This Week in Trade | 8/3 - 8/7
Here are the latest updates in trade, straight from the ITC Federal Register, from August 3, 2020 to August 7, 2020.
Oil Country Tubular Goods from India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam
Determination from the ITC: “On the basis of the record developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that revocation of the countervailing duty orders on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India and Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on OCTG from India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) has issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337 and Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bond in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation of section 337. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only.”
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on certain preserved mushrooms from Chile, China, India, and Indonesia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.”
Chloropicrin From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on chloropicrin from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.”
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades and parts thereof from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.”
4th Tier Cigarettes From Korea; Scheduling of the Final Phase of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1465 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, provided for in subheading 2402.20.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to be sold at less-than-fair-value.”
Crepe Paper From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on crepe paper from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) has determined to review in part a final initial determination (“ID”) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”). The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below. The target date is extended to September 28, 2020.”
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission has changed the form of the hearing to be held in Investigation No. 332-577: Raspberries for Processing: Conditions of Competition between U.S. and Foreign Suppliers, with a Focus on Washington State, from an in-person hearing to a videoconference hearing due to COVID-19. With the exception of an additional date for filing electronic copies of oral statements for the hearing, dates previously announced in the notice of investigation remain the same.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge has issued a Final Initial Determination on Section 337 Violation and a Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief, should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to Commission rules.”
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of its investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731-TA-1534-1536 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of methionine from France, Japan, and Spain, provided for in subheadings 2930.40.00 and 2930.90.46 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by September 14, 2020. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by September 21, 2020.”
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Vacuum Insulated Flasks and Components Thereof, DN 3476; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.”
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Red Dot Sights and Components Thereof, DN 3477;the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.”
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Blowers and Components Thereof, DN 3481; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.”
Summary from the ITC: “The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-657 and 731-TA-1537 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of certain chassis and subassemblies thereof (“chassis”) from China, provided for in subheadings 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by September 14, 2020. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by September 21, 2020.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to (1) deny a petition to rescind, or in the alternative, modify a civil penalty order; and (2) terminate the proceeding on remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 23) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement.”
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Summary from the ITC: “
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbine Generators and Components Thereof, DN 3482; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.”
Summary from the ITC: “Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (“ID”) (Corrected Order No. 6) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting complainant's unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in the above-captioned investigation.”
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