[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 75132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29161]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1141-1142 (Final)]


Uncovered Innerspring Units From South Africa and Vietnam

Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, 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 South Africa and 
Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units, provided for in subheading 
9404.29.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that 
have been found by the Department of Commerce (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)).
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Background

    The Commission instituted these investigations effective December 
31, 2007, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Leggett & Platt, Inc., Carthage, MO. The final phase of the 
investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification 
of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of uncovered 
innerspring units from South Africa and Vietnam 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 final phase of the Commission's 
investigations 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 August 20, 2008 (73 
FR 49219). The hearing was held in Washington, DC on October 22, 2008, 
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 December 4, 2008. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4051 (December 2008), 
entitled Uncovered Innerspring Units from South Africa and Vietnam: 
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1141-1142 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: December 4, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.

[FR Doc. E8-29161 Filed 12-9-08; 8:45 am]
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