[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 10870]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03641]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-601]


Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and 
Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 
Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review

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

SUMMARY: On January 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) 
published the preliminary results of the changed circumstances review 
(CCR) of the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and 
parts thereof, finished and unfinished from the People's Republic of 
China (China). Commerce preliminarily determined that Stemco Vehicle 
Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Stemco) is the successor-in-interest to 
GGB Bearing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (GGB). For these final 
results, Commerce continues to find that Stemco is the successor-in-
interest to GGB.

DATES: Applicable February 22, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Porpotage, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1413.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On January 3, 2023, Commerce published the Initiation and 
Preliminary Results \1\ of this CCR, in which Commerce preliminarily 
found that Stemco is the successor-in-interest to GGB in the context of 
the Order.\2\ We provided interested parties with the opportunity to 
comment and request a public hearing regarding the Initiation and 
Preliminary Results.\3\ On February 2, 2023, Stemco submitted a letter 
in lieu of a case brief noting that Stemco supports Commerce's findings 
and requests that Commerce affirm the Initiation and Preliminary 
Results.\4\ We received no other comments.
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    \1\ See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and 
Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Notice of 
Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed 
Circumstances Review, 88 FR 49 (January 3, 2023) (Initiation and 
Preliminary Results).
    \2\ Id.; see also Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, 
Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China, 52 FR 
22667 (June 15, 1987), as amended in Tapered Roller Bearings from 
the People's Republic of China; Amendment to Final Determination of 
Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order in 
Accordance with Decision Upon Remand, 55 FR 6669 (February 26, 1990) 
(Order).
    \3\ See Initiation and Preliminary Results, 88 FR at 50.
    \4\ See Stemco's Letter, ``Stemco's Letter in Lieu of Case 
Brief,'' dated February 2, 2023 (Stemco's Letter).
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Scope of the Order

    Merchandise covered by the Order are tapered roller bearings and 
parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from China; flange, take up 
cartridge, and hanger units incorporating tapered roller bearings; and 
tapered roller housings (except pillow blocks) incorporating tapered 
rollers, with or without spindles, whether or not for automotive use. 
These products are currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) item numbers 8482.20.00, 
8482.91.00.50, 8482.99.15, 8482.99.45, 8483.20.40, 8483.20.80, 
8483.30.80, 8483.90.20, 8483.90.30, 8483.90.80, 8708.70.6060, 
8708.99.2300, 8708.99.4850, 8708.99.6890, 8708.99.8115, and 
8708.99.8180. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope 
of the Order is dispositive.

Final Results of Review

    Based on the comments received \5\ and finding no information or 
evidence on the record that calls into question the Initiation and 
Preliminary Results, we continue to find that Stemco is the successor-
in-interest to GGB.\6\ As a result of this determination and consistent 
with established practice, we find that Stemco is entitled to receive 
the cash deposit rate assigned to GGB. Consequently, Commerce will 
instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend entries of 
subject merchandise produced or exported by Stemco at GGB's current 
cash deposit rate of 7.04 percent.\7\ This cash deposit requirement 
will be effective on the publication date of these final results and 
shall remain in effect until further notice.
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    \5\ Id.
    \6\ See Initiation and Preliminary Results, 88 FR at 49-50.
    \7\ See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and 
Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017, 84 FR 6132 
(February 26, 2019).
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Administrative Protective Order

    This notice serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written 
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 sanctionable 
violation.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 
751(b)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 
351.216 and 351.221(c)(3)(i).

    Dated: February 15, 2023.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-03641 Filed 2-21-23; 8:45 am]
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