83 FR 48285 - Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From Brazil: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 185 (September 24, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 185 (September 24, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-20719 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 185 (Monday, September 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 48285-48287] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20719] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-351-852] Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From Brazil: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin from Brazil are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). DATES: Applicable September 24, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Wallace or Elfi Blum, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-6251 or (202) 482-0197, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 4, 2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination of sales at LTFV in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of PET resin from Brazil.\1\ Commerce invited comments from interested parties on the Preliminary [[Page 48286]] Determination.\2\ The petitioners \3\ and M&G Polimeros Brasil, S.A. (MGP Brasil) filed case and rebuttal briefs.\4\ A summary of the events that occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination, as well as a full discussion of the issues raised by interested parties for this final determination, may be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\5\ 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 http://access.trade.gov, and it is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the main Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Brazil: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 83 FR 19699 (May 4, 2018) (Preliminary Determination) and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM). \2\ Id. at 19700; see also Memorandum, ``Case Brief Deadline Extension for the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Brazil,'' dated July 10, 2018. \3\ DAK Americas, LLC Indorama Ventures USA, Ind., M&G Polymers USA, LLC, and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America (collectively, the petitioners). \4\ See Petitioners' Case Brief, ``Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Brazil: Petitioners' Case Brief on MGP Brazil,'' dated June 12, 2018 (Petitioners' Case Brief); see also MGP Brasil's Case Brief,: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from Brazil: Case Brief,'' dated July 12, 2018 (MGP Brasil Case Brief); see also Petitioners' Rebuttal Brief, ``Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Brazil: Petitioners' Rebuttal Brief on MGP Brasil,'' dated July 17, 2018 (Petitioners' Rebuttal Brief); see also MGP Brasil's Rebuttal Brief, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from Brazil: MGP Brasil's Rebuttal Brief,'' dated July 17, 2018 (MGP Brasil Rebuttal Brief). \5\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Brazil,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is polyethylene terephthalate resin from Brazil. Commerce did not receive any scope comments subsequent to the Preliminary Determination and, therefore, the scope has not been updated since the Preliminary Determination. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Period of Investigation The period of investigation is July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, we conducted the cost and sales verifications for MGP Brasil in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Houston, Texas, between May 14, 2018, and June 8, 2018. We used standard verification procedures, including an examination of relevant accounting and production records, and original source documents provided by the respondents. 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, which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues raised is attached to this notice as Appendix II. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences For purposes of this final determination, Commerce relied, on facts otherwise available with adverse inferences when calculating the margin for Companhia Integrada Textil de Pernambuco, pursuant to sections 776(a)(2)(A)-(C) and 776(b) of the Act. For further information regarding the use of facts available with adverse inferences, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 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 a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined. This 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 and de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. In this investigation, Commerce calculated an estimated weighted- average dumping margin for MGP Brasil and based Textil de Pernambuco's rate entirely on facts otherwise available. Accordingly, the all-others rate in this investigation is the weighted-average dumping margin calculated for MGP Brasil. Final Determination Margins Commerce determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Estimated weighted- average Exporter/producer dumping margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Companhia Integrada Textil de Pernambuco..................... 275.89 M&G Polimeros Brasil, S.A.................................... 29.68 All-Others................................................... 29.68 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclosure We will disclose to interested parties the calculations performed in this final determination within five days of any public announcement of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of PET resin from Brazil, as described in Appendix I of this notice, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 4, 2018, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination. Furthermore, pursuant to section 735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit for such entries of merchandise equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondents listed above will be equal to the respondent-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the respondent-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (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)(B) of the Act, the ITC will [[Page 48287]] 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 PET resin from Brazil 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, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, 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, as discussed above in the ``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders This notice will serve as the only reminder to parties, subject to administrative protective order (APO), of their responsibility concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return/destruction or 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 17, 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 merchandise covered by this investigation is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 70, but not more than 88, milliliters per gram (0.70 to 0.88 deciliters per gram). The scope includes blends of virgin PET resin and recycled PET resin containing 50 percent or more virgin PET resin content by weight, provided such blends meet the intrinsic viscosity requirements above. The scope includes all PET resin meeting the above specifications regardless of additives introduced in the manufacturing process. The scope excludes PET-glycol resin, also referred to as PETG. PET-glycol resins are manufactured by replacing a portion of the raw material input monoethylene glycol (MEG) with one of five glycol modifiers: cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), diethylene glycol (DEG), neopentyl glycol (NPG), isosorbide, or spiro glycol. Specifically, excluded PET-glycol resins must contain a minimum of 10 percent, by weight, of CHDM, DEG, NPG, isosorbide or spiro glycol, or some combination of these glycol modifiers. Unlike subject PET resin, PET-glycol resins are amorphous resins that are not solid-stated and cannot be crystallized or recycled. The merchandise subject to this investigation is properly classified under subheadings 3907.61.0000 and 3907.69.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise covered by this 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. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination V. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences VI. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether MGP Brasil's Unverified Bank Charges Should Result in the Application of Adverse Facts Available. Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should Modify the Conversions Used for MGP Brasil's Packing Expenses. Comment 3: Whether Commerce Should Make Adjustments Based on the Cost Verification Findings. Comment 4: Whether Commerce Should Include Certain Investment Expenses in MGP Brasil's Financial Expenses. VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2018-20719 Filed 9-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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entries of PET resin from Korea, as disclosed under APO in accordance VI. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and
described in Appendix I of this notice, with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely Adverse Inferences
which were entered, or withdrawn from written notification of return/ VII. Discussion of the Issues
warehouse, for consumption on or after destruction or APO materials or Comment 1: Whether Commerce Should
May 4, 2018, the date of publication of conversion to judicial protective order is Make an Adjustment for Partial Refunds
of U.S. Duties.
the Preliminary Determination. hereby requested. Failure to comply
Furthermore, pursuant to section Comment 2: Allocating Company-Wide
with the regulations and the terms of an Research and Development (R&D)
735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR APO is a sanctionable violation. Expenses to Separate Divisions
351.210(d), Commerce will instruct CBP Comment 3: Including Financial Income
to require a cash deposit for such entries Notification to Interested Parties
Gains on Derivatives and Long-Term
of merchandise equal to the estimated We are issuing and publishing this Interest Income in Interest Expenses
weighted-average dumping margin, as determination and notice in accordance (INTEX)
follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Comment 4: Reported Affiliated Input
respondents listed above will be equal Act, 19 CFR 351.206(e) and 19 CFR Prices
to the respondent-specific estimated 351.210(c). VIII. Recommendation
weighted-average dumping margin Dated: September 17, 2018. [FR Doc. 2018–20721 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am]
determined in this final determination; Gary Taverman, BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
(2) if the exporter is not a respondent
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
identified above but the producer is, and Countervailing Duty Operations,
then the cash deposit rate will be equal performing the non-exclusive functions and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
to the respondent-specific estimated duties of the Assistant Secretary for
weighted-average dumping margin Enforcement and Compliance. International Trade Administration
established for that producer of the
subject merchandise; and (3) the cash Appendix I
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deposit rate for all other producers and Scope of the Investigation
exporters will be equal to the all-others The merchandise covered by this Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
estimated weighted-average dumping investigation is polyethylene terephthalate From Brazil: Final Determination of
margin. (PET) resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at Sales at Less Than Fair Value
least 70, but not more than 88, milliliters per
International Trade Commission gram (0.70 to 0.88 deciliters per gram). The
Notification AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
scope includes blends of virgin PET resin
and recycled PET resin containing 50 percent
International Trade Administration,
In accordance with section 735(d) of Department of Commerce.
the Act, we will notify the U.S. or more virgin PET resin content by weight,
provided such blends meet the intrinsic SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
International Trade Commission (ITC) of viscosity requirements above. The scope
the final affirmative determination of includes all PET resin meeting the above
(Commerce) determines that imports of
sales at LTFV. Because the final specifications regardless of additives polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin
determination in this proceeding is introduced in the manufacturing process. from Brazil are being sold in the United
affirmative, in accordance with section The scope excludes PET-glycol resin, also States at less than fair value (LTFV), as
735(b)(2)(B) of the Act, the ITC will referred to as PETG. PET-glycol resins are provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act
make its final determination as to manufactured by replacing a portion of the of 1930, as amended (the Act).
whether the domestic industry in the raw material input monoethylene glycol
(MEG) with one of five glycol modifiers: DATES: Applicable September 24, 2018.
United States is materially injured, or
Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), diethylene
threatened with material injury, by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
glycol (DEG), neopentyl glycol (NPG),
reason of imports of PET resin from the isosorbide, or spiro glycol. Specifically, Kathryn Wallace or Elfi Blum, AD/CVD
Republic of Korea no later than 45 days excluded PET-glycol resins must contain a Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and
after our final determination. If the ITC minimum of 10 percent, by weight, of CHDM, Compliance, International Trade
determines that material injury or threat DEG, NPG, isosorbide or spiro glycol, or Administration, U.S. Department of
of material injury does not exist, the some combination of these glycol modifiers. Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
proceeding will be terminated and all Unlike subject PET resin, PET-glycol resins NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
are amorphous resins that are not solid-stated (202) 482–6251 or (202) 482–0197,
cash deposits will be refunded. If the
and cannot be crystallized or recycled.
ITC determines that such injury does The merchandise subject to this
respectively.
exist, Commerce will issue an investigation is properly classified under
antidumping duty order directing CBP SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
subheadings 3907.61.0000 and 3907.69.0000
to assess, upon further instruction by of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Background
Commerce, antidumping duties on all United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS
imports of the subject merchandise subheadings are provided for convenience On May 4, 2018, Commerce published
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, and customs purposes, the written in the Federal Register the preliminary
description of the merchandise covered by determination of sales at LTFV in the
for consumption on or after the effective
this investigation is dispositive.
date of the suspension of liquidation, as antidumping duty (AD) investigation of
discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Appendix II PET resin from Brazil.1 Commerce
Suspension of Liquidation’’ section. invited comments from interested
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and
parties on the Preliminary
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Notification Regarding Administrative Decision Memorandum
Protective Orders I. Summary 1 See Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from
II. Background
This notice will serve as the only III. Scope of the Investigation
Brazil: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less
reminder to parties, subject to Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final
IV. Final Affirmative Determination of Determination, and Extension of Provisional
administrative protective order (APO), Critical Circumstances, in Part Measures, 83 FR 19699 (May 4, 2018) (Preliminary
of their responsibility concerning the V. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination) and accompanying Preliminary
destruction of proprietary information Determination Decision Memorandum (PDM).
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make its final determination as to raw material input monoethylene glycol DATES: Applicable September 24, 2018.
whether the domestic industry in the (MEG) with one of five glycol modifiers: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jun
United States is materially injured, or cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), diethylene
glycol (DEG), neopentyl glycol (NPG),
Jack Zhao or Alexander Cipolla, AD/
threatened with material injury, by isosorbide, or spiro glycol. Specifically, CVD Operations, Office VII,
reason of imports of PET resin from excluded PET-glycol resins must contain a Enforcement and Compliance,
Brazil no later than 45 days after our minimum of 10 percent, by weight, of CHDM, International Trade Administration,
final determination. If the ITC DEG, NPG, isosorbide or spiro glycol, or U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
determines that material injury or threat some combination of these glycol modifiers. Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
of material injury does not exist, the Unlike subject PET resin, PET-glycol resins DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1396 or
proceeding will be terminated and all are amorphous resins that are not solid-stated (202) 482–4956, respectively.
cash deposits will be refunded. If the and cannot be crystallized or recycled.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The merchandise subject to this
ITC determines that such injury does investigation is properly classified under
exist, Commerce will issue an Background
subheadings 3907.61.0000 and 3907.69.0000
antidumping duty order directing CBP of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the On May 4, 2018, Commerce published
to assess, upon further instruction by United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS in the Federal Register the preliminary
Commerce, antidumping duties on all subheadings are provided for convenience affirmative determination of sales at
imports of the subject merchandise and customs purposes, the written LTFV in the antidumping duty (AD)
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, description of the merchandise covered by investigation of PET resin from
for consumption on or after the effective this investigation is dispositive. Taiwan.1 Commerce invited comments
date of the suspension of liquidation, as Appendix II from interested parties on the
discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Preliminary Determination.2 The
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and petitioners,3 Far Eastern,4 and Shinkong
Suspension of Liquidation’’ section.
Decision Memorandum
Synthetic Fibers Corporation (Shinkong)
Notification Regarding Administrative I. Summary filed case and rebuttal briefs.5 A
Protective Orders II. Background summary of the events that occurred
This notice will serve as the only III. Scope of the Investigation
since Commerce published the
IV. Changes Since the Preliminary
reminder to parties, subject to Determination Preliminary Determination, as well as a
administrative protective order (APO), V. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and full discussion of the issues raised by
of their responsibility concerning the Adverse Inferences
destruction of proprietary information VI. Discussion of the Issues 1 See Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from
disclosed under APO in accordance Comment 1: Whether MGP Brasil’s Taiwan: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less
Unverified Bank Charges Should Result Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely Determination, and Extension of Provisional
written notification of return/ in the Application of Adverse Facts Measures, 83 FR 19696 (May 4, 2018) (Preliminary
destruction or APO materials or Available. Determination) and accompanying Preliminary
Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should Decision Memorandum (PDM).
conversion to judicial protective order is Modify the Conversions Used for MGP 2 Id. at 19698; see also Memorandum,
hereby requested. Failure to comply Brasil’s Packing Expenses. ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Polyethylene
with the regulations and the terms of an Comment 3: Whether Commerce Should Terephthalate (PET) Resin from Taiwan: Briefing
APO is a sanctionable violation. Make Adjustments Based on the Cost Schedule for the Final Determination,’’ dated
Verification Findings. August 1, 2018.
Notification to Interested Parties Comment 4: Whether Commerce Should 3 DAK Americas, LLC Indorama Ventures USA,
Ind., M&G Polymers USA, LLC, and Nan Ya Plastics
We are issuing and publishing this Include Certain Investment Expenses in
Corporation, America (collectively, the petitioners).
determination and notice in accordance MGP Brasil’s Financial Expenses. 4 Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC),
with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the VII. Recommendation Far Eastern Textile Ltd. (FETL), and Worldwide
Act and 19 CFR 351.210(c). [FR Doc. 2018–20719 Filed 9–21–18; 8:45 am] Polychem (HK), Ltd. (WWP) (collectively, Far
Eastern).
Dated: September 17, 2018. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 5 See the petitioners’ Case Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene
Gary Taverman, Terephthalate Resin from Taiwan: Petitioners’ Case
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping Brief Concerning Far Eastern,’’ dated August 9,
and Countervailing Duty Operations,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 2018 (Petitioners’ Case Brief re Far Eastern); see also
the petitioners’ Case Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene
performing the non-exclusive functions and Terephthalate Resin from Taiwan: Petitioners’ Case
International Trade Administration
duties of the Assistant Secretary for Brief Concerning Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp.,’’
Enforcement and Compliance. [A–583–862] dated August 9, 2018 (Petitioners’ Case Brief re
Shinkong); see also Far Eastern’s Case Brief,
Appendix I Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin ‘‘Investigation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
from Taiwan—Case Brief,’’ dated August 8, 2018
Scope of the Investigation From Taiwan: Final Determination of (Far Eastern’s Case Brief); see also Shinkong’s Case
The merchandise covered by this Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin
investigation is polyethylene terephthalate Final Affirmative Determination of from Taiwan: Case Brief,’’ dated August 8, 2018
(PET) resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at Critical Circumstances, in Part (Shinkong’s Case Brief); see also the petitioners’
Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin
least 70, but not more than 88, milliliters per from Taiwan: Petitioners’ Rebuttal Brief Concerning
gram (0.70 to 0.88 deciliters per gram). The AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
Far Eastern,’’ dated August 14, 2018 (Petitioners’
scope includes blends of virgin PET resin International Trade Administration, Rebuttal Brief re Far Eastern); see also the
and recycled PET resin containing 50 percent Department of Commerce. petitioners’ Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene
or more virgin PET resin content by weight, SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce Terephthalate Resin from Taiwan: Petitioners’
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provided such blends meet the intrinsic Rebuttal Brief Concerning Shinkong,’’ dated August
(Commerce) determines that imports of 14, 2018 (Petitioners’ Rebuttal Brief re Shinkong);
viscosity requirements above. The scope
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin see also Far Eastern’s Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Investigation
includes all PET resin meeting the above
specifications regardless of additives from Taiwan are being, or are likely to of Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from Taiwan—
be, sold in the United States at less than Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated August 14, 2018 (Far
introduced in the manufacturing process. Eastern’s Rebuttal Brief); see also Shinkong’s
The scope excludes PET-glycol resin, also fair value (LTFV), as provided in section Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
referred to as PETG. PET-glycol resins are 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as Resin from Taiwan: Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated August
manufactured by replacing a portion of the amended (the Act). 14, 2018 (Shinkong’s Rebuttal Brief).
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| Contact | Kathryn Wallace or Elfi Blum, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-6251 or (202) 482-0197, respectively. | |
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