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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[A-588-829]

 

Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Defrost Timers From Japan

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magd Zalok, Office of Antidumping Duty 
Investigations, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. 20230; 
telephone (202) 482-4162.

Scope of Order

    For purposes of this investigation, defrost timers are electro-
mechanical and electronic defrost timers for residential refrigerators. 
Electro-mechanical defrost timers are comprised of several components 
that make or break electric circuits by activating two sets of 
electrical contact points--one to disconnect the compressor (the 
cooling mechanism) and the other to connect the defrost heater. The 
articles are equipped with a synchronous or subsynchronous motor. The 
defrost timer disconnects the compressor by opening an electrical 
circuit after the compressor itself has run for a length of time 
predetermined by the manufacturer depending on the specifications of 
the model. Upon completion of the compressor run cycle (and 
simultaneously with the compressor's disconnection) the defrost heater 
is activated and runs for a preset time (again depending on the model), 
as predetermined by the manufacturer. Electronic defrost timers have a 
similar function but operate with greater efficiency. This is because a 
microprocessor in the device uses information gathered during the 
defrost cycle to adjust the compressor run time. This system defrosts 
only when needed, thereby improving the efficiency of the refrigerator.
    The defrost timers subject to this investigation are currently 
classifiable under subheading 9107.00.4000 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS subheadings are 
provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description 
of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.

Antidumping Duty Order

    On February 22, 1994, the International Trade Commission notified 
the Department, in accordance with section 735(d) of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended (the Act) that imports of defrost timers from Japan 
materially injure the U.S. industry. Therefore, in accordance with 
section 736 of the Act, the Department will direct Customs officers to 
assess, upon further advice by the administering authority pursuant to 
section 736(a)(1) of the Act, antidumping duties equal to the amount by 
which the foreign market value of the merchandise exceeds the United 
States price for all entries of defrost timers from Japan. These 
antidumping duties will be assessed on all unliquidated entries of 
defrost timers from Japan entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for 
consumption on or after August 24, 1993, the date on which the 
Department published its preliminary determination notice in the 
Federal Register (58 FR 44655). On or after the date of publication of 
this notice in the Federal Register, Custom officers must require, at 
the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties, the 
following cash deposits for the subject merchandise: 

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                                                               Weighted-
                                                                average 
               Manufacturer/producer/exporter                   margin  
                                                              percentage
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Sankyo Seiki Manufacturing Co. Ltd..........................      83.67 
All others..................................................      83.67 
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    This notice constitutes the antidumping duty order for defrost 
timers from Japan, pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested 
parties may contact the Central Records Unit, room B-099 of the Main 
Commerce Building, for copies of an updated list of antidumping duty 
orders currently in effect.
    This order is published in accordance with section 736(a) of the 
Act and 19 CFR 353.21.

    Dated: February 23, 1994.
Joseph A. Spetrini
Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-4735 Filed 3-1-94; 8:45 am]
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