The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on some polyester staple fiber from Taiwan (A-583-833) for one company, finding an AD rate of zero for Far Eastern New Century Corporation. Additionally, the ITA rescinded this review with respect to Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, for which the request for review was withdrawn. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain lined paper products from China (A-570-901) for two companies, Shanghai Lian Li Paper Products Co. and Leo’s Quality Products Co., Denmax Plastic Stationery Factory. The ITA preliminarily rescinded this review with respect to Lian Li as a result of no shipments during the period of review. Furthermore, the ITA said that, as respondent Leo / Denmax did not cooperate with its requests in this review, Leo / Denmax has preliminarily been assigned the China-wide Entity rate. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from India (A-533-852) manufactured by Zenith Birla (India) Limited is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found a preliminary AD rate of 48.43% for Zenith Birla, the only respondent in this investigation. The ITA will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation, and require a cash deposit or bond posting at an AD rate of 48.43%, for entries of subject merchandise by Zenith from India that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 1, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates (A-520-805) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 3.29% to 11.71%, which are effective June 1, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
GENEVA -- Trade officials are beginning to float ideas on how to classify and describe additional goods for tariff-free treatment under the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), officials and informed sources said following the start of informal talks. The World Trade Organization ITA Committee meeting in May agreed to begin meeting bilaterally and in small groups to begin discussions on expansion, John Neuffer, a vice president at the Information Technology Industry Council, told us May 23 (WID May 16 p5). “So the train is moving forward,” he said.
GENEVA -- Trade officials are beginning to float ideas on how to classify and describe additional goods for tariff-free treatment under the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), officials said following the start of informal talks. The World Trade Organization ITA Committee meeting in May (CD May 16 p6) agreed to begin meeting bilaterally and in small groups to start discussions on expansion, John Neuffer, a vice president at the Information Technology Industry Council, told us May 23. “So the train is moving forward.”
The International Trade Administration issued a fact sheet on March 30, 2012 announcing its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of utility scale wind towers from China (C-570-982). According to the ITA’s fact sheet, mandatory respondent CS Wind China Co., Ltd., CS Wind Tech (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and CS Wind Corporation received preliminary CV rates of 13.74%; mandatory respondent Titan Wind Energy (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Titan Wind), Titan Lianyungang Metal Products Co. Ltd. (Titan Lianyungang), Baotou Titan Wind Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (Titan Baotou), and Shenyang Titan Metal Co., Ltd. (Titan Shenyang) received preliminary CV rates of 26%; and all other Chinese producers/exporters received a preliminary CV rate of 19.87%. As a result of the preliminary determination, the ITA will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect a cash deposit based on these preliminary rates. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.
The International Trade Administration issued a fact sheet on May 30, 2012 announcing its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of Large Residential Washers from Korea (C-580-869). According to the ITA’s fact sheet, mandatory respondents Daewoo Electronics Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. received preliminary CV rates of 70.58%, 0.22% (de minimis) and 1.20%, respectively, and all other Korean producers/exporters received a preliminary CV rate of 1.20%. As a result of the preliminary determination, the ITA will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect a cash deposit based on these preliminary rates, except for LG, which was assigned a de minimis rate. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.
The International Trade Administration issued a fact sheet on May 30, 2012 announcing its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam (C-552-813). According to the ITA’s fact sheet, South East Asia Hamico Export Joint Stock Company (SEA Hamico), Nam A Hamico Export Joint Stock Company, and Linh Sa Hamico Company Limited received preliminary CV rates of 21.25%; Infinite Industrial Hanger Limited and Supreme Hanger Company Limited received preliminary CV rates of 11.03%; and all other Vietnamese producers/exporters received a preliminary CV rate of 16.14%. As a result of the preliminary determination, the ITA will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect a cash deposit based on these preliminary rates. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.
The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from Oman (A-523-801) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found a preliminary AD rate of 5.59% for both the sole mandatory respondent and all other manufacturer/exporters, which is effective June 1, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.