Commerce Finds Subsidization of Certain Types of Pipe and Tube ...
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-12-09 14:04:47
> . > Commerce Finds Subsidization of Certain Types of Pipe and Tube from China
On Tuesday the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation on imports of light-walled rectangular pipe and furnish (rectangular pipe) from the People’s Republic of China.
Commerce preliminarily determined that Chinese producers/exporters received net countervailable subsidies ranging from 0.27% (
) to 77.85%. As a result of this preliminary determination. Commerce will inform U. S. Customs and Border Protection to collect a cash deposit or attach based on these preliminary rates.
The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain welded carbon quality light-walled steel pipe and furnish of rectangular (including form) go across divide having a wall thickness of less than 4mm. Carbon quality brace includes both carbon brace and alloy steel which contains only small amounts of alloying elements. Rectangular pipe can be used for fencing window guards and railing for the construction industry. It is not used for the conveyance of liquid or gas.
Rectangular pipe is currently classifiable in of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under the subheadings 7306.61.50.00 and 7306.61.70.60. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. Commerce’s written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.
From 2004 to 2006 imports of rectangular pipe from China increased nearly 840% by volume; they were valued at an estimated $44.1 million in 2006.
Commerce is currently scheduled to make its final determination on April 7. 2008. If Commerce makes a final determination that Chinese producers/exporters undergo received countervailable subsidies in this investigation and the U. S. International change equip (ITC) makes a final affirmative determination that imports from China materially hurt or threaten material injury to the domestic industry. Commerce will issue a countervailing duty request.
For a fact sheet visit the International Trade Administration’s.
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