80 FR 19070 - Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 68 (April 9, 2015)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 68 (April 9, 2015)
| Page Range | 19070-19072 | |
| FR Document | 2015-08222 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 68 (Thursday, April 9, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 19070-19072] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08222] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-601] Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Commerce. SUMMARY: On November 21, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished (TRBs), from the People's Republic of China (PRC).\1\ We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results. For these final results, as in the Preliminary Results, we determine that: (1) Shanghai General Bearing Co., Ltd. (SGBC/SKF) is the successor-in-interest to a company of the same name (hereinafter known as SGBC), a producer/exporter of TRBs revoked from [[Page 19071]] the AD order on TRBs from the PRC in 1997; \2\ and (2) merchandise from SGBC/SKF is not subject to the AD order on TRBs from the PRC. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review and Extension of the Final Results, 79 FR 69424 (November 21, 2014) (Preliminary Results). \2\ See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Revocation in Part of Antidumping Duty Order, 62 FR 6189 (February 11, 1997) (SGBC Revocation). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATES: Effective: August 1, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Banea, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0656. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 15, 1987, the Department published in the Federal Register the AD order on TRBs from the PRC.\3\ On February 11, 1997, the Department revoked the order on TRBs from the PRC with respect to merchandise produced and exported by SGBC, effective as of June 1, 1994.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China, 52 FR 22667 (June 15, 1987). \4\ See SGBC Revocation, 62 FR at 6214. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective August 1, 2012, the majority shareholder of SGBC merged with AB SKF (SKF) and, as a result of the merger, SGBC became part of the SKF Group. On February 13, 2013, SGBC/SKF requested that the Department conduct a CCR pursuant to 19 CFR 351.221(c)(3)(ii) to determine whether it is the successor-in-interest to SGBC as it existed prior to its affiliation with SKF, and on June 28, 2013, the Department published in the Federal Register a notice initiating a CCR to address this question.\5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review, 78 FR 38943 (June 28, 2013). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On November 21, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the notice of preliminary results of this CCR.\6\ In the Preliminary Results, we provided all interested parties with an opportunity to comment and request a public hearing regarding our preliminary finding that SGBC/SKF is the successor-in-interest to SGBC; at that time, we also extended the final results in this CCR.\7\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See Preliminary Results, 79 FR at 69424-25. \7\ Id. at 69425. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On December 12, 2014, SGBC/SKF and Stemco LP (Stemco), a U.S. manufacturer and importer of TRBs from the PRC, submitted case briefs. On December 19, 2014, SGBC/SKF submitted a rebuttal brief. On January 16, 2015, the Department held a public hearing at the request of Stemco. On January 29, 2015, we extended the final results in this CCR to no later than April 1, 2015.\8\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ See letter from Irene Darzenta Tzafolias, Acting Director, Office II, AD/CVD Operations, to SGBC/SKF, dated January 29, 2015. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Order Imports covered by the order are shipments of tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China; flange, take up cartridge, and hanger units incorporating tapered roller bearings; and tapered roller housings (except pillow blocks) incorporating tapered rollers, with or without spindles, whether or not for automotive use. These products are currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) item numbers 8482.20.00, 8482.91.0050, 8482.99.15, 8482.99.45, 8483.20.40, 8483.20.80, 8483.30.80, 8483.90.20, 8483.90.30, 8483.90.80, 8708.70.6060, 8708.99.2300, 8708.99.4850, 8708.99.6890, 8708.99.8115 and, 8708.99.8180. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to this CCR are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum,\9\ which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues which parties have raised, and to which we have responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, is attached to this notice as Appendix I. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ See the memorandum from Gary Taverman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance entitled, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review Requested by Shanghai General Bearing Co, Ltd.: Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China,'' dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance's AD and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS).\10\ ACCESS is available to registered users at http://access.trade.gov and to all parties in the Central Records Unit (CRU), Room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, parties can obtain a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum on the internet at http://trade.gov/enforcement/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Enforcement and Compliance's AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS) to AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Web site location was changed from http://iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The final rule changing the references in the Department's regulations can be found at 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review In the Preliminary Results, we found SGBC/SKF to be the successor- in-interest to SGBC because the information on the record indicated that SGBC/SKF continued to operate as essentially the same entity that was effectively revoked from the order as of June 1, 1994. In reaching this determination, we considered changes in SGBC's operations covering the period from revocation through August 1, 2012, with respect to several factors, including the following: (1) Management; (2) production facilities; (3) supplier relationships; and (4) customer base. After analyzing the comments received, and for the reasons stated in the Preliminary Results and discussed further in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, we continue to find that SGBC/SKF is the successor-in-interest to SGBC. As a result of this determination, we find that SGBC/SKF is entitled to SGBC's revoked status. Consequently, the Department will apply this determination retroactively and will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, all unliquidated entries entered, or withdrawn from warehouse on or after August 1, 2012, the date of SGBC/ SKF's accession into the SKF Group, in accordance with past practice.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \11\ See, e.g., Stainless Steel Wire Rod from Italy: Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty Review, 71 FR 24643 (April 26, 2006) (where the Department applied the changed circumstances determination retroactively because the company in question was excluded from the AD order). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notification This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or [[Page 19072]] destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(b)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.216 and 351.221(c)(3). Dated: April 1, 2015. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Discussion of the Issues 1. The Time Period Examined 2. Whether the Department Should Distinguish Between Incremental vs. Rapid Changes 3. Changes to the Four Factors Considered in Successor-in- Interest Determinations Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015-08222 Filed 4-8-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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the issue; (2) a brief summary of the apply to entries of subject merchandise We are issuing and publishing these
argument; and (3) a table of authorities.4 during the POR produced by EuroChem results in accordance with sections
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), for which it did not know its 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
interested parties who wish to request a merchandise was destined for the Dated: April 2, 2015.
hearing, or to participate if one is United States. In such instances, we will Paul Piquado,
requested, must submit a written instruct CBP to liquidate unreviewed Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
request to the Assistant Secretary for entries at the all-others rate of 64.93 Compliance.
Enforcement and Compliance, filed percent 8 if there is no rate for the
electronically via ACCESS. An intermediate company(ies) involved in Appendix
electronically filed document must be the transaction. List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary
received successfully in its entirety by We intend to issue instructions to Decision Memorandum
the Department’s electronic records CBP 15 days after publication of the A. Summary
system, ACCESS, by 5 p.m. Eastern final results of this review. B. Background
Time within 30 days after the date of C. Scope of the Order
publication of this notice.5 Requests Cash Deposit Requirements D. Comparisons to Normal Value
should contain: (1) The party’s name, The following deposit requirements 1. Determination of Comparison Method
address and telephone number; (2) the 2. Results of the Differential Pricing
will be effective upon publication of the
number of participants; and (3) a list of Analysis
notice of final results of administrative E. Product Comparisons
issues to be discussed. Issues raised in review for all shipments of solid urea
the hearing will be limited to those F. Date of Sale
from Russia entered, or withdrawn from G. Constructed Export Price
raised in the respective case briefs. warehouse, for consumption on or after H. Normal Value
The Department intends to issue the the date of publication as provided by 1. Home Market Viability as Comparison
final results of this administrative Market
section 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) The cash
review, including the results of its 2. Level of Trade
deposit rate for EuroChem will be the
analysis of the issues raised in any 3. Calculation of Normal Value Based on
rate established in the final results of
written briefs, not later than 120 days Comparison Market Prices
this administrative review; (2) for I. Currency Conversion Recommendation
after the date of publication of this
merchandise exported by manufacturers
notice, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) [FR Doc. 2015–08207 Filed 4–8–15; 8:45 am]
or exporters not covered in this review
of the Act. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
but covered in a prior segment of the
Assessment Rates proceeding, the cash deposit rate will
Upon completion of the continue to be the company-specific rate
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
administrative review, the Department published for the most recently
shall determine and U.S. Customs and completed segment of this proceeding; International Trade Administration
Border Protection (CBP) shall assess (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered
in this review, a prior review, or the [A–570–601]
antidumping duties on all appropriate
entries. If EuroChem’s weighted-average original investigation but the
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts
dumping margin is above de minimis in manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate
Thereof, Finished and Unfinished,
the final results of this review, we will will be the rate established for the
From the People’s Republic of China:
calculate an importer-specific manufacturer of the merchandise for the
Notice of Final Results of Changed
assessment rate on the basis of the ratio most recently completed segment of this
Circumstances Review
of the total amount of antidumping proceeding; (4) the cash deposit rate for
duties calculated for each importer’s all other manufacturers or exporters will AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
examined sales and the total entered continue to be 64.93 percent.9 These International Trade Administration,
value of such sales in accordance with cash deposit requirements, when Commerce.
19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). If EuroChem’s imposed, shall remain in effect until SUMMARY: On November 21, 2014, the
weighted-average dumping margin further notice. Department of Commerce (the
continues to be zero or de minimis in Notification to Importers Department) published the preliminary
the final results of review, we will results of the changed circumstances
instruct CBP not to assess duties on any This notice serves as a preliminary review (CCR) of the antidumping duty
of its entries in accordance with the reminder to importers of their (AD) order on tapered roller bearings
Final Modification for Reviews, i.e., responsibility under 19 CFR and parts thereof, finished and
‘‘{w}here the weighted-average margin 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate unfinished (TRBs), from the People’s
of dumping for the exporter is regarding the reimbursement of Republic of China (PRC).1 We gave
determined to be zero or de minimis, no antidumping duties prior to liquidation interested parties an opportunity to
antidumping duties will be assessed.’’ 6 of the relevant entries during this comment on the Preliminary Results.
The Department clarified its review period. Failure to comply with For these final results, as in the
‘‘automatic assessment’’ regulation on this requirement could result in the Preliminary Results, we determine that:
May 6, 2003.7 This clarification will Secretary’s presumption that (1) Shanghai General Bearing Co., Ltd.
reimbursement of antidumping duties (SGBC/SKF) is the successor-in-interest
4 Id., and 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing
occurred and the subsequent assessment to a company of the same name
requirements). of double antidumping duties. (hereinafter known as SGBC), a
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5 See 19 CFR 351.310(c).
6 See Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of producer/exporter of TRBs revoked from
the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 68 FR 23954
Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping (May 6, 2003) (Assessment Policy Notice). 1 See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof,
Proceedings: Final Modification, 77 FR 8101, 8102 8 The all-others rate established in Urea From the
Finished and Unfinished, From the People’s
(February 14, 2012) (Final Modification for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Final Republic of China: Notice of Preliminary Results of
Reviews). Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 52 Changed Circumstances Review and Extension of
7 For a full discussion of this clarification, see FR 19557 (May 26, 1987). the Final Results, 79 FR 69424 (November 21, 2014)
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: 9 Id. (Preliminary Results).
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destruction of APO materials or Administration, U.S. Department of weighted-average dumping margin for
conversion to judicial protective order is Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution the period July 1, 2013, through June 30,
hereby requested. Failure to comply Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; 2014.
with the regulations and terms of an telephone: (202) 482–4475 or (202) 482–
APO is a sanctionable violation. 0649, respectively. Margin
Exporter/manufacturer
This notice is issued and published in (percent)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
accordance with sections 751(b)(1) and
Scope of the Order CP Kelco Oy ................................. 0.00
777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended, and 19 CFR 351.216 and The merchandise covered by the order
Disclosure and Public Comment
351.221(c)(3). is all purified CMC, sometimes also
Dated: April 1, 2015. referred to as purified sodium CMC, The Department intends to disclose to
polyanionic cellulose, or cellulose gum, interested parties the calculations
Paul Piquado,
which is a white to off-white, non-toxic, performed in connection with these
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and preliminary results within five days of
Compliance. odorless, biodegradable powder,
comprising sodium CMC that has been the date of publication of this notice.2
Appendix I refined and purified to a minimum Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c),
assay of 90 percent. The merchandise interested parties may submit cases
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and
Decision Memorandum subject to the order is classified in the briefs no later than 30 days after the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the date of publication of this notice.
Summary
United States at subheading Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised
Background
Scope of the Order 3912.31.00.1 in the case briefs, may be filed no later
Discussion of the Issues than five days after the date for filing
1. The Time Period Examined
Methodology case briefs.3 Parties who submit case
2. Whether the Department Should The Department is conducting this briefs or rebuttal briefs in this
Distinguish Between Incremental vs. review in accordance with section proceeding are encouraged to submit
Rapid Changes 751(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as with each argument: (1) A statement of
3. Changes to the Four Factors Considered amended (the Act). Export price and the issue; (2) a brief summary of the
in Successor-in-Interest Determinations constructed export price are calculated argument; and (3) a table of authorities.4
Recommendation
in accordance with section 772 of the Case and rebuttal briefs should be filed
[FR Doc. 2015–08222 Filed 4–8–15; 8:45 am] Act. NV is calculated in accordance using ACCESS.5 An electronically filed
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P with section 773 of the Act. For a full document must be received successfully
description of the methodology in its entirety by ACCESS, by 5 p.m.
underlying our conclusions, see the Eastern Time on the date the document
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Preliminary Decision Memorandum. is due.
The Preliminary Decision Memorandum Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c),
International Trade Administration interested parties who wish to request a
is a public document and is on file
[A–405–803] electronically via Enforcement and hearing, or to participate if one is
Compliance’s Antidumping and requested, must submit a written
Purified Carboxymethylcellulose From Countervailing Duty Centralized request to the Assistant Secretary for
Finland; Preliminary Results of Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Enforcement and Compliance, filed
Antidumping Duty Administrative ACCESS is available to registered users electronically via ACCESS. An
Review; 2013–2014 at http://access.trade.gov and is electronically filed document must be
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, available to all parties in the Central received successfully in its entirety by
International Trade Administration, Records Unit, Room 7046 of the main the Departments electronic records
Department of Commerce. Department of Commerce building. In system, ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
SUMMARY: In response to a request from addition, a complete version of the Time within 30 days after the date of
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a Preliminary Decision Memorandum can publication of this notice.6 Requests
division of Hercules Inc., (Petitioner), be accessed directly on the Internet at should contain: (1) The party’s name,
and CP Kelco Oy (CP Kelco), the http://www.enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. address, and telephone number; (2) the
Department of Commerce (the The signed Preliminary Decision number of participants; and (3) a list of
Department) is conducting an Memorandum and the electronic issues to be discussed. Issues raised in
administrative review of the versions of the Preliminary Decision the hearing will be limited to those
antidumping duty order on purified Memorandum are identical in content. raised in the respective case briefs. If a
carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) from request for a hearing is made, parties
Preliminary Results of the Review will be notified of the date and time for
Finland. The period of review (POR) is
July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The As a result of this review, we the hearing to be held at the U.S.
review covers one respondent, CP preliminarily determine the following Department of Commerce, 1401
Kelco. We preliminarily find that sales Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
of the subject merchandise by CP Kelco
1 For a full description of the scope of the order,
DC 20230.
see the memorandum from Gary Taverman, The Department intends to issue the
have not been made at prices below Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary Enforcement
normal value (NV) during the POR. We & Compliance, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary
final results of this administrative
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invite interested parties to comment on for Enforcement & Compliance, ‘‘Decision review, including the results of its
these preliminary results. Memorandum for Preliminary Results of analysis of the issues raised in any
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Purified
DATES: Effective Date: April 9, 2015. Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland’’ 2 See 19 CFR 351.224(b).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (Preliminary Decision Memorandum), which is 3 See
dated concurrently with this notice, and is hereby 19 CFR 351.309(d).
Michael J. Heaney or Robert James, AD/ incorporated by reference. A list of the topics
4 See 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2).
CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement discussed in the Preliminary Decision 5 See 19 CFR 351.303.
and Compliance, International Trade Memorandum appears in Appendix I of this notice. 6 See 19 CFR 351.310(c).
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