82 FR 52275 - Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan; Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan and Romania: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 217 (November 13, 2017)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 217 (November 13, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24515 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 217 (Monday, November 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 52275-52276] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24515] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-588-850, A-588-851, A-485-805] Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan; Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan and Romania: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable November 13, 2017. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on certain large diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and pressure pipe (large diameter pipe) from Japan and certain small diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and pressure pipe (small diameter pipe) from Japan and Romania would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of the antidumping duty orders. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Schauer, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-0410. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 26, 2000, and August 10, 2000, the Department published the AD orders on large diameter pipe from Japan and small diameter pipe from Japan and Romania, respectively.\1\ On September 1, 2016, the Department published the notice of initiation of the third sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on large diameter pipe from Japan and small diameter pipe from Japan and Romania pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ On December 16, 2016, the USITC instituted its review of the orders.\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan; and Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan and the Republic of South Africa, 65 FR 39360 (June 26, 2000), and Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Romania, 65 FR 48963 (August 10, 2000). \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 81 FR 60343 (September 1, 2016). \3\ See Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania Institution of Five-Year Reviews; Notice of Commission Determination to Conduct Full Five Year Reviews, 81 FR 91199 (December 16, 2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on large diameter pipe from Japan and small diameter pipe from Japan and Romania would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and, therefore, notified the USITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the orders be revoked.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan; Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania: Final Results of the Expedited Third Five-Year Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 81 FR 93648 (December 21, 2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On October 16, 2017, the USITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c)(1) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on large diameter pipe from Japan and small diameter pipe from Japan and Romania would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ See Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania; Determinations, 82 FR 48113 (October 16, 2017) and USITC Publication 4731 (October 2017), titled Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania, Investigation Nos. 731-TA-847 and 849 (Third Review). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 52276]] Scope of the Orders Large Diameter Pipe From Japan The products covered by this order are large diameter seamless carbon and alloy (other than stainless) steel standard, line, and pressure pipes. The seamless pipes subject to this order are currently classifiable under the subheadings 7304.10.10.30, 7304.10.10.45, 7304.10.10.60, 7304.10.50.50, 7304.19.10.30, 7304.19.10.45, 7304.19.10.60, 7304.19.50.50, 7304.31.60.10, 7304.31.60.50, 7304.39.00.04, 7304.39.00.06, 7304.39.00.08, 7304.39.00.36, 7304.39.00.40, 7304.39.00.44, 7304.39.00.48, 7304.39.00.52, 7304.39.00.56, 7304.39.00.62, 7304.39.00.68, 7304.39.00.72, 7304.51.50.15, 7304.51.50.45, 7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.20.30, 7304.59.20.55, 7304.59.20.60, 7304.59.20.70, 7304.59.60.00, 7304.59.80.30, 7304.59.80.35, 7304.59.80.40, 7304.59.80.45, 7304.59.80.50, 7304.59.80.55, 7304.59.80.60, 7304.59.80.65, and 7304.59.80.70 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written product description remains dispositive.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ A full description of the scope of the order is contained in the Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan (A-588-850), Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan (A-588-851) and Romania (A-485-805),'' dated December 15, 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small Diameter Pipe From Japan and Romania The products covered by these orders include small diameter seamless carbon and alloy (other than stainless) steel standard, line, and pressure pipes and redraw hollows. The seamless pipes subject to these orders are currently classifiable under the subheadings 7304.10.10.20, 7304.10.50.20, 7304.19.10.20, 7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.30.00, 7304.31.60.50, 7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20, 7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28, 7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05, 7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00, 7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15, 7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the HTSUS. The HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written product description remains dispositive.\7\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ Id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuation of the Orders As a result of these determinations by the Department and the USITC that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of the antidumping orders on large diameter pipe from Japan and small diameter pipe from Japan and Romania. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect antidumping duty cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of these orders will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next five-year review of the orders not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 6, 2017. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, Performing the Non-exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017-24515 Filed 11-9-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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CFR 351.213(d)(1), Zekelman timely return or destruction of proprietary U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
withdrew its request for an information disclosed under APO in Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
administrative review of all 20 accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–0410.
companies.2 continues to govern business SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
proprietary information in this segment
Rescission of Administrative Review Background
of the proceeding. Timely written
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the notification of the return or destruction On June 26, 2000, and August 10,
Department will rescind an of APO materials, or conversion to 2000, the Department published the AD
administrative review, in whole or in judicial protective order, is hereby orders on large diameter pipe from
part, if the party that requested the requested. Failure to comply with the Japan and small diameter pipe from
review withdraws the requests within regulations and terms of an APO is a Japan and Romania, respectively.1 On
90 days of the date of publication of the violation which is subject to sanction. September 1, 2016, the Department
notice of initiation of the requested published the notice of initiation of the
review. Zekelman withdrew its review Notification to Interested Parties
third sunset review of the antidumping
request by the 90-day deadline, and no This notice is issued and published in duty orders on large diameter pipe from
other parties requested an accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and Japan and small diameter pipe from
administrative review of this order. 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as Japan and Romania pursuant to section
Therefore, we are rescinding the amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
administrative review of the Dated: November 6, 2017. amended (the Act).2 On December 16,
antidumping duty order on circular 2016, the USITC instituted its review of
James Maeder,
welded carbon quality steel pipe from the orders.3
the PRC covering the period July 1, 2016 Senior Director performing the duties of
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping As a result of its review, the
to June 30, 2017, in its entirety. and Countervailing Duty Operations. Department determined that revocation
Assessment [FR Doc. 2017–24514 Filed 11–9–17; 8:45 a.m.] of the antidumping duty orders on large
diameter pipe from Japan and small
The Department will instruct U.S. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
diameter pipe from Japan and Romania
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to
would likely lead to continuation or
assess antidumping duties on all
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE recurrence of dumping and, therefore,
appropriate entries. Because the
notified the USITC of the magnitude of
Department is rescinding this International Trade Administration the margins of dumping likely to prevail
administrative review in its entirety, the
[A–588–850, A–588–851, A–485–805] should the orders be revoked.4
entries to which this administrative
On October 16, 2017, the USITC
review pertains shall be assessed
Certain Large Diameter Carbon and published its determination, pursuant to
antidumping duties that are equal to the
Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and section 751(c)(1) of the Act, that
cash deposits of estimated antidumping
Pressure Pipe From Japan; Certain revocation of the antidumping duty
duties required at the time of entry, or
Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy orders on large diameter pipe from
withdrawal from warehouse, for
Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Japan and small diameter pipe from
consumption, in accordance with 19
Pipe From Japan and Romania: Japan and Romania would be likely to
CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department
Continuation of Antidumping Duty lead to continuation or recurrence of
intends to issue appropriate assessment
Orders material injury to an industry in the
instructions to CBP within 15 days after
United States within a reasonably
the publication of this notice in the AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, foreseeable time.5
Federal Register. International Trade Administration,
Notification to Importers Department of Commerce. 1 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain
DATES: Applicable November 13, 2017. Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless
This notice serves as the only Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan; and
reminder to importers of their SUMMARY: As a result of the Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless
responsibility under 19 CFR determinations by the Department of Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan and
351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate Commerce (the Department) and the the Republic of South Africa, 65 FR 39360 (June 26,
U.S. International Trade Commission 2000), and Notice of Amended Final Determination
regarding the reimbursement of of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping
antidumping duties prior to liquidation (USITC) that revocation of the Duty Order: Certain Small Diameter Carbon and
of the relevant entries during this antidumping duty orders on certain Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe
review period. Failure to comply with large diameter carbon and alloy from Romania, 65 FR 48963 (August 10, 2000).
2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 81
this requirement could result in the seamless standard, line and pressure
FR 60343 (September 1, 2016).
presumption that reimbursement of the pipe (large diameter pipe) from Japan 3 See Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line,
antidumping duties occurred and the and certain small diameter carbon and and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania
subsequent assessment of doubled alloy seamless standard, line and Institution of Five-Year Reviews; Notice of
antidumping duties. pressure pipe (small diameter pipe) Commission Determination to Conduct Full Five
from Japan and Romania would likely Year Reviews, 81 FR 91199 (December 16, 2016).
4 See Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy
Administrative Protective Orders lead to continuation or recurrence of Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from
This notice also serves as the only dumping and material injury to an
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
Japan; Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy
reminder to parties subject to industry in the United States, the Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from
Department is publishing a notice of Japan and Romania: Final Results of the Expedited
administrative protective order (APO) of Third Five-Year Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping
their responsibility concerning the continuation of the antidumping duty Duty Orders, 81 FR 93648 (December 21, 2016).
orders. 5 See Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line,
2 See Letter from Zekelman Industries, regarding and Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
‘‘Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe from Determinations, 82 FR 48113 (October 16, 2017)
the People’s Republic of China: Withdrawal of
Thomas Schauer, AD/CVD Operations, and USITC Publication 4731 (October 2017), titled
Request for Administrative Review,’’ dated Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and
September 29, 2017. International Trade Administration, Continued
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Scope of the Orders purposes. The written product (CVD) investigation of certain
description remains dispositive.7 crystalline silicon photovoltaic products
Large Diameter Pipe From Japan
(solar products) from the People’s
The products covered by this order Continuation of the Orders
Republic of China (PRC). The
are large diameter seamless carbon and As a result of these determinations by Department is notifying the public that
alloy (other than stainless) steel the Department and the USITC that the CIT’s final judgment in this case is
standard, line, and pressure pipes. The revocation of the antidumping duty not in harmony with the Department’s
seamless pipes subject to this order are orders would be likely to lead to final determination, as amended, in the
currently classifiable under the continuation or recurrence of dumping CVD investigation of solar products
subheadings 7304.10.10.30, and material injury to an industry in the from the PRC.
7304.10.10.45, 7304.10.10.60, United States, pursuant to section DATES: Applicable September 18, 2017.
7304.10.50.50, 7304.19.10.30, 751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
7304.19.10.45, 7304.19.10.60, hereby orders the continuation of the Gene H. Calvert, AD/CVD Operations,
7304.19.50.50, 7304.31.60.10, antidumping orders on large diameter Office VII, Enforcement and
7304.31.60.50, 7304.39.00.04, pipe from Japan and small diameter Compliance, International Trade
7304.39.00.06, 7304.39.00.08, pipe from Japan and Romania. U.S. Administration, U.S. Department of
7304.39.00.36, 7304.39.00.40, Customs and Border Protection will Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
7304.39.00.44, 7304.39.00.48, continue to collect antidumping duty NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone
7304.39.00.52, 7304.39.00.56, cash deposits at the rates in effect at the (202) 482–3586.
7304.39.00.62, 7304.39.00.68, time of entry for all imports of subject
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
7304.39.00.72, 7304.51.50.15, merchandise. The effective date of the
7304.51.50.45, 7304.51.50.60, continuation of these orders will be the Background
7304.59.20.30, 7304.59.20.55, date of publication in the Federal On December 23, 2014, the
7304.59.20.60, 7304.59.20.70, Register of this notice of continuation. Department published its final
7304.59.60.00, 7304.59.80.30, Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, determination in the CVD investigation
7304.59.80.35, 7304.59.80.40, the Department intends to initiate the of solar products from the PRC.1 On
7304.59.80.45, 7304.59.80.50, next five-year review of the orders not February 18, 2015, the Department
7304.59.80.55, 7304.59.80.60, later than 30 days prior to the fifth published an amended final
7304.59.80.65, and 7304.59.80.70 of the anniversary of the effective date of determination and CVD order.2 In the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the continuation. Final Determination, the Department
United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS These five-year (sunset) reviews and found that certain unreported assistance
subheading is provided for convenience this notice are in accordance with discovered during the investigation was
and customs purposes. The written section 751(c) of the Act and published countervailable using adverse facts
product description remains pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act. available (AFA) pursuant to section 776
dispositive.6 Dated: November 6, 2017. of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
Gary Taverman, (the Act).3 Additionally, the Department
Small Diameter Pipe From Japan and
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping determined not to initiate investigations
Romania
and Countervailing Duty Operations, into the mandatory respondents’
The products covered by these orders Performing the Non-exclusive Functions and creditworthinesss in certain years,
include small diameter seamless carbon Duties of the Assistant Secretary for finding that SolarWorld Americas, Inc.’s
and alloy (other than stainless) steel Enforcement and Compliance. (SolarWorld) creditworthiness
standard, line, and pressure pipes and [FR Doc. 2017–24515 Filed 11–9–17; 8:45 am] allegation failed to satisfy the threshold
redraw hollows. The seamless pipes BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P initiation requirements of 19 CFR
subject to these orders are currently 351.505(a)(6)(i).4 In the Amended Final
classifiable under the subheadings Determination, the Department found
7304.10.10.20, 7304.10.50.20, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE that it made a ministerial error in
7304.19.10.20, 7304.19.50.20, countervailing one of the unreported
7304.31.30.00, 7304.31.60.50, International Trade Administration
programs, and removed that program
7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20, [C–570–011] from the net countervailable subsidy
7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28, rate calculated for Changzhou Trina
7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05, Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Solar Energy Co., Ltd. (Trina Solar).5
7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00, Products From the People’s Republic Trina Solar and SolarWorld appealed
7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15, of China: Notice of Court Decision Not the Amended Final Determination to the
7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the in Harmony With Amended Final CIT, and on December 30, 2016, the CIT
HTSUS. The HTSUS subheading is Affirmative Countervailing Duty
provided for convenience and customs Determination 1 See Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products from the
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, People’s Republic of China: Final Affirmative
Pressure Pipe from Japan and Romania,
Investigation Nos. 731–TA–847 and 849 (Third
International Trade Administration, Countervailing Duty Determination, 79 FR 76962
Review). Department of Commerce. (December 23, 2014) (Final Determination).
2 See Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
6 A full description of the scope of the order is
SUMMARY: On September 8, 2017, the
contained in the Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Products from the People’s Republic of China:
United States Court of International Antidumping Duty Order; and Amended Final
Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the
Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Trade (CIT) entered final judgment Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and
Antidumping Duty Orders on Certain Large sustaining the Department of Countervailing Duty Order, 80 FR 8592 (February
18, 2015) (Amended Final Determination).
Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Commerce’s (the Department’s) final 3 See Final Determination, and accompanying
Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan (A–588–850), results of remand redetermination
Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 15.
Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan (A– pertaining to the countervailing duty 4 Id. at Comment 17.
588–851) and Romania (A–485–805),’’ dated 5 See Amended Final Determination, 80 FR at
December 15, 2016. 7 Id. 8593.
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| Contact | Thomas Schauer, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-0410. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52275 |
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