82 FR 16360 - Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 63 (April 4, 2017)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 63 (April 4, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 4, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 16360-16363] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-06628] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-428-844] Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate (CTL plate) from the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016. The final dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the ``Final Determination'' section of this notice. DATES: Effective April 4, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross Belliveau or David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4952 and (202) 482-4136, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 16361]] Background On November 14, 2016, the Department published the Preliminary Determination of sales at LTFV of CTL plate from Germany.\1\ On November 29, 2016, we amended our Preliminary Determination.\2\ A summary of the events that occurred since the Department published the Preliminary Determination, as well as a full discussion of the issues raised by parties for this final determination, may be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice.\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 81 FR 79446 (November 14, 2016) (Preliminary Determination). \2\ See Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 81 FR 85930 (November 29, 2016) (Amended Preliminary Determination). \3\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Germany,'' dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Investigation The scope of the investigation covers CTL plate from Germany. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues raised is attached to this notice as Appendix II. 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 at https://access.trade.gov, and it is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room B- 8024 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 and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), in November and December 2016, we conducted verification of the sales and cost information submitted by AG der Dillinger H[uuml]ttenwerke (Dillinger) and Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, and Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH (collectively, Salzgitter) for use in our final determination. We used standard verification procedures, including an examination of relevant accounting and production records, and original source documents provided by Dillinger and Salzgitter.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ For discussion of our verification findings, see the following memoranda: Memorandum, ``Verification of the Sales Response of AG der Dillinger H[uuml]ttenwerke in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Germany,'' dated December 20, 2016; Memorandum, ``Verification of Berg Steel Pipe Corp. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From Germany,'' dated January 4, 2017; Memorandum, ``Verification of the Cost Response of Salzgitter AG in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate from Federal Republic of Germany,'' dated January 4, 2017; Memorandum, ``Verification of the Sales Response of Berg Steel Pipe Corp. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate from the Federal Republic of Germany,'' dated January 25, 2017; Memorandum, ``Verification of the Home Market Sales Response of Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany,'' dated January 31, 2017; Memorandum, ``Verification of the Sales Response of Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany,'' dated February 1, 2017; Memorandum, ``Verification of the Sales Response of Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH International GmbH in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-Length Plate From the Federal Republic of Germany,'' dated February 1, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received and our findings at verification, we made certain changes to the margin calculations for Dillinger and Salzgitter. For a discussion of these changes, see the ``Margin Calculations'' section of the Issues and Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the the Act provides that the estimated all-others rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. For the final determination, the Department calculated the all- others rate based on a weighted average of Dillinger's and Salzgitter's margins using publicly-ranged quantities of their sales of subject merchandise.\5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ See Memorandum, ``Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to- Length Plate From Germany: Calculation of the Final Margin for All Other Companies,'' dated March 29, 2017. With two respondents, we normally calculate (A) a weighted-average of the dumping margins calculated for the mandatory respondents; (B) a simple average of the dumping margins calculated for the mandatory respondents; and (C) a weighted-average of the dumping margins calculated for the mandatory respondents using each company's publicly-ranged values for the merchandise under consideration. We compare (B) and (C) to (A) and select the rate closest to (A) as the most appropriate rate for all other companies. See Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews, Final Results of Changed-Circumstances Review, and Revocation of an Order in Part, 75 FR 53661, 53663 (September 1, 2010). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Determination The final weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- average Exporter/manufacturer dumping margins (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AG der Dillinger H[uuml]ttenwerke.......................... 5.38 Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech 22.90 GmbH, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, and Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH............................. All Others................................................. 21.03 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclosure We will disclose the calculations performed within five days of the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of CTL plate from Germany, as described in Appendix I of this notice, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 14, 2016, the date of publication of the preliminary determination of this investigation in the Federal Register. Further, the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated amount by which the normal value exceeds the U.S. price as shown above. [[Page 16362]] International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of the final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of CTL plate from Germany no later than 45 days after our final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, the proceeding will be terminated and all cash deposits will be refunded. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (APO) This notice serves as a reminder to parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely notification of the return or 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. This determination and this notice are issued and published pursuant to sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 29, 2017. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain carbon and alloy steel hot-rolled or forged flat plate products not in coils, whether or not painted, varnished, or coated with plastics or other non-metallic substances (cut-to-length plate). Subject merchandise includes plate that is produced by being cut-to-length from coils or from other discrete length plate and plate that is rolled or forged into a discrete length. The products covered include (1) Universal mill plates (i.e., flat-rolled products rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width exceeding 150 mm but not exceeding 1250 mm, and of a thickness of not less than 4 mm, which are not in coils and without patterns in relief), and (2) hot- rolled or forged flat steel products of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more and of a width which exceeds 150 mm and measures at least twice the thickness, and which are not in coils, whether or not with patterns in relief. The covered products described above may be rectangular, square, circular or other shapes and include products of either rectangular or non-rectangular cross-section where such non-rectangular cross-section is achieved subsequent to the rolling process, i.e., products which have been ``worked after rolling'' (e.g., products which have been beveled or rounded at the edges). For purposes of the width and thickness requirements referenced above, the following rules apply: (1) except where otherwise stated where the nominal and actual thickness or width measurements vary, a product from a given subject country is within the scope if application of either the nominal or actual measurement would place it within the scope based on the definitions set forth above; and (2) where the width and thickness vary for a specific product (e.g., the thickness of certain products with non-rectangular cross- section, the width of certain products with non-rectangular shape, etc.), the measurement at its greatest width or thickness applies. Steel products included in the scope of this investigation are products in which: (1) Iron predominates, by weight, over each of the other contained elements; and (2) the carbon content is 2 percent or less by weight. Subject merchandise includes cut-to-length plate that has been further processed in the subject country or a third country, including but not limited to pickling, oiling, levelling, annealing, tempering, temper rolling, skin passing, painting, varnishing, trimming, cutting, punching, beveling, and/or slitting, or any other processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of the investigation if performed in the country of manufacture of the cut-to-length plate. All products that meet the written physical description, are within the scope of this investigation unless specifically excluded or covered by the scope of an existing order. The following products are outside of, and/or specifically excluded from, the scope of this investigation: (1) Products clad, plated, or coated with metal, whether or not painted, varnished or coated with plastic or other non-metallic substances; (2) military grade armor plate certified to one of the following specifications or to a specification that references and incorporates one of the following specifications:MIL-A-12560, MIL-DTL-12560H, MIL-DTL-12560J, MIL-DTL-12560K, MIL-DTL-32332, MIL-A-46100D, MIL-DTL-46100-E, MIL-46177C, MIL-S-16216K Grade HY80, MIL-S-16216K Grade HY100, MIL-S-24645A HSLA-80; MIL-S-24645A HSLA-100, T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Grade HY80, T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Grade HY100, T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Grade HSLA80, T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Grade HSLA100, and T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Mod. Grade HSLA115, except that any cut-to-length plate certified to one of the above specifications, or to a military grade armor specification that references and incorporates one of the above specifications, will not be excluded from the scope if it is also dual- or multiple- certified to any other non-armor specification that otherwise would fall within the scope of this investigation; (3) stainless steel plate, containing 10.5 percent or more of chromium by weight and not more than 1.2 percent of carbon by weight; (4) CTL plate meeting the requirements of ASTM A-829, Grade E 4340 that are over 305 mm in actual thickness; (5) Alloy forged and rolled CTL plate greater than or equal to 152.4 mm in actual thickness meeting each of the following requirements: (a) Electric furnace melted, ladle refined & vacuum degassed and having a chemical composition (expressed in weight percentages): Carbon 0.23-0.28, Silicon 0.05-0.20, Manganese 1.20-1.60, Nickel not greater than 1.0, Sulfur not greater than 0.007, Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, Chromium 1.0-2.5, Molybdenum 0.35-0.80, Boron 0.002-0.004, Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm; (b) With a Brinell hardness measured in all parts of the product including mid thickness falling within one of the following ranges: (i) 270-300 HBW, (ii) 290-320 HBW, or (iii) 320-350HBW; (c) Having cleanliness in accordance with ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A not exceeding 1.5, B not exceeding 1.0, C not exceeding 0.5, D not exceeding 1.5; and (d) Conforming to ASTM A578-S9 ultrasonic testing requirements with acceptance criteria 2 mm flat bottom hole; (6) Alloy forged and rolled steel CTL plate over 407 mm in actual thickness and meeting the following requirements: (a) Made from Electric Arc Furnace melted, Ladle refined & vacuum degassed, alloy steel with the following chemical composition (expressed in weight percentages): Carbon 0.23-0.28, Silicon 0.05-0.15, Manganese 1.20-1.50, Nickel not greater than 0.4, Sulfur not greater than 0.010, Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, Chromium 1.20-1.50, Molybdenum 0.35-0.55, Boron 0.002-0.004, Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm; [[Page 16363]] (b) Having cleanliness in accordance with ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A not exceeding 1.5, B not exceeding 1.5, C not exceeding 1.0, D not exceeding 1.5; (c) Having the following mechanical properties: (i) With a Brinell hardness not more than 237 HBW measured in all parts of the product including mid thickness; and having a Yield Strength of 75ksi min and UTS 95ksi or more, Elongation of 18% or more and Reduction of area 35% or more; having charpy V at -75 degrees F in the longitudinal direction equal or greater than 15 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater than 20 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens) and conforming to the requirements of NACE MR01-75; or (ii) With a Brinell hardness not less than 240 HBW measured in all parts of the product including mid thickness; and having a Yield Strength of 90 ksi min and UTS 110 ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more and Reduction of area 30% or more; having charpy V at -40 degrees F in the longitudinal direction equal or greater than 21 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater than 31 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens); (d) Conforming to ASTM A578-S9 ultrasonic testing requirements with acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole; and (e) Conforming to magnetic particle inspection in accordance with AMS 2301; (7) Alloy forged and rolled steel CTL plate over 407 mm in actual thickness and meeting the following requirements: (a) Made from Electric Arc Furnace melted, ladle refined & vacuum degassed, alloy steel with the following chemical composition (expressed in weight percentages): Carbon 0.25-0.30, Silicon not greater than 0.25, Manganese not greater than 0.50, Nickel 3.0-3.5, Sulfur not greater than 0.010, Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, Chromium 1.0-1.5, Molybdenum 0.6-0.9, Vanadium 0.08 to 0.12 Boron 0.002-0.004, Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm. (b) Having cleanliness in accordance with ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A not exceeding 1.0(t) and 0.5(h), B not exceeding 1.5(t) and 1.0(h), C not exceeding 1.0(t) and 0.5(h), and D not exceeding 1.5(t) and 1.0(h); (c) Having the following mechanical properties: A Brinell hardness not less than 350 HBW measured in all parts of the product including mid thickness; and having a Yield Strength of 145ksi or more and UTS 160ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more and Reduction of area 35% or more; having charpy V at -40 degrees F in the transverse direction equal or greater than 20 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater than 25 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens); (d) Conforming to ASTM A578-S9 ultrasonic testing requirements with acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole; and (e) Conforming to magnetic particle inspection in accordance with AMS 2301. The products subject to the investigation are currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under item numbers: 7208.40.3030, 7208.40.3060, 7208.51.0030, 7208.51.0045, 7208.51.0060, 7208.52.0000, 7211.13.0000, 7211.14.0030, 7211.14.0045, 7225.40.1110, 7225.40.1180, 7225.40.3005, 7225.40.3050, 7226.20.0000, and 7226.91.5000. The products subject to the investigation may also enter under the following HTSUS item numbers: 7208.40.6060, 7208.53.0000, 7208.90.0000, 7210.70.3000, 7210.90.9000, 7211.19.1500, 7211.19.2000, 7211.19.4500, 7211.19.6000, 7211.19.7590, 7211.90.0000, 7212.40.1000, 7212.40.5000, 7212.50.0000, 7214.10.0000, 7214.30.0010, 7214.30.0080, 7214.91.0015, 7214.91.0060, 7214.91.0090, 7225.11.0000, 7225.19.0000, 7225.40.5110, 7225.40.5130, 7225.40.5160, 7225.40.7000, 7225.99.0010, 7225.99.0090, 7226.11.1000, 7226.11.9060, 7226.19.1000, 7226.19.9000, 7226.91.0500, 7226.91.1530, 7226.91.1560, 7226.91.2530, 7226.91.2560, 7226.91.7000, 7226.91.8000, and 7226.99.0180. The HTSUS subheadings above are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Margin Calculations VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Differential Pricing Methodology 2. Application of Adverse Facts Available to Salzgitter 3. Excluding Sales Produced by an Unaffiliated Manufacturer for Salzgitter 4. Shipment Date for Salzgitter's Export Price Sales 5. Level of Trade for Salzgitter 6. Capping Freight Revenue for Berg Steel Pipe Corp.'s (BSPC's) Sales 7. Capping BSPC's Revenues for Further Manufacturing by Associated Expenses 8. Salzgitter's Short-Term Euro-Denominated Interest Rate 9. Treatment of Salzgitter Home Market Resales of Further- Processed CTL Plate 10. Adding a Fabrication Product Characteristic for Salzgitter 11. Salzgitter Credit Expense Revisions at Verification 12. Salzgitter Home Market Revenue Items 13. MGB Underreported Costs 14. MGB Scrap Offset 15. Cost Adjustments for Other Salzgitter Manufacturing Entities 16. MGB's G&A Ratio Denominator 17. Further Manufacturing General and Administrative (G&A) Ratio Denominator 18. Further Manufacturing Scrap Offset 19. Further Manufacturing Verification Minor Corrections 20. Home Market Affiliated Service Center Sales for Dillinger 21. Level of Trade for Dillinger 22. Reassignment of Quality Codes for Dillinger 23. Descaling Product Characteristic for Dillinger 24. Interest Rate for Dillinger's U.S. Credit Expenses 25. Excluding Sales of Military Grade Plate for Dillinger 26. Payment Dates for Certain of Dillinger's Home Market and U.S. Sales 27. Corrections from Verification for Dillinger 28. Currency Conversions for Certain Movement Expenses Reported for Dillinger's U.S. Sales 29. Inclusion of Interest Rate in the Affiliated Input Cost of Production for Dillinger 30. Non-Prime Plate Product Costs for Dillinger 31. Blast Furnace Coke Adjustment for Dillinger 32. Dillinger's Reported Affiliated Party Costs 33. G&A Expense Ratio Adjustment Related to Services Obtained from an Affiliated Party for Dillinger 34. Cost Reconciliation Adjustments for Dillinger VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2017-06628 Filed 4-3-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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Preliminary Determinations by the ITC from multiple parties simultaneously. In Dated: March 28, 2017.
The ITC will preliminarily determine, such a case, we will inform parties in Ronald K. Lorentzen,
within 45 days after the date on which the letter or memorandum setting forth Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
the Petitions were filed, whether there the deadline (including a specified time) and Compliance.
is a reasonable indication that imports by which extension requests must be Appendix I
of silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, filed to be considered timely. An
and/or Kazakhstan are materially extension request must be made in a Scope of the Investigations
injuring, or threatening material injury separate, stand-alone submission; under The scope of these investigation covers all
to, a U.S. industry.33 A negative ITC limited circumstances we will grant forms and sizes of silicon metal, including
determination will result in the silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains
untimely-filed requests for the extension at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99
investigation being terminated with of time limits. Review Extension of percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent
respect to that country.34 Otherwise, Time Limits; Final Rule, 78 FR 57790 iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade
these investigations will proceed (September 20, 2013), available at silicon (merchandise containing at least
according to statutory and regulatory http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013- 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight and
time limits. 09-20/html/2013-22853.htm, prior to classifiable under Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
Submission of Factual Information submitting factual information in these
subheading 2804.61.0000) is excluded from
Factual information is defined in 19 investigations. the scope of these investigations.
CFR 351.102(b)(21) as: (i) Evidence Certification Requirements Silicon metal is currently classifiable
submitted in response to questionnaires; under subheadings 2804.69.1000 and
(ii) evidence submitted in support of Any party submitting factual 2804.69.5000 of the HTSUS. While HTSUS
allegations; (iii) publicly available information in an AD or CVD numbers are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, the written description of
information to value factors under 19 proceeding must certify to the accuracy the scope remains dispositive.
CFR 351.408(c) or to measure the and completeness of that information.35
adequacy of remuneration under 19 CFR [FR Doc. 2017–06622 Filed 4–3–17; 8:45 am]
Parties are hereby reminded that revised
351.511(a)(2); (iv) evidence placed on certification requirements are in effect BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
the record by the Department; and (v) for company/government officials, as
evidence other than factual information well as their representatives.
described in (i)–(iv). Any party, when DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Investigations initiated on the basis of
submitting factual information, must petitions filed on or after August 16, International Trade Administration
specify under which subsection of 19
2013, and other segments of any AD or
CFR 351.102(b)(21) the information is
CVD proceedings initiated on or after [A–428–844]
being submitted and, if the information
is submitted to rebut, clarify, or correct August 16, 2013, should use the formats
factual information already on the for the revised certifications provided at Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-
record, to provide an explanation the end of the Final Rule.36 The Length Plate From the Federal
identifying the information already on Department intends to reject factual Republic of Germany: Final
the record that the factual information submissions if the submitting party does Determination of Sales at Less Than
seeks to rebut, clarify, or correct. Time not comply with the applicable revised Fair Value
limits for the submission of factual certification requirements.
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
information are addressed in 19 CFR International Trade Administration,
Notification to Interested Parties
351.301, which provides specific time Department of Commerce.
limits based on the type of factual Interested parties must submit
information being submitted. Parties applications for disclosure under APO SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
should review the regulations prior to (the Department) determines that certain
in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. On
submitting factual information in these carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length
January 22, 2008, the Department
investigations. plate (CTL plate) from the Federal
published Antidumping and
Republic of Germany (Germany) is
Extension of Time Limits Regulation Countervailing Duty Proceedings: being, or is likely to be, sold in the
Parties may request an extension of Documents Submission Procedures; United States at less than fair value
time limits before the expiration of a APO Procedures, 73 FR 3634 (January (LTFV). The period of investigation
time limit established under 19 CFR 22, 2008). Parties wishing to participate (POI) is April 1, 2015, through March
351.301, or as otherwise specified by the in these investigations should ensure 31, 2016. The final dumping margins of
Secretary. In general, an extension that they meet the requirements of these sales at LTFV are listed below in the
request will be considered untimely if it procedures (e.g., the filing of letters of ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this
is filed after the expiration of the time appearance as discussed at 19 CFR notice.
limit established under 19 CFR 351.301. 351.103(d)).
For submissions that are due from DATES: Effective April 4, 2017.
This notice is issued and published
multiple parties simultaneously, an pursuant to sections 702 and 777(i) of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross
extension request will be considered Belliveau or David Goldberger, AD/CVD
the Act.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
untimely if it is filed after 10:00 a.m. on Operations, Office II, Enforcement and
the due date. Under certain 35 See Compliance, International Trade
section 782(b) of the Act.
circumstances, we may elect to specify 36 See Administration, U.S. Department of
Certification of Factual Information To
a different time limit by which Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
Import Administration During Antidumping and
extension requests will be considered Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
untimely for submissions which are due 17, 2013) (‘‘Final Rule’’); see also frequently asked (202) 482–4952 and (202) 482–4136,
questions regarding the Final Rule, available at respectively.
33 See section 703(a)(2) of the Act. http://enforcement.trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_
34 See section 703(a)(1) of the Act. info_final_rule_FAQ_07172013.pdf. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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(b) Having cleanliness in accordance with The products subject to the investigation 23. Descaling Product Characteristic for
ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A are currently classified in the Harmonized Dillinger
not exceeding 1.5, B not exceeding 1.5, C not Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) 24. Interest Rate for Dillinger’s U.S. Credit
exceeding 1.0, D not exceeding 1.5; under item numbers: 7208.40.3030, Expenses
(c) Having the following mechanical 7208.40.3060, 7208.51.0030, 7208.51.0045, 25. Excluding Sales of Military Grade Plate
properties: 7208.51.0060, 7208.52.0000, 7211.13.0000, for Dillinger
(i) With a Brinell hardness not more than 7211.14.0030, 7211.14.0045, 7225.40.1110, 26. Payment Dates for Certain of Dillinger’s
237 HBW measured in all parts of the 7225.40.1180, 7225.40.3005, 7225.40.3050, Home Market and U.S. Sales
product including mid thickness; and having 7226.20.0000, and 7226.91.5000. 27. Corrections from Verification for
a Yield Strength of 75ksi min and UTS 95ksi The products subject to the investigation Dillinger
or more, Elongation of 18% or more and may also enter under the following HTSUS 28. Currency Conversions for Certain
Reduction of area 35% or more; having item numbers: 7208.40.6060, 7208.53.0000, Movement Expenses Reported for
charpy V at ¥75 degrees F in the 7208.90.0000, 7210.70.3000, 7210.90.9000, Dillinger’s U.S. Sales
longitudinal direction equal or greater than 7211.19.1500, 7211.19.2000, 7211.19.4500, 29. Inclusion of Interest Rate in the
15 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater 7211.19.6000, 7211.19.7590, 7211.90.0000, Affiliated Input Cost of Production for
than 20 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens) and 7212.40.1000, 7212.40.5000, 7212.50.0000, Dillinger
conforming to the requirements of NACE 7214.10.0000, 7214.30.0010, 7214.30.0080, 30. Non-Prime Plate Product Costs for
MR01–75; or 7214.91.0015, 7214.91.0060, 7214.91.0090, Dillinger
(ii) With a Brinell hardness not less than 7225.11.0000, 7225.19.0000, 7225.40.5110, 31. Blast Furnace Coke Adjustment for
240 HBW measured in all parts of the 7225.40.5130, 7225.40.5160, 7225.40.7000, Dillinger
product including mid thickness; and having 7225.99.0010, 7225.99.0090, 7226.11.1000, 32. Dillinger’s Reported Affiliated Party
a Yield Strength of 90 ksi min and UTS 110 7226.11.9060, 7226.19.1000, 7226.19.9000, Costs
ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more and 7226.91.0500, 7226.91.1530, 7226.91.1560, 33. G&A Expense Ratio Adjustment Related
Reduction of area 30% or more; having 7226.91.2530, 7226.91.2560, 7226.91.7000, to Services Obtained from an Affiliated
charpy V at ¥40 degrees F in the 7226.91.8000, and 7226.99.0180. Party for Dillinger
longitudinal direction equal or greater than The HTSUS subheadings above are 34. Cost Reconciliation Adjustments for
21 ft. lbs (single value) and equal or greater provided for convenience and customs Dillinger
than 31 ft. lbs (average of 3 specimens); purposes only. The written description of the VII. Recommendation
(d) Conforming to ASTM A578–S9 scope of the investigation is dispositive.
ultrasonic testing requirements with [FR Doc. 2017–06628 Filed 4–3–17; 8:45 am]
acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole;
Appendix II BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
and
(e) Conforming to magnetic particle
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and
inspection in accordance with AMS 2301; DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Decision Memorandum
(7) Alloy forged and rolled steel CTL plate
over 407 mm in actual thickness and meeting I. Summary
the following requirements: II. Background International Trade Administration
(a) Made from Electric Arc Furnace melted, III. Scope of the Investigation [A–427–828]
ladle refined & vacuum degassed, alloy steel IV. Scope Comments
with the following chemical composition V. Margin Calculations Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-to-
(expressed in weight percentages): VI. Discussion of the Issues Length Plate From France: Final
• Carbon 0.25–0.30, 1. Differential Pricing Methodology
2. Application of Adverse Facts Available
Determination of Sales at Less Than
• Silicon not greater than 0.25, Fair Value
• Manganese not greater than 0.50, to Salzgitter
• Nickel 3.0–3.5, 3. Excluding Sales Produced by an AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
• Sulfur not greater than 0.010, Unaffiliated Manufacturer for Salzgitter
International Trade Administration,
• Phosphorus not greater than 0.020, 4. Shipment Date for Salzgitter’s Export
Department of Commerce.
• Chromium 1.0–1.5, Price Sales
• Molybdenum 0.6–0.9, 5. Level of Trade for Salzgitter SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
• Vanadium 0.08 to 0.12 6. Capping Freight Revenue for Berg Steel (the Department) determines that certain
• Boron 0.002–0.004, Pipe Corp.’s (BSPC’s) Sales carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length
• Oxygen not greater than 20 ppm, 7. Capping BSPC’s Revenues for Further plate (CTL plate) from France is being,
• Hydrogen not greater than 2 ppm, and Manufacturing by Associated Expenses or is likely to be, sold in the United
• Nitrogen not greater than 60 ppm. 8. Salzgitter’s Short-Term Euro-
States at less than fair value (LTFV). The
(b) Having cleanliness in accordance with Denominated Interest Rate
9. Treatment of Salzgitter Home Market period of investigation (POI) is April 1,
ASTM E45 method A (Thin and Heavy): A 2015, through March 31, 2016. The final
not exceeding 1.0(t) and 0.5(h), B not Resales of Further-Processed CTL Plate
exceeding 1.5(t) and 1.0(h), C not exceeding 10. Adding a Fabrication Product dumping margins of sales at LTFV are
1.0(t) and 0.5(h), and D not exceeding 1.5(t) Characteristic for Salzgitter listed below in the ‘‘Final
and 1.0(h); 11. Salzgitter Credit Expense Revisions at Determination’’ section of this notice.
(c) Having the following mechanical Verification DATES: Effective April 4, 2017.
properties: A Brinell hardness not less than 12. Salzgitter Home Market Revenue Items
13. MGB Underreported Costs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
350 HBW measured in all parts of the Brandon Custard or Terre Keaton
product including mid thickness; and having 14. MGB Scrap Offset
a Yield Strength of 145ksi or more and UTS 15. Cost Adjustments for Other Salzgitter Stefanova, AD/CVD Operations, Office
160ksi or more, Elongation of 15% or more Manufacturing Entities II, Enforcement and Compliance,
and Reduction of area 35% or more; having 16. MGB’s G&A Ratio Denominator International Trade Administration,
17. Further Manufacturing General and U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
charpy V at ¥40 degrees F in the transverse
direction equal or greater than 20 ft. lbs Administrative (G&A) Ratio Denominator Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
(single value) and equal or greater than 25 ft. 18. Further Manufacturing Scrap Offset DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1823
lbs (average of 3 specimens); 19. Further Manufacturing Verification
Minor Corrections
and (202) 482–1280, respectively.
(d) Conforming to ASTM A578–S9
ultrasonic testing requirements with 20. Home Market Affiliated Service Center SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
acceptance criteria 3.2 mm flat bottom hole; Sales for Dillinger Background
and 21. Level of Trade for Dillinger
(e) Conforming to magnetic particle 22. Reassignment of Quality Codes for On November 14, 2016, the
inspection in accordance with AMS 2301. Dillinger Department published the Preliminary
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Dates | Effective April 4, 2017. | |
| Contact | Ross Belliveau or David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4952 and (202) 482-4136, respectively. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 16360 |
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