90 FR 114 pg. 25234 - Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
Type: NOTICEVolume: 90Number: 114Page: 25234
Page: 25234Docket number: [A-570-881]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-10948 Filed 6-13-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: International Trade Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-881]
Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY:
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY:
As a result of 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 on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's Republic of China (China) 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 this AD order.
DATES:
Applicable June 10, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Whiteman, 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) 482-0473.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 12, 2003, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from China. 1 On November 1, 2024 ITC instituted, 2 and on November 4, 2024, Commerce initiated, 3 the fourth 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 review, Commerce determined that revocation of the Order 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 Order be revoked. 4
Footnotes:
1 ? See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China, 68 FR 69376 (December 12, 2003).
2 ? See Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings from China; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 89 FR 87419 (November 1, 2024).
3 ? See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 87543 (November 4, 2024).
4 ? See Certain Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 90 FR 11505 (March 7, 2025), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.
On June 10, 2025, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 5
Footnotes:
5 ? See Iron Pipe Fittings from China, 90 FR 24410 (June 10, 2025) ( ITC Final Determination ).
Scope of the Order
For purposes of this order, the products covered are certain malleable iron pipe fittings, cast, other than grooved fittings, from the People's Republic of China. The merchandise is currently classifiable under item numbers 7307.19.90.30, 7307.19.90.60, and 7307.19.90.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Excluded from the scope of this order are metal compression couplings, which are imported under HTSUS number 7307.19.90.80. A metal compression coupling consists of a coupling body, two gaskets, and two compression nuts. These products range in diameter from 1⁄2 inch to 2 inches and are carried only in galvanized finish. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, Commerce's written description of the scope of the Order is dispositive.
Continuation of the Order
As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Order 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 Order. 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 Order will be June 10, 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 Order not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC.
Footnotes:
6 ? See ITC Final Determination.
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
This five-year (sunset) review 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: June 10, 2025.
Steven Presing,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.
[FR Doc. 2025-10948 Filed 6-13-25; 8:45 am]
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