AD: Japan Outboard Engines
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated an antidumping (AD) duty investigation on outboard engines from Japan.
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| Antidumping Duty Investigation Initiated |
Scope of the Investigation: For the purpose of this investigation, the products covered are outboard engines (also referred to as outboard motors), whether assembled or unassembled; and powerheads, whether assembled or unassembled. The subject engines are gasoline-powered spark-ignition, internal combustion engines designed and used principally for marine propulsion for all types of light recreational and commercial boats, including, but not limited to, canoes, rafts, inflatable, sail and pontoon boats. Specifically included in this scope are two-stroke, direct injection two-stroke, and four-stroke outboard engines.
Outboard engines are comprised of (1) a powerhead assembly, or an internal combustion engine, (2) a midsection assembly, by which the outboard engine is attached to the vehicle it propels, and (3) a gearcase assembly, which typically includes a transmission and propeller shaft, and may or may not include a propeller. To the extent that these components are imported together, but unassembled, they collectively are covered within the scope of this investigation. An "unassembled" outboard engine consists of a powerhead as defined below, and any other parts imported with the powerhead that may be used in the assembly of an outboard engine.
Powerheads are comprised of, at a minimum, (1) a cylinder block, (2) pistons, (3) connecting rods, and (4) a crankshaft. Importation of these four components together, whether assembled or unassembled, and whether or not accompanied by additional components, constitute a powerhead for purposes of this investigation. An "unassembled" powerhead consists of, at a minimum, the four powerhead components listed above, and any other parts imported with it that may be used in the assembly of a powerhead.
HTS Subheadings: The outboard engines and powerheads subject to this investigation are typically classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Untied States (HTSUS) at subheadings 8407.21.0040 and 8407.21.0080. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes, the written description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive.
Exclusions for the Scope of the Investigation: The scope does not include parts or components (other than powerheads) imported separately.
- comments on scope of investigation due within 20 calendar days of 02/04/04
- preliminary ITA AD duty determination due no later than 140 days after 01/28/04
- preliminary ITC injury determination due no later than 02/23/04
| ITA Contact - | James Kemp | (202) 482-5346 |
ITA notice (FR Pub 02/04/04) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-2277.pdf