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Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with September anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.
North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
On October 25, 2012, the NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel issued its decision in the review of the final results of the 2005/2006 antidumping administrative review made by the U.S. Department of Commerce, respecting Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada, NAFTA Secretariat File Number USA-CDA-2008-1904-02. The panel affirmed the U.S. Department of Commerce's Final Determination with regard to the issue of zeroing in this matter. Copies of the panel's decision are available from the U.S. Section of the NAFTA Secretariat.
Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received a request for a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (the PRC). See Antidumping Duty Order: Glycine From the People's Republic of China, 60 FR 16115 (March 29, 1995) (Order). In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.214(d), we are initiating an antidumping duty new shipper review of Hebei Donghua Jiheng Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. (Donghua Fine Chemical). The period of review (POR) of this new shipper review is March 1, 2012, through August 31, 2012.
Correction to Notice of Implementation of Determinations Under Section 129 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act: Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China
On August 30, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published a notice in the Federal Register that inadvertently omitted an exporter and producer receiving an amended antidumping duty cash deposit rate as part of implementation of its determinations under section 129 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (``URAA'') regarding the antidumping duty investigation on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe (``CWP'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ This notice is a correction.
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
On June 1, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the antidumping duty new shipper review (NSR) of Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished (``TRBs'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') covering sales of subject merchandise produced and exported by GGB Bearing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (``GGB'') during the period of review (``POR'') of June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2011.\1\ In accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(c)(ii), we gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes to the Preliminary Results. The final weighted-average dumping margin for GGB is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of the New Shipper Review.''
Honey From Argentina: Final Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
On July 31, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published a notice of preliminary rescission of the new shipper review (``NSR'') of D'Ambros Mar[iacute]a de los Angeles and D'Ambros Mar[iacute]a Daniela SH, an Argentine partnership doing business as Ap[iacute]cola Danangie (``Danangie''), under the antidumping duty order on honey from Argentina for the period of December 1, 2010, through November 30, 2011.\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on our preliminary rescission. We did not receive comments from any party. As discussed below, based on our analysis of the record, the Department has determined that Danangie did not satisfy the regulatory requirements for a NSR; therefore, we are rescinding this NSR.
Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined that a request for a new shipper review (``NSR'') of the antidumping duty order on freshwater crawfish tail meat from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (``POR'') for this NSR is September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012.
Folding Gift Boxes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
On April 2, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated the second five-year (``sunset'') review of the antidumping duty order on certain folding gift boxes \1\ from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') 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 an adequate substantive response filed on behalf of the domestic interested parties, as well as a lack of response from respondent interested parties, the Department determined to conduct an expedited sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). On July 23, 2012, the Department reconsidered its determination to conduct an expedited sunset review of the Order and determined instead to conduct a full sunset review of the Order on folding gift boxes from the PRC.\2\ As a result of this sunset review, the Department preliminarily finds that revocation of the Order on folding gift boxes from the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ``Preliminary Results of Review'' section of this notice.
Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (Department) is conducting new shipper reviews (NSR) of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The NSRs cover Foshan Fuyi Food Co., Ltd. (Fuyi) and Qingdao May Carrier Import & Export Co., Ltd. (Maycarrier) for the period of review (POR) November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011. The Department has preliminarily determined that Fuyi's new shipper sales are not bona fide, and that Maycarrier does not qualify as a new shipper. Additionally, record evidence raises questions concerning the bona fides of Maycarrier's POR sales. Therefore, the Department is preliminarily rescinding these NSRs.
Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India
Apex Frozen Foods Private Limited (Apex Frozen) has requested a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.216(b). The Department of Commerce (the Department) is initiating this changed circumstances review and issuing this notice of preliminary results pursuant to 19 CFR 351.221(c)(3)(ii). We have preliminarily determined that Apex Frozen is the successor-in-interest to Apex Exports (Apex).
Solid Urea From the Russian Federation: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
On July 18, 2012, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on solid urea from the Russian Federation (Russia). The period of review is July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results, but we received no comments. The final weighted-average dumping margin for MCC EuroChem is listed below in the ``Final Results of the Review'' section of this notice.
Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has determined that imports of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (circular welded pipe) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are listed in the ``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From India: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (``circular welded pipe'') from India. For information on the estimated countervailing duty rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section, below.
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the United Arab Emirates: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (``circular welded pipe'') from the United Arab Emirates (``UAE'').
Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the Sultanate of Oman
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has determined that imports of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (circular welded pipe) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (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 of this notice.
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From India: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
On June 1, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the Preliminary Determination of sales at less than fair value (LTFV) in the antidumping investigation of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from India.\1\ The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011. No comments were received from interested parties, and we have made no changes to our Preliminary Determination. The Department continues to find that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from India 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 estimated margin of sales at LTFV is shown in the ``Final Determination Margin'' section of this notice.
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') determines that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (``circular welded pipe'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'').
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has determined that imports of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (circular welded pipe) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less-than-fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are listed in the ``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe (``circular welded pipe'') from the Sultanate of Oman (``Oman'').
Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable in Japan
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) is coordinating a Renewable Energy Policy Business Roundtable, which will be held on December 3, 2012 in Tokyo in conjunction with the U.S.-Japan Energy Policy Dialogue. The U.S. Department of Energythe lead U.S. agency for the bilateral dialogue taking place in Fukushimawill co-chair the Roundtable. ITA is seeking the participation of approximately 20 U.S. companies (up to two representatives per company) in the Roundtable and related events in the Touhoku region. The dialogue will provide an opportunity for Japanese policy-makers to benefit from the viewpoints of U.S. clean energy companies and those companies to be able to learn more about the policy and regulatory landscape for renewable energy developing in Japan at this time. Following the Roundtable, the delegation will travel to Fukushima Prefecture and Sendai for site visits. Participants will learn firsthand the current condition of reconstruction following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the role of renewable energy in those efforts, including local government incentives. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service will also be available in Tokyo to provide its counseling services to participating companies whose products or services include at least 51 percent U.S. content. The Roundtable and Tour support ITA's commitments contained in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative, which aims to significantly increase U.S. RE&EE exports during the National Export Initiative, which sets the ambitious goal of doubling U.S. exports by the end of 2014.
Certain Pasta From Turkey: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2011
The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') is rescinding its administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain pasta (``pasta'') from Turkey for the period January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011.
Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On April 11, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (PRC) \1\ in the Federal Register. We revised the preliminary results on June 27, 2012, and issued the results to all interested parties for comment.\2\ We have analyzed all comments received by the parties and have made changes to the margin calculation with respect to the sole company subject to this review, Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co. Ltd. (Baoding Mantong), for the final results.
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part
On May 25, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV''), postponement of final determination and affirmative preliminary determination of critical circumstances in the antidumping investigation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (``solar cells''), from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ On June 25, 2012, the Department published its Preliminary Determination Correction in this antidumping investigation.\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 solar cells from the PRC are being, or are 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.
Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results of Administrative Review, Notice of Re-conduct of Administrative Review of Grobest & I Mei Industrial (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., and Notice of Amended Final Results of Administrative Review
On September 13, 2012, the United States Court of International Trade (``CIT'' or ``Court'') entered final judgment following its decision in Grobest II, \1\ regarding the final results of the antidumping duty administrative review of certain frozen warmwater shrimp (``shrimp'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'') for the period covering February 1, 2008, through January 31, 2009.\2\ Consistent with the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (``Federal Circuit'') in Timken,\3\ as clarified by Diamond Sawblades,\4\ the Department is notifying the public that the final judgment in this case is not in harmony with the Department's Final Results and is amending the Final Results. The Department is also notifying the public that it is re-conducting the 2008/2009 antidumping duty administrative review of Grobest & I-Mei Industrial (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. (``Grobest'') pursuant to the CIT's order.
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination
The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Department further determines that there have been massive imports of subject merchandise over a relatively short period of time by, and therefore critical circumstances do exist.\1\ For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Pure Magnesium in Granular Form from the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty (``AD'') order on pure magnesium in granular form from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, or to a continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order.
Certain Orange Juice From Brazil: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final No Shipment Determination
On April 11, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published its preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain orange juice (OJ) from Brazil. This review covers four producers/exporters of the subject merchandise to the United States. The period of review (POR) is March 1, 2010, through February 28, 2011. After analyzing the comments received, we have made certain changes in the margin calculations. Therefore, these final results differ from the preliminary results. The final weighted-average dumping margins for the reviewed firms are listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') has determined that imports of steel wire garment hangers (``hangers'') from Taiwan are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (``LTFV''), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ``Act''). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are listed in the ``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of the antidumping duty order.
Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On April 6, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Thailand.\1\ This review covers the respondents Pacific Pipe Public Company Limited (Pacific Pipe) and Saha Thai Steel Pipe (Public) Company, Ltd. (Saha Thai). Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to the preliminary results, which are discussed below. For the final dumping margins, see the ``Final Results of Review'' section below.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
The Office of Competition and Economic Analysis (``OCEA'') of the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, has received an application to amend an Export Trade Certificate of Review (``Certificate''). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the amended Certificate should be issued.
Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program-Calendar Years 2014 and 2015
In this notice, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announces that it will accept applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014). The announcement also sets out the objectives, procedures and application review criteria for the IBP. The purpose of the IBP program is to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms in industries with high export potential at leading U.S. trade shows. Specifically, through the IBP, the DOC selects domestic trade shows which will receive DOC assistance in the form of global promotion in foreign markets, providing export counseling to exhibitors, and providing export counseling and matchmaking services at the trade show. This notice covers selection for IBP participation during calendar year 2014. It also announces a new pilot initiative for the IBP, which will allow up to 20% of the 2014 IBP shows to be preselected for IBP participation in calendar year 2015 (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015) without having to reapply for the second year. Eligibility for this pilot initiative is limited to annual trade shows that participated in the IBP in calendar years 2011 or 2012. Applicants interested in being considered for this pilot must indicate so in the application.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
On September 27, 2012, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to the Alaska Longline Cod Commission (``ALCC''). This is the third amendment to the Certificate. This notice summarizes the conduct for which certification has been granted. ALCC's original Certificate was issued on May 13, 2010 (75 FR 29514, May 26, 2010).
Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; Calendar Year 2010
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain lined paper products from India. The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and the review covers one producer/ exporter of the subject merchandise, AR. Printing & Packaging India Pvt. Ltd. (AR Printing). We have preliminarily determined that AR Printing received countervailable subsidies during the POR.
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2010
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks (``kitchen racks'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010. We preliminarily determine that New King Shan (Zhu Hai) Co., Ltd. (``NKS'') received countervailable subsidies during the POR. We are also rescinding this review for six other producers/exporters.
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2010-2011
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period of review (``POR'') September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The Department has preliminarily determined that New King Shan (Zhu Hai) Wire Co., Ltd. (``NKS'') did not sell subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value.
Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on freshwater crawfish tail meat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The period of review (POR) is September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The review covers the following producers/exporters of the subject merchandise, Xiping Opeck Food Co., Ltd. (Xiping Opeck), Yancheng Hi- King Agriculture Developing Co., Ltd., (Hi-King Agriculture) and China Kingdom (Beijing) Import & Export Co., Ltd (China Kingdom). We have preliminarily determined that Hi-King Agriculture sold subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review and that Xining Opeck and China Kingdom have made sales in the United States at prices not below normal value.
Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires (``OTR tires'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The review covers one exporter of subject merchandise, Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., Ltd. (``Zhongce''). We have preliminarily found that Zhongce made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value.
Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain lined paper products (CLPP) from India. The period of review is September 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011 and the review covers 57 producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. We have preliminarily found that sales of the subject merchandise have been made at prices below normal value.
Certain Lined Paper Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On June 1, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published in the Federal Register its preliminary results of the fifth administrative review of certain lined paper products from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ We invited parties to comment on the Preliminary Results, however, no party submitted a case brief to the Department. The current review covers two exporters: Leo's Quality Products Co., Ltd./Denmax Plastic Stationery Factory (``Leo/Denmax'') and Shanghai Lian Li Paper Products Co., Ltd. (``Lian Li''). For Leo/Denmax, we continue to apply adverse facts available (``AFA''); for Lian Li, we are rescinding the review.
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