UAE Circular Welded Pipe: AD Rates Rise for Most in Final Determination
The International Trade Administration continued to find dumped imports in its final antidumping duty determination on circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates (A-520-805). AD rates rose slightly from the preliminary determination for most companies. If the International Trade Commission finds injury to U.S. industry, the ITA will issue an AD duty order. The ITA’s final determination is effective Oct. 22.
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(See ITT's Online Archives 12101919 for summary of the ITA's final determination in this case's companion countervailing duty proceeding.)
Suspension of Liquidation Continues
The ITA is directing CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of all imports of subject merchandise which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 1 (the publication date of the preliminary determination).
Estimated AD Cash Deposit Rates
The ITA will instruct CBP to require an AD cash deposit, for all imports of subject merchandise which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after Oct. 22, equal to the following AD rates:
| Manufacturer/Exporter | AD Rate |
|---|---|
| Universal Tube and Plastic Industries, Ltd. / KHK Scaffolding & Formwork LLC / Universal Tube and Pipe Industries LLC | 3.85% (from 3.29%) |
| Abu Dhabi Metal Pipes & Profiles Industries Complex LLC | 11.71% (unchanged) |
| All Others | 3.85% (from 3.29%) |
(The period of investigation is 10/01/10 -- 09/30/11. See ITA’s notice for more information, including the scope of the investigation (unchanged since the preliminary determination), detailed instructions on cash deposit and assessment rates, etc. See ITT’s Online Archives 12053140 for summary of the preliminary determination in this investigation, and 12101720 for summary of the ITA’s announcement of this final determination.)
ITA Contact -- Deborah Scott (202) 482-2657
(FR Pub 10/22/12)