[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-579-580 (Final)]


Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China and India; 
Determinations

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(`Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the 
Act''), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by 
reason of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber (``fine denier 
PSF'') from China and India, provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been 
found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be 
subsidized by the governments of China and India.
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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, pursuant to section 705(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1671d(b)), instituted these investigations effective May 31, 2017, 
following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce 
by DAK Americas LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, 
America, Lake City, SC; and Auriga Polymers Inc., Charlotte, NC. The 
final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission 
following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that 
imports of fine denier PSF from China and India were being subsidized 
within the meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(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 November 27, 2017 
(82 FR 56050). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on January 17, 
2018, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to 
appear in person or by counsel.
    The Commission made these determinations pursuant to section 705(b) 
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)). It completed and filed its 
determinations in these investigations on March 7, 2018. The views of 
the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4765 (March 2018), 
entitled Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China and India: 
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-579-580 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: March 7, 2018.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-04972 Filed 3-12-18; 8:45 am]
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