[Federal Register: August 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 162)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-580-839]
Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty
Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic of Korea
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined,
pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the
Act''), that Woongjin Chemical Co. Ltd. (``Woongjin'') is the
successor-in-interest to Saehan Industries Inc. (``Saehan''). As a
result, Woongjin will be accorded the same treatment previously
accorded to Saehan with regard to the antidumping duty order on
polyester staple fiber (``PSF'') from the Republic of Korea (``Korea'')
as of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 20, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Devta Ohri, AD/CVD Operations, Office
1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3853.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On May 25, 2000, the Department of Commerce issued an antidumping
duty order on certain PSF from Korea. See Notice of Amended Final
Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty
Order: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from Republic of Korea, 65 FR
33807 (May 25, 2000). On April 23, 2008, Woongjin requested that the
Department initiate a changed circumstances review of the antidumping
duty order on PSF from Korea to determine that, for purposes of the
antidumping law, Woongjin is the successor-in-interest to Saehan. On
June 16, 2008, the Department initiated this review and made its
preliminary finding that Woongjin is the successor-in-interest to
Saehan, and should be treated as such for antidumping duty cash deposit
purposes. See Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed
Circumstances Antidumping Duty Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber
From the Republic of Korea, 73 FR 33989 (June 16, 2008). We invited
parties to comment on the preliminary results. We received no comments
or requests for a hearing.
Scope of the Review
For the purposes of this order, the product covered is PSF. PSF is
defined as synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, of polyesters measuring 3.3 decitex (3 denier,
inclusive) or more in diameter. This merchandise is cut to lengths
varying from one inch (25 mm) to five inches (127 mm). The merchandise
subject to this order may be coated, usually with a silicon or other
finish, or not coated. PSF is generally used as stuffing in sleeping
bags, mattresses, ski jackets, comforters, cushions, pillows, and
furniture. Merchandise of less than 3.3 decitex (less than 3 denier)
currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (``HTSUS'') at subheading 5503.20.00.25 is specifically excluded
from this order. Also specifically excluded from this order are
polyester staple fibers of 10 to 18 denier that are cut to lengths of 6
to 8 inches (fibers used in the manufacture of carpeting). In addition,
low-melt PSF is excluded from this order. Low-melt PSF is defined as a
bi-component fiber with an outer sheath that melts at a significantly
lower temperature than its inner core.
The merchandise subject to this order is currently classifiable in
the HTSUS at subheadings 5503.20.00.45 and 5503.20.00.65. Although the
HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes,
the written description of the merchandise under the order is
dispositive.
Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review
For the reasons stated in the preliminary results, and because the
Department did not receive any comments following the preliminary
results of this review, the Department continues to find that Woongjin
is the successor-in-interest to Saehan for antidumping duty cash
deposit purposes.
Instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Department will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of all
shipments of
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the subject merchandise produced and exported by Woongjin entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication
date of this notice at 2.13 percent (i.e., Saehan's cash deposit rate).
This deposit rate shall remain in effect until publication of the final
results of the next administrative review in which Woongjin
participates.
This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective orders (``APO'') of their responsibility
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.306. Timely written notification of
the return/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 sanctionable violation.
This notice in accordance with sections 751(b) and 777(i)(1) of the
Act, and section 351.221(c)(3)(i) of the Department's regulations.
Dated: August 12, 2008.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-19318 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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