[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26242-26243]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11126]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-826]


Paper Clips From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 
Expedited Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

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

SUMMARY: On January 3, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``the 
Department'') initiated the third sunset review of the antidumping duty 
order on paper clips from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the 
Act''). Based on the notice of intent to participate and adequate 
substantive response filed by a domestic interested party, and the lack 
of response from any respondent interested party, the Department 
conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the antidumping duty 
order on paper clips from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of 
the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of this sunset 
review, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty 
order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, 
at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of 
this notice, infra.

DATES: Effective Date: May 6, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisha Hill or Charles Riggle, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
4037 or (202) 482-0650, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 25, 1994, the Department 
published the antidumping duty order on paper clips from the PRC.\1\ On 
January 3, 2011, the Department published the notice of initiation of 
the third sunset review of the antidumping duty order on paper clips 
from the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (``the Act''). See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 
76 FR 89 (January 3, 2011). On January 10, 2011, the Department 
received a notice of intent to participate from ACCO Brands USA LLP 
(``ACCO''), a domestic interested party, within the deadline specified 
in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). ACCO claimed interested parties status 
under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as a producer in the United States 
of a domestic like product. On February 2, 2011, the Department 
received a complete and adequate substantive response from ACCO within 
30 days of publication of the initiation. The Department did not 
receive a response from any respondent interested parties to this 
proceeding. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act 
and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an 
expedited (120-day) sunset review of the antidumping duty order on 
paper clips from the PRC.
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    \1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Paper Clips From the 
People's Republic of China, 59 FR 60606 (November 25, 1994).
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Scope of the Order

    The products covered by the order are certain paper clips, wholly 
of wire of base metal, whether or not galvanized, whether or not plated 
with nickel or other base metal (e.g., copper), with a wire diameter 
between 0.025 inches and 0.075 inches (0.64 to 1.91 millimeters), 
regardless of physical configuration, except as specifically excluded. 
The products subject to the order may have a rectangular or ring-like 
shape and include, but are not limited to, clips commercially referred 
to as No. 1 clips, No. 3 clips, Jumbo or Giant clips, Gem clips, 
Frictioned clips, Perfect Gems, Marcel Gems, Universal clips, Nifty 
clips, Peerless clips, Ring clips, and Glide-On clips. The products 
subject to the order are currently classifiable under subheading 
8305.90.3010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(``HTSUS'').
    Specifically excluded from the scope of the order are plastic and 
vinyl covered paper clips, butterfly clips, binder clips, or other 
paper fasteners that are not made wholly of wire of base metal and are 
covered under a separate subheading of the HTSUS.
    Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and 
customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is 
dispositive.

Analysis of Comments Received

    A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review is 
provided in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (``I&D 
Memo''), dated concurrently with this notice. The issues discussed in 
the I&D Memo include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of 
dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the order 
is revoked. Parties can obtain a public copy of the I&D Memo from the 
Central Records Unit, room 7046, of the main Commerce building. In 
addition, a complete public

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version of the I&D Memo can be accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy and electronic version of the I&D 
Memo are identical in content.

Final Results of Review

    The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty 
order on paper clips from the PRC would be likely to lead to 
continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average 
margins:

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                                                            Weighted-
           Manufacturers/exporters/producers             average margin
                                                            (percent)
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Shanghai Lansheng Corporation.........................             57.64
Zhejiang Light Industrial Products Import & Export                 46.01
 Corporation..........................................
Zhejiang Machinery and Equipment Import & Export                   60.70
 Corporation..........................................
PRC-wide Rate.........................................            126.94
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Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information 
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 
notification of the return or 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 the results and notice in accordance 
with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: April 26, 2011.
Paul Piquado,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
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