[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59366-59368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26078]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-580-839]


Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea: Final Results of 
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review

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

ACTION: Notice of Final Results of 2001-2002 Administrative Review.

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SUMMARY: On June 9, 2003, the Department of Commerce published the 
preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping 
duty order on certain polyester staple fiber from Korea. The period of 
review is May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002. We gave interested 
parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. Based on 
our analysis of the comments received and an examination of our 
calculations, we have made certain changes for the final results. The 
final weighted-average dumping margins for the two manufacturer/
exporters are listed below in the ``Final Results of the Review'' 
section of this notice.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 15, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAllister or Judith Rudman, 
Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1174, or (202) 482-0192, 
respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Since the publication of the preliminary results in this review 
(see Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from Korea; Preliminary Results of 
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission of 
Review, 68 FR 34378 (June 9, 2003) (``Preliminary Results'')), the 
following events have occurred:
    The Department reported its findings from Huvis Corporation's 
(``Huvis'') cost verification on July 2, 2003. See Memorandum from 
Robert Greger and Mark Todd to Neal Halper, Director, Office of 
Accounting, ``Verification Report on the Cost of Production and 
Constructed Value Data Submitted by Huvis Corporation,'' dated July 2, 
2003 (``Huvis Cost Verification Report''), which is on file in the 
Department's Central Records Unit (``CRU'') in room B-099 of the main 
Department building.
    We invited parties to comment on the preliminary results of the 
review. On July 22, 2003, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Arteva 
Specialties S.a.r.l., d/b/a KoSa, Wellman, Inc., and Intercontinental 
Polymers, Inc. (collectively ``the petitioners''), and the respondents 
East Young Co., Ltd. (``East Young'')/Stein Fibers, Ltd. (``Stein 
Fibers'') and Huvis filed case briefs. On July 28, 2003, the above-
mentioned parties, with the exception of East Young/Stein Fibers, filed 
rebuttal briefs.

Scope of the Order

    For the purposes of this order, the product covered is certain 
polyester staple fiber (``PSF''). PSF is defined as synthetic staple 
fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, of 
polyesters measuring 3.3 decitex (3 denier, inclusive) or more in 
diameter. This merchandise is cut to lengths varying from one inch (25 
mm) to five inches (127 mm). The merchandise subject to this order may 
be coated, usually with a silicon or other finish, or not coated. PSF 
is generally used as stuffing in sleeping bags, mattresses, ski 
jackets, comforters, cushions, pillows, and furniture. Merchandise of 
less than 3.3 decitex (less than 3 denier) currently classifiable under 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') at 
subheading 5503.20.00.20 is specifically excluded from this order. Also 
specifically excluded from this order are polyester staple fibers of 10 
to 18 denier that are cut to lengths of 6 to 8 inches (fibers used in 
the manufacture of carpeting). In addition, low-melt PSF is excluded 
from this order. Low-melt PSF is defined as a bi-component fiber with 
an outer sheath that melts at a significantly lower temperature than 
its inner core.
    The merchandise subject to this order is currently classifiable in 
the HTSUS at subheadings 5503.20.00.45 and 5503.20.00.65. Although the 
HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, 
the written description of the merchandise under order is dispositive.

Period of Review

    The period of review (``POR'') is May 1, 2001, through April 30, 
2002.

Verification

    As stated in the Preliminary Results and provided in section 782(i) 
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''), we verified 
information provided by East Young and Huvis using standard 
verification procedures, including on-site inspection of the 
manufacturers' facilities, examination of relevant sales, cost and 
financial records, and selection

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of original documentation containing relevant information.

Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to 
this review are addressed in the ``Issues and Decision Memorandum'' 
from Jeffrey May, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Import Administration to 
James J. Jochum, Assistant Secretary, Import Administration, dated 
October 6, 2003 (``Decision Memorandum''), which is hereby adopted by 
this notice. Attached to this notice as an appendix is a list of the 
issues which parties have raised and to which we have responded in the 
Decision Memorandum. Parties can find a complete discussion of all 
issues raised in this review and the corresponding recommendations in 
this public memorandum which is on file in the Department's CRU. In 
addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed 
directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn/frnhome.htm. The paper 
copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in 
content.

Fair Value Comparisons

    To determine whether sales of PSF from Korea to the United States 
were made at less than normal value, we compared export price (``EP'') 
to normal value (``NV''). Our calculations followed the methodologies 
described in the Preliminary Results, except as noted below and in the 
final results calculation memoranda cited below, which are on file in 
the CRU.

Export Price

    We used EP as defined in section 772(a) of the Act. We calculated 
EP based on the same methodologies described in the Preliminary 
Results.

Normal Value

    We used the same methodology as that described in the Preliminary 
Results to determine the cost of production (COP''), whether 
comparison market sales were at prices below the COP, and the NV.

Changes from the Preliminary Results

    For East Young, in our calculation of NV based on constructed 
value, we have adjusted the general and administrative expense ratio. 
See Memorandum from Team to File, ``Final Results Calculation 
Memorandum for East Young Co., Ltd.,'' dated October 6, 2003 (``East 
Young Final Calcs''); see also Decision Memorandum, at Comment 10.
    With respect to Huvis, we have adjusted its cost of manufacturing 
to account for purchases of certain materials from affiliated parties 
at non-arm's length prices. Also, we have used the revised selling, 
general and administrative expense ratio submitted by Huvis during the 
cost verification for its affiliated supplier. We have further adjusted 
the submitted ratio for the final results. See Memorandum from Robert 
Greger to Neal Halper, ``Cost of Production and Constructed Value 
Calculation Adjustments for the Final Results,'' dated October 6, 2003.

Final Results of the Review

    We determine that the following percentage margins exist for the 
period May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002:

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                      Exporter/manufacturer                              Weighted-average margin percentage
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East Young Co., Ltd..............................................                                           4.07
Huvis Corporation................................................                              0.21 (de minimis)
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Assessment Rates

    The Department shall determine, and the United States Bureau of 
Customs and Border Protection (``BCBP'') shall assess, antidumping 
duties on all appropriate entries. In accordance with 19 CFR 
351.212(b)(1), we have calculated exporter/importer (or customer)-
specific assessment rates for merchandise subject to this review. To 
determine whether the duty assessment rates were de minimis, in 
accordance with the requirement set forth in 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2), we 
calculated importer (or customer)-specific ad valorem rates by 
aggregating the dumping margins calculated for all U.S. sales to that 
importer (or customer) and dividing this amount by the total value of 
the sales to that importer (or customer). Where an importer (or 
customer)-specific ad valorem rate was greater than de minimis, we 
calculated a per-unit assessment rate by aggregating the dumping 
margins calculated for all U.S. sales to that importer (or customer) 
and dividing this amount by the total quantity sold to that importer 
(or customer).
    The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions 
directly to the BCBP within 15 days of publication of these final 
results of review.

Cash Deposit Rates

    The following antidumping duty deposits will be required on all 
shipments of PSF from Korea entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for 
consumption, effective on or after the publication date of the final 
results of this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(1) 
of the Act: (1) the cash deposit rates for the reviewed companies will 
be the rates listed above (except no cash deposit will be required if a 
company's weighted-average margin is de minimis, i.e., less than 0.5 
percent); (2) for previously reviewed or investigated companies not 
listed above, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company-
specific rate published for the most recent period; (3) if the exporter 
is not a firm covered in this review, the previous review, or the 
original investigation, but the manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate 
will be the rate established for the most recent period for the 
manufacturer of the merchandise; and (4) if neither the exporter nor 
the manufacturer is a firm covered in this or any previous reviews, the 
cash deposit rate will be 11.35 percent, the ``all others'' rate 
established in Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less 
Than Fair Value: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic of 
Korea, and Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from 
the Republic of Korea and Taiwan, 65 FR 33807 (May 25, 2000).
    These cash deposit requirements shall remain in effect until 
publication of the final results of the next administrative review.

Notification to Importers

    This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their 
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate 
regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation 
of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply 
with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that 
reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent 
assessment of doubled antidumping duties.

Notification Regarding APOs

    This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective orders (``APOs'') of their responsibility 
concerning the return or

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destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in 
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305, which continues to govern business 
proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely 
written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or 
conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to 
comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is 
subject to sanction.
    We are issuing and publishing these results and this notice in 
accordance with sections section 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: October 6, 2003.
James J. Jochum,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.

Appendix I

List of Comments in the Issues and Decision Memorandum

Comment 1: Exclusion of Certain Home Market Sales Made By Huvis
Comment 2: Huvis' Fiber Composition Characteristic
Comment 3: Huvis' Duty Drawback
Comment 4: Huvis' Brokerage Expenses
Comment 5: Huvis' Major Inputs
Comment 6: Huvis' Affiliated Supplier's SG&A
Comment 7: Huvis' Parent Company G&A
Comment 8: Huvis' Per-Unit G&A Calculation
Comment 9: East Young's Comparison Market
Comment 10: East Young's G&A Ratio
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