AD: Japan Superalloy Degassed Chromium
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated an antidumping (AD) duty investigation of superalloy degassed chromium from Japan.
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| Antidumping Duty Investigation |
Scope of the Investigation: The merchandise covered by this investigation is all forms, sizes, and grades of superalloy degassed chromium from Japan. Superalloy degassed chromium is a high-purity form of chrome metal that generally contains at least 99.5%, but less than 99.95%, chromium. Superalloy degassed chromium contains very low levels of certain gaseous elements and other impurities (typically no more than 0.005% nitrogen, 0.005% sulphur, 0.05% oxygen, 0.01% aluminum, 0.05% silicon, and 0.35% iron). Superalloy degassed chromium is generally sold in briquetted form, as "pellets" or "compacts," which typically are 1 inches x 1 inch x 1 inch or smaller in size and have a smooth surface.
HTS Subheading for the Investigation: This merchandise is currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 8112.21.00. However, the ITA states that this investigation covers all chromium meeting the above specifications for superalloy degassed chromium regardless of tariff classification.
(The ITA notes that although the HTS subheading is provided for convenience and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.)
Exclusions from the Scope of the Investigation: Certain higher-purity and lower-purity chromium products are excluded from the scope of this investigation. Specifically, the investigation does not cover electronics-grade chromium, which contains a higher percentage of chromium (typically not less than 99.95%), a much lower level of iron (less than 0.05%), and lower levels of other impurities than superalloy degassed chromium. The investigation also does not cover "vacuum melt grade" (VMG) chromium, which normally contains at least 99.4% chromium and contains a higher level of one or more impurities (nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen, aluminum and/or silicon) than specified above for superalloy degassed chromium.
- comments on the scope of the investigation due within 20 days of 03/30/05
- ITA's preliminary AD duty determination due no later than 140 days after 03/24/05
- preliminary International Trade Commission (ITC) injury determination due no later than 04/18/05
ITA contact - Susan Lehman (202) 482-0180
ITA notice (FR Pub 03/30/05) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/E5-1399.pdf