83 FR 3118 - Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 15 (January 23, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 15 (January 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-01146 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 23, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 3118-3120] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01146] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-533-878] Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, Preliminary Affirmative and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of stainless steel flanges from India. The period of investigation is January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016. DATES: Applicable January 23, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Mullen or Chelsey Simonovich, AD/ CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5260 or (202) 482-2000, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 703(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on September 11, 2017.\1\ On October 27, 2017, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation and the revised deadline is now January 16, 2018.\2\ For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.\3\ A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included as Appendix II to this notice. 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, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Stainless Steel Flanges from India and the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 82 FR 42654 (September 11, 2017) (Initiation Notice). \2\ See Stainless Steel Flanges from India and the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 82 FR 49786 (October 27, 2017). \3\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Stainless Steel Flanges from India,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are stainless steel flanges from India. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce's regulations,\4\ the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage, (i.e. , scope).\5\ No interested party commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). \5\ See Initiation Notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 701 of the Act. For each of the subsidy programs found countervailable, Commerce preliminarily determines that there is a subsidy, i.e. , a financial contribution by an ``authority'' that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is specific.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In making these findings, we relied, in part, on facts available and, because it finds that one or more respondents did not act to the best of their ability to respond to Commerce's requests for information, it drew an adverse inference where appropriate in selecting from among the facts otherwise available.\7\ For further information, see ``Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences'' in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ See sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances In accordance with section 703(e)(1) of the Act, Commerce preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of stainless steel flanges from India for Bebitz [[Page 3119]] Flanges Works, Echjay Forgings Private Limited, and all other exporters or producers not individually examined. For a full description of the methodology and results of Commerce's analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Alignment As noted in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, in accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), Commerce is aligning the final countervailing duty (CVD) determination in this investigation with the final determination in the companion antidumping duty (AD) investigation of stainless steel flanges from India based on a request made by the petitioners.\8\ Consequently, the final CVD determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than May 28, 2018, unless postponed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ See Letter to the Secretary from the Petitioners, re: Petitioners''' Request to Align the Countervailing Duty Final Determination with the Antidumping Duty Final Determination, dated December 18, 2017. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- All-Others Rate Sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that in the preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all- others rate for companies not individually examined. This rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated subsidy rates established for those companies individually examined, excluding any zero and de minimis rates and any rates based entirely under section 776 of the Act. In this investigation, Commerce preliminarily assigned a rate based entirely on facts available to Bebitz Flanges Works. Therefore, the only rate that is not zero, de minimis or based entirely on facts otherwise available is the rate calculated for Echjay Forgings Private Limited. Consequently, the rate calculated for Echjay Forgings Private Limited is also assigned as the rate for all-other producers and exporters. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated countervailable subsidy rates exist: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subsidy rate Company (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bebitz Flanges Works \9\................................ 239.61 Echjay Forgings Private Limited \10\.................... 5.00 All-Others.............................................. 5.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(B) and (d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the rates indicated above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with Bebitz Flanges Works: Viraj Profiles Limited. \10\ As discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, Commerce has found the following companies to be cross-owned with Echjay Forgings Private Limited: Echjay Forging Industries Private Limited. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 703(e)(2) of the Act provides that, given an affirmative determination of critical circumstances, any suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the later of (a) the date which is 90 days before the date on which the suspension of liquidation was first ordered, or (b) the date on which notice of initiation of the investigation was published. Commerce preliminarily finds that critical circumstances exist for imports of subject merchandise produced and/or exported by Bebitz Flanges Works, Echjay Forgings Private Limited, and all-other producers and exporters. In accordance with section 703(e)(2)(A) of the Act, the suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of merchandise from the exporters/producers identified in this paragraph that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before the publication of this notice. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis performed to interested parties in this preliminary determination within five days of its public announcement, or if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to verify the information relied upon in making its final determination. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance no later than seven days after the date on which the last verification report is issued in this investigation. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs.\11\ Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \11\ See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party's name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, whether any participant is a foreign national, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). [[Page 3120]] Dated: January 16, 2018. 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. Appendix I--Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain forged stainless steel flanges, whether unfinished, semi-finished, or finished (certain forged stainless steel flanges). Certain forged stainless steel flanges are generally manufactured to, but not limited to, the material specification of ASTM/ASME A/SA182 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Certain forged stainless steel flanges are made in various grades such as, but not limited to, 304, 304L, 316, and 316L (or combinations thereof). The term ``stainless steel'' used in this scope refers to an alloy steel containing, by actual weight, 1.2 percent or less of carbon and 10.5 percent or more of chromium, with or without other elements. Unfinished stainless steel flanges possess the approximate shape of finished stainless steel flanges and have not yet been machined to final specification after the initial forging or like operations. These machining processes may include, but are not limited to, boring, facing, spot facing, drilling, tapering, threading, beveling, heating, or compressing. Semi-finished stainless steel flanges are unfinished stainless steel flanges that have undergone some machining processes. The scope includes six general types of flanges. They are: (1) Weld neck, generally used in butt-weld line connection; (2) threaded, generally used for threaded line connections; (3) slip-on, generally used to slide over pipe; (4) lap joint, generally used with stub-ends/butt-weld line connections; (5) socket weld, generally used to fit pipe into a machine recession; and (6) blind, generally used to seal off a line. The sizes and descriptions of the flanges within the scope include all pressure classes of ASME B16.5 and range from one-half inch to twenty-four inches nominal pipe size. Specifically excluded from the scope of this investigation are cast stainless steel flanges. Cast stainless steel flanges generally are manufactured to specification ASTM A351. The country of origin for certain forged stainless steel flanges, whether unfinished, semi-finished, or finished is the country where the flange was forged. Subject merchandise includes stainless steel flanges as defined above that have been further processed in a third country. The processing includes, but is not limited to, boring, facing, spot facing, drilling, tapering, threading, beveling, heating, or compressing, and/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 stainless steel flanges. Merchandise subject to the investigation is typically imported under headings 7307.21.1000 and 7307.21.5000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). While HTS subheadings and ASTM specifications are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II--List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Injury Test VII. Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances VIII. Subsidies Valuation IX. Benchmarks and Discount Rates X. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences XI. Analysis of Programs XII. Calculation of the All-Others Rate XIII. ITC Notification XIV. Disclosure and Public Comment XV. Verification XVI. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2018-01146 Filed 1-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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the entire span between the longitudinal DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Centralized Electronic Service System
edges of the ribbon for the entire length of (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to
the ribbon; (4) ribbon formed into a bow International Trade Administration registered users at http://
without a tab or other means for attaching the access.trade.gov, and is available to all
bow to an object using adhesives, where the [C–533–878]
bow has: (a) An outer layer that is either
parties in the Central Records Unit,
flocked or made of fabric, and (b) a flexible Stainless Steel Flanges From India: Room B8024 of the main Department of
metal wire at the base that is suitable for Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Commerce building. In addition, a
attaching the bow to a Christmas tree or other Duty Determination, Preliminary complete version of the Preliminary
object by twist-tying; (5) elastic ribbons, Affirmative and Alignment of Final Decision Memorandum can be accessed
meaning ribbons that elongate when Determination With Final Antidumping directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/
stretched and return to their original Duty Determination frn/. The signed and electronic versions
dimension when the stretching load is of the Preliminary Decision
removed; (6) ribbons affixed as a decorative AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Memorandum are identical in content.
detail to non-subject merchandise, such as a International Trade Administration,
gift bag, gift box, gift tin, greeting card or Department of Commerce. Scope of the Investigation
plush toy, or affixed (including by tying) as SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce The products covered by this
a decorative detail to packaging containing (Commerce) preliminarily determines
non subject merchandise; (7) ribbons that are
investigation are stainless steel flanges
that countervailable subsidies are being from India. For a complete description
(a) affixed to non-subject merchandise as a
provided to producers and exporters of of the scope of this investigation, see
working component of such non-subject
merchandise, such as where the ribbon stainless steel flanges from India. The Appendix I.
comprises a book marker, bag cinch, or part period of investigation is January 1,
of an identity card holder, or (b) affixed 2016, through December 31, 2016. Scope Comments
(including by tying) to non-subject DATES: Applicable January 23, 2018. In accordance with the preamble to
merchandise as a working component that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commerce’s regulations,4 the Initiation
holds or packages such non-subject Ryan Mullen or Chelsey Simonovich, Notice set aside a period of time for
merchandise or attaches packaging or parties to raise issues regarding product
AD/CVD Operations, Office V,
labeling to such non-subject merchandise,
Enforcement and Compliance, coverage, (i.e. , scope).5 No interested
such as a ‘‘belly band’’ around a pair of
pajamas, a pair of socks or a blanket; (8) International Trade Administration, party commented on the scope of the
imitation raffia made of plastics having a U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 investigation as it appeared in the
thickness not more than one (1) mil when Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, Initiation Notice.
measured in an unfolded/untwisted state; DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5260 or Methodology
and (9) ribbons in the form of bows having (202) 482–2000, respectively.
a diameter of less than seven-eighths (7⁄8) of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commerce is conducting this
an inch, or having a diameter of more than investigation in accordance with section
16 inches, based on actual measurement. For Background 701 of the Act. For each of the subsidy
purposes of this exclusion, the diameter of a This preliminary determination is programs found countervailable,
bow is equal to the diameter of the smallest Commerce preliminarily determines
circular ring through which the bow will
made in accordance with section 703(b)
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended that there is a subsidy, i.e. , a financial
pass without compressing the bow.
Further, excluded from the scope of the (the Act). Commerce published the contribution by an ‘‘authority’’ that
antidumping duty order are any products notice of initiation of this investigation gives rise to a benefit to the recipient,
covered by the existing antidumping duty on September 11, 2017.1 On October 27, and that the subsidy is specific.6
order on polyethylene terephthalate film, 2017, Commerce postponed the In making these findings, we relied, in
sheet, and strip (PET Film) from the People’s preliminary determination of this part, on facts available and, because it
Republic of China (China). See Polyethylene investigation and the revised deadline is finds that one or more respondents did
Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from now January 16, 2018.2 For a complete not act to the best of their ability to
Brazil, the People’s Republic of China and respond to Commerce’s requests for
description of the events that followed
the United Arab Emirates: Antidumping Duty information, it drew an adverse
Orders and Amended Final Determination of the initiation of this investigation, see
Sales at Less Than Fair Value for the United the Preliminary Decision inference where appropriate in selecting
Arab Emirates, 73 FR 66595 (November 10, Memorandum.3 A list of topics from among the facts otherwise
2008). discussed in the Preliminary Decision available.7 For further information, see
Merchandise covered by this investigation Memorandum is included as Appendix ‘‘Use of Facts Otherwise Available and
is currently classified in the Harmonized II to this notice. The Preliminary Adverse Inferences’’ in the Preliminary
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Decision Memorandum is a public Decision Memorandum.
under subheadings 3920.20.0015 and document and is on file electronically
3926.40.0010. Merchandise covered by this Preliminary Affirmative Determination
via Enforcement and Compliance’s of Critical Circumstances
investigation also may enter under
subheadings 3920.10.0000; 3920.20.0055; Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
In accordance with section 703(e)(1)
3920.30.0000; 3920.43.5000; 3920.49.0000;
1 See Stainless Steel Flanges from India and the of the Act, Commerce preliminarily
3920.62.0050; 3920.62.0090; 3920.69.0000;
3921.90.1100; 3921.90.1500; 3921.90.1910; People’s Republic of China: Initiation of determines that critical circumstances
Countervailing Duty Investigations, 82 FR 42654 exist with respect to imports of stainless
3921.90.1950; 3921.90.4010; 3921.90.4090; (September 11, 2017) (Initiation Notice).
3926.90.9996; 5404.90.0000; 9505.90.4000; 2 See Stainless Steel Flanges from India and the
steel flanges from India for Bebitz
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
4601.99.9000; 4602.90.0000; 5609.00.3000; People’s Republic of China: Postponement of
5609.00.4000; and 6307.90.9889. These Preliminary Determination of Countervailing Duty
4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties,
HTSUS subheadings are provided for Investigations, 82 FR 49786 (October 27, 2017). Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997).
5 See Initiation Notice.
convenience and customs purposes; the 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for
6 See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act
written description of the scope of this the Preliminary Determination of the
investigation is dispositive. Countervailing Duty Investigation of Stainless Steel regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E)
Flanges from India,’’ dated concurrently with, and of the Act regarding benefit; and section 771(5A) of
[FR Doc. 2018–01147 Filed 1–22–18; 8:45 am] hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary the Act regarding specificity.
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Decision Memorandum). 7 See sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act.
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Dated: January 16, 2018. convenience and customs purposes, the Background
Gary Taverman, written description of the scope is
Commerce published the Preliminary
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping dispositive.
Determination on November 6, 2017.1 A
and Countervailing Duty Operations, summary of the events that occurred
Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed
performing the non-exclusive functions and
in the Preliminary Decision since Commerce published the
duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance. Memorandum Preliminary Determination, as well as a
full discussion of the issues raised by
Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation I. Summary parties for this final determination, may
II. Background be found in the Issues and Decision
The products covered by this investigation III. Alignment Memorandum 2 issued concurrently
are certain forged stainless steel flanges, IV. Scope Comments
whether unfinished, semi-finished, or
with this notice. The Issues and
V. Scope of the Investigation Decision Memorandum is a public
finished (certain forged stainless steel
flanges). Certain forged stainless steel flanges VI. Injury Test document and is on file electronically
are generally manufactured to, but not VII. Preliminary Determination of Critical via Enforcement and Compliance’s
limited to, the material specification of Circumstances Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
ASTM/ASME A/SA182 or comparable VIII. Subsidies Valuation Centralized Electronic Service System
domestic or foreign specifications. Certain IX. Benchmarks and Discount Rates (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to
forged stainless steel flanges are made in X. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and registered users at http://
various grades such as, but not limited to, Adverse Inferences
304, 304L, 316, and 316L (or combinations
access.trade.gov, and is available to all
XI. Analysis of Programs
thereof). The term ‘‘stainless steel’’ used in parties in the Central Records Unit,
XII. Calculation of the All-Others Rate
this scope refers to an alloy steel containing, Room B8024 of the main Department of
XIII. ITC Notification
by actual weight, 1.2 percent or less of carbon XIV. Disclosure and Public Comment
Commerce building. In addition, a
and 10.5 percent or more of chromium, with
XV. Verification
complete version of the Issues and
or without other elements. Decision Memorandum can be accessed
Unfinished stainless steel flanges possess XVI. Conclusion
directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/
the approximate shape of finished stainless [FR Doc. 2018–01146 Filed 1–22–18; 8:45 am] frn/. The signed Issues and Decision
steel flanges and have not yet been machined
to final specification after the initial forging
BILLING CODE P Memorandum and the electronic
or like operations. These machining version are identical in content.
processes may include, but are not limited to, Scope Comments
boring, facing, spot facing, drilling, tapering, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
threading, beveling, heating, or compressing. In accordance with the Preliminary
Semi-finished stainless steel flanges are International Trade Administration Scope Memorandum, Commerce
unfinished stainless steel flanges that have provided parties an opportunity to
undergone some machining processes. [C–570–061] provide comments on all issues
The scope includes six general types of regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).3
flanges. They are: (1) Weld neck, generally Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain interested parties commented on
used in butt-weld line connection; (2) Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber
threaded, generally used for threaded line
the scope of the investigation as it
From the People’s Republic of China: appeared in the Initiation Notice.4 As a
connections; (3) slip-on, generally used to
slide over pipe; (4) lap joint, generally used Final Affirmative Determination result, the scope of this investigation
with stub-ends/butt-weld line connections; was modified for the preliminary
(5) socket weld, generally used to fit pipe AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, determination. No further changes to the
into a machine recession; and (6) blind, International Trade Administration, scope of the investigation were made to
generally used to seal off a line. The sizes Department of Commerce. this final determination. For a summary
and descriptions of the flanges within the of the product coverage comments and
scope include all pressure classes of ASME SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) determines that rebuttal responses submitted to the
B16.5 and range from one-half inch to
twenty-four inches nominal pipe size. countervailable subsidies are being
1 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the
Specifically excluded from the scope of this provided to producers and exporters of
People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative
investigation are cast stainless steel flanges. fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine Countervailing Duty Determination, 82 FR 51396
Cast stainless steel flanges generally are denier PSF) from the People’s Republic (November 6, 2017) (Preliminary Determination)
manufactured to specification ASTM A351. of China (China). The period of and accompanying Preliminary Decision
The country of origin for certain forged investigation is January 1, 2016, through Memorandum (Preliminary Decision
stainless steel flanges, whether unfinished, Memorandum).
December 31, 2016. For information on 2 See Commerce Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and
semi-finished, or finished is the country
where the flange was forged. Subject the estimated subsidy rates, see the Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination
merchandise includes stainless steel flanges ‘‘Final Determination and Suspension of in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Fine
Liquidation’’ section of this notice. Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s
as defined above that have been further
Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with this
processed in a third country. The processing determination and hereby adopted by this notice
includes, but is not limited to, boring, facing,
DATES: Applicable January 23, 2018.
(Issues and Decision Memorandum).
spot facing, drilling, tapering, threading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 3 See Commerce Memorandum, ‘‘Fine Denier
beveling, heating, or compressing, and/or any Yasmin Bordas or Davina Friedmann, Polyester Staple Fiber from the People’s Republic
other processing that would not otherwise AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, of China, India, Republic of Korea, and Taiwan:
remove the merchandise from the scope of Scope Comments Decision Memorandum for the
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
the investigation if performed in the country
Enforcement and Compliance, Preliminary Determinations,’’ dated December 8 31,
of manufacture of the stainless steel flanges. International Trade Administration, 2017 (Preliminary Scope Memorandum); see also
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 See Commerce Memorandum, ‘‘Due Dates for Case
Merchandise subject to the investigation is
and Rebuttal Briefs Regarding the Scope,’’ dated
typically imported under headings Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, December 11, 2017.
7307.21.1000 and 7307.21.5000 of the DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–3813 or 4 See Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United (202) 482–0698, respectively. India and the People’s Republic of China: Initiation
States (HTS). While HTS subheadings and of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 82 FR 29029
ASTM specifications are provided for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (June 27, 2017) (Initiation Notice).
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