[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26748-26749]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6937]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-475-828, A-557-809, A-565-801]
Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and
the Philippines; Final Results of the Expedited Five-year (``Sunset'')
Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On January 3, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the
Department) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on
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stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings (butt-weld pipe fittings) from
Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). On the basis of a notice of
intent to participate and an adequate substantive response filed on
behalf of domestic interested parties, and no response from respondent
interested parties, the Department conducted expedited (120-day) sunset
reviews of these antidumping duty orders. As a result of these sunset
reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty
orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping
at the levels identified below in the ``Final Results of Review''
section of this notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Scott, AD/CVD Operations,
Office 7, or Dana Mermelstein, AD/CVD Operations, Office 6, Import
Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20230; telephone: (202) 482-2657 or (202) 482-1391, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On January 3, 2006, the Department initiated sunset reviews of the
antidumping duty orders on butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy,
Malaysia, and the Philippines pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act.
See Initiation of Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 71 FR 91 (January 3,
2006). The Department received a notice of intent to participate from
four domestic interested parties, Flowline Division of Markovitz
Enterprises, Inc. (Flowline), Gerlin, Inc. (Gerlin), Shaw Alloy Piping
Products, Inc. (formerly Alloy Piping Products, Inc.) (Shaw Alloy), and
Taylor Forge Stainless, Inc. (Taylor Forge) (collectively, domestic
interested parties), within the deadline specified in section
351.218(d)(1)(i) of the Department's regulations. Domestic interested
parties claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the
Act as U.S. producers of a domestic like product. We received a
complete substantive response from domestic interested parties within
the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). However, we
did not receive any responses from any 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 expedited sunset
reviews of these orders.
Scope of the Orders
For purposes of these orders, the product covered is certain
stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings (butt-weld fittings). Butt-weld
pipe fittings are under 14 inches in outside diameter (based on nominal
pipe size), whether finished or unfinished. The product encompasses all
grades of stainless steel and ``commodity'' and ``specialty'' fittings.
Specifically excluded from the definition are threaded, grooved, and
bolted fittings, and fittings made from any material other than
stainless steel.
The butt-weld fittings subject to these orders are generally
designated under specification ASTM A403/A403M, the standard
specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings,
or its foreign equivalents (e.g., DIN or JIS specifications). This
specification covers two general classes of fittings, WP and CR, of
wrought austenitic stainless steel fittings of seamless and welded
construction covered by the latest revision of ANSI B16.9, ANSI B16.11,
and ANSI B16.28. Butt-weld fittings manufactured to specification ASTM
A774, or its foreign equivalents, are also covered by these orders.
These orders do not apply to cast fittings. Cast austenitic
stainless steel pipe fittings are covered by specifications A351/A351M,
A743/743M, and A744/A744M.
The butt-weld fittings subject to these orders are currently
classifiable under subheading 7307.23.0000 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 scope of these orders is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in these cases are addressed in the ``Issues and
Decision Memorandum'' from Stephen Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary
for AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, to David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated May 3, 2006
(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 margin
likely to prevail if the orders were revoked. Parties can find a
complete discussion of all issues raised in these sunset reviews and
the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum, which is
on file in room B-099 of the main Department building.
In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be
accessed directly on the Internet at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn/. The
paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are
identical in content.
Final Results of Sunset Reviews
We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on
butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines would
likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following
percentage weighted-average margins:
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Weighted-Average
Manufacturers/ Exporters/Producers Margin (Percent)
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Italy...............................................
Coprosider S.p.A.................................... 26.59
All Others.......................................... 26.59
Malaysia............................................
Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd............................... 7.51
All Others.......................................... 7.51
The Philippines.....................................
Enlin Steel Corporation............................. 33.81
Tung Fong Industrial Co., Inc....................... 7.59
All Others.......................................... 7.59
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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 order 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, and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: April 27, 2006.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretaryfor Import Administration.
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