AD/CVD message 8291203 - NOTICE OF AMENDED PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION IN AN ANTI- DUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FROM CHINA (A-570-929)

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Oct 17, 2008
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Category: Antidumping • Type: Preliminary Determination • Reference messages: 8248201 • Cases: A-570-929

MESSAGE NO: 8291203 DATE: 10 17 2008
CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: PRE
REFERENCE: 8248201 REFERENCE DATE: 09 04 2008
CASES: A - 570 - 929 - -
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PERIOD COVERED: 05 23 2008 TO

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS
PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: NOTICE OF AMENDED PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION IN AN ANTI-
DUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE
ELECTRODES FROM CHINA (A-570-929)

1. ON 09/22/2008, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER ITS AFFIRMATIVE AMENDED PRELIMINARY
DETERMINATION OF SALES AT LESS THAN FAIR VALUE IN THE ANTIDUMPING
DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FROM THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ("PRC")(73 FR 54561). THIS IS AN
AMENDMENT OF MESSAGE 8248201 ON 09/04/2008.

2. THE MERCHANDISE COVERED BY THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDES ALL
SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES OF ANY LENGTH, WHETHER OR NOT
FINISHED, OF A KIND USED IN FURNACES, WITH A NOMINAL OR ACTUAL
DIAMETER OF 400 MILLIMETERS (16 INCHES) OR LESS, AND WHETHER OR
NOT ATTACHED TO A GRAPHITE PIN JOINING SYSTEM OR ANY OTHER TYPE
OF JOINING SYSTEM OR HARDWARE. SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES
ARE MOST COMMONLY USED IN PRIMARY MELTING, LADLE METALLURGY, AND
SPECIALTY FURNACE APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIES INCLUDING FOUNDRIES,
SMELTERS, AND STEEL REFINING OPERATIONS. SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE
ELECTRODES SUBJECT TO THIS INVESTIGATION ARE CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED
UNDER THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (HTSUS)
SUBHEADING 8545.11.0000. THE HTSUS NUMBER IS PROVIDED FOR
CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES, BUT THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF
THE SCOPE IS DISPOSITIVE.

3. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED
INVESTIGATION NUMBER A-570-929.

4. ON 08/25/2008, THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A SIGNIFICANT
MINISTERIAL ERROR ALLEGATION. AS A RESULT OF THE ALLEGATION, THE
DEPARTMENT HAS AMENDED ITS AFFIRMATIVE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION
FOR SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FROM THE PRC.
CONSEQUENTLY, FOR IMPORTS OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES
FROM THE PRC, FOR THE COMPANIES LISTED BELOW U.S. CUSTOMS AND
BORDER PROTECTION ("CBP") SHALL CONTINUE TO SUSPEND LIQUIDATION
OF SUCH SHIPMENTS ENTERED OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR
CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER 05/23/2008. EFFECTIVE 05/23/2008, CUSTOMS
SHALL REQUIRE, FOR SUCH ENTRIES, A CASH DEPOSIT OR THE POSTING
OF A BOND EQUAL TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW:

EXPORTER: FUSHUN CARBON CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FUSHUN CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-002
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: FANGDA CARBON NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FANGDA CARBON NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-003
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: BEIJING FANGDA CARBON TECH CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: CHENGDU RONGGUANG CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-004
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: BEIJING FANGDA CARBON TECH CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FANGDA CARBON NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-005
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: BEIJING FANGDA CARBON TECH CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FUSHUN CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-006
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: CHENGDU RONGGUANG CARBON CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: CHENGDU RONGGUANG CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-007
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 48.20%

EXPORTER: JILIN CARBON IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY
PRODUCER: SINOSTEEL JILIN CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-008
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: GUANGHAN SHIDA CARBON CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: GUANGHAN SHIDA CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-009
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: NANTONG RIVER-EAST CARBON JOINT STOCK CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: NANTONG RIVER-EAST CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-010
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: NANTONG RIVER-EAST CARBON JOINT STOCK CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: NANTONG YANGZI CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-011
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: XINGHE COUNTY MUZI CARBON CO. LTD.
PRODUCER: XINGHE COUNTY MUZI CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-012
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: BRILLIANT CHARTER LIMITED
PRODUCER: NANTONG FALTER NEW ENERGY CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-013
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: BRILLIANT CHARTER LIMITED
PRODUCER: SHANXI JINNENG GROUP CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-014
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: SHIJIAZHUANG HUANAN CARBON FACTORY
PRODUCER: SHIJIAZHUANG HUANAN CARBON FACTORY
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-015
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: SHENYANG JINLI METALS AND MINERALS IMP.
AND EXP CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: SHENYANG JINLI METALS AND MINERALS IMP.
AND EXP. CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-016
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: SHANGHAI JINNENG INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: SHANXI JINNENG GROUP DATONG ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-017
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: LINGHAI HONGFENG CARBON PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-018
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: TIANZHEN JINTIAN GRAPHITE ELECTRODES CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-019
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: JIAOZUO ZHONGZHOU CARBON PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-020
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: HEILONGJIANG XINYUAN CARBON PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-021
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: XUZHOU JIANGLONG CARBON MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-022
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: DALIAN THRIVE METALLURGY IMPORT AND EXPORT CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: XINGHE XINYUAN CARBON PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-023
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: GES (CHINA) CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: SHANGHAI GC CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-024
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: GES (CHINA) CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FUSHUN JINLI PETROCHEMICAL CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-025
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: GES (CHINA) CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: XINGHE COUNTY MUZI CARBON PLANT
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-026
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: GES (CHINA) CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: LINYI COUNTY LUBEI CARBON CO., LTD. SHANDONG PROVINCE
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-027
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

EXPORTER: QINGDAO HAOSHENG METALS AND MINERALS IMP
AND EXP CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: SINOSTEEL JILIN CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-028
PRELIMINARY CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 90.50%

5. FOR IMPORTS OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES FROM THE
PRC, FOR THE COMPANIES LISTED BELOW U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER
PROTECTION (CBP) SHALL CONTINUE TO SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SUCH
SHIPMENTS ENTERED OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON
OR AFTER 08/21/2008. EFFECTIVE 08/21/2008, CUSTOMS SHALL REQUIRE,
FOR SUCH ENTRIES, A CASH DEPOSIT OR THE POSTING OF A BOND EQUAL
TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW:

EXPORTER: FUSHUN JINLY PETROCHEMICAL CARBON CO., LTD.
PRODUCER: FUSHUN JINLY PETROCHEMICAL CARBON CO., LTD.
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929-001
CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 132.80%

EXPORTER: PRC-WIDE ENTITY
CASE NUMBER: A-570-929
CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 159.34%

6. FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES,
THE FOLLOWING CASH DEPOSIT/BONDING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY:

A. FOR ALL PRC EXPORTERS OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE ELECTRODES,
WHICH HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR OWN RATE, THE CASH-DEPOSIT OR
BONDING RATE WILL BE THE PRC-WIDE RATE.

B. FOR ALL NON-PRC EXPORTERS OF SMALL DIAMETER GRAPHITE
ELECTRODES WHICH HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR OWN RATE, THE
CASH-DEPOSIT OR BONDING RATE WILL BE THE RATE APPLICABLE TO THE
PRODUCER/EXPORTER COMBINATIONS THAT SUPPLIED THAT NON-PRC
EXPORTER.

7. IN ACCORDANCE WITH T.D. 85-145, AT THE DISCRETION OF CBP,
CUSTOMS OFFICERS MAY ACCEPT EITHER A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC
IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND OR A CONTINUOUS BASIC IMPORTATION
AND ENTRY BOND ONLY IF THE AMOUNT OF THE ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING
OR COUNTERVAILING DUTY IS LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT AD VALOREM
(OR THE EQUIVALENT). OTHERWISE, WHERE THE IMPORTER HAS THE
OPTION TO POST A BOND FOR ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING OR COUNTERVAILING
DUTIES, CUSTOMS OFFICERS MUST REQUIRE A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC
IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND PURSUANT TO T.D. 85-145. YOU ARE
INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.D. 85-145 WITH
RESPECT TO THESE BONDING REQUIREMENTS.

8. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP
OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE
CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD
OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984
OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O4:MZ).

9. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION.

DAVID M. GENOVESE