74 FR 223 pgs. 60238-60240 - Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors from the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review
Type: NOTICEVolume: 74Number: 223Pages: 60238 - 60240
Docket number: [C-580-851]
FR document: [FR Doc. E9-27937 Filed 11-19-09; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: International Trade Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C-580-851]
Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors from the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review
AGENCY:
Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
SUMMARY:
The Department of Commerce has completed an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on dynamic random access memory semiconductors from the Republic of Korea for the period January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007. We find that Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. received countervailable subsidies during the period of review, which result in a de minimis subsidy rate.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 20, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Neubacher or Shane Subler, Office of AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3069, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5823 and (202) 482-0189, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On August 4, 2009, we published the Preliminary Results of the review. See Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review , 74 FR 38579 (August 4, 2009) ("Preliminary Results"). No interested parties requested a hearing or submitted briefs.
Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order are dynamic random access memory semiconductors ("DRAMS") from the Republic of Korea ("ROK"), whether assembled or unassembled. Assembled DRAMS include all package types. Unassembled DRAMS include processed wafers, uncut die, and cut die. Processed wafers fabricated in the ROK, but assembled into finished semiconductors outside the ROK are also included in the scope. Processed wafers fabricated outside the ROK and assembled into finished semiconductors in the ROK are not included in the scope.
The scope of the order additionally includes memory modules containing DRAMS from the ROK. A memory module is a collection of DRAMS, the sole function of which is memory. Memory modules include single in-line processing modules, single in-line memory modules, dual in-line memory modules, small outline dual in-line memory modules, Rambus in-line memory modules, and memory cards or other collections of DRAMS, whether unmounted or mounted on a circuit board. Modules that contain other parts that are needed to support the function of memory are covered. Only those modules that contain additional items which alter the function of the module to something other than memory, such as video graphics adapter boards and cards, are not included in the scope. The order also covers future DRAMS module types.
The scope of the order additionally includes, but is not limited to, video random access memory and synchronous graphics random access memory, as well as various types of DRAMS, including fast page-mode, extended data-out, burst extended data-out, synchronous dynamic RAM, Rambus DRAM, and Double Data Rate DRAM. The scope also includes any future density, packaging, or assembling of DRAMS. Also included in the scope of the order are removable memory modules placed on motherboards, with or without a central processing unit, unless the importer of the motherboards certifies with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") that neither it, nor a party related to it or under contract to it, will remove the modules from the motherboards after importation. The scope of the order does not include DRAMS or memory modules that are re-imported for repair or replacement.
The DRAMS subject to the order are currently classifiable under subheadings 8542.21.8005, 8542.21.8020 through 8542.21.8030, and 8542.32.0001 through 8542.32.0023 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS"). The memory modules containing DRAMS from the ROK, described above, are currently classifiable under subheadings 8473.30.1040, 8473.30.1080, 8473.30.1140, and 8473.30.1180 of the HTSUS. Removable memory modules placed on motherboards are classifiable under subheadings 8443.99.2500, 8443.99.2550, 8471.50.0085, 8471.50.0150, 8517.30.5000, 8517.50.1000, 8517.50.5000, 8517.50.9000, 8517.61.0000, 8517.62.0010, 8517.62.0050, 8517.69.0000, 8517.70.0000, 8517.90.3400, 8517.90.3600, 8517.90.3800, 8517.90.4400, 8542.21.8005, 8542.21.8020, 8542.21.8021, 8542.21.8022, 8542.21.8023, 8542.21.8024, 8542.21.8025, 8542.21.8026, 8542.21.8027, 8542.21.8028, 8542.21.8029, 8542.21.8030, 8542.31.0000, 8542.33.0000, 8542.39.0000, 8543.89.9300, and 8543.89.9600 of the HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department's written description of the scope of this order remains dispositive.
Scope Rulings
On December 29, 2004, the Department received a request from Cisco Systems, Inc., to determine whether removable memory modules placed on motherboards that are imported for repair or refurbishment are within the scope of the order. See Notice of Countervailing Duty Order: Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors from the Republic of Korea , 68 FR 47546 (August 11, 2003) (" CVD Order "). The Department initiated a scope inquiry pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(e) on February 4, 2005. On January 12, 2006, the Department issued a final scope ruling, finding that removable memory modules placed on motherboards that are imported for repair or refurbishment are not within the scope of the CVD Order provided that the importer certifies that it will destroy any memory modules that are removed for repair or refurbishment. See Memorandum from Stephen J. Claeys to David M. Spooner, regarding Final Scope Ruling, Countervailing Duty Order on DRAMS from the Republic of Korea (January 12, 2006).
Period of Review
The period for which we are measuring subsidies, i.e. , the period of review ("POR"), is January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007.
Final Results of Review
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(b)(4)(i), in the Preliminary Results we calculated an individual subsidy rate for Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. ("Hynix"), the producer/exporter covered by this administrative review. Neither the petitioner, Micron Technology, Inc., nor the respondent commented on the Preliminary Results , and we find that no changes were warranted.
Listed below are the programs we examined in the review and our findings with respect to each of these programs. For a complete analysis of the programs found to be countervailable, not countervailable, and terminated, see Preliminary Results .
I. Programs Determined to Confer Subsidies During the POR
A. GOK Entrustment or Direction Prior to 2004
B. Operation G-7/HAN Program
C. 21st Century Frontier RD Program
D. Import Duty Reduction Program for Certain Factory Automation Items
E. Import-Export Bank of Korea Import Financing
II. Programs Found Not to Have Been Used or Provided No Benefits During the POR
A. Short-Term Export Financing
B. Reserve for Research and Human Resources Development (formerly Technological Development Reserve) (Article 9 of RSTA / formerly, Article 8 of TERCL)
C. Tax Credit for Investment in Facilities for Productivity Enhancement (Article 24 of RSTA /Article 25 of TERCL)
D. Tax Credit for Investment in Facilities for Special Purposes (Article 25 of RSTA)
E. Reserve for Overseas Market Development (formerly, Article 17 of TERCL)
F. Reserve for Export Loss (formerly, Article 16 of TERCL)
G. Tax Exemption for Foreign Technicians (Article 18 of RSTA)
H. Reduction of Tax Regarding the Movement of a Factory That Has Been Operated for More Than Five Years (Article 71 of RSTA)
I. Tax Reductions or Exemption on Foreign Investments under Article 9 of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act ("FIPA")/ FIPA (formerly, Foreign Capital Inducement Law)
J. Duty Drawback on Non-Physically Incorporated Items and Excessive Loss Rates
K. Export Insurance
L. Electricity Discounts Under the RLA Program
M. Import Duty Reduction for Cutting Edge Products
N. System IC 2010 Project
The calculations will be disclosed to the interested parties in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).
We determine that the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rate for Hynix for calendar year 2007 is 0.06 percent ad valorem , which is de minimis in accordance with 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1). The Department will instruct CBP to liquidate shipments of DRAMS by Hynix entered or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption from January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007, without regard to countervailing duties. See 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1). We intend to issue these instructions 15 days after publication of these final results of review.
On October 3, 2008, the Department published a Federal Register notice that, inter alia , revoked this order, effective August 11, 2008. See Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Sunset Review and Revocation of Order , 73 FR 57594 (October 3, 2008). As a result, CBP is no longer suspending liquidation for entries of subject merchandise occurring after the revocation. Therefore, there is no need to issue new cash deposit instructions for these final results of review.
This notice serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order ("APO") of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.
We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: November 13, 2009.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretaryfor Import Administration.
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