[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64477-64478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25607]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-588-857]


Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Continuation of 
Antidumping Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, Formerly Import Administration, 
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of 
Commerce (the Department) and the U.S. International Trade Commission 
(USITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty order on welded large 
diameter line pipe (LDLP) from Japan would likely lead to continuation 
or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the 
United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of 
this antidumping duty order.

DATES: Effective Date: October 29, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Drury or Angelica Mendoza, AD/CVD 
Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
0195 and (202) 482-3019, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On December 6, 2001, the Department published the antidumping duty 
order on LDLP from Japan.\1\ On October 1, 2012, the Department 
initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on 
LDLP from Japan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, 
as amended (the Act).\2\
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    \1\ See Antidumping Duty Order: Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe 
from Japan, 66 FR 63368 (December 6, 2001).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 77 FR 59897 
(October 1, 2012).
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    As a result of this sunset review, the Department determined that 
revocation of the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan would 
likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and, therefore, 
notified the USITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail 
should the order be revoked.\3\
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    \3\ See Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe From Japan: Final 
Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping 
Duty Order, 78 FR 10134 (February 13, 2013).
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    On October 2, 2013, the USITC determined, pursuant to section 
751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty order on 
LDLP from Japan would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence 
of material injury to an industry in the United Sates within a 
reasonably foreseeable time.\4\
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    \4\ See LDLP from Japan, 78 FR 60897 (October 2, 2013), and 
USITC Publication 4427 (September 2013). As explained in the 
memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and 
Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion to toll 
deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government 
from October 1, through October 16, 2013. See Memorandum for the 
Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and 
Compliance, ``Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal 
Government'' (October 18, 2013). Therefore, all deadlines in this 
segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. As a 
result, this notice of continuation of the order is timely.
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Scope of the Order

    The product covered by this order is certain welded carbon and 
alloy line pipe, of circular cross section and with an outside diameter 
greater than 16 inches, but less than 64 inches, in diameter, whether 
or not stenciled. This product is normally produced according to 
American Petroleum Institute (API) specifications, including Grades 
A25, A, B, and X grades ranging from X42 to X80, but can also be 
produced to other specifications. The product currently is classified 
under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) item numbers 
7305.11.10.30, 7305.11.10.60, 7305.11.50.00, 7305.12.10.30, 
7305.12.10.60, 7305.12.50.00, 7305.19.10.30. 7305.19.10.60, and 
7305.19.50.00. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for

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convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope 
is dispositive. Specifically not included within the scope of this 
investigation is American Water Works Association (AWWA) specification 
water and sewage pipe and the following size/grade combinations; of 
line pipe:
    Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 18 inches and 
less than or equal to 22 inches, with a wall thickness measuring 0.750 
inch or greater, regardless of grade.
    Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 24 inches and 
less than 30 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 0.875 
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater 
than 0.750 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness 
measuring greater than 0.688 inches in grades X60 or greater.
    Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 30 inches and 
less than 36 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 1.250 
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater 
than 1.000 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness 
measuring greater than 0.875 inches in grades X60 or greater.
    Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 36 inches and 
less than 42 inches, with wall thickness measuring greater than 1.375 
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater 
than 1.250 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness 
measuring greater than 1.125 inches in grades X60 or greater.
    Having an outside diameter greater than or equal to 42 inches and 
less than 64 inches, with a wall thickness measuring greater than 1.500 
inches in grades A, B, and X42, with wall thickness measuring greater 
than 1.375 inches in grades X52 through X56, and with wall thickness 
measuring greater than 1.250 inches in grades X60 or greater.
    Having an outside diameter equal to 48 inches, with a wall 
thickness measuring 1.0 inch or greater, in grades X-80 or greater.
    In API grades X80 or above, having an outside diameter of 48 inches 
to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.90 inch or 
more.
    In API grades X100 or above, having an outside diameter of 48 
inches to and including 52 inches, and with a wall thickness of 0.54 
inch or more.
    An API grade X-80 having an outside diameter of 21 inches and wall 
thickness of 0.625 inch or more.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by the Department and the USITC 
that revocation of the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan would 
be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material 
injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 
751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department hereby orders the continuation of 
the antidumping duty order on LDLP from Japan.
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect 
antidumping duty cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of 
entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the 
continuation of this order will be the date of publication in the 
Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 
751(c)(2) of the Act, the Department intends to initiate the next 
sunset review of this order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth 
anniversary of the effective date of continuation.
    This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance 
with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 
777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: October 23, 2013.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-25607 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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