The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel plate in coils (A-423-808) for one company, Aperam Stainless Belgium N.V., which the ITA found to be the successor-in-interest to Arcelor Mittal Stainless Belgium N.V. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes (A-489-501) for four companies. Two of the companies, Erbosan1 and Yucel2, had no reviewable sales during the period of review, but the ITA declined to rescind and will instead complete the review with respect to these companies. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on some polyester staple fiber from Taiwan (A-583-833) for one company, finding an AD rate of zero for Far Eastern New Century Corporation. Additionally, the ITA rescinded this review with respect to Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, for which the request for review was withdrawn. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain lined paper products from China (A-570-901) for two companies, Shanghai Lian Li Paper Products Co. and Leo’s Quality Products Co., Denmax Plastic Stationery Factory. The ITA preliminarily rescinded this review with respect to Lian Li as a result of no shipments during the period of review. Furthermore, the ITA said that, as respondent Leo / Denmax did not cooperate with its requests in this review, Leo / Denmax has preliminarily been assigned the China-wide Entity rate. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rate for this company.
The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from India (A-533-852) manufactured by Zenith Birla (India) Limited is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found a preliminary AD rate of 48.43% for Zenith Birla, the only respondent in this investigation. The ITA will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation, and require a cash deposit or bond posting at an AD rate of 48.43%, for entries of subject merchandise by Zenith from India that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 1, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the United Arab Emirates (A-520-805) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 3.29% to 11.71%, which are effective June 1, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
On May 31, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued emails May 31, 2012, announcing changes to some Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service revised export requirements and plant lists for the following countries for the week of May 25 through May 31, 2012:
The Foreign Trade Zones Board is issuing the following notices for June 1, 2012: