[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39128-39129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10839]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1092 and 1093 (Final)]


Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From China and Korea

Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United 
States is not materially injured or threatened with material injury and 
the establishment of an industry in the United States is not

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materially retarded, by reason of imports from China and Korea of 
diamond sawblades and parts thereof, provided for in subheading 
8202.39.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that 
have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in 
the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).\2 3\
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    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
    \2\ Vice Chairman Shara L. Aranoff and Commissioner Jennifer A. 
Hillman dissenting.
    \3\ When packaged together as a set for retail sale with an item 
that is separately classified under headings 8202 to 8205 of the 
HTS, diamond sawblades or parts thereof may be imported under HTS 
heading 8206.
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Background

    The Commission instituted these investigations effective May 3, 
2005, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by the Diamond Sawblade Manufacturers' Coalition (``DSMC'') 
and its individual members: Blackhawk Diamond, Inc., Fullerton, CA; \4\ 
Diamond B, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA; Diamond Products, Elyria, OH; 
Dixie Diamond, Lilburn, GA; Hoffman Diamond, Punxsutawney, PA; Hyde 
Manufacturing, Southbridge, MA; Sanders Saws, Honey Brook, PA; Terra 
Diamond, Salt Lake City, UT; and Western Saw, Inc., Oxnard, CA. The 
final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission 
following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that 
imports of diamond sawblades and parts thereof from China and Korea 
were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act 
(19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of 
the Commission's investigation and of a public hearing to be held in 
connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the 
Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 
Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of 
January 20, 2006 (71 FR 3324). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, 
on May 16, 2006, and all persons who requested the opportunity were 
permitted to appear in person or by counsel.
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    \4\ Blackhawk Diamond ceased operations in January 2006.
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    The Commission transmitted its determination in these 
investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on July 5, 2006. The views 
of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3862 (July 2006), 
entitled Diamond Products and Parts Thereof from China and Korea: 
Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1092 and 1093 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: July 5, 2006.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E6-10839 Filed 7-10-06; 8:45 am]
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