USITC Filing Chinese Quartz Imports USITC_notice

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. 1