International Trade Administration October 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On August 2, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the new shipper reviews (NSRs) of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (PRC) for Guangxi Hengyong Industrial & Commercial Dev., Ltd. (Hengyong) and Zhangzhou Hongda Import & Export Trading Co., Ltd. (Co.) (Hongda).\1\ See Certain Preserved Mushrooms From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews, 76 FR 46270 (August 2, 2011) (Preliminary Results). We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. We received a case brief from Hongda on August 31, 2011. We received no rebuttal briefs from any parties. Furthermore, as described further below, we also received various comments/responses from the parties on the Department's preliminary results, supplemental questionnaire, and letter on August 4, 2011, August 10, 2011, and September 19, 2011, respectively.

On April 29, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the third administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain activated carbon from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results. Based upon our analysis of the comments and information received, we made changes to the margin calculations for the final results. We find that the mandatory respondents have not sold subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (``POR''), April 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010.

On August 8, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published the Preliminary Results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products (``hot-rolled'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ This administrative review covers Baosteel Group Corporation, Shanghai Baosteel International Economic & Trading Co., Ltd., and Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (collectively ``Baosteel'') for the November 1, 2009, through October 31, 2010, period of review (``POR''). In the Preliminary Results, the Department indicated its preliminary intent to rescind this review and gave interested parties an opportunity to comment. We did not receive comments on the Preliminary Results.

The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting the second administrative review of steel wire garment hangers from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010. The Department has preliminarily determined that sales have been made below normal value (``NV'') by the respondent. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of this review, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise during the period of review (``POR''). Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.

On May 13, 2011, the U.S. Trade Representative (``USTR'') instructed the Department of Commerce (``Department'') to issue a determination not inconsistent with the World Trade Organization's decision in United StatesUse of Zeroing in Anti-Dumping Measures Involving Products from Korea regarding the investigation of diamond sawblades and parts thereof (``Diamond Sawblades'') from the Republic of Korea (``Korea''). The Department issued its determination on October 4, 2011. The Department is now implementing this determination.

On July 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated the third sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from India, Thailand, and Turkey, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). On the basis of a notice of intent to participate and adequate substantive responses filed on behalf of the domestic interested parties and inadequate response from respondent interested parties, the Department has conducted expedited sunset reviews of these antidumping duty orders. As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the level indicated in the ``Final Results of Reviews'' section of this notice.

On June 22, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register its preliminary results in the antidumping duty administrative review of purified carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) from the Netherlands, covering the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. See Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from the Netherlands; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 76 FR 36519 (June 22, 2011) (Preliminary Results). The merchandise covered by the order is purified CMC, as described in the ``Scope of the Order'' section of this notice. The Department gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results. We received comments from an interested party on July 5, 2011, and, in light of these comments, have made changes to our margin calculations. Thus, the final results differ from those published in the Department's Preliminary Results. The final weighted- average dumping margin for the reviewed firm is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of the Review.''

In response to a request from the interested party, Aperam Stainless Belgium N.V. (``Aperam''), the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated a changed circumstances review (``CCR'') of the antidumping duty order of stainless steel plate in coils (``SSPC'') from Belgium.\1\ We have preliminarily determined that Aperam is the successor-in-interest to ArcelorMittal Stainless Belgium N.V. (``AMSB'') with respect to the antidumping duty order on SSPC from Belgium.\2\ We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. Parties who submit comments in these reviews are requested to submit with each argument (1) A statement of the issue and (2) a brief summary of the argument.

The Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its Preliminary Results of administrative review (``AR'') of the antidumping duty order, new shipper review (``NSR''), and intent to revoke order in part, on folding metal tables and chairs from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') on June 20, 2011.\1\ The period of review (``POR'') for both reviews is June 1, 2009, through May 31, 2010. We invited interested parties to comment on our Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to our margin calculations. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final dumping margins for these reviews are listed in the ``Final Results of Review'' section below.

After consideration of public comments, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is hereby adopting a refinement in its practice with respect to the rate at which it instructs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to liquidate certain non-reviewed entries. Specifically, the Department is refining its practice to instruct CBP to liquidate such entries at the non-market economy (``NME'')-wide rate.

The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is extending the time limit for the final results of the first new shipper review of uncovered innerspring units (``innersprings'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The review covers the period of review (``POR'') of February 1, 2010, through July 31, 2010.

In March 2007, the Governments of the United States and Brazil established the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. This notice announces membership opportunities for up to three individuals for appointment as American representatives to the current U.S. Section of the Forum. The current U.S. Section term will expire on August 12, 2013.

On September 13, 2010, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) sustained the Department of Commerce's (the Department's) redetermination pursuant to the CIT's remand in United States Steel Corporation, et al. v. United States et al. and Essar Steel Limited v. United States. See United States Steel Corporation, et al. v. United States et al. and Essar Steel Limited v. United States et al., Slip Op. 10-104 (Essar); see also Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, dated July 15, 2010 (found at https:// ia.ita.doc.gov/remands). On November 9, 2010, Essar Steel Limited (Essar) appealed the CIT's decision. See United States Steel Corporation, et al. v. United States et al. and Essar Steel Limited v. United States et al., Consol. Court No. 08-0239 Appeal (November 9, 2010). On July 7, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) sustained the Department's redetermination. See United States Steel Corporation, et al. v. United States et al. and Essar Steel Limited v. United States et al., CAFC 11-1074 Affirmed, Rule 36 (July 7, 2011). The Department is amending the final results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products (HRCS) from India covering the January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006, period of review (2006 POR) with respect to Essar, to reflect the CIT's decision in Essar. See Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 73 FR 40295 (July 14, 2008) (Final Results), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (I&D Memorandum).

In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (PRC) covering the period of review (POR) of November 1, 2009, through October 31, 2010. The Department initiated this review for 112 producers/exporters (companies).\1\ The Department is issuing partial preliminary results for the PRC-wide entity only, which includes the seven companies listed in Appendix III. Based on timely withdrawals of requests for review, the Department is now rescinding the review with respect to 84 companies which are listed in Appendix I. The Department also preliminarily determines that a rescission of the administrative review is warranted with respect to 14 companies which each timely submitted a ``no shipment'' certification. The intent to rescind is applicable to the companies listed in Appendix II. In addition, there are seven companies which the Department determines are subject to the PRC-wide entity rate and which are subject to these partial preliminary results. These seven companies are listed in Appendix III. Accordingly, 21 companies are subject to these partial preliminary results and the intent to rescind the administrative review and are listed in Appendix IV.

On July 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated a sunset review of the countervailing duty order (CVD) on welded carbon steel pipe and tube from Turkey pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The Department has conducted an expedited sunset review of this order pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the CVD order is likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.

On July 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated the third sunset review of the antidumping duty order on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The Department has conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this order. As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping as indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.

On May 26, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') in the antidumping investigation of multilayered wood flooring from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ On June 27, 2011, the Department published its amended preliminary determination of sales at LTFV in the antidumping investigation of multilayered wood flooring from the PRC.\2\ The Department invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Determination. Based on the Department's analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes from the Preliminary Determination. The Department determines that multilayered wood flooring from the PRC is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at LTFV, as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ``Act''). The final dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ``Final Determination'' section below.

The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of multilayered wood flooring (``wood flooring'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). For information on the subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.

On June 8, 2011, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Taiwan. See Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Taiwan, 76 FR 33210 (June 8, 2011) (Preliminary Results). This review covers one company, Yieh Phui Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Yieh Phui). Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made no changes from the Preliminary Results. We have listed the final dumping margin below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review Alaska Longline Cod Commission (``ALCC'') on September 21, 2011. This is the first amendment to the Certificate. The Alaska Longline Cod Commission's (``ALCC'') original Certificate was issued on May 13, 2010 (75 FR 29514, May 26, 2010).