[Federal Register: May 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 87)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
(A-489-807)
Certain Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Turkey; Final
Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On February 1, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the
Department) initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on
certain steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) from Turkey pursuant to
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The
Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this
order. As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that
revocation of the antidumping duty order would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping. The dumping margins are
identified in the Final Results of Review section of this notice.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 5, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Irina Itkin or Brandon Farlander, AD/CVD
Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0656 or (202) 482-0182,
respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 1, 2008, the Department published the notice of
initiation of the second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on
rebar from Turkey pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. See Initiation
of Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 73 FR 6128 (Feb. 1, 2008). The
Department received the Notice of Intent to Participate from Nucor
Corporation, CMC Steel Group, and Gerdau Ameristeel, Inc. (collectively
``the domestic interested parties''), within the deadline specified in
19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i) (Sunset Regulations). The domestic interested
parties claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the
Act, as manufacturers of a domestic-like product in the United States.
We received complete substantive responses from the domestic
interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR
351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no responses from respondent interested
parties with respect to the order covered by this sunset review. As a
result, pursuant to section 751(c)(4)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-
day) sunset review of this order.
Scope of the Order
The product covered by this order is all stock deformed steel
concrete reinforcing bars sold in straight lengths and coils. This
includes all hot-rolled deformed rebar rolled from billet steel, rail
steel, axle steel, or low-alloy steel. It excludes (i) plain round
rebar, (ii) rebar that a processor has further worked or fabricated,
and (iii) all coated rebar. Deformed rebar is currently classifiable
under subheadings 7213.10.000 and 7214.20.000 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description
of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in this review are addressed in the ``Issues and
Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping
Duty Order on Certain Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Turkey;
Final Results'' (Decision Memo) from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated DATE 2008, which
is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision
Memo include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping
and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the order were to
be revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised
in this review and the corresponding recommendations in this public
memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit, room 1117 of
the main Commerce building.
In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memo can be
accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn, under the
heading ``April 2008.'' The paper copy and electronic version of the
Decision Memo are identical in content.
Final Results of Review
We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty order on rebar
from Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of
dumping at the following weighted-average percentage margins:
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Weighted Average
Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers Margin (percent)
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Colakoglu Metalurji A.S............................. Revoked\1\
Ekinciler Demir Celik A.S........................... 18.68
Habas Sinai Ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Endustrisi A.S. 18.54
Izmir Demir Celik Sanayi A.S........................ 41.80
Izmir Metalurji Fabrikasi Turk A.S.................. 30.16
All Others.......................................... 16.06\2\
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\1\ See Certain Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars From Turkey; Final
Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper
Review and Determination to Revoke in Part, 72 FR 62630, 62631 (Nov.
6, 2007).
\2\ On November 8, 2005, and November 6, 2007, respectively, ICDAS Celik
Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim Sanayi, A.S. (ICDAS) and Diler Demir Celik
Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S./Diler Dis Ticaret A.S./Yazici Demir Celik
Sanayi ve Turizm Ticaret A.S. were revoked from the order. We have a
request pending before the Court of International Trade to reinstate
ICDAS in the order.
This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective orders (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 of the
Department's regulations. Timely notification of the return or
destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective
orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and
terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction.
We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance
with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: April 29, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-9851 Filed 5-2-08; 8:45 am]
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