enclose and/or surround non-subject merchandise prepackaged for final sale upon importation into the United States (e.g., molded fiber packaging surrounding a cellular phone). Thermoformed molded fiber products include thermoformed molded fiber products matching the above description that have been finished, packaged, or otherwise processed in a third country by performing finishing, packaging, or processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the thermoformed molded fiber products. Examples of finishing, packaging, or other processing in a third country that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the thermoformed molded fiber products include, but are not limited to, hot or after pressing, die-cutting, punching, trimming, padding, perforating, printing, labeling, dying, coloring, coating, laminating, embossing, debossing, repacking, or denesting. Thermoformed molded fiber products are classified under subheadings 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Imports may also be classified under subheadings 4823.61.0020, 4823.61.0040, 4823.69.0020, 4823.69.0040, 4823.90.1000, HTSUS. References to the HTSUS classification are provided for convenience and customs purposes, and the written description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2025–05417 Filed 3–28–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:04 Mar 28, 2025 Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE711] Marine Mammals; File No. 28727 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; receipt of application. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that Amandine Gamble, Ph.D., Cornell University, 606 Tower Road, Ithaca, New York 14853, has applied in due form for a permit to import, export, and collect pinniped parts for scientific research. SUMMARY: Written comments must be received on or before April 30, 2025. ADDRESSES: The application and related documents are available for review by selecting ‘‘Records Open for Public Comment’’ from the ‘‘Features’’ box on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species home page, https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov, and then selecting File No. 28727 from the list of available applications. These documents are also available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include File No. 28727 in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D., or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant requests a 3-year permit to import, export, and collect parts from eight species of non-listed pinnipeds for wildlife health surveillance in Antarctica and Subantarctica. Parts would be collected from live animals under separate authorizations or from naturally deceased pinnipeds under this permit. Parts from up to 510 individuals from each species may be imported, exported, and collected annually, see the application for the total number of animals by species. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14247 In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: March 25, 2025. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2025–05431 Filed 3–28–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Using Quick Response Surveys To Understand Public Perception and Response National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites 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. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before May 30, 2025. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648– 0805 in the subject line of your comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will generally be posted on https:// www.regulations.gov without change. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-183]


Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From the People's Republic of 
China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and 
Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty 
Determination; Correction

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

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice 
in the Federal Register of March 14, 2025, in which Commerce issued its 
preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) 
investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products (molded fiber 
products) from the People's Republic of China (China). This notice 
corrects Appendix I, also attached herein.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Hollander, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2805.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On March 14, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register its 
preliminary determination in the CVD investigation of molded fiber 
products from China.\1\ We provided an incorrect version of the scope 
of the investigation in Appendix I. The complete corrected scope of the 
investigation is attached to this notice as Appendix I.
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    \1\ See Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from the People's 
Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty 
Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final 
Antidumping Duty Determination, 90 FR 12123 (March 14, 2025).
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Correction

    In the Federal Register of March 14, 2025, in FR Doc 2025-04093, on 
page 12125, in the third column, and on page 12126, in the first and 
second column, replace Appendix I with the corrected Appendix I 
attached to this notice.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 702 
and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 
351.203(c).

    Dated: March 24, 2025.
Christopher Abbott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the 
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for 
Enforcement and Compliance.

Appendix I

Scope of the Investigation

    The merchandise subject to this investigation consists of 
thermoformed molded fiber products regardless of shape, form, 
function, fiber source, or finish. Thermoformed molded fiber 
products are formed with cellulose fibers, thermoformed using one or 
more heated molds, and dried/cured in the mold.
    Thermoformed molded fiber products include, but are not limited 
to, plates, bowls, clamshells, trays, lids, food or foodservice 
contact packaging, and consumer or other product packaging.
    Thermoformed molded fiber products are relatively dense, with a 
typical fiber density above 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter, and are 
generally characterized by relatively smooth surfaces. They may be 
derived from any virgin or recycled cellulose fiber source 
(including, but not limited to, those sourced from wood, woody 
crops, agricultural crops/byproducts/residue, and agricultural/
industrial/other waste). They may have any weight, shape, 
dimensionality, design, or size, and may be bleached, unbleached, 
dyed, colored, or printed. They may include ingredients, additives, 
or chemistries to enhance functionality including, but not limited 
to, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, heat/flame 
resistant, hydrophobic, oleophobic, absorbent, or adsorbent. 
Thermoformed molded fiber products may

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also be subject to other processing or treatments, including, but 
not limited to, hot or after pressing, die-cutting, punching, 
trimming, padding, perforating, printing, labeling, dying, coloring, 
coating, laminating, embossing, debossing, repacking, or denesting. 
Thermoformed molded fiber products subject to this investigation may 
also have additional design features, including, but not limited to, 
tab closures, venting, channeling, or stiffening.
    Thermoformed molded fiber products remain covered by the scope 
of this investigation whether the subject product is encased by 
exterior packaging or whether the subject product forms the outer 
packaging for non-subject products. They also remain covered by the 
scope of this investigation whether imported alone, or in any 
combination of subject and non-subject merchandise (e.g., a lid or 
cover of any type packaged with a molded fiber bowl, addition of any 
items to make the thermoformed molded fiber packaging suitable for 
end-use such as absorbent pads). When thermoformed molded fiber 
products are imported in combination with non-subject merchandise, 
only the thermoformed molded fiber products are subject merchandise.
    Excluded from the scope of this investigation are thermoformed 
molded fiber products imported as packaging material that enclose 
and/or surround non-subject merchandise prepackaged for final sale 
upon importation into the United States (e.g., molded fiber 
packaging surrounding a cellular phone).
    Thermoformed molded fiber products include thermoformed molded 
fiber products matching the above description that have been 
finished, packaged, or otherwise processed in a third country by 
performing finishing, packaging, or processing that would not 
otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the 
investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the 
thermoformed molded fiber products. Examples of finishing, 
packaging, or other processing in a third country that would not 
otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the 
investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the 
thermoformed molded fiber products include, but are not limited to, 
hot or after pressing, die-cutting, punching, trimming, padding, 
perforating, printing, labeling, dying, coloring, coating, 
laminating, embossing, debossing, repacking, or denesting.
    Thermoformed molded fiber products are classified under 
subheadings 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040, Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Imports may also be 
classified under subheadings 4823.61.0020, 4823.61.0040, 
4823.69.0020, 4823.69.0040, 4823.90.1000, HTSUS. References to the 
HTSUS classification are provided for convenience and customs 
purposes, and the written description of the merchandise under 
investigation is dispositive.

[FR Doc. 2025-05417 Filed 3-28-25; 8:45 am]
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