Notices. Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
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BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C-570-017] Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First 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 passenger vehicle and light truck tires (passenger tires) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Sunset Review” section of this notice. DATES: Applicable November 9, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Kolberg, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone
(202)82-1785. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 10, 2015, Commerce published the CVD *Order* on passenger tires from China. 1 On July 10, 2020, Commerce published the *Notice of Initiation* of the first sunset review of the *Order,* pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.218(c). 2 On July 16, 2020, Commerce received a notice of intent to participate from the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial Workers Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (collectively, the petitioner) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). 3 The petitioner claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(D) of the Act as a certified union representative of an industry engaged in the manufacture, production, or wholesale in the United States of a domestic like product. 1 *See Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the People's Republic of China: Amended Final Affirmative Antidumping Duty Determination and Antidumping Duty Order; and Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Countervailing Duty Order,* 80 FR 47902 (August 10, 2015) ( *Order* ). 2 *See Initiation of Five-Year* (“ *Sunset* ”) *Review,* 85 FR 39526 (July 1, 2020). 3 *See* Petitioner's Letter, “Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Intent to Participate,” dated July 16, 2020. On July 31, 2020, Commerce received an adequate substantive response from the petitioner within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). 4 Commerce did not receive submissions from any other interested parties. We received no substantive response from respondent interested parties. 4 *See* Petitioner's Letter, “Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from China, CVD Order, First Sunset Review: Substantive Response of USW,” dated July 31, 2020. On August 20, 2020, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from 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 has conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the *Order.* 5 *See* Commerce's Letter, “Sunset Reviews Initiated on July 1, 2020,” dated August 20, 2020. Scope of the Order Imports covered by the order are shipments of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires. Passenger vehicle and light truck tires are new pneumatic tires, of rubber, with a passenger vehicle or light truck size designation. Tires covered by this order may be tube-type, tubeless, radial, or non-radial, and they may be intended for sale to original equipment manufacturers or the replacement market. Subject tires have, at the time of importation, the symbol “DOT” on the sidewall, certifying that the tire conforms to applicable motor vehicle safety standards. The merchandise subject to this order may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4011.10.10.10, 4011.10.10.20, 4011.10.10.30, 4011.10.10.40, 4011.10.10.50, 4011.10.10.60, 4011.10.10.70, 4011.10.50.00, 4011.20.10.05, and 4011.20.50.10. Tires meeting the scope description may also enter under the following HTSUS subheadings: 4011.99.45.10, 4011.99.45.50, 4011.99.85.10, 4011.99.85.50, 8708.70.45.45, 8708.70.45.60, 8708.70.60.30, 8708.70.60.45, and 8708.70.60.60. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached as an 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 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at *http://access.trade.gov.* In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed at *https://enforcement.trade.gov.frn/.* The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. 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 passenger tires from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the following rates: Producer/exporter Net countervailable subsidy rate (percent) GITI Tire (Fujian) Co., Ltd 36.79 Cooper Kunshan Tire Co., Ltd 20.73 Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group Co., Ltd 116.73 All Others 30.61 Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to Administrative Protective Order
(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: October 29, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. History of the Order V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues VII. Final Results of Sunset Review VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2020-24812 Filed 11-6-20; 8:45 am]
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