[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49168-49169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19318]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-580-839]


Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty 
Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic of Korea

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined, 
pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the 
Act''), that Woongjin Chemical Co. Ltd. (``Woongjin'') is the 
successor-in-interest to Saehan Industries Inc. (``Saehan''). As a 
result, Woongjin will be accorded the same treatment previously 
accorded to Saehan with regard to the antidumping duty order on 
polyester staple fiber (``PSF'') from the Republic of Korea (``Korea'') 
as of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 20, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Devta Ohri, AD/CVD Operations, Office 
1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, 
Washington DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3853.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On May 25, 2000, the Department of Commerce issued an antidumping 
duty order on certain PSF from Korea. See Notice of Amended Final 
Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty 
Order: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from Republic of Korea, 65 FR 
33807 (May 25, 2000). On April 23, 2008, Woongjin requested that the 
Department initiate a changed circumstances review of the antidumping 
duty order on PSF from Korea to determine that, for purposes of the 
antidumping law, Woongjin is the successor-in-interest to Saehan. On 
June 16, 2008, the Department initiated this review and made its 
preliminary finding that Woongjin is the successor-in-interest to 
Saehan, and should be treated as such for antidumping duty cash deposit 
purposes. See Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed 
Circumstances Antidumping Duty Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber 
From the Republic of Korea, 73 FR 33989 (June 16, 2008). We invited 
parties to comment on the preliminary results. We received no comments 
or requests for a hearing.

Scope of the Review

    For the purposes of this order, the product covered is 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 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (``HTSUS'') at subheading 5503.20.00.25 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 the order is 
dispositive.

Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review

    For the reasons stated in the preliminary results, and because the 
Department did not receive any comments following the preliminary 
results of this review, the Department continues to find that Woongjin 
is the successor-in-interest to Saehan for antidumping duty cash 
deposit purposes.

Instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    The Department will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of all 
shipments of

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the subject merchandise produced and exported by Woongjin entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication 
date of this notice at 2.13 percent (i.e., Saehan's cash deposit rate). 
This deposit rate shall remain in effect until publication of the final 
results of the next administrative review in which Woongjin 
participates.
    This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective orders (``APO'') of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.306. 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 sanctionable violation.
    This notice in accordance with sections 751(b) and 777(i)(1) of the 
Act, and section 351.221(c)(3)(i) of the Department's regulations.

    Dated: August 12, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-19318 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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