Notice2026-08683
Air Compressors From China, Malaysia, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
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Published
May 5, 2026
Issuing agencies
International Trade Commission
Abstract
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790- 1792 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 8414.80.16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by June 15, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by June 23, 2026.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24294-24295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08683]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790-1792 (Preliminary)]
Air Compressors From China, Malaysia, and Vietnam; Institution of
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of
Preliminary Phase Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of
investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-794-796 and 731-TA-1790-
1792 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine
whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United
States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the
establishment of an industry in the United States is materially
retarded, by reason of imports of air compressors from China, Malaysia,
and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 8414.80.16 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in
the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized
by the Governments of China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Unless the
Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for initiation,
the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping
and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by
June 15, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce
within five business days thereafter, or by June 23, 2026.
DATES: April 30, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandro Orozco (202-205-3177),
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal
on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need
special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact
the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its
internet server (<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>). The public record for these
investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS) at <a href="https://www.edis.usitc.gov">https://www.edis.usitc.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.--These investigations are being instituted, pursuant to
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), in response to petitions filed on April 30,
2026, by MAT Industries, LLC, Long Grove, Illinois.
For further information concerning the conduct of these
investigations and rules of general application, consult the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and
B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must
file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as
provided in Sec. Sec. 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission's rules, not
later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation
is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have
the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public
service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or
their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the
expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to Sec. 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized
applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C.
1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in
the investigations, provided that the application is made not later
than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary
for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Conference.--The Office of Investigations will hold a staff
conference in connection with the preliminary phase of these
investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 21, 2026. Requests to
appear at the conference should be emailed to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ccbcbea9a0a5a1a5a2adbeb5afa3a2aaa9bea9a2afa9bf8cb9bfa5b8afe2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="413133242d282c282f203338222e2f272433242f2224320134322835226f262e37">[email protected]</span></a> (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before
noon on May 19, 2026. Please provide an email address for each
conference participant in the email. Information on conference
procedures, format, and participation, including guidance for requests
to appear as a witness via videoconference, will be available on the
Commission's Public Calendar (<a href="https://www.usitc.gov/calendar">https://www.usitc.gov/calendar</a>). A
nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations
may request permission to participate by submitting a short statement.
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic
filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, <a href="https://www.edis.usitc.gov">https://www.edis.usitc.gov</a>). No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies
of any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice.
Written submissions.--As provided in Sec. Sec. 201.8 and 207.15 of
the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or
before 5:15 p.m. on May 27, 2026, a written brief containing
information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the
investigations. Parties shall file written testimony and supplementary
material in connection with their presentation at the conference no
later than 4:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of Sec. 201.8 of the Commission's rules;
any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the
requirements of Sec. Sec. 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's
rules. The Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures, available on the
Commission's website at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf">https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf</a>, elaborates upon the Commission's
procedures with respect to filings.
In accordance with Sec. Sec. 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules,
each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on
all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the
public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be
timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing
without a certificate of service.
Certification.--Pursuant to Sec. 207.3 of the Commission's rules,
any person submitting information to the Commission in connection with
these investigations must certify that the information is accurate and
complete to the best of the submitter's knowledge. In making the
certification, the submitter will acknowledge that any information that
it submits to the Commission
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during these investigations may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the
Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records of these or related
investigations or reviews, or (b) in internal investigations, audits,
reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and
operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or
(ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for
cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate
nondisclosure agreements.
Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority
of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to Sec. 207.12 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: April 30, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-08683 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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