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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-668 (Final)]

 

Phthalic Anhydride from Venezuela

Determination

    On the basis of the record\1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the Commission determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (the Act),\2\ that an industry in the United 
States is not materially injured or threatened with material injury, 
and the establishment of an industry in the United States is not 
materially retarded, by reason of imports from Venezuela of phthalic 
anhydride,\3\ that have been found by the Department of Commerce 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)).
    \2\19 U.S.C. 1673d(b).
    \3\For purposes of this investigation, phthalic anhydride is 
defined as an aromatic synthetic organic chemical usually produced 
from a primary petrochemical called orthoxylene, although it is 
sometimes produced from naphthalene. Phthalic anhydride is 
predominantly used in the production of plasticizers, unsaturated 
polyester resins, and alkyd resins, which in turn are generally used 
to produce plastics and paints. This investigation covers phthalic 
anhydride sold in either flaked or molten form. Phthalic anhydride 
is provided for in subheading 2917.35.00 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTS).
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective May 25, 
1994, following a preliminary determination by the Department of 
Commerce that imports of phthalic anhydride from Venezuela were being 
sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act.\4\ Notice 
of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of a public 
hearing 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 June 22, 1994.\5\ The hearing was held in Washington, DC, 
on August 9, 1994, and all persons who requested the opportunity were 
permitted to appear in person or by counsel.
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    \4\19 U.S.C. Sec. 1673b(b).
    \5\59 F.R. 32220.
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    The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation 
to the Secretary of Commerce on September 21, 1994. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 2809 (September 1994), 
entitled ``Phthalic Anhydride from Venezuela: Investigation No. 731-TA-
668 (Final).''

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: September 23, 1994.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-24024 Filed 9-28-94; 8:45 am]
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