Notice2023-18162
Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
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Published
August 23, 2023
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
As a result of the 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 certain small diameter seamless carbon and alloy standard, line and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from Germany would likely lead to 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57416-57418]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18162]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-428-820]
Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line
and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the 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 certain small
diameter seamless carbon and alloy standard, line and pressure pipe
(seamless pipe) from Germany would likely lead to 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 August 16, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yang Jin Chun, AD/CVD Operations,
Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5760.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On August 3, 1995, Commerce published the AD order on seamless pipe
from Germany.\1\ On January 3, 2023, the ITC instituted, and Commerce
initiated, the fifth sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ Commerce
conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order, pursuant
to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2).
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.\3\
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\1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order and Amended Final
Determination: Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy
Steel Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Germany, 60 FR 39704
(August 3, 1995) (Order).
\2\ See Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and
Pressure Pipe from Germany; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 88 FR
110 (January 3, 2023); and Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews,
88 FR 63, 64 (January 3, 2023).
\3\ See Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy
Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Germany: Final Results of
Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 88 FR
29890 (May 9, 2023), and accompanying Issues and Decision
Memorandum.
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On August 16, 2023, 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.\4\
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\4\ See Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy
Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Germany; Determinations, 88 FR
55721 (August 16, 2023).
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Scope of the Order
The scope of this Order covers certain small diameter seamless
carbon and alloy standard, line and pressure pipes produced to the ASTM
A-335, ASTM A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications and meeting the
physical parameters described below, regardless of application. The
scope of the Order also includes all products used in standard, line,
or pressure pipe applications and meeting the physical parameters
below, regardless of specification.
For purposes of the Order, seamless pipes are seamless carbon and
alloy (other than stainless) steel pipes, of circular cross-section,
not more than 114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of
wall thickness, manufacturing process (hot-finished or cold-drawn), end
finish (plain end, beveled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and
coupled), or surface finish. These pipes are commonly known as standard
pipe, line pipe or pressure pipe, depending upon the application. They
may also be used in structural applications. Pipes produced in
nonstandard wall thicknesses are commonly referred to as tubes.
The merchandise subject to the Order is currently classified in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), under HTSUS
subheadings 7304.19.1020, 7304.19.5020, 7304.31.6050, 7304.3900.16,
7304.3900.20, 7304.39.0024, 7304.39.0028, 7304.39.0032, 7304.51.5005,
7304.51.5060, 7304.59.6000, 7304.59.8010, 7304.59.8015, 7304.59.8020,
and 7304.59.8025.
The following information further defines the scope of the Order,
which covers pipes meeting the physical parameters described above:
Specifications, Characteristics, and Uses: Seamless pressure pipes
are intended for the conveyance of water, steam, petrochemicals,
chemicals, oil products, natural gas and other liquids and gasses in
industrial piping systems. They may carry these substances at elevated
pressures and temperatures and may be subject to the application of
external heat. Seamless carbon steel pressure pipe meeting the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard A-106 may be used in
temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, at various American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stress levels. Alloy pipes
made to ASTM standard A-335 must be used if temperatures and stress
levels exceed those allowed for A-106 and the ASME codes. Seamless
pressure pipes sold in the United States are commonly produced to the
ASTM A-106 standard.
Seamless standard pipes are most commonly produced to the ASTM A-53
specification and generally are not intended for high temperature
service. They are intended for the low temperature and pressure
conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and
gasses in plumbing and heating systems, air conditioning units,
automatic sprinkler systems, and other related uses. Standard pipes
(depending on type and code) may carry liquids at elevated temperatures
but must not exceed relevant ASME code requirements.
Seamless line pipes are intended for the conveyance of oil and
natural gas or other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line pipes are
produced to the API 5L specification. Seamless pipes are commonly
produced and certified to meet ASTM A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L
specifications. Such triple certification of pipes is common because
all pipes meeting the stringent A-106 specification necessarily meet
the API 5L and ASTM A-53 specifications. Pipes meeting the API 5L
specification necessarily meet the ASTM A-53 specification. However,
pipes meeting the A-53 or API 5L specifications do not necessarily meet
the A-106 specification. To avoid maintaining separate production runs
and separate inventories, manufacturers triple certify the pipes. Since
distributors sell the vast majority of this product, they can thereby
maintain a single inventory to service all customers.
The primary application of ASTM A-106 pressure pipes and triple
certified pipes is in pressure piping systems by refineries,
petrochemical plants and chemical plants. Other applications are in
power generation plants (electrical-fossil fuel or nuclear), and in
some oil field uses (on shore and off shore) such as for separator
lines, gathering lines and metering runs. A minor application of this
product is for use as oil and gas distribution lines for commercial
applications. These applications constitute the majority of the market
for the subject seamless pipes. However, A-106 pipes may be used in
some boiler applications.
The scope of the Order includes all seamless pipe meeting the
physical parameters described above and produced to one of the
specifications listed above, regardless of application, and whether or
not also certified to a non-covered specification. Standard, line and
pressure applications and the above-listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of the Order. Therefore, seamless pipes
meeting the physical description above, but not produced to the A-335,
A-106, A-53, or API 5L standards shall be covered if used in a
standard, line or pressure application.
For example, there are certain other ASTM specifications of pipe
which, because of overlapping characteristics, could potentially be
used in A-106 applications. These specifications generally include A-
162, A-192, A-210, A-333, and A-524. When such pipes are used in a
standard, line or pressure pipe application, such products are covered
by the scope of the Order.
Specifically excluded from the Order are boiler tubing and
mechanical tubing, if such products are not produced to A- 335, A-106,
A-53 or API 5L specifications and are not used in standard, line or
pressure applications. In addition, finished and unfinished oil country
tubular goods (OCTG) are excluded from the scope of the Order, if
covered by the scope of another AD order from the same country. If not
covered by such an OCTG order, finished and unfinished OCTG are
included in the scope when used in standard, line or pressure
applications. Finally, also excluded from the Order are redraw hollows
for cold-drawing when used in the production of cold-drawn pipe or
tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, our 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 is August 16, 2023.\5\ Pursuant to
section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends
to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later than 30
days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of
continuation.
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Administrative Protective Order
This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the
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return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order 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 the APO is a sanctionable
violation.
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: August 17, 2023.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-18162 Filed 8-22-23; 8:45 am]
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