[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 84 (Friday, May 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18834-18836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-07581]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Proceedings
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) received scope
ruling applications, requesting that scope inquiries be conducted to
determine whether identified products are covered by the scope of
antidumping duty (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) orders and that
Commerce issue scope rulings pursuant to those inquiries. In accordance
with Commerce's regulations, we are notifying the public of the filing
of the scope ruling applications listed below in the month of March
2025.
DATES: Applicable May 2, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri Monroe, AD/CVD Operations,
Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482-1384.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice of Scope Ruling Applications: In accordance with 19 CFR
351.225(d)(3), we are notifying the public of the following scope
ruling applications related to AD and CVD orders and findings filed in
or around the month of March 2025. This notification includes, for each
scope application: (1) identification of the AD and/or CVD orders at
issue (19 CFR 351.225(c)(1)); (2) concise public descriptions of the
products at issue, including the physical characteristics (including
chemical, dimensional and technical characteristics) of the products
(19 CFR 351.225(c)(2)(ii)); (3) the countries where the products are
produced and the countries from where the products are exported (19 CFR
351.225(c)(2)(i)(B)); (4) the full names of the applicants; and (5) the
dates that the scope applications were filed with Commerce and the name
of the ACCESS scope segment where the scope applications can be
found.\1\ This notice does not include applications which have been
rejected and not properly resubmitted. The scope ruling applications
listed below are available on Commerce's online e-filing and document
management system, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic
Service System (ACCESS), at https://access.trade.gov.
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\1\ See Regulations to Improve Administration and Enforcement of
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws, 86 FR 52300, 52316
(September 20, 2021) (Final Rule) (``It is our expectation that the
Federal Register list will include, where appropriate, for each
scope application the following data: (1) identification of the AD
and/or CVD orders at issue; (2) a concise public summary of the
product's description, including the physical characteristics
(including chemical, dimensional and technical characteristics) of
the product; (3) the country(ies) where the product is produced and
the country from where the product is exported; (4) the full name of
the applicant; and (5) the date that the scope application was filed
with Commerce.'').
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Scope Ruling Applications
Aluminum Extrusions from the People's Republic of China (China) (A-
570-967/C-570-968); Wall Standoffs and Components Thereof (Wall
Standoffs); \2\ produced in and exported from China; submitted by HTM
MBS LLC (MBS); March 6, 2025; ACCESS scope segment ``MBS Wall
Standoffs.''
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\2\ The products are wall standoffs and components thereof. Wall
standoffs are a collection of extruded aluminum fasteners that are
used to attach media at a fixed distance from a mounting surface.
Wall standoffs consist of a head with a permanently attached
externally threaded shank, an open-ended internally threaded
aluminum barrel, and silicon washers. If imported separately, the
internally threaded cap is open at one end and attaches to the
internally threaded barrel via an externally threaded rod. Wall
standoffs and components thereof are imported in a variety of
materials, types, shapes, sizes, colors, and finishes. Wall
standoffs are available in either traditional or tamper proof
versions. Tamper proof wall standoffs use reverse threading to
achieve that characteristic. The diameters of the head's cap and of
the barrel are the same and range from \1/2\ to 1\1/4\''. The
diameter of the head's threaded shank ranges from \3/8\ to \7/16\''.
The height of the cap potion of the head ranges from \3/8\ to \3/
16\''. The head is only available in a cylindrical shape, but with
two available edges, flat and rounded. The length of the internally
threaded barrel ranges from \1/2\ to 2\1/2\''. Notwithstanding the
color, all wall standoffs are anodized. If imported separately, caps
are available in either traditional or tamper proof versions, but
barrels are only available in a traditional version. Tamper proof
caps use a set screw that affixes to the rod through a hole in the
side of the cap to achieve that characteristic. Cap diameters range
from \1/4\ to 2''. Cap heights range from \1/8\ to \5/8\''. Cap
internal threads range from 6-32 to \5/16\-18. Cap shapes include
cylindrical (flat or rounded edge), hexagonal (beveled edge), and
square (beveled edge). Replacement heads are only available in a
cylindrical shape (flat edge). Replacement head diameters range from
\1/2\ to 2'' and, regardless of diameter, are all \3/16\'' high. The
length of the internally threaded barrel ranges from \1/8\ to 12'',
and the internal thread ranges from 6-32 to \5/16\-18. All caps,
heads and barrels are anodized and available in a variety of colors.
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Common Alloy Aluminum from China (A-570-073/C-570-074); Aluminum
Foil Composite Panels; \3\ produced in and exported from China;
submitted by Aluminum Line Products Company (ALPCO); March 14, 2025;
ACCESS scope segment ``ALPCO Aluminum Foil Composite Panels.''
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\3\ The products are aluminum composite panels consisting of a
low-density polyethylene (LDPE) core sandwiched and permanently
bonded between two aluminum foil sheets manufactured from 1100
alloy. The finished panels have a total thickness of 2.0 mm. Each
aluminum foil sheet has a nominal thickness of 0.20 mm and an actual
thickness less than 0.20 mm.
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Aluminum Extrusions from China (A-570-967/C-570-968); LED Standoffs
and LED Sign Clamps; \4\ produced in and exported from China; submitted
by MBS; March 14, 2025; ACCESS scope segment ``LED Standoffs and Sign
Clamps.''
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\4\ The products are LED Standoff Kit consisting of either two
or four cylindrical aluminum fasteners that are designed to attach
media at a fixed distance from a mounting surface and enhance the
media via LED lighting rings. In addition to the lighting ring, each
LED Standoff includes an extruded aluminum cap with an externally
threaded shank, and an extruded aluminum internally threaded barrel,
a silicon washer, and a 120-volt transformer. The barrels attach to
the mounting surface via other fasteners. The diameters of the cap
and barrel are 1''. The length of the barrel is 1''. LED standoffs
have a clear anodized finish. The cap's head is flat with a straight
edge with a hole on the side to lock the cap to the barrel via a set
screw. There is also a hole near the base of the barrel through
which an insulated wire is run between the LED ring and the
transformer. The height of the head part of the cap is \3/16\''. The
input voltage is 100-240VAC-50HZ. The output voltage is DC12V.
The Sign Clamp Mounting Kits consist of an aluminum bracket that
is designed to attach media at a fixed distance from a mounting
surface and enhance the media via an LED lighting string. In
addition to the lighting string, each LED Sign Clamp Mounting Kit
includes an extruded aluminum clamp, two extruded aluminum barrels,
an electrical splitter, a low voltage transformer adapter, two
screws with anchors, and one Allen wrench. The length of the clamp
ranges from 3\1/8\ to 14\15/16\''. The width and height of the clamp
is 1''. The barrels are used to attach the clamp to the mounting
surface via holes in the back of the clamp, other fasteners, and the
Allen wrench. There is also a hole in the back of the clamp through
which an insulated electrical cord runs to connect the lighting
string to the power source. The clamps have a silver satin aluminum
finish. The input voltage is 100-240VAC-50HZ. The output voltage is
DC12V. The working current is 16mA.
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Wooden Cabinets and Vanities and Components Thereof from China (A-
570-106/C-570-107); Flow Wall Cabinets and Cabinet Accessories (Flow
Wall Cabinets); \5\ produced in and exported from China; submitted by
RST Brands, LLC (RST); March 27, 2025; ACCESS scope segment ``RST
Brands, LLC Flow Wall Cabinets.''
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\5\ The products are modular organizational systems that are
comprised of patented panels and attachment accessories. The
cabinets are made from MDF wood and cast steel.
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Notification to Interested Parties
This list of scope ruling applications is not an identification of
scope inquiries that have been initiated. In accordance with 19 CFR
351.225(d)(1), if Commerce has not rejected a scope ruling application
nor initiated the scope inquiry within 30 days after the filing of the
application, the application will be deemed accepted and a scope
inquiry will be deemed initiated the following day--day 31.\6\
Commerce's practice generally dictates that where a deadline falls on a
weekend, Federal holiday, or other non-business day, the appropriate
deadline is the next business day.\7\ Accordingly, if the 30th day
after the filing of the application falls on a non-business day, the
next business day will be considered the ``updated'' 30th day, and if
the application is not rejected or a scope inquiry initiated by or on
that particular business day, the application will be deemed accepted
and a scope inquiry will be deemed initiated on the next business day
which follows the ``updated'' 30th day.\8\
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\6\ In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(d)(2), within 30 days
after the filing of a scope ruling application, if Commerce
determines that it intends to address the scope issue raised in the
application in another segment of the proceeding (such as a
circumvention inquiry under 19 CFR 351.226 or a covered merchandise
inquiry under 19 CFR 351.227), it will notify the applicant that it
will not initiate a scope inquiry, but will instead determine if the
product is covered by the scope at issue in that alternative
segment.
\7\ See Notice of Clarification: Application of ``Next Business
Day'' Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to
the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005).
\8\ This structure maintains the intent of the applicable
regulation, 19 CFR 351.225(d)(1), to allow day 30 and day 31 to be
separate business days.
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In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(m)(2), if there are companion
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AD and CVD orders covering the same merchandise from the same country
of origin, the scope inquiry will be conducted on the record of the AD
proceeding. Further, please note that pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(m)(1),
Commerce may either apply a scope ruling to all products from the same
country with the same relevant physical characteristics, (including
chemical, dimensional, and technical characteristics) as the product at
issue, on a country-wide basis, regardless of the producer, exporter,
or importer of those products, or on a company-specific basis.
For further information on procedures for filing information with
Commerce through ACCESS and participating in scope inquiries, please
refer to the Filing Instructions section of the Scope Ruling
Application Guide, at https://access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_Guidance.pdf. Interested parties, apart from the scope
ruling applicant, who wish to participate in a scope inquiry and be
added to the public service list for that segment of the proceeding
must file an entry of appearance in accordance with 19 CFR
351.103(d)(1) and 19 CFR 351.225(n)(4). Interested parties are advised
to refer to the case segment in ACCESS as well as 19 CFR 351.225(f) for
further information on the scope inquiry procedures, including the
timelines for the submission of comments.
Please note that this notice of scope ruling applications filed in
AD and CVD proceedings may be published before any potential
initiation, or after the initiation, of a given scope inquiry based on
a scope ruling application identified in this notice. Therefore, please
refer to the case segment on ACCESS to determine whether a scope ruling
application has been accepted or rejected and whether a scope inquiry
has been initiated.
Interested parties who wish to be served scope ruling applications
for a particular AD or CVD order may file a request to be included on
the annual inquiry service list during the anniversary month of the
publication of the AD or CVD order in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(n)
and Commerce's procedures.\9\
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\9\ See Scope Ruling Application; Annual Inquiry Service List;
and Informational Sessions, 86 FR 53205 (September 27, 2021).
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Interested parties are invited to comment on the completeness of
this monthly list of scope ruling applications received by Commerce.
Any comments should be submitted to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy
Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration, via email to CommerceCLU@trade.gov.
This notice of scope ruling applications filed in AD and CVD
proceedings is published in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3).
Dated: April 25, 2025.
Scot Fullerton,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing
Duty Operations.
[FR Doc. 2025-07581 Filed 5-1-25; 8:45 am]
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