73 FR 133 pgs. 39656-39657 - Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 133Pages: 39656 - 39657
Docket number: (A-570-875)
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-15738 Filed 7-9-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: International Trade Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
(A-570-875)
Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY:
Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
SUMMARY:
On March 3, 2008, the Department of Commerce ("Department") initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings ("non-malleable pipe fittings") from the People's Republic of China ("PRC") pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended ("Act"). The Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this order. As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The dumping margins are identified in the "Final Results of Review" section of this notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 10, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Zev Primor or Juanita Chen, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4114 or (202) 482-1904, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background:
On March 3, 2008, the Department published the notice of initiation of the first sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable pipe fittings from the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. See Initiation of Five-year ("Sunset") Reviews , 73 FR 11392 (March 3, 2008). The Department received Notice of Intent to Participate from Anvil International, Inc. and Ward Manufacturing (collectively "the domestic interested parties") within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). The domestic interested parties claimed interested party status under 19 CFR 351.102(b), as manufacturers of a domestic-like product in the United States. Jinan Meide Casting Co., Ltd. ("JMC") filed an entry of appearance as an interested party, specifically, as a PRC-based producer and exporter of the subject merchandise under section 771(9)(A) of the Act.
We received complete substantive responses from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no substantive response from JMC or from any other respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the order.
Scope of the Order
For purposes of this review, the products covered are finished and unfinished non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings with an inside diameter ranging from 1/4 inch to 6 inches, whether threaded or un-threaded, regardless of industry or proprietary specifications. The subject fittings include elbows, ells, tees, crosses, and reducers as well as flanged fittings. These pipe fittings are also known as "cast iron pipe fittings" or "gray iron pipe fittings." These cast iron pipe fittings are normally produced to ASTM A-126 and ASME B.l6.4 specifications and are threaded to ASME B1.20.1 specifications. Most building codes require that these products are Underwriters Laboratories ("UL") certified. The scope does not include cast iron soil pipe fittings or grooved fittings or grooved couplings.
Fittings that are made out of ductile iron that have the same physical characteristics as the gray or cast iron fittings subject to the scope above or which have the same physical characteristics and are produced to ASME B.16.3, ASME B.16.4, or ASTM A-395 specifications, threaded to ASME B1.20.1 specifications and UL certified, regardless of metallurgical differences between gray and ductile iron, are also included in the scope of this petition. These ductile fittings do not include grooved fittings or grooved couplings. Ductile cast iron fittings with mechanical joint ends ("MJ"), or push on ends ("PO"), or flanged ends and produced to the American Water Works Association ("AWWA") specifications AWWA C110 or AWWA C153 are not included.
Imports of covered merchandise are currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS") under item numbers 7307.11.00.30, 7307.11.00.60, 7307.19.30.60 and 7307.19.30.85. HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in this review are addressed in the memorandum from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, "Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China; Final Results," dated July 1, 2008 ("Decision Memorandum"), which is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the order were to be revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in this review and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit, room 1117 of the main Commerce building.
In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn, under the heading "July 2008." The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Review
We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable pipe fittings from the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average percentage margins:
| Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers | Weighted-Average Margin (percent) |
|---|---|
| Jinan Meide Casting Co., Ltd. | 7.08 |
| Shanghai Foreign Trade Enterprises Co., Ltd. | 6.34 |
| PRC-Wide Entity Rate (including Myland Industrial Co., Ltd., and Buxin Myland (Foundry) Ltd.) | 75.50 |
This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders ("APO") of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.
We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: July 01, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-15738 Filed 7-9-08; 8:45 am]
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