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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-683 (Preliminary)]

 

Fresh Garlic from China

Determination

    On the basis of the record\1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the Commission determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable 
indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured 
or threatened with material injury by reason of imports from The 
People's Republic of China (China) of fresh garlic, provided for in 
subheadings 0703.20.00, 0710.80.70, and 0710.80.97 of the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in 
the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
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    \1\The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
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Background

    On January 31, 1994, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
the Department of Commerce by the Fresh Garlic Producers Association, 
consisting of the A&D Christopher Ranch, Gilroy, CA; Belridge Packing 
Co., Wasco, CA; Colusa Produce Corp., Colusa, CA; Denice & Filice 
Packing Co., Hollister, CA; El Camino Packing, Gilroy, CA; The Garlic 
Company, Shafter, CA; and Vessey and Company, Inc., El Centro, CA, 
alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured 
and threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of fresh 
garlic from China. Accordingly, effective January 31, 1994, the 
Commission instituted antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-683 
(Preliminary).
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of 
a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by 
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the 
notice in the Federal Register of February 9, 1994 (59 FR 6043). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 22, 1994, and all 
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in 
person or by counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation 
to the Secretary of Commerce on March 17, 1994. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 2755 (March 1994), 
entitled ``Fresh Garlic from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-683 
(Preliminary).''

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: March 18, 1994.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-6817 Filed 3-22-94; 8:45 am]
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