AD: China Sodium Nitrite
On July 8, 2008, the International Trade Administration published its final affirmative antidumping duty determination that sodium nitrite from China is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
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AD Suspension of Liquidation Continues
The ITA is directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue to suspend liquidation of all imports of subject merchandise with a time of entry on or after April 23, 2008 (the date of publication of the preliminary determination).
AD Cash Deposit/Bond Requirements
The ITA will also instruct CBP to continue to require a cash deposit or the posting of a bond for all companies based on the following estimated weighted-average dumping margin (which is unchanged from the preliminary determination):
| Manufacturer/Exporter | Final AD Rate |
|---|---|
| China-wide entity (including Qingdao and Hualong)1 | 190.74% |
1The China-wide entity includes mandatory respondents Qingdao Hengyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. and Hualong Ammonium Nitrate Company Ltd.
AD Duty Order to be Issued if ITC Finds Injury/Threat of Injury
The International Trade Commission will determine whether the domestic industry in the U.S. is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of the subject merchandise within 45 days of this final determination.
If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, the proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the ITA will issue an AD duty order.
(See ITA notice for further information, including the scope of investigation (which is unchanged from the initiation notice), etc.
See ITT's Online Archives or 04/24/08 news, 08042440, for BP summary of the ITA's preliminary determination.
See today's issue of ITT, 08070935, for BP summary of the final affirmative countervailing duty determination for sodium nitrite from China.)
ITA contact - Magd Zalok (202) 482-4162
ITA notice (FR Pub 07/08/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-15488.pdf
ITA fact sheet available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/download/factsheets/factsheet_china-germany-sodium-nitrite-070108.pdf