[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 198 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54837-54838]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-22339]
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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, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of
Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that
revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on welded large diameter
line pipe (line pipe) from Japan would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United
States, Commerce is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD
order.
DATES: Applicable October 11, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McGowan, AD/CVD Operations,
Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3019.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On September 11, 2018, Commerce published the notice of initiation
of the third sunset review of the AD order on line pipe from Japan,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
Act).\1\ As a result of the review, Commerce determined that revocation
of the AD order on line pipe from Japan would likely lead to a
continuation or recurrence of dumping.\2\ Commerce, therefore, notified
the ITC of the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail
should the AD order be revoked. On October 3, 2019, the ITC published
notice of its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of
the Act, that revocation of the AD order on line pipe from Japan would
likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\3\
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\1\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 83 FR 45887
(September 11, 2018).
\2\ See Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan: Final
Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty
Order, 84 FR 1059 (February 1, 2019).
\3\ See Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe from Japan:
Investigation No. 731-TA-919 (Third Review), USITC Publication 4973
(September 2019); see also Certain Welded Large Diameter Line Pipe
from Japan, 84 FR 52896 (October 3, 2019).
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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
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 XI00 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 Commerce and the ITC that
revocation of the AD order would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(a),
Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the AD order on line pipe
from Japan.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash
deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of
subject merchandise. The applicable date of the continuation of the
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,
Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year sunset review of the
order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the
applicable 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 and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).
Dated: October 4, 2019.
Jeffrey I. Kessler,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2019-22339 Filed 10-8-19; 4:15 pm]
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