The International Trade Administration’s proposed changes to the definition of factual information and time limits for its submission in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings would limit the ability of both foreign respondents and domestic interested parties “to provide accurate information and meaningful comment, and to correct errors,” said trade attorney Jeffrey Winton in comments on the ITA’s July 10 proposed rule. Comments were generally opposed to the proposal as it currently stands, particularly those by representatives of domestic industry.
The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the International Trade Administration and International Trade Commission Sept. 27, alleging that Chinese hardwood plywood is illegally subsidized and is being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. The antidumping petition alleges AD rates averaging 310.02 percent.
According to the International Trade Commission, a section 337 patent complaint on certain cases for portable electronic devices was filed on behalf of SNR Denton on Sept. 26. The proposed respondents are:
The International Trade Administration published notices in the Sept. 27 Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):
According to the International Trade Commission, a section 337 patent complaint on certain optoelectronic devices for fiber optic communications, components thereof, and products containing same was filed on behalf of Avago Technologies on Sept. 25. The proposed respondents are:
The International Trade Administration published notices in the Sept. 26 Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):
The International Trade Administration issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on sodium hexametaphosphate from China (A-570-908). In these final results, the ITA calculated an AD rate of 91.23 percent for sole respondent Hubei Xingfa Chemical Group Co., Ltd. This rate, which is effective Sept. 27, is expected to be implemented by CBP soon.
The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the Sept. 25 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 initiated administrative reviews for certain firms subject to antidumping duty orders with August anniversary dates. The ITA intends to issue the final results of these reviews no later than Aug. 31, 2013.
The International Trade Administration issued the final results of an antidumping duty new shipper review of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Mexico (A-201-838), which sets an AD cash deposit rate of 5.53 percent for GD Affiliates S. de R.L. de C.V. (Golden Dragon). The rate, which is effective Sept. 26, is expected to be implemented by CBP soon.