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Honey From Argentina; Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is rescinding the 2010-2011 antidumping duty administrative review on honey from Argentina because all parties have withdrawn their requests for review and the antidumping duty order on imports of honey from Argentina is being revoked, effective December 1, 2010.
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 November anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. The Department also received a request to revoke one antidumping duty order in part.
Certain Orange Juice From Brazil: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Results of Administrative Review and Notice of Amended Final Results of Administrative Review Pursuant to Court Decision
On October 24, 2012, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) sustained the Department of Commerce's (the Department's) results of redetermination pursuant to the CIT's remand order in Fischer S.A. Comercio, Industria and Agricultura v. United States, Court No. 10-00281, Slip Op. 12-59 (CIT 2012) (Fischer). The Department is notifying the public that the final CIT judgment in this case is not in harmony with the Department's final results and is amending the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain orange juice (OJ) from Brazil covering the period of review (POR) of March 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009.
Honey from Argentina; Final Results of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is revoking the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on honey from Argentina because we have concluded that substantially all domestic producers lack interest in the relief provided by these orders.
U.S. Infrastructure Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama; Bogota, Columbia and Panama City, Panama, May 13-16, 2012; Correction
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service published a document in the Federal Register of December 4, 2012 regarding the U.S. Infrastructure Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama May 13-16, 2013. The subject heading of the document incorrectly indicated the year 2012 instead of 2013. All other information in the December 4, 2012 Notice, including the February 15, 2013 application deadline, is correct.
Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Large Residential Washers from Mexico
We determine that imports of large residential washers (washers) from Mexico 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). Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes in the margin calculations. Therefore, the final determination differs from the preliminary determination. The final weighted-average dumping margins for the investigated companies are listed below in the section entitled ``Final Determination Margins.''
Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Large Residential Washers From the Republic of Korea
We determine that imports of large residential washers (washers) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) 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). Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes in the margin calculations. Therefore, the final determination differs from the preliminary determination. The final weighted-average dumping margins for the investigated companies are listed below in the section entitled ``Final Determination Margins.''
Lemon Juice from Mexico: Preliminary Results of Full Sunset Review of the Suspended Antidumping Duty Investigation
On August 1, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the notice of initiation of the sunset review of the suspended antidumping duty investigation on lemon juice from Mexico. On September 19, 2012, based on the adequacy of responses from both the domestic and the respondent interested parties, the Department determined to conduct a full sunset review as provided for in section 751(c)(5)(A) of the Act and in 19 CFR 351.218(e)(2). As a result of its analysis, the Department preliminarily finds that termination of the suspended antidumping duty investigation would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the margins indicated in the ``Preliminary Results of Review'' section of this notice.
Large Residential Washers From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of large residential washers (washing machines) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC), Request for Nominations from U.S. State Officials
This notice sets forth a request for nominations from U.S. state officials, or representatives from associations that represent U.S. states, to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). One person will be appointed under this notice increasing the total number of members to 36. The ETTAC was established pursuant to provisions under Title IV of the Jobs Through Trade Expansion Act, 22. U.S.C. 2151, and under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.2. ETTAC was first chartered on May 31, 1994. ETTAC serves as an advisory body to the Environmental Trade Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), reporting directly to the Secretary of Commerce in his/her capacity as Chairman of the TPCC. ETTAC advises on the development and administration of policies and programs to expand U.S. exports of environmental technologies, goods, and services.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances
On August 2, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published its notice of preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') in the antidumping investigation of steel wire garment hangers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'').\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination of sales at LTFV. We continue to determine that steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam 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 estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ``Final Determination Margins'' section of this notice.
Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
On August 2, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') and postponement of final determination in the antidumping investigation of utility scale wind towers (``wind towers'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ Based on an analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes from the Preliminary Determination. The Department has determined that wind towers 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 weighted-average dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ``Final Determination'' section below.
Certain Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: 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 steel wire garment hangers (garment hangers) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from the People's Republic of China (the PRC). For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice.
Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
On August 2, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') and postponement of final determination in the antidumping investigation of utility scale wind towers (``wind towers'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'').\1\ Based on the Department's analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes from the Preliminary Determination. The Department determines that wind towers from Vietnam 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 weighted-average dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ``Final Determination'' section below.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Interim Procedures for Considering Requests From the Public for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Actions on Imports From Panama
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Interim Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (U.S.-Panama TPA)
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Request for Applications for United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for four memberships on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry.
Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program Calendar Years 2014 and 2015
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is amending the Notice and Call for Applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014) published at 77 FR 61,740 (Oct. 11, 2012) to extend the deadline for receipt of applications from December 10, 2012 to December 21, 2012. The IBP was established in the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-418, codified at 15 U.S.C. 4724) to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms by promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export potential. The IBP emphasizes cooperation between the DOC and trade show organizers to benefit U.S. firms exhibiting at selected events and provides practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and market analysis to U.S. companies interested in exporting. 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 extends the deadline for applications to 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. For more information about the IBP, including eligibility, participation fees, the responsibilities of the show organizers and the DOC, and how to apply, please see the prior notice, which is also available on the IBP Web site https:// www.export.gov/IBP.
Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
On June 8, 2012, the Department of (``the Department'') published its preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review of the antidumping duty order on oil country tubular goods (``OCTG'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ The period of review (``POR'') is May 19, 2010, through April 30, 2011.\2\ The Department determined that Jiangsu Chengde Steel Tube Share Co., Ltd. (``Jiangsu Chengde''), Taizhou Chengde Steel Tube Co., Ltd. (``Taizhou Chengde''), and Yangzhou Chengde Steel Tube Co., Ltd. (``Yangzhou Chengde'') (collectively ``the Chengde Group'') \3\ made sales of subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value (``NV'') during the POR. We invited interested parties to comment on our preliminary results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made changes to our margin calculations for the Chengde Group. The final weighted-average dumping margins for this review are listed in the ``Final Results Margins'' section below.
Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Notice of Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
On November 30, 2012, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) sustained the Department of Commerce's (Department's) results of redetermination, which recalculated the all others subsidy rate in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of aluminum extrusions from the People's Republic of China (PRC) \1\ pursuant to the CIT's remand order in MacLean Fogg IV. \2\ Consistent with the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) 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 Determination and is therefore amending its Final Determination.
Honey 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 honey 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.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
Pursuant to the Decision and Order of the Binational Panel dated October 25, 2012, the panel review was completed on December 6, 2012.
North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
On December 5, 2012, the NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel issued its decision in the review of the final results of the 2008/2009 antidumping administrative review made by the U.S. Department of Commerce, respecting Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from Mexico, NAFTA Secretariat File Number USA-MEX-2011-1904-02. The panel remanded the matter to the U.S. Department of Commerce and Ordered that Commerce provide the Panel with its explanation regarding its practice of zeroing in administrative reviews, but not in antidumping investigations. Copies of the panel's decision are available from the U.S. Section of the NAFTA Secretariat.
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its Preliminary Results of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') on June 6, 2012.\1\ The period of review (``POR'') is May 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011. Further, the Department released the results of its Post-Preliminary analysis on October 23, 2012,\2\ in which we determined that the antidumping margin calculation methodology shall remain unchanged from the Preliminary Results. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results and Post-Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, the final results do not differ from the Preliminary Results. The final dumping margin for this review is listed in the ``Final Results of Review'' section below.
Magnesium Metal From the Russian Federation: Notice of Reinstated Final Results of Administrative Review Pursuant to Court Decision
On July 27, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed and remanded a decision of the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) and ordered it to reinstate the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on magnesium metal from the Russian Federation covering the period April 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007, as applied to PSC VSMPO- AVISMA Corporation (VSMPO-AVISMA). See PSC VSMPO-AVISMA Corp. v. United States, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (AVISMA IV); see also Magnesium Metal from the Russian Federation: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 73 FR 52642 (September 10, 2008) (Final Results). On November 20, 2012, the CIT issued final judgment pursuant to the CAFC's remand order in AVISMA IV reinstating the final results of administrative review with respect to VSMPO-AVISMA. See PSC VSMPO- AVISMA Corp. v. United States, Consol. Court No 08-00321, Slip Op. 12- 142 (Ct. Int'l Trade November 20, 2012) (AVISMA V). Having previously amended the final results of administrative review pursuant to the earlier CIT decision, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is, in accordance with AVISMA V, once again amending the final results of the administrative review with respect to VSMPO-AVISMA to reinstate its original determination. See Final Results.
Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (Department) is conducting the administrative review (AR) of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (PRC), covering the period of review (POR) November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011. The mandatory respondents in this AR are: Hebei Golden Bird Trading Co., Ltd. (Golden Bird) and Shenzhen Xinboda Industrial Co., Ltd. (Xinboda). The Department has preliminarily determined that during the POR the respondents in this proceeding have made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (NV). The Department is also preliminarily determining that five companies made no shipments.\1\
Lightweight Thermal Paper From Germany; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on lightweight thermal paper (LWTP) from Germany for the period November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011. We have preliminarily determined that Papierfabrik August Koehler AG (Koehler) made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value, based on adverse facts available (AFA).
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2010-2011
On August 9, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published the preliminary results of the administrative review (``AR'') of certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate (``CTL plate'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') covering the period of review (``POR'') November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011.\1\ After analyzing the comments submitted by Nucor Corporation (``Petitioner'') with respect to the AR, the Department continues to find that Baosteel and Hunan Valin did not have shipments during the POR and that shipments by Anshan and Liaoning should be liquidated at the PRC-wide rate of 128.59 percent.
Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review: Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India
On October 24, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published a notice of preliminary results of changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp (shrimp) from India.\1\ In that notice, we preliminarily determined that Apex Frozen Foods Private Limited (Apex Frozen) is the successor-in-interest to Apex Exports (Apex) for purposes of determining antidumping duty cash deposits and liabilities. No interested party submitted comments on, or requested a public hearing to discuss, the Initiation and Preliminary Results. Therefore, for these final results, the Department continues to find that Apex Frozen is the successor-in-interest to Apex.
Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From Mexico: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-11
In response to requests by interested parties, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain circular welded non-alloy steel pipe from Mexico. This administrative review covers mandatory respondents Pytco, S.A. de C.V. (PYTCO), Conduit S.A. de C.V. (Conduit); Mueller Comercial de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Mueller); Lamina y Placa Comercial, S.A. de C.V. (Lamina y Placa); and Tuberia Nacional, S.A. de C.V. (TUNA). We preliminarily determine that the respondents did not have reviewable sales, shipments, or entries during the POR. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Final Partial Affirmative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order
The Department of Commerce (the Department) continues to determine that glycine processed by Salvi Chemical Industries Limited (Salvi) and AICO Laboratories India Ltd. (AICO) and exported to the United States from India is circumventing the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (China), as provided in section 781(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\1\ With respect to Paras Intermediates Pvt. Ltd. (Paras), the Department continues to find that Paras is not circumventing the Order because it is producing glycine from raw materials of Indian origin and exporting such merchandise to the United States.
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades and parts thereof (``diamond sawblades'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011. The Department has preliminarily determined that certain companies covered by this review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value.
Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Mexico. The review covers two producers/ exporters of the subject merchandise, GD Affiliates S. de R.L. de C.V. and its affiliate Hong Kong GD Trading Co., Ltd. (collectively, Golden Dragon) and Nacional de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. (Nacobre). The period of review (POR) is May 1, 2011, through October 31, 2011, for Golden Dragon and November 22, 2010, through October 31, 2011, for Nacobre. We have preliminarily found that sales of the subject merchandise have not been made at prices below normal value.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets (``fish fillets'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'').\1\ The Department is rescinding the review with respect to An Giang Fisheries Import & Export Joint Stock Company (``Agifish''). The period of review (``POR'') is August 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011.
Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From France, Germany, and Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews; 2010-2011
On June 5, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative reviews of the antidumping duty orders on ball bearings and parts thereof from France, Germany, and Italy. On October 16, 2012, the Department released its post-preliminary analysis in these reviews. For these final results, we continue to find that sales of the subject merchandise have not been made at prices below normal value.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has preliminarily determined that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of steel wire garment hangers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) with the exception of imports from the Hamico Companies.\1\
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From Taiwan: Antidumping Duty Order
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC''), the Department is issuing an antidumping duty order on steel wire garment hangers from Taiwan.
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades and parts thereof (``diamond sawblades'') from the Republic of Korea (``Korea''). The period of review (``POR'') is November 1, 2010, through October 23, 2011, and the review covers three manufacturers/exporters: Ehwa Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd. (``Ehwa''); Hyosung D&P Co., Ltd. (``Hyosung''); and Shinhan Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd. (``Shinhan''). We preliminarily find that sales of subject merchandise have been made at prices below normal value.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Administrative Review; 2010-2011
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (the ''Department'') is conducting the third administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (``PET film'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), covering the period November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011. The Department has preliminarily determined that during the period of review (``POR'') respondents in this proceeding have made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (``NV'').
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