China Diamond Sawblades: Commerce Says Husqvarna Hebei a Successor, Sets Zero AD Rate

The Commerce Department found Husqvarna (Hebei) Co., Ltd. to be the successor company to Hebei Husqvarna Jikai Diamond Tools Co., Ltd. for the purposes of antidumping duty liability, in the final results of a changed circumstances review on diamond sawblades from China (A-570-900). The agency had preliminarily said the company only underwent a name change (see 13061810). After nobody commented, Commerce finalized its decision. Subject merchandise exported by Husqvarna (Hebei) and entered on or after Aug. 8 will now be subject to Hebei Husqvarna’s current cash deposit rate (see 13071709). Because that rate is zero, no cash deposits will be required on such merchandise.