81 FR 79444 - Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders and Intent To Rescind Minor Alterations Anti-Circumvention Inquiry
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 219 (November 14, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 219 (November 14, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27346 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 79444-79446] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27346] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-967, C-570-968] Aluminum Extrusions From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders and Intent To Rescind Minor Alterations Anti-Circumvention Inquiry AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. [[Page 79445]] SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that heat-treated extruded aluminum products that meet the chemical specifications for 5050-grade aluminum alloy, regardless of producer, exporter, or importer, constitute later-developed merchandise, and are circumventing the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on aluminum extrusions from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Department also preliminarily intends to rescind its minor alterations anti-circumvention. DATES: Effective November 14, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Hoefke or Erin Kearney, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement & Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 4947 or (202) 482-0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Based on a request from Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee (Petitioner),\1\ on March 21, 2016, the Department initiated its anti- circumvention inquiry \2\ pursuant to sections 781(c) and (d) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) to determine whether extruded aluminum products that meet the chemical specifications for 5050-grade aluminum alloy, which are heat-treated, and are exported by China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, Zhongwang), are circumventing the AD and CVD orders on aluminum extrusions from the PRC.\3\ We also indicated in our Initiation Notice that we intended to consider whether the inquiry should apply to all such imports of extruded aluminum products, regardless of producer, exporter, or importer, from the PRC. During the course of the proceeding, the Department issued a questionnaire to Zhongwang, who did not respond, and also received additional factual information and comments from Petitioner and Endura Products Inc., a domestic interested party. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Letter to the Secretary from Petitioner, ``Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China: Resubmission of Circumvention Inquiry Request Pursuant to the Department's Request,'' dated December 30, 2015. \2\ See Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Anti-Circumvention Inquiry, 81 FR 15039 (March 21, 2016) (Initiation Notice). \3\ See Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 76 FR 30650 (May 26, 2011) and Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 76 FR 30653 (May 26, 2011) (collectively, the Orders). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Orders The merchandise covered by the Orders are aluminum extrusions from the People's Republic of China. The merchandise subject to the orders are currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS): 8481.90.9060, 8481.90.9085, 9031.90.9195, 8424.90.9080, 9405.99.4020, 9031.90.90.95, 7616.10.90.90, 7609.00.00, 7610.10.00, 7610.90.00, 7615.10.30, 7615.10.71, 7615.10.91, 7615.19.10, 7615.19.30, 7615.19.50, 7615.19.70, 7615.19.90, 7615.20.00, 7616.99.10, 7616.99.50, 8479.89.98, 8479.90.94, 8513.90.20, 9403.10.00, 9403.20.00, 7604.21.00.00, 7604.29.10.00, 7604.29.30.10, 7604.29.30.50, 7604.29.50.30, 7604.29.50.60, 7608.20.00.30, 7608.20.00.90, 8302.10.30.00, 8302.10.60.30, 8302.10.60.60, 8302.10.60.90, 8302.20.00.00, 8302.30.30.10, 8302.30.30.60, 8302.41.30.00, 8302.41.60.15, 8302.41.60.45, 8302.41.60.50, 8302.41.60.80, 8302.42.30.10, 8302.42.30.15, 8302.42.30.65, 8302.49.60.35, 8302.49.60.45, 8302.49.60.55, 8302.49.60.85, 8302.50.00.00, 8302.60.90.00, 8305.10.00.50, 8306.30.00.00, 8414.59.60.90, 8415.90.80.45, 8418.99.80.05, 8418.99.80.50, 8418.99.80.60, 8419.90.10.00, 8422.90.06.40, 8473.30.20.00, 8473.30.51.00, 8479.90.85.00, 8486.90.00.00, 8487.90.00.80, 8503.00.95.20, 8508.70.00.00, 8515.90.20.00, 8516.90.50.00, 8516.90.80.50, 8517.70.00.00, 8529.90.73.00, 8529.90.97.60, 8536.90.80.85, 8538.10.00.00, 8543.90.88.80, 8708.29.50.60, 8708.80.65.90, 8803.30.00.60, 9013.90.50.00, 9013.90.90.00, 9401.90.50.81, 9403.90.10.40, 9403.90.10.50, 9403.90.10.85, 9403.90.25.40, 9403.90.25.80, 9403.90.40.05, 9403.90.40.10, 9403.90.40.60, 9403.90.50.05, 9403.90.50.10, 9403.90.50.80, 9403.90.60.05, 9403.90.60.10, 9403.90.60.80, 9403.90.70.05, 9403.90.70.10, 9403.90.70.80, 9403.90.80.10, 9403.90.80.15, 9403.90.80.20, 9403.90.80.41, 9403.90.80.51, 9403.90.80.61, 9506.11.40.80, 9506.51.40.00, 9506.51.60.00, 9506.59.40.40, 9506.70.20.90, 9506.91.00.10, 9506.91.00.20, 9506.91.00.30, 9506.99.05.10, 9506.99.05.20, 9506.99.05.30, 9506.99.15.00, 9506.99.20.00, 9506.99.25.80, 9506.99.28.00, 9506.99.55.00, 9506.99.60.80, 9507.30.20.00, 9507.30.40.00, 9507.30.60.00, 9507.90.60.00, and 9603.90.80.50. Products subject to these orders may also enter under HTSUS: 7610.10, 7610.90, 7615.19, 7615.20, and 7616.99 as well as under other HTSUS chapters. Subject merchandise may also enter under HTSUS numbers: 8418.99.80.50 and 8418.99.80.60. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these Orders is dispositive.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ A full description of the scope of the Orders is contained in the memorandum to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, titled ``Anti-Circumvention Inquiry Regarding the Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders on Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination Decision Memorandum'' (Preliminary Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with, and adopted by, this notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Merchandise Subject to the Anti-Circumvention Inquiry The products covered by this inquiry are heat-treated extruded aluminum products that meet the chemical specifications for 5050-grade aluminum alloy (inquiry merchandise), regardless of producer, exporter, or importer, from the PRC. Methodology The Department has conducted this circumvention inquiry in accordance with section 781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(j). For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. The Preliminary 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 at http://access.trade.gov and is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, the signed Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed and electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is attached as an Appendix to this notice. Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention Based on our analysis, as detailed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, [[Page 79446]] we preliminarily find that all imports from the PRC of heat-treated extruded aluminum products that meet the chemical specifications for 5050-grade aluminum alloy, regardless of producer, exporter, or importer, constitute later-developed merchandise that is circumventing, and should be included within, the scope of the Orders.\5\ In addition, if in our final determination we affirm our preliminary determination pursuant to section 781(d) of the Act, the Department intends to rescind its minor alterations anti-circumvention inquiry pursuant to section 781(c) of the Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ See section 781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(2), the Department will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of inquiry merchandise from the PRC (regardless of producer, exporter, or importer), entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, on or after March 21, 2016, the date of publication of the initiation of this inquiry. The Department will also instruct CBP to require a cash deposit of estimated duties at the rate applicable to the exporter, on all unliquidated entries of inquiry merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after March 21, 2016. Intent To Consider Certification Requirement In light of the Department's preliminary finding of circumvention, the Department intends to consider whether to require importers of certain aluminum extrusions who claim their merchandise is not subject to the Orders to maintain a certification certifying that their aluminum extrusions were not produced from heat-treated 5050 grade aluminum alloy. The Department intends to invite comments on this issue. Notification to the International Trade Commission As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, because the Department has preliminarily determined, for purposes of sections 781(d)(1) and (e) of the Act, that the inquiry merchandise does not incorporate a significant technological advance or significant alteration of an earlier product, the Department is not notifying the ITC of its preliminary determination. Public Comment The Department may solicit new factual information in this inquiry. Additionally, should a party seek to submit new factual information, the Department intends to consider requests to accept new factual information on a case-by-case basis. The Department will invite comments on this preliminary determination and issue a memorandum establishing a briefing schedule. Interested parties may submit case briefs and rebuttal briefs within the designated timeframe outlined in the memorandum. Rebuttals to case briefs are limited to issues raised in the case briefs. Parties who submit case or rebuttal briefs are requested to submit with the argument: (a) A statement of the issue, (b) a brief summary of the argument, and (c) a table of authorities. Parties submitting briefs should do so using the Department's electronic filing system, ACCESS. Interested parties who wish to request a hearing must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, filed electronically using ACCESS. A written request for a hearing must be received successfully in its entirety by the Department's electronic records system, ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.\6\ Hearing requests should contain the party's name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues parties intend to present at the hearing. If a request for a hearing is made, the Department intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, at a time and location to be determined. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See 19 CFR 351.310(c). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Determination Pursuant to section 781(f) of the Act, the final determination with respect to this anti-circumvention inquiry, including the results of the Department's analysis of any written comments, will be issued no later than January 9, 2017, unless extended.\7\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ This date reflect the next business day after the 300 day deadline of January 8, 2017. See Notice of Clarification: Application of ``Next Business Day'' Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This preliminary affirmative anti-circumvention determination is published in accordance with section 781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225. Dated: November 3, 2016. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Orders IV. Merchandise Subject to the Anti-Circumvention Inquiry V. Later-Developed Merchandise Anti-Circumvention Inquiry VI. Use of Facts Available with an Adverse Inference VII. Analysis A. Commercial Availability B. Same General Physical Characteristics C. Expectations of the Ultimate Purchasers and Use of Merchandise D. Advertisement, Display, and Channels of Trade E. Additional Analysis VIII. Preliminary Determination IX. Intent to Rescind Minor Alterations Anti-Circumvention Inquiry X. Intent To Consider Certification Requirement XI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2016-27346 Filed 11-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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composition (expressed in weight acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole; 7225.40.1180, 7225.40.3005, 7225.40.3050,
percentages): and 7226.20.0000, and 7226.91.5000.
• Carbon 0.23–0.28, (e) Conforming to magnetic particle The products subject to the investigation
• Silicon 0.05–0.20, inspection in accordance with AMS 2301; may also enter under the following HTSUS
• Manganese 1.20–1.60, (7) Alloy forged and rolled steel CTL plate item numbers: 7208.40.6060, 7208.53.0000,
• Nickel not greater than 1.0, over 407 mm in actual thickness and meeting 7208.90.0000, 7210.70.3000, 7210.90.9000,
• Sulfur not greater than 0.007, the following requirements: 7211.19.1500, 7211.19.2000, 7211.19.4500,
• Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, (a) Made from Electric Arc Furnace melted, 7211.19.6000, 7211.19.7590, 7211.90.0000,
• Chromium 1.0–2.5, ladle refined & vacuum degassed, alloy steel 7212.40.1000, 7212.40.5000, 7212.50.0000,
• Molybdenum 0.35–0.80, with the following chemical composition 7214.10.0000, 7214.30.0010, 7214.30.0080,
• Boron 0.002–0.004, (expressed in weight percentages): 7214.91.0015, 7214.91.0060, 7214.91.0090,
• Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, • Carbon 0.25–0.30, 7225.11.0000, 7225.19.0000, 7225.40.5110,
• Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and • Silicon not greater than 0.25, 7225.40.5130, 7225.40.5160, 7225.40.7000,
• Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm; • Manganese not greater than 0.50, 7225.99.0010, 7225.99.0090, 7226.11.1000,
(b) With a Brinell hardness measured in all • Nickel 3.0–3.5, 7226.11.9060, 7226.19.1000, 7226.19.9000,
parts of the product including mid thickness • Sulfur not greater than 0.010, 7226.91.0500, 7226.91.1530, 7226.91.1560,
falling within one of the following ranges: • Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, 7226.91.2530, 7226.91.2560, 7226.91.7000,
(i) 270–300 HBW, • Chromium 1.0–1.5, 7226.91.8000, and 7226.99.0180.
(ii) 290–320 HBW, or • Molybdenum 0.6–0.9, The HTSUS subheadings above are
(iii) 320–350HBW; • Vanadium 0.08 to 0.12 provided for convenience and customs
(c) Having cleanliness in accordance with • Boron 0.002–0.004, purposes only. The written description of the
ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A • Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, scope of the investigation is dispositive
not exceeding 1.5, B not exceeding 1.0, C not • Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and
exceeding 0.5, D not exceeding 1.5; and • Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm. Appendix II—List of Topics
(d) Conforming to ASTM A578–S9 (b) Having cleanliness in accordance with
Discussed in the Preliminary Decision
ultrasonic testing requirements with ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A
Memorandum
acceptance criteria 2 mm flat bottom hole; not exceeding 1.0(t) and 0.5(h), B not
(6) Alloy forged and rolled steel CTL plate exceeding 1.5(t) and 1.0(h), C not exceeding 1. Summary
over 407 mm in actual thickness and meeting 1.0(t) and 0.5(h), and D not exceeding 1.5(t) 2. Background
the following requirements: and 1.0(h); 3. Period of Investigation
(a) Made from Electric Arc Furnace melted, (c) Having the following mechanical 4. Preliminary Determination of Critical
Ladle refined & vacuum degassed, alloy steel properties: A Brinell hardness not less than Circumstances
with the following chemical composition 350 HBW measured in all parts of the 5. Postponement of Final Determination and
(expressed in weight percentages): product including mid thickness; and having Extension of Provisional Measures
• Carbon 0.23–0.28, a Yield Strength of 145ksi or more and UTS 6. Scope Comments
• Silicon 0.05–0.15, 160ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more 7. Affiliation and Collapsing
• Manganese 1.20–1.50, and Reduction of area 35% or more; having 8. Discussion of the Methodology
• Nickel not greater than 0.4, charpy V at ¥40 degrees F in the transverse a. Determination of Comparison Method
• Sulfur not greater than 0.010, direction equal or greater than 20 ft. lbs b. Results of the Differential Pricing
• Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, (single value) and equal or greater than 25 ft. Analysis
• Chromium 1.20–1.50, lbs (average of 3 specimens); 9. Date of Sale
• Molybdenum 0.35–0.55, (d) Conforming to ASTM A578–S9 10. Product Comparisons
• Boron 0.002–0.004, ultrasonic testing requirements with 11. Export Price/Constructed Export Price
• Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole; 12. Normal Value
• Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and and a. Home Market Viability
• Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm; (e) Conforming to magnetic particle b. Level of Trade
(b) Having cleanliness in accordance with inspection in accordance with AMS 2301. c. Cost of Production Analysis
ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A At the time of the filing of the petition, 1. Calculation of COP
not exceeding 1.5, B not exceeding 1.5, C not there was an existing antidumping duty order 2. Test of Comparison Market Sales Prices
exceeding 1.0, D not exceeding 1.5; on certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel 3. Results of the COP Test
(c) Having the following mechanical plate products from Korea. See Notice of d. Calculation of NV Based on Comparison-
properties: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Market Prices
(i) With a Brinell hardness not more than Fair Value: Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon- 13. Currency Conversion
237 HBW measured in all parts of the Quality Steel Plate Products from Korea, 64 14. Conclusion
product including mid thickness; and having FR 73,196 (Dep’t Commerce Dec. 29, 1999), [FR Doc. 2016–27311 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]
a Yield Strength of 75ksi min and UTS 95ksi as amended, 65 FR 6,585 (Dep’t Commerce BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
or more, Elongation of 18% or more and Feb 10, 2000) (1999 Korea AD Order). The
Reduction of area 35% or more; having scope of the antidumping duty investigation
charpy V at ¥75 degrees F in the with regard to cut-to-length plate from Korea
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
longitudinal direction equal or greater than covers only (1) subject cut-to-length plate not
15 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater within the physical description of cut-to-
International Trade Administration
than 20 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens) and length carbon quality steel plate in the 1999
conforming to the requirements of NACE Korea AD Order, regardless of producer or [A–570–967, C–570–968]
MR01–75; or exporter; and (2) cut-to-length plate produced
(ii) With a Brinell hardness not less than and/or exported by those companies that Aluminum Extrusions From the
240 HBW measured in all parts of the were excluded or revoked from the 1999
People’s Republic of China:
product including mid thickness; and having Korea AD Order as of April 8, 2016. The only
a Yield Strength of 90 ksi min and UTS 110 revoked or excluded company is Pohang Iron Affirmative Preliminary Determination
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more and and Steel Company, also known as POSCO. of Circumvention of the Antidumping
Reduction of area 30% or more; having The products subject to the investigation and Countervailing Duty Orders and
charpy V at ¥40 degrees F in the are currently classified in the Harmonized Intent To Rescind Minor Alterations
longitudinal direction equal or greater than Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Anti-Circumvention Inquiry
21 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater under item numbers: 7208.40.3030,
than 31 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens); 7208.40.3060, 7208.51.0030, 7208.51.0045, AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
(d) Conforming to ASTM A578–S9 7208.51.0060, 7208.52.0000, 7211.13.0000, International Trade Administration,
ultrasonic testing requirements with 7211.14.0030, 7211.14.0045, 7225.40.1110, Department of Commerce.
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we preliminarily find that all imports Public Comment Dated: November 3, 2016.
from the PRC of heat-treated extruded Paul Piquado,
aluminum products that meet the The Department may solicit new
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
chemical specifications for 5050-grade factual information in this inquiry. Compliance.
aluminum alloy, regardless of producer, Additionally, should a party seek to
submit new factual information, the Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in
exporter, or importer, constitute later-
Department intends to consider requests the Preliminary Decision Memorandum
developed merchandise that is
circumventing, and should be included to accept new factual information on a I. Summary
within, the scope of the Orders.5 In case-by-case basis. II. Background
addition, if in our final determination The Department will invite comments III. Scope of the Orders
we affirm our preliminary on this preliminary determination and IV. Merchandise Subject to the Anti-
issue a memorandum establishing a Circumvention Inquiry
determination pursuant to section V. Later-Developed Merchandise Anti-
781(d) of the Act, the Department briefing schedule. Interested parties may
Circumvention Inquiry
intends to rescind its minor alterations submit case briefs and rebuttal briefs VI. Use of Facts Available with an Adverse
anti-circumvention inquiry pursuant to within the designated timeframe Inference
section 781(c) of the Act. outlined in the memorandum. Rebuttals VII. Analysis
to case briefs are limited to issues raised A. Commercial Availability
Suspension of Liquidation in the case briefs. Parties who submit B. Same General Physical Characteristics
In accordance with 19 CFR case or rebuttal briefs are requested to C. Expectations of the Ultimate Purchasers
submit with the argument: (a) A and Use of Merchandise
351.225(l)(2), the Department will direct D. Advertisement, Display, and Channels
U.S. Customs and Border Protection statement of the issue, (b) a brief
summary of the argument, and (c) a of Trade
(CBP) to suspend liquidation of inquiry E. Additional Analysis
merchandise from the PRC (regardless of table of authorities. Parties submitting VIII. Preliminary Determination
producer, exporter, or importer), briefs should do so using the IX. Intent to Rescind Minor Alterations Anti-
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, Department’s electronic filing system, Circumvention Inquiry
for consumption, on or after March 21, ACCESS. X. Intent To Consider Certification
2016, the date of publication of the Interested parties who wish to request Requirement
initiation of this inquiry. The a hearing must submit a written request XI. Recommendation
Department will also instruct CBP to to the Assistant Secretary for [FR Doc. 2016–27346 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]
require a cash deposit of estimated Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
duties at the rate applicable to the Department of Commerce, filed
exporter, on all unliquidated entries of electronically using ACCESS. A written
inquiry merchandise entered, or request for a hearing must be received DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
withdrawn from warehouse, for successfully in its entirety by the
Department’s electronic records system, International Trade Administration
consumption on or after March 21,
2016. ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, [A–428–844]
within 30 days after the date of
Intent To Consider Certification publication of this notice.6 Hearing Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-
Requirement requests should contain the party’s Length Plate From the Federal
In light of the Department’s name, address, and telephone number, Republic of Germany: Preliminary
preliminary finding of circumvention, the number of participants, and a list of Determination of Sales at Less Than
the Department intends to consider the issues parties intend to present at Fair Value and Postponement of Final
whether to require importers of certain the hearing. If a request for a hearing is Determination
aluminum extrusions who claim their made, the Department intends to hold
the hearing at the U.S. Department of AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
merchandise is not subject to the Orders International Trade Administration,
to maintain a certification certifying that Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, at Department of Commerce.
their aluminum extrusions were not SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
produced from heat-treated 5050 grade a time and location to be determined.
(the Department) preliminarily
aluminum alloy. The Department Final Determination determines that certain carbon and alloy
intends to invite comments on this steel cut-to-length plate (CTL plate)
issue. Pursuant to section 781(f) of the Act,
the final determination with respect to from the Federal Republic of Germany
Notification to the International Trade this anti-circumvention inquiry, (Germany) is being, or is likely to be,
Commission including the results of the sold in the United States at less than fair
Department’s analysis of any written value (LTFV). The period of
As discussed in the Preliminary investigation (POI) is April 1, 2015,
Decision Memorandum, because the comments, will be issued no later than
January 9, 2017, unless extended.7 through March 31, 2016. The estimated
Department has preliminarily weighted-average dumping margins of
determined, for purposes of sections This preliminary affirmative anti- sales at LTFV are shown in the
781(d)(1) and (e) of the Act, that the circumvention determination is ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of
inquiry merchandise does not published in accordance with section this notice. Interested parties are invited
781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225.
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
incorporate a significant technological to comment on this preliminary
advance or significant alteration of an determination.
earlier product, the Department is not 6 See 19 CFR 351.310(c).
notifying the ITC of its preliminary 7 This date reflect the next business day after the DATES: Effective November 14, 2016.
determination. 300 day deadline of January 8, 2017. See Notice of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross
Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’
Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines
Belliveau or David J. Goldberger, AD/
5 See section 781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement
351.225(i). FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). and Compliance, International Trade
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