Methionine From France, Japan, and Spain: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

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Abstract

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on methionine from France, Japan, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Reviews" section of this notice.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 191 (Monday, October 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63273-63274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20384]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-427-831, A-588-879, A-469-822]


Methionine From France, Japan, and Spain: Final Results of the 
Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that 
revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on methionine from 
France, Japan, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results 
of Sunset Reviews'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable October 5, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Davison, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1015.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 13, 2021, Commerce published the France Order,\1 \and on 
September 14, 2021, Commerce published the Japan and Spain Orders, in 
the Federal Register. On June 1, 2026, Commerce published the notice of 
initiation of the first sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\
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    \1\ See Methionine from France: Antidumping Duty Order 86 FR 
36705 (July 13, 2021 (France Order); see also Methionine from Japan 
and Spain: Antidumping Duty Orders, 86 FR 51119 (September 14, 2021) 
(Japan and Spain Orders) (collectively, Orders).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 91 FR 32376 
(June 1, 2026).
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    On June 15, 2026, Commerce received a timely and complete notice of 
intent to participate in the sunset review from Novus International 
within the deadline specified in the 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).\3 \Novus 
International

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claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as 
manufacturers, producers, and wholesalers of a domestic like product in 
the United States. On July 1, 2026, pursuant to 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(3)(i), Novus International filed a timely and adequate 
substantive response.\4\
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    \3\ See Novus International's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to 
Participate in the First Five-Year Review of the Antidumping Duty 
Order on Methionine from France,'' dated June 15, 2026; see also 
Novus International's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate in 
the First Five-Year Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on 
Methionine from Japan,'' dated June 15, 2026; see also Novus 
International's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate in the 
First Five-Year Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Methionine 
from Spain,'' dated June 15, 2026.
    \4\ See Novus International's Letter, ``Five-Year (``Sunset'') 
Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Methionine from France: 
Novus International, Inc.'s Substantive Response,'' dated July 1, 
2026; see also Novus International's Letter, ``Five-Year 
(``Sunset'') Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Methionine from 
Japan: Novus International, Inc.'s Substantive Response,'' dated 
July 1, 2026; see also Novus International's Letter, ``Five-Year 
(``Sunset'') Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Methionine from 
Spain: Novus International, Inc.'s Substantive Response,'' dated 
July 1, 2026.
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    Commerce did not receive a substantive response from any respondent 
interested party. On July 27, 2026, Commerce notified the International 
Trade Commission (ITC) that it did not receive substantive response 
from any 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 is conducting expedited (120-day) sunset reviews of the 
Orders.
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    \5\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews Initiated on June 
21, 2026'' dated July 27, 2026.
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Scope of the Orders

    The product covered by these Orders is methionine from France, 
Japan, and Spain. For the full description of the scope of the Orders, 
see the Issues and Decisions Memorandum.\6\
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    \6\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Orders on Methionine from France, Japan, and 
Spain,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice 
(Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Analysis of Comments Received

    A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review, 
including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in 
the event of revocation of the Orders and the magnitude of the margins 
likely to prevail if the Orders were to be revoked, is provided in the 
Issues and Decision Memorandum.\7\ A list of the topics discussed in 
the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached in the appendix to this 
notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is 
on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and 
Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System, which is 
available to registered users at <a href="https://access.trade.gov">https://access.trade.gov</a>. In addition, 
complete versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed 
directly at <a href="https://access.trade.gov/frnotices">https://access.trade.gov/frnotices</a>.
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    \7\ Id.
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Final Results of Sunset Reviews

    Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1), 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, 
Commerce determines that revocation of the Orders would be likely to 
lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and that the magnitude of 
the dumping margins likely to prevail would be weighted-average dumping 
margins up to 43.82 percent for France, 76.50 percent for Japan, and 
37.53 percent for Spain.

Notification Regarding 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, orders 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 these final results in accordance 
with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 
351.218 and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii).

    Dated: September 29, 2026.
Scot Fullerton,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing 
Duty Operations.

Appendix

List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Orders
IV. History of the Orders
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping
    2. Magnitude of the Margins of Dumping Likely to Prevail
VII. Final Results of Sunset Reviews
VIII. Recommendation

[FR Doc. 2026-20384 Filed 10-2-26; 8:45 am]
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