Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders, 22467-22468 [2025-09564]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 28, 2025 / Notices case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain (1) the party’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants and whether any participant is a foreign national; and (3) a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the ITC of its determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether imports of active anode material from China are materially injuring, or threaten material injury, to the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 19, 2025. Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Appendix I Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment IV. Injury Test V. Analysis of China’s Financial System VI. Diversification of China’s Economy VII. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences VIII. Subsidies Valuation IX. Benchmarks and Interest Rates X. Analysis of Programs XI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2025–09563 Filed 5–27–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–815, A–549–830, A–552–816] Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is active anode material, which is an anode grade graphite material with a graphite minimum purity content of 90 percent carbon by weight, whether containing synthetic graphite, natural graphite, or a blend of synthetic and natural graphite; with or without coating. Subject merchandise may be in the form of powder, dry, liquid, or block form and is covered irrespective of the form in which it enters. Subject merchandise typically has a maximum size of 80 microns when in powder form. Subject merchandise has an energy density of 330 milliamp hours per gram or greater and a degree of graphitization of 80 percent or greater, where graphitization refers to the extent of the graphite crystal structure. Subject merchandise is covered regardless of whether it is mixed with silicon based active materials, e.g., silicon-oxide (SiOx), silicon-carbon (SiC), or silicon, or additives such as carbon black or carbon nanotubes. Subject merchandise is covered regardless of VerDate Sep<11>2014 the combination of compounds that comprise the graphite material. Subject merchandise is covered regardless of whether it is imported independently, as part of a compound, in a battery, as a component of an anode slurry, or in a subassembly of a battery such as an electrode. Only the anode grade graphite material is covered when entered as part of a mixture with silicon based active materials, as part of a compound, in a battery, as a component of an anode slurry, or in a subassembly of a battery such as an electrode. Active anode material subject to the investigation may be classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 2504.10.5000 and 3801.10.5000. Subject merchandise may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 2504.10.1000 and 3801.90.0000. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. 16:10 May 27, 2025 Jkt 265001 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on welded stainless steel pressure pipe (WSSPP) from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: 22467 Applicable May 21, 2025. Ana Reed or Emily Gershon, Trade Agreements Policy and Negotiations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5367, or (202) 482–2907, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background On July 21, 2014, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on WSSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.1 On November 1, 2024, the ITC instituted,2 and on November 4, 2024, Commerce initiated,3 the second sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.4 On May 21, 2025, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 Scope of the Orders The products covered by these Orders are circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of these Orders, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders, 79 FR 42289 (July 21, 2014) (Orders). 2 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 89 FR 87416 (November 1, 2024). 3 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 87543 (November 4, 2024). 4 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe Orders from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 90 FR 11718 (March 11, 2025), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (IDM). 5 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 90 FR 21790 (May 21, 2025) (ITC Final Determination). E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES 22468 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 28, 2025 / Notices domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these Orders is dispositive. of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. Continuation of the Orders As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be May 21, 2025.6 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC. AGENCY: Administrative Protective Order (APO) This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction 6 See ITC Final Determination. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 May 27, 2025 Jkt 265001 Notification to Interested Parties These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: May 21, 2025. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2025–09564 Filed 5–27–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–930, C–570–931] Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order and countervailing duty (CVD) order on circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe (WSPP) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders. DATES: Applicable May 21, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Branson, Trade Agreements Policy and Negotiations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 460–4453. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 17, 2009 and March 19, 2009, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD order and CVD order, respectively, on WSPP from PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 China.1 On November 1, 2024, the ITC instituted,2 and on November 4, 2024, respectively, Commerce initiated,3 the third sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.4 On May 21, 2025, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 Scope of the Orders The merchandise covered by the Orders is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A– 554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 1 See Antidumping Duty Order: Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People’s Republic of China, 74 FR 11351 (March 17, 2009); see also Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 74 FR 11712 (March 19, 2009) (collectively, Orders). 2 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 89 FR 87416 (November 1, 2024). 3 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 87543 (November 4, 2024). 4 See Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 90 FR 11507 (March 7, 2025), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (IDM); see also Circular Welded Austenitic Stainless Pressure Pipe from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 90 FR 11506 (March 7, 2025), and accompanying IDM. 5 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 90 FR 21790 (May 21, 2025) (ITC Final Determination). 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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 28, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22467-22468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-557-815, A-549-830, A-552-816]


Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and 
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Continuation of Antidumping Duty 
Orders

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on welded stainless 
steel pressure pipe (WSSPP) from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist 
Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would likely lead to the continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD 
orders.

DATES: Applicable May 21, 2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Reed or Emily Gershon, Trade 
Agreements Policy and Negotiations, Enforcement and Compliance, 
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
5367, or (202) 482-2907, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 21, 2014, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD 
orders on WSSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.\1\ On November 1, 
2024, the ITC instituted,\2\ and on November 4, 2024, Commerce 
initiated,\3\ the second sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a 
result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the 
Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, 
and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of 
dumping likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.\4\
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    \1\ See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, 
and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders, 79 
FR 42289 (July 21, 2014) (Orders).
    \2\ See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, 
Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews, 
89 FR 87416 (November 1, 2024).
    \3\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 87543 
(November 4, 2024).
    \4\ See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe Orders from 
Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final 
Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping 
Duty Orders, 90 FR 11718 (March 11, 2025), and accompanying Issues 
and Decision Memorandum (IDM).
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    On May 21, 2025, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to 
sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders 
would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to 
an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable 
time.\5\
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    \5\ See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, 
Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 90 FR 21790 (May 21, 2025) (ITC 
Final Determination).
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Scope of the Orders

    The products covered by these Orders are circular welded austenitic 
stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. 
For purposes of these Orders, references to size are in nominal inches 
and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe 
specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the 
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A-312 or ASTM A-778 
specifications, or comparable

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domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A-358 products are only 
included when they are produced to meet ASTM A-312 or ASTM A-778 
specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications.
    Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical 
tubing, meeting ASTM A-554 or comparable domestic or foreign 
specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining 
furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A-249, 
ASTM A-688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) 
specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A-270 or comparable 
domestic or foreign specifications.
    The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 
7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 
7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 
7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 
7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and 
customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these 
Orders is dispositive.

Continuation of the Orders

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby 
orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in 
effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.
    The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be May 
21, 2025.\6\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews 
of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the 
date of the last determination by the ITC.
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    \6\ See ITC Final Determination.
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Administrative Protective Order (APO)

    This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to 
an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of 
proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary 
information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or 
conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure 
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which 
is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

    These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance 
with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in 
accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: May 21, 2025.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2025-09564 Filed 5-27-25; 8:45 am]
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