Japan Large Diameter Seamless Pipe: Prelim Results of AD Admin Review

The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its antidumping duty administrative review on large diameter carbon and alloy steamless standard, line, and pressure pipe from Japan (A-588-850). The agency preliminarily found that JFE Steel, Nippon Steel, NKK Tubes, and Sumitomo Metal Industries exported no subject merchandise to the U.S. during the period of review. It also said Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) made shipments, but only to affiliated customers. If Commerce continues these findings unchanged in the final results, AD rates for all five companies will remain at the levels calculated in previous reviews. Period of review entries of subject merchandise from CNRL to its affiliates will be liquidated without regard to AD duties, the agency said. These preliminary results are not in effect. Commerce may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for these companies.