[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 7, 2000)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-841 (Final)]


Certain Non-Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice From China

Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission 
determines,\2\ pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is 
materially injured by reason of imports from China of certain non-
frozen concentrated apple juice,\3\ provided for in subheadings 
2009.70.00 and 2106.90.52 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States, 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\ Chairman Lynn M. Bragg not participating.
    \3\ ``Certain non-frozen concentrated apple juice'' consists of 
all non-frozen concentrated apple juice with a Brix scale of 40 or 
greater, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening 
matter, and whether or not fortified with vitamins or minerals. 
Excluded from the scope of the investigation are frozen concentrated 
apple juice; non-frozen concentrated apple juice that has been 
fermented; and non-frozen concentrated apple juice to which spirits 
have been added.
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective June 7, 
1999, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and the 
Department of Commerce by Coloma Frozen Foods, Inc.; Coloma, MI; Green 
Valley Apples of California, Los Angeles, CA; Knouse Foods Cooperative, 
Inc., Peach Glen, PA; Mason County Fruit Packers Cooperative, 
Ludington, MI; and Tree Top, Inc., Selah, WA. The final phase of the 
investigation was scheduled by the Commission following notification of 
a preliminary determination by the Department of Commerce that imports 
of certain non-frozen concentrated apple juice from China were being 
sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling 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 January 20, 2000 (65 FR 3247). The 
hearing was held in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2000, 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 May 30, 2000. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3303 (May 2000), entitled 
Certain Non-Frozen Concentrated Apple Juice from China: Investigation 
No. 731-TA-841 (Final).

    Issued: June 1, 2000.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-14318 Filed 6-6-00; 8:45 am]
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