81 FR 43587 - Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2014-2015
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 128 (July 5, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 128 (July 5, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-15835 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 43587-43588] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15835] [[Page 43587]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-475-828] Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2014-2015 AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On February 26, 2016, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy.\1\ The review covers one producer/exporter of the subject merchandise, Filmag Italia S.p.A. (Filmag). The period of review is from February 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015. As a result of our analysis of comments received, the final results differ from the preliminary results of review. For the final, weighted-average dumping margin, see the ``Final Results of Review'' section below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2014- 2015, 81 FR 9806 (February 26, 2016) (Preliminary Results). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATES: Effective Date: July 5, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Brian Davis, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 7924 or (202) 482-3931, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 26, 2016, the Department published the Preliminary Results. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(ii), we invited parties to comment on these results. We received comments from Filmag on March 25, 2016, but received no comments from any domestic interested parties. Scope of the Order For purposes of the order, the product covered is certain stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings. Stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings are under 14 inches in outside diameter (based on nominal pipe size), whether finished or unfinished. The product encompasses all grades of stainless steel and ``commodity'' and ``specialty'' fittings. Specifically excluded from the definition are threaded, grooved, and bolted fittings, and fittings made from any material other than stainless steel. The butt-weld fittings subject to the order is currently classifiable under subheading 7307.23.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ For a full description of the scope of the order, see the Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, on the subject of ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy; 2014-2015'' (Issues and Decision Memorandum), which is issued concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analysis of Comments Received The issues raised by Filmag in its case brief are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of these issues is attached to this notice as an Appendix. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on-file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users on the Internet at http://access.trade.gov and in the Central Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Results Based on a review of the record and one of Filmag's comments, we made changes to its margin calculations for the final results of review. Specifically, we revised the gross unit price for Filmag's reported U.S. sales to include movement expenses incurred on its sales and which are deducted as part of the adjustments we make to calculate export price. Final Results of Review As a result of this review, the Department determines the weighted- average dumping margin for the period February 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015, is as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- average Manufacturer/exporter margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Filmag Italia S.p.A........................................ 17.29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclosure We will disclose the calculation memorandum used in our analysis to interested parties within five days of the date of the publication of these final results pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(b). Duty Assessment The Department shall determine and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries.\3\ Because Filmag's weighted-average dumping margin is above de minimis, we calculated importer-specific ad valorem duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping calculated for the importer's examined sales to the total entered value of those same sales in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Upon issuance of the final results of this administrative review, if any importer-specific assessment rates calculated in the final results are above de minimis (i.e., at or above 0.5 percent), the Department will issue instructions directly to CBP to assess antidumping duties on appropriate entries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ In these final results, the Department applied the assessment rate calculation method adopted in Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Proceedings: Final Modification, 77 FR 8101 (February 14, 2012). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To determine whether the duty assessment rate covering the period was de minimis for Filmag, in accordance with the requirement set forth in 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2), we calculated an importer-specific, ad valorem rate by aggregating the amount of dumping calculated for all U.S. sales to that importer and dividing this amount by the total entered value of the sales to that importer. Where an importer-specific ad valorem rate is greater than de minimis, and the respondent has reported reliable entered values, we apply the assessment rate to the entered value of the importer's entries during the review period. We intend to issue assessment instructions directly to CBP 15 days after publication of the final results of this review. Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of this notice for all shipments of subject merchandise [[Page 43588]] entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication of these final results, as provided by section 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent noted above will be the rate established in the final results of this administrative review; (2) for merchandise exported by manufacturers or exporters not covered in this administrative review but covered in a prior segment of the proceeding, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company- specific rate published for the most recently completed segment of this proceeding; (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, a prior review, or the original investigation, but the manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate will be the rate established for the most recently completed segment of this proceeding for the manufacturer of the subject merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit rate for all other manufacturers or exporters will continue to be 26.59 percent, the all- others rate established in the antidumping investigation.\4\ These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Antidumping Duty Orders: Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines, 66 FR 11257, 11258 (February, 23, 2001). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notification to Importers Regarding the Reimbursement of Duties This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during the period of review. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Department's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h). Dated: June 27, 2016. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Final Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. List of Issues III. Background IV. Scope of the Order V. Discussion of Interested Party Comments Comment 1: The Calculation of Normal Value Based on Sales of Similar Products Comment 2: The Calculation of Export Price Based on U.S. Gross Unit Price VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2016-15835 Filed 7-1-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE bolted fittings, and fittings made from Weighted-
any material other than stainless steel. Manufacturer/exporter average
International Trade Administration margin
The butt-weld fittings subject to the (percent)
[A–475–828] order is currently classifiable under
subheading 7307.23.0000 of the Filmag Italia S.p.A ...................... 17.29
Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
From Italy: Final Results of United States (HTSUS). Although the Disclosure
Antidumping Duty Administrative HTSUS subheading is provided for
Review; 2014–2015 We will disclose the calculation
convenience and customs purposes, the memorandum used in our analysis to
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, written description of the scope of the interested parties within five days of the
International Trade Administration, order is dispositive.2 date of the publication of these final
Department of Commerce. results pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(b).
Analysis of Comments Received
SUMMARY: On February 26, 2016, the
Department of Commerce (the Duty Assessment
The issues raised by Filmag in its case
Department) published the preliminary brief are addressed in the Issues and The Department shall determine and
results of the administrative review of Decision Memorandum. A list of these U.S. Customs and Border Protection
the antidumping duty order on stainless issues is attached to this notice as an (CBP) shall assess antidumping duties
steel butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy.1 Appendix. The Issues and Decision on all appropriate entries.3 Because
The review covers one producer/ Memorandum is a public document and Filmag’s weighted-average dumping
exporter of the subject merchandise, margin is above de minimis, we
is on-file electronically via Enforcement
Filmag Italia S.p.A. (Filmag). The period calculated importer-specific ad valorem
and Compliance’s Antidumping and
of review is from February 1, 2014, duty assessment rates based on the ratio
Countervailing Duty Centralized
through January 31, 2015. As a result of of the total amount of dumping
Electronic Service System (ACCESS). calculated for the importer’s examined
our analysis of comments received, the
ACCESS is available to registered users sales to the total entered value of those
final results differ from the preliminary
results of review. For the final, on the Internet at http://access.trade.gov same sales in accordance with 19 CFR
weighted-average dumping margin, see and in the Central Records Unit, Room 351.212(b)(1). Upon issuance of the final
the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section B8024 of the main Department of results of this administrative review, if
below. Commerce building. In addition, a any importer-specific assessment rates
complete version of the Issues and calculated in the final results are above
DATES: Effective Date: July 5, 2016.
Decision Memorandum can be accessed de minimis (i.e., at or above 0.5 percent),
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/
Edythe Artman or Brian Davis, AD/CVD the Department will issue instructions
frn/index.html. The signed Issues and directly to CBP to assess antidumping
Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Decision Memorandum and the
Compliance, International Trade duties on appropriate entries.
electronic version of the Issues and To determine whether the duty
Administration, U.S. Department of Decision Memorandum are identical in
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution assessment rate covering the period was
content. de minimis for Filmag, in accordance
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–7924 or (202) 482– Changes Since the Preliminary Results with the requirement set forth in 19 CFR
3931, respectively. 351.106(c)(2), we calculated an
Based on a review of the record and importer-specific, ad valorem rate by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
one of Filmag’s comments, we made aggregating the amount of dumping
Background changes to its margin calculations for calculated for all U.S. sales to that
On February 26, 2016, the Department the final results of review. Specifically, importer and dividing this amount by
published the Preliminary Results. In we revised the gross unit price for the total entered value of the sales to
accordance with 19 CFR Filmag’s reported U.S. sales to include that importer. Where an importer-
351.309(c)(1)(ii), we invited parties to movement expenses incurred on its specific ad valorem rate is greater than
comment on these results. We received sales and which are deducted as part of de minimis, and the respondent has
comments from Filmag on March 25, the adjustments we make to calculate reported reliable entered values, we
2016, but received no comments from export price. apply the assessment rate to the entered
any domestic interested parties. value of the importer’s entries during
Final Results of Review the review period.
Scope of the Order We intend to issue assessment
As a result of this review, the instructions directly to CBP 15 days
For purposes of the order, the product Department determines the weighted-
covered is certain stainless steel butt- after publication of the final results of
average dumping margin for the period this review.
weld pipe fittings. Stainless steel butt- February 1, 2014, through January 31,
weld pipe fittings are under 14 inches 2015, is as follows: Cash Deposit Requirements
in outside diameter (based on nominal
pipe size), whether finished or The following cash deposit
unfinished. The product encompasses
2 For
a full description of the scope of the order, requirements will be effective upon
see the Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy publication of this notice for all
all grades of stainless steel and Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and
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‘‘commodity’’ and ‘‘specialty’’ fittings. Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado,
shipments of subject merchandise
Specifically excluded from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, on the subject of ‘‘Issues and Decision 3 In these final results, the Department applied
definition are threaded, grooved, and Memorandum for Final Results of Antidumping the assessment rate calculation method adopted in
Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Butt- Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the
1 See Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy; 2014–2015’’ (Issues Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and
Italy: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty and Decision Memorandum), which is issued Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping
Administrative Review; 2014–2015, 81 FR 9806 concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this Proceedings: Final Modification, 77 FR 8101
(February 26, 2016) (Preliminary Results). notice. (February 14, 2012).
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entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, We are issuing and publishing this best practices. All sessions will be open
for consumption on or after the notice in accordance with sections to the public.
publication of these final results, as 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 DATES: The meeting will be held on
provided by section 751(a)(2) of the Act: CFR 351.213(h). Thursday, July 14, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.
(1) The cash deposit rate for the Dated: June 27, 2016. until 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
respondent noted above will be the rate Paul Piquado, ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
established in the final results of this the Hilton University of Houston, in the
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
administrative review; (2) for Compliance. Conrad Room, 2nd Floor, located at
merchandise exported by manufacturers 4450 University Drive, Houston, Texas
or exporters not covered in this Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in 77004. The meeting is open to the
administrative review but covered in a the Final Issues and Decision public and interested parties are
prior segment of the proceeding, the Memorandum requested to contact Sara Kerman at the
cash deposit rate will continue to be the I. Summary contact information indicated in the FOR
company-specific rate published for the II. List of Issues FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
most recently completed segment of this III. Background this notice in advance of the meeting for
proceeding; (3) if the exporter is not a IV. Scope of the Order building entrance requirements.
firm covered in this review, a prior V. Discussion of Interested Party Comments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara
review, or the original investigation, but Comment 1: The Calculation of Normal
Kerman, Information Technology
the manufacturer is, the cash deposit Value Based on Sales of Similar Products
Comment 2: The Calculation of Export Laboratory, National Institute of
rate will be the rate established for the Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Price Based on U.S. Gross Unit Price
most recently completed segment of this VI. Recommendation Drive, Stop 2000, Gaithersburg, MD
proceeding for the manufacturer of the 20899–8900, telephone: 301–975–4634,
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subject merchandise; and (4) the cash or by email at: eo-commission@nist.gov.
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Please use subject line ‘‘Open Meeting of
or exporters will continue to be 26.59 the Commission on Enhancing National
percent, the all-others rate established Cybersecurity—TX’’.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
in the antidumping investigation.4 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
These cash deposit requirements, when National Institute of Standards and to the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
imposed, shall remain in effect until Technology as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is
further notice. hereby given that the Commission on
Notification to Importers Regarding the Open Meeting of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity (‘‘the
Reimbursement of Duties Enhancing National Cybersecurity Commission’’) will meet Thursday, July
14, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
This notice also serves as a final AGENCY: National Institute of Standards Central Time. All sessions will be open
reminder to importers of their and Technology, Commerce. to the public. The Commission is
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) ACTION: Notice. authorized by Executive Order 13718,
to file a certificate regarding the Commission on Enhancing National
reimbursement of antidumping duties SUMMARY: The Commission on Cybersecurity.1 The Commission was
prior to liquidation of the relevant Enhancing National Cybersecurity will established by the President and will
entries during the period of review. meet Thursday, July 14, 2016, from 9:00 make detailed recommendations to
Failure to comply with this requirement a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Central Time at the strengthen cybersecurity in both the
could result in the Department’s Hilton University of Houston. The public and private sectors while
presumption that reimbursement of primary purpose of the meeting is to protecting privacy, ensuring public
antidumping duties occurred and the discuss the challenges and safety and economic and national
subsequent assessment of doubled opportunities facing cybersecurity for security, fostering discovery and
antidumping duties. critical infrastructure, as well as State development of new technical solutions,
Administrative Protective Order and local governments and and bolstering partnerships between
cybersecurity. In particular, the meeting Federal, state, local, tribal and territorial
This notice also serves as a reminder will address: (1) Current and future governments and the private sector in
to parties subject to administrative effects of critical infrastructure on the the development, promotion, and use of
protective orders (APO) of their digital economy; (2) critical cybersecurity technologies, policies, and
responsibility concerning the return or infrastructure cybersecurity challenges best practices.
destruction of proprietary information affecting the digital economy; and (3) The agenda is expected to include the
disclosed under APO in accordance cybersecurity challenges and following items:
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which opportunities in State and local —Introductions
continues to govern business governments. The meeting will support —Panel discussion on current and
proprietary information in this segment detailed recommendations to strengthen future effects of critical infrastructure
of the proceeding. Timely written cybersecurity in both the public and on the digital economy
notification of the return/destruction of private sectors while protecting privacy, —Panel discussion on critical
APO materials, or conversion to judicial ensuring public safety and economic infrastructure cybersecurity
protective order, is hereby requested. and national security, fostering challenges affecting the digital
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Failure to comply with the regulations discovery and development of new economy
and the terms of an APO is a technical solutions, and bolstering —Panel discussion on cybersecurity
sanctionable violation. challenges and opportunities in State
partnerships between Federal, State,
and local governments
4 See Antidumping Duty Orders: Stainless Steel
local, tribal and territorial governments
Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From Italy, Malaysia, and
and the private sector in the 1 https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/
the Philippines, 66 FR 11257, 11258 (February, 23, development, promotion, and use of 02/12/2016-03038/commission-on-enhancing-
2001). cybersecurity technologies, policies, and national-cybersecurity.
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