AD: China, Mexico & S. Korea Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has initiated antidumping (AD) duty investigations of certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe from China, Mexico, and South Korea.
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| Antidumping Duty Investigations Initiated |
Scope of the Investigations: These investigations cover circular welded carbon quality steel pipe of a kind used for oil and gas pipelines, not more than 406.4 mm (16 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of wall thickness, surface finish (black, or coated with any coatings compatible with line pipe), and regardless of end finish (plain end, beveled ends for welding, threaded ends or threaded and coupled, as well as any other special end finishes), and regardless of stenciling.
HTS Subheadings for the Investigation: The merchandise subject to these investigations may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at heading 7306 and subheadings:
| 7306.10.10.10 | 7306.10.10.50 |
| 7306.10.50.10 | 7306.10.50.50 |
The tariff classifications are provided for convenience and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes; however, the written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive.
- comments on scope of the investigation due within 20 days of 03/30/04
- ITA's preliminary AD duty determinations due no later than 140 days after 03/23/04
- International Trade Commission's (ITC's) preliminary AD injury determinations due no later than 04/19/04
| ITA Contact - | Helen Kramer | (202) 482-0405 |
ITA notice (FR Pub 03/30/04) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-7093.pdf