Notice2022-06212
Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
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Published
March 24, 2022
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics using sheet-fed presses (certain coated paper) from Indonesia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Review" section of this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 57 (Thursday, March 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16715-16716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06212]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C-560-824]
Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics
Using Sheet-Fed Presses From Indonesia: Final Results of Expedited
Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce
(Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order
on certain coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics using
sheet-fed presses (certain coated paper) from Indonesia would be likely
to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at
the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this
notice.
DATES: Applicable March 24, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Alexander, AD/CVD Operations,
Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4313.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On November 17, 2010, Commerce published its CVD order on certain
coated paper from Indonesia in the Federal Register.\1\ On December 1,
2021, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the second sunset
review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ Commerce received a notice of intent to
participate from the domestic interested parties within the deadline
specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).\3\ Verso Corporation and Sappi
North America, Inc. claimed interested party status under section
771(9)(C) of the Act, as manufacturers of the domestic like product in
the United States. The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber,
Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers
International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (USW) claimed interested party status
under section 771(9)(D) of the Act, as a certified or recognized union
that represents workers engaged in manufacturing the domestic like
product and thus is a domestic interested party.
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\1\ See Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print
Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses from Indonesia: Countervailing Duty
Order, 75 FR 70206 (November 17, 2010) (Order).
\2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 86 FR 68220
(December 1, 2021).
\3\ See Domestic Interested Parties' Letter, ``Five-Year
(`Sunset') Review Of Countervailing Duty Order On Coated Paper
Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses
from Indonesia: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,''
dated December 15, 2021.
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Commerce received a substantive response from the domestic
interested parties \4\ within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR
351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no substantive response from any other
domestic or interested parties in this proceeding, nor was a hearing
requested.
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\4\ See Domestic Interested Parties' Letter, ``Second Five-Year
(Sunset) Review of Countervailing Duty Order on Certain Coated Paper
Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses
from Indonesia: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,''
dated January 3, 2022.
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On January 20, 2021, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade
Commission (ITC) that it did not receive an adequate substantive
response from
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respondent interested parties.\5\ As a result, pursuant to section
751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce
conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this Order.
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\5\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews Initiated on
December 1, 2021,'' dated January 20, 2022.
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Scope of the Order
The merchandise subject to the Order includes coated paper and
paperboard (1) in sheets suitable for high quality print graphics using
sheet-fed presses; coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China or
other clay), calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, and/or other
inorganic substances; with or without a binder; having a GE brightness
level of 80 or higher (2); weighing not more than 340 grams per square
meter; whether gloss grade, satin grade, matte grade, dull grade, or
any other grade of finish; whether or not surface-colored, surface-
decorated, printed (except as described below), embossed, or
perforated; and irrespective of dimensions.
Imports of the subject merchandise are provided for under the
following categories of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS): 4810.29.1035, 4810.29.7035, 4810.92.1235, 4810.92.1435,
4810.92.6535, 4810.14.11, 4810.14.1900, 4810.14.2010, 4810.14.2090,
4810.14.5000, 4810.14.6000, 4810.14.70, 4810.19.1100, 4810.19.1900,
4810.19.2010, 4810.19.2090, 4810.22.1000, 4810.22.50, 4810.22.6000,
4810.22.70, 4810.29.1000, 4810.29.5000, 4810.29.6000, 4810.29.70,
4810.32.10, 4810.32.30, 4810.32.65, 4810.92.30, 4810.92.65, 4810.39.12,
4810.39.14, 4810.39.30, 4810.39.65, 4810.92.12, and 4810.92.14. While
HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes,
the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. A
full description of the scope of the Order is contained in the Issues
and Decision Memorandum.\6\
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\6\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Second
Expedited Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Certain
Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-
Fed Presses from Indonesia,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby
adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues
and Decision Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and
Decision Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. The
Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file
electronically via the Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS).
ACCESS is available to registered users at <a href="http://access.trade.gov">http://access.trade.gov</a>. In
addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can
be accessed directly on the internet at <a href="https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx">https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx</a>.
Final Results of Sunset Review
Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(b) of the Act, we determine
that revocation of the CVD order on certain coated paper from Indonesia
would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of
countervailable subsidies at the following rates:
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Net countervailable
Producer/exporter subsidy (percent)
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APP/SMG (PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi, Tbk, PT Pindo 17.94
Deli Pulp and Paper Mills, PT Indah Kiat Pulp
and Paper, Tbk)...............................
All Others..................................... 17.94
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Administrative Protective Order (APO)
This notice also serves as the only 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. Timely 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
We are issuing and publishing the final results and this notice in
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and
19 CFR 351.218.
Dated: March 16, 2022.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. History of the Order
IV. Scope of the Order
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable
Subsidy
2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail
3. Nature of the Subsidies
VII. Final Results of Sunset Review
VIII. Recommendation
[FR Doc. 2022-06212 Filed 3-23-22; 8:45 am]
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