China 53' Containers: Commerce Issues Final AD Duty Determination
The Commerce Department issued its final determination in the antidumping duty investigation on 53-foot domestic dry containers from China (A-570-014) (here). The agency increased cash deposit rates for all exporters of subject merchandise.
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The next step is for the International Trade Commission to make its final injury determination, currently scheduled for May 26. If the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an AD duty order and duties will be made permanent. If the ITC finds no injury, the investigation will be terminated and all cash deposits will be refunded.
(Commerce also issued a final determination in its concurrent CV duty investigation on 53-foot containers from China (see 1504160019).)
Estimated AD Cash Deposit Rates
Commerce will instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of 53-foot containers from China entered on or after Nov. 26, and require an AD duty cash deposit equal to the following AD rates (adjusted for export subsidies found in the concurrent CV duty investigation):
| Exporter | AD Rate (Adjusted) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hui Zhou Pacific Container Co., Ltd./Qingdao Pacific Container Co., Ltd./Qidong Singamas Energy Equipment Co., Ltd./Singamas Management Services Limited | Hui Zhou Pacific Container Co., Ltd./Qingdao Pacific Container Co., Ltd./Qidong Singamas Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. | 94.81% (from 98.82%) |
| China-wide Rate | 95.52% (from 104.59% |
(The period of investigation is 10/01/13 -- 03/31/14. See Commerce’s notice for more information, including the scope of the investigation, detailed instructions on cash deposit rates, etc. See 1411250006 for summary of the preliminary determination of this investigation, and 1412310044 for summary of the amended preliminary determination..)
AC/CVD Operations contact -- Angelica Townshend (202) 482-3019
(Federal Register 04/17/15)