AD: China Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes
The International Trade Administration has initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether imports of small diameter graphite electrodes (SDGE) from China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
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Separate Rate Applications Due April 14th
The ITA requires exporters and producers seeking separate rate status in this investigation to submit a separate rate application by April 14, 2008. The AD separate rate application is available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ia-highlights-and-news.html.
Comments Requested on CBP Data, Respondent Selection, Characteristics
The ITA states that it intends to select respondents based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data for U.S. imports under HTS 8545.11.0000 during the period of investigation. The ITA requests comment regarding the CBP data and respondent selection within seven days of February 13, 2008.
The ITA is also requesting comments by February 26, 2008 from interested parties regarding the appropriate physical characteristics of SDGE to be reported in response to its AD questionnaire. This information will be used to identify the key physical characteristics of the subject merchandise in order for respondents to accurately report the relevant factors of production, as well as develop appropriate product reporting criteria. (Rebuttal comments must be received within 10 calendar days of the receipt of timely filed comments.)
Scope of the Investigation
The merchandise covered by this investigation includes all small diameter graphite electrodes of any length, whether or not finished, of a kind used in furnaces, with a nominal or actual diameter of 400 millimeters (16 inches) or less, and whether or not attached to a graphite pin joining system or any other type of joining system or hardware. Small diameter graphite electrodes are most commonly used in primary melting, ladle metallurgy, and specialty furnace applications in industries including foundries, smelters, and steel refining operations.
HTS Classification. Small diameter graphite electrodes subject to this investigation are currently classified under the HTS 8545.11.0000. The ITA notes that the HTS number is provided for convenience and customs purposes, but the written description of the scope is dispositive.
- comments on CBP data and respondent selection due w/in 7 days of 02/13/08
- comments on physical characteristics of SDGE due by 02/26/08, with rebuttal comments due w/in 10 calendar days of the comment receipt date
- separate rate applications due no later than 04/14/08
- comments on the scope of the investigation due within 20 calendar days of 02/06/08
- ITA's preliminary AD duty determination due no later than 06/25/08
- International Trade Commission's preliminary AD injury determination due no later than 03/03/08
ITA contact - Magd Zalok (202) 482-4162
ITA notice (FR Pub 02/13/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-2646.pdf
ITA fact sheet available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/download/factsheets/factsheet-prc-sdge-init-020708.pdf