The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain pasta from Italy (C-478-819) for Molino e Pastificio Tomasello S.p.A. The ITA is also rescinding this review with respect to Industria Alimentare Filiberto Bianconi 1947 S.p.A. because it submitted a timely request for withdrawal from the review. These CV rates are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated CV 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 hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from China (A-570-865) for one company, Angang International Group, which did not respond to the ITA's questionnaires and was therefore found to be part of the China-wide entity. Sixteen other companies were also found to be part of the China-wide entity because they did not submit separate rate applications/certifications. The ITA preliminarily rescinded this review with respect to Baosteel Group Corporation as a result of no shipments during the period of review. 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 initiated two new shipper reviews for the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from China (A-570-601) based on requests from Zhejiang Zhengda Bearing Co., Ltd.; and Haining Automann Parts Co., Ltd., respectively. The ITA will determine if these companies are eligible for an estimated AD cash deposit rate other than the China-wide entity rate they currently receive (92.84%).

The International Trade Administration issued a fact sheet announcing its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of drawn stainless steel sinks from China (C-570-984), which found preliminary CV rates of 2.12% to 13.94%. The official notice of the ITA's preliminary determination, which will trigger the implementation of the CV cash deposit requirements for subject merchandise, will be published in the Federal Register soon.

The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that utility scale wind towers from Vietnam (A-552-814) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 52.67% to 59.91%, which are effective Aug. 2. CBP is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.

The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that utility scale wind towers from China (A-570-981) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 20.85% to 72.69%, which are effective Aug. 2. CBP is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.

The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that steel wire garment hangers from Vietnam (A-552-812) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 135.81% to 187.51%, which are effective Aug. 2. CBP is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.

The International Trade Administration made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that steel wire garment hangers from the Taiwan (A-583-849) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 69.98% to 125.43%, which are effective Aug. 2. CBP is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon. Pursuant to the ITA's October 2011 final rule, no bond will be accepted in lieu of a cash deposit.

The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the July 31 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):

The International Trade Administration published notices in the July 31 Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, the scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):