[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64477-64478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25607]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-588-857]
Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Continuation of
Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Formerly Import Administration,
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of
Commerce (the Department) and the U.S. International Trade Commission
(USITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty order on welded large
diameter line pipe (LDLP) from Japan would likely lead to continuation
or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the
United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of
this antidumping duty order.
DATES: Effective Date: October 29, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Drury or Angelica Mendoza, AD/CVD
Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
0195 and (202) 482-3019, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 6, 2001, the Department published the antidumping duty
order on LDLP from Japan.\1\ On October 1, 2012, the Department
initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on
LDLP from Japan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930,
as amended (the Act).\2\
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\1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe
from Japan, 66 FR 63368 (December 6, 2001).
\2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 77 FR 59897
(October 1, 2012).
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As a result of this sunset review, the Department determined that
revocation of the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan would
likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and, therefore,
notified the USITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail
should the order be revoked.\3\
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\3\ See Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Final
Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping
Duty Order, 78 FR 10134 (February 13, 2013).
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On October 2, 2013, the USITC determined, pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on
LDLP from Japan would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence
of material injury to an industry in the United Sates within a
reasonably foreseeable time.\4\
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\4\ See LDLP from Japan, 78 FR 60897 (October 2, 2013), and
USITC Publication 4427 (September 2013). As explained in the
memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion to toll
deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government
from October 1, through October 16, 2013. See Memorandum for the
Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, ``Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal
Government'' (October 18, 2013). Therefore, all deadlines in this
segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. As a
result, this notice of continuation of the order is timely.
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Scope of the Order
The product covered by this order is certain welded carbon and
alloy line pipe, of circular cross section and with an outside diameter
greater than 16 inches, but less than 64 inches, in diameter, whether
or not stenciled. This product is normally produced according to
American Petroleum Institute (API) specifications, including Grades
A25, A, B, and X grades ranging from X42 to X80, but can also be
produced to other specifications. The product currently is classified
under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) item numbers
7305.11.10.30, 7305.11.10.60, 7305.11.50.00, 7305.12.10.30,
7305.12.10.60, 7305.12.50.00, 7305.19.10.30. 7305.19.10.60, and
7305.19.50.00. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for
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convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope
is dispositive. Specifically not included within the scope of this
investigation is American Water Works Association (AWWA) specification
water and sewage pipe and the following size/grade combinations; of
line pipe:
Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 18 inches and
less than or equal to 22 inches, with a wall thickness measuring 0.750
inch or greater, regardless of grade.
Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 24 inches and
less than 30 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 0.875
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 0.750 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness
measuring greater than 0.688 inches in grades X60 or greater.
Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 30 inches and
less than 36 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 1.250
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.000 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness
measuring greater than 0.875 inches in grades X60 or greater.
Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 36 inches and
less than 42 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 1.375
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.250 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness
measuring greater than 1.125 inches in grades X60 or greater.
Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 42 inches and
less than 64 inches, with a wall thickness measuring greater than 1.500
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater
than 1.375 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness
measuring greater than 1.250 inches in grades X60 or greater.
Having an outside diameter equal to 48 inches, with a wall
thickness measuring 1.0 inch or greater, in grades X-80 or greater.
In API grades X80 or above, having an outside diameter of 48 inches
to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.90 inch or
more.
In API grades X100 or above, having an outside diameter of 48
inches to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.54
inch or more.
An API grade X-80 having an outside diameter of 21 inches and wall
thickness of 0.625 inch or more.
Continuation of the Order
As a result of the determinations by the Department and the USITC
that revocation of the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan would
be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material
injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section
751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of
the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect
antidumping duty cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of
entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the
continuation of this order will be the date of publication in the
Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section
751(c)(2) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next
sunset review of this order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth
anniversary of the effective date of continuation.
This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance
with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section
777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: October 23, 2013.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-25607 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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