UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-606 and 731-TA-1416 (Preliminary)
Quartz Surface Products from China
Institution of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of
Preliminary Phase Investigations.
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and
commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation
Nos. 701-TA-606 and 731-TA-1416 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) 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 quartz surface products from
China, provided for in subheading 6810.99.00 (statistical reporting number 6810.99.0010) 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 Government of China. 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 1, 2018. The Commission’s views must be transmitted to
Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by June 8, 2018.
DATE:
April 17, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Lawrence (202) 205-3185, 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 (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these
investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at
https://edis.usitc.gov.
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