AD: China Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe
The International Trade Administration has initiated an antidumping duty investigation to determine whether imports of circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe (CWASPP) from China are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.
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Q&V Questionnaires Due March 12th, Separate Rate Applications Due April 28th
The ITA requires that all non-market economy (NME) exporters identified in the petition in this investigation submit a response to both the quantity and value (Q&V) questionnaire and the separate-rate application in order to receive consideration for separate-rate status. The ITA requests Q&V information no later than March 12, 2008, which is available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/download/nme-sep-rates/prc-waspp/prc-waspp-qv-ltr-20080222.pdf.
The ITA requires exporters and producers seeking separate rate status in this investigation to submit a separate rate application by April 28, 2008, which is available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ia-highlights-and-news.html.
Comments on Physical Characteristics Due March 10th
The ITA is also requesting comments by March 10, 2008 from interested parties regarding the appropriate physical characteristics of CWASPP to be reported in response to the 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 is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe (CWASPP) not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A-312 or ASTM A-778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A-358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A-312 or ASTM A-778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.
Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A-554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A-249, ASTM A-688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A-269, ASTM A-270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.
HTS Classification. The subject imports are normally classified in HTS subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085. They may also enter under HTS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090.
The ITA notes that the HTS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope is dispositive.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 02/26/08 news, 08022635, for BP summary of the initiation of the CV duty investigation on CWASPP from China.)
- comments on physical characteristics of CWASPP due by 03/10/08, with rebuttal comments due w/in 10 calendar days of the comment receipt date
- Q&V questionnaires due 03/12/08
- separate rate applications due 04/28/08
- comments on the scope of the investigation due within 20 calendar days of 02/19/08
- ITA's preliminary AD duty determination due no later than 07/08/08
- International Trade Commission's preliminary AD injury determination due no later than 03/17/08
ITA contact - Melissa Blackledge (202) 482-3518
ITA notice (FR Pub 02/26/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-3642.pdf
ITA fact sheet available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/download/factsheets/factsheet-prc-waspp-ad-cvd-init-022008.pdf