Commerce Publishes Quarterly List of AD/CVD Scope and Circumvention Rulings
The Commerce Department on Sept. 1 published its quarterly list of (i) completed antidumping and countervailing duty scope rulings and (ii) anti-circumvention determinations. The following list covers completed scope rulings for the period April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023:
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A-533-889 and C-533-890: Quartz Surface Products From India
Requestor: Pokarna Engineering Stone Ltd. (Pokarna). Certain sinks and basins produced and exported by Pokarna are not covered by the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders based on the plain language that excludes these products from the scope. Certain shower trays produced and exported by Pokarna are covered by the scope of the AD/CVD orders as they correspond to products listed in the plain language of the scope. Certain integrated vanity tops are covered by the scope of the AD/CVD orders because the totality of evidence establishes that the integrated vanity tops have similar physical characteristics, expectations of the ultimate purchaser, ultimate use, and channels of trade to in-scope quartz surface products; June 22, 2023.
A-570-090 and C-570-091: Certain Steel Wheels 12 to 16.5 Inches in Diameter From China
Requestor: Asia Wheel Co., Ltd. (Asia Wheel). Certain models of trailer wheels that Asia Wheel processes in Thailand using discs produced in Thailand from circular steel plates from China or a third country and rims produced in Thailand from rectangular steel plates from China or a third country and exported by Asia Wheel to the United States are not covered by the AD/CVD orders based on the plain language of the scope, because the Chinese steel plate components are neither finished nor unfinished rims, discs, or steel wheels. Further, certain models of trailer wheels that Asia Wheel processes in Thailand using discs from China and rims produced in Thailand from rectangular steel plates from China or a third country and certain models of dual wheel trailer wheels which Asia Wheel processes in Thailand using discs produced in Thailand from disc blanks from China and rims from China, which Asia Wheel exports to the United States, are covered by the scope of the AD/CVD orders based on a finding that the products are not substantially transformed by the third-country processing in Thailand (see 2305230005); April 11, 2023.
A-570-891: Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof From China
Requestor: HKC–US, LLC. (HKC–US). The mobile utility fan imported by HKC–US is not covered by the scope of the AD order because it lacks a toeplate or horizontal projecting edge capable of sliding under a load for the purposes of lifting and/or moving the load (see 2305240023); April 12, 2023.
A-570-831: Fresh Garlic From China
Requestor: Green Garden Produce LLC (Green Garden Produce). The large and small garlic chunks imported by Green Garden Produce are not covered by the scope of the AD order because they have been reduced in size beyond peeling and are no longer whole or separated into constituent cloves (see 2306060013); June 1, 2023.
A-570-082 and C-570-083: Certain Steel Wheels 22.5 to 24.5 Inches in Diameter From China
Requestor: Asia Wheel. Certain truck wheels that Asia Wheel exports to the United States that are assembled in Thailand from Chinese-origin discs and rims produced in Thailand from Chinese-origin (or another foreign country) steel sheet plates are subject to the scope of the AD/CVD orders because the Chinese wheel parts are not substantially transformed in Thailand; June 7, 2023.
A-570-104 and C-570-105: Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From China
Requestor: Chun Yu Works USA Inc. (Chun Yu Works USA). The hex nut sleeve anchors imported by Chun Yu Works USA are outside the scope of the AD/CVD orders based on the plain language of the orders because the hex nut sleeve anchors include a headed bolt (see 2306160006); June 9, 2023.
A-570-104 and C-570-105: Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod From China
Requestor: Chun Yu Works USA. The carbon steel wedge anchors imported by Chun Yu Works USA are outside the scope of the AD/CVD orders based on the plain language of the orders because the wedge anchors include a headed bolt (see 2306160006); June 9, 2023.
A-570-932: Certain Steel Threaded Rod From China
Requestor: Chun Yu Works USA. The hex nut sleeve anchors imported by Chun Yu Works USA are outside the scope of the AD order based on the plain language of the order because the hex nut sleeve anchors include a headed bolt (see 2306160006); June 9, 2023.
A-570-932: Certain Steel Threaded Rod From China
Requestor: Chun Yu Works USA. The carbon steel wedge anchors imported by Chun Yu Works USA are outside the scope of the AD order based on the plain language of the order because the wedge anchors include a headed bolt (see 2306160006); June 9, 2023.
A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture From China
Requestor: Amini Innovation Corporation (Amini Innovation). The following products are covered by the scope of the AD order because each product is consistent with a type of wooden bedroom furniture that is covered by the scope: (1) Glimmering Heights Upholstered Accent Cabinet/Nightstand/End Table (SKU 9011040–111); (2) Glimmering Heights Storage Console/Dresser/Sideboard/Credenza (SKU 9011050–111); (3) Glimmering Heights 5 Drawer Vertical Storage Cabinet/Chest of Drawers (SKU 9011070–111); (4) Glimmering Heights Upholstered Swivel Chiffonier/Lingerie Chest/Living Room Storage Cabinet (SKU 9011062–111); (5) Glimmering Heights Upholstered Vanity/Desk (SKU 9011058–111); (6) Glimmering Heights Upholstered Mirror (SKU 9011260–111); (7) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Accent Cabinet/Nightstand/End Table (SKU 9019040–118); (8) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Storage Console/Dresser/Sideboard/Credenza (SKU 9019050–118); (9) Melrose Plaza 5 Drawer Vertical Storage Cabinet/Chest of Drawers (SKU 9019070–118); (10) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Swivel Chiffonier/Lingerie Chest/Living Room Storage Cabinet (SKU 9019062–118); (11) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Vanity/Desk (SKU 9019058–118); (12) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Mirror (SKU 9019260–118); (13) Hollywood Swank Upholstered Accent Cabinet/Nightstand/End Table (SKU 03040–09); (14) Hollywood Swank Upholstered Storage Console/Dresser/Sideboard/Credenza (SKU 03050–09); (15) Hollywood Swank Vertical Storage Cabinet/Chest of Drawers (SKU 03070–09); (16) Hollywood Swank Upholstered Swivel Chiffonier/Lingerie Chest/Living Room Storage Cabinet (SKU 03062–09 and 03062–81); (17) Hollywood Swank Upholstered Vanity/Desk (SKU 03058–09 and 03058–81); (18) Hollywood Swank Upholstered Mirror (SKU 03060R–09); (19) Hollywood Loft Upholstered Accent Cabinet/Nightstand/End Table (SKU 9001640–104); (20) Hollywood Loft Upholstered Storage Console/Dresser/Sideboard/Credenza (SKU 9001650–104); (21) Hollywood Loft 5 Drawer Vertical Storage Cabinets/Chest of Drawers (SKU 9001670–104); and (22) Hollywood Loft Upholstered Mirror (SKU 9001660–08). The following mirror products are not subject to the scope of the AD order because they are paired with vanities, not dressers, and are therefore explicitly excluded from the order: (1) Glimmering Heights Upholstered Mirror (SKU 9011068–111); (2) Melrose Plaza Upholstered Mirror (SKU 9019068–118); and (3) and Hollywood Swank Upholstered Mirror (SKU 03068RN–09/81) (see 2305260030); April 18, 2023.
A-570-890: Wooden Bedroom Furniture From China
Requestor: Teamson, U.S., Inc. (Teamson). The following wooden floor cabinets are not covered by the scope of the AD order because the products, as described by Teamson, were designed and manufactured as bathroom storage furniture, not bedroom furniture, and each cabinet is part of a coordinated group of non-bedroom furniture, rather than bedroom furniture: (1) Avery Floor Cabinet with Two Doors (model ELG–542); (2) Free Standing Versailles Double Floor Cabinet—White (model ELG–550) and Espresso (model ELG–571); (3) Freestanding Rain Glass Floor Cabinet—Two Doors—White (model ELG–580); and (4) Freestanding St. James Linen Tower Two Door Two Drawers Top (model 592C1) and Bottom (model 592C2)—White (see 2307120011); June 28, 2023.
A-570-084 and C-570-085: Certain Quartz Surface Products From China
Requestor: Golden Spectrum LLC. (Golden Spectrum) Certain crushed glass surface products are excluded from the AD/CVD orders if they meet four criteria: (1) the crushed glass content is greater than any other single material, by actual weight; (2) there are pieces of crushed glass visible across the surface of the product; (3) at least some of the individual pieces of crushed glass that are visible across the surface are larger than one centimeter wide as measured at their widest cross-section (glass pieces); and (4) the distance between any single glass piece and the closest separate glass piece does not exceed three inches. Golden Spectrum's crushed glass surface products met these criteria and are, thus, excluded from the scope of the AD/CVD orders (see 2307120003); June 29, 2023.