03-31482. Certain Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of New Shipper Review  

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    AGENCY:

    Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

    ACTION:

    Notice of final results of new shipper review.

    SUMMARY:

    We have determined that sales of certain non-frozen apple juice concentrate from the People's Republic of China were made below normal value during the period June 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002.

    Based on our review of comments received and a reexamination of surrogate value data, we have made certain changes in the margin calculation for Yantai Golden Tide Fruits and Vegetable Food Co., Ltd. Consequently, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final weighted-average dumping margin for Yantai Golden Tide Fruits and Vegetable Food Co., Ltd. is listed below in the section entitled “Final Results of Review.” Based on these final results, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess antidumping duties based on the difference between the export price and normal value on all appropriate entries.

    EFFECTIVE DATE:

    December 22, 2003.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Audrey Twyman or John Brinkmann, Group 1, Office I, Antidumping/Countervailing Duty Enforcement, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3534, or (202) 482-4126, respectively.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Background

    On July 30, 2003, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of this new shipper review of non-frozen apple juice concentrate (“AJC”) from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”) for Yantai Golden Tide Fruits and Vegetable Food Co., Ltd. (“Golden Tide”), (see Certain Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review, 68 FR 44741 (July 30, 2003) (“Preliminary Results”)).

    In September 2003, we conducted verification of the questionnaire responses submitted by Golden Tide. We issued a verification report on October 5, 2003.

    We invited parties to comment on the Preliminary Results and the verification report. On October 15, 2003, we received a case brief from Golden Tide. No rebuttal briefs were received. No hearing was held because none was requested.

    On October 22, 2003, the Department published in the Federal Register a Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the New Shipper Review, 68 FR 60337.

    The Department has conducted this review in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (“the Act”).

    Scope of Order

    The product covered by this order is certain non-frozen apple juice concentrate (“NFAJC”). Certain NFAJC is defined as all non-frozen concentrated apple juice with a Brix scale of 40 or greater, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and whether or not fortified with vitamins or minerals. Excluded from the scope of this order are: frozen concentrated apple juice; non-frozen concentrated apple juice that has been fermented; and non-frozen concentrated apple juice to which spirits have been added.

    The merchandise subject to this order is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at subheadings 2106.90.52.00, and 2009.70.00.20 before January 1, 2002, and 2009.79.00.20 after January 1, 2002. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.

    Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in the case brief to this new shipper review are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum” from Jeffrey May, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Import Administration to James J. Jochum, Assistant Secretary, Import Administration, dated December 15, 2003, (“Decision Memorandum”), which is hereby adopted by this notice. Start Printed Page 71066Attached to this notice as an Appendix is a list of the issues which parties have raised and to which we have responded in the Decision Memorandum. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in this review and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit, room B-099 of the main Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http://www.ia.ita.doc.gov/​frn/​summary/​list.htm under the heading “China PRC.” The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content.

    Changes Since the Preliminary Results

    Based on our review of comments received, the verification, and a reexamination of surrogate value data, we have made certain changes to the calculations for the final results. These changes are discussed in the following Comments in the Decision Memorandum or in the December 15, 2003 “Final Results Calculation Memorandum for Yantai Golden Tide Fruits & Vegetable Co., Ltd.” (“Calc Memo”).

    Domestic Brokerage and Handling: In the Preliminary Results, domestic brokerage and handling was based on a single brokerage and handling rate. For these final results the Department has calculated the surrogate brokerage and handling value by averaging this brokerage and handling rate with two additional freight forwarder quotes which were used by the Department in recent cases.

    The prices are from 1999. Therefore, we have inflated them to the POR. The resulting value is US$8.78/MT. See Comment 3 of the Decision Memorandum.

    Overhead, SG&A, and Profit: We have revised the overhead, SG&A and profit ratios based on the full English translation of the Agros Holding Incorporated financial statement submitted by the respondent in its August 18, 2003 “2nd Surrogate Value Submission” at Exhibit 2. The revised overhead percentage is 7.11. The revised SG&A percentage is 50.24. The revised profit percentage is 4.46. See Comment 2 of the Decision Memorandum.

    Aseptic Bags: Golden Tide purchased aseptic bags from a market economy supplier slightly before the POR. Therefore, we have inflated the price of the bags to the POR. The resulting price is business proprietary. See Calc Memo.

    Final Results of Review

    For the reasons discussed in our Preliminary Results and above, we determine that the following weighted-average margin percentage exists for Golden Tide during the period June 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002:

    Manufacturer/Producer/ExporterMargin (percentage)
    Yantai Golden Tide Fruits & Vegetable Food Co., Ltd7.70
    PRC Wide51.74

    Assessment Rates

    The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) within 15 days of publication of the final results of this review.

    In accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), we have calculated importer (or customer)-specific assessment rates for the merchandise subject to this review. To determine whether the duty assessment rates were de minimis, in accordance with the requirement set forth in 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2), we calculated importer (or customer)-specific ad valorem rates by aggregating the dumping margins calculated for all U.S. sales to that importer (or customer) and dividing this amount by the total value of the sales to that importer (or customer). Where an importer (or customer)-specific ad valorem rate was greater than de minimis, we calculated a per unit assessment rate by aggregating the dumping margins calculated for all U.S. sales to that importer (or customer) and dividing this amount by the total quantity sold to that importer (or customer). Where an importer (or customer )-specific ad valorem rate was de minimis, we will order the Customs Service to liquidate without regard to antidumping duties.

    Cash Deposit Requirements

    Bonding will no longer be permitted to fulfill security requirements for shipments from Golden Tide of non-frozen apple juice concentrate from the PRC entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of this new shipper review.

    The following deposit rates shall be required for merchandise subject to the order entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of these final results, as provided by section 751(a)(1) and (a)(2)(B) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit rate for Golden Tide (i.e., for subject merchandise manufactured and exported by Golden Tide) will be the rate indicated above; (2) the cash deposit rate for PRC exporters who received a separate rate in a prior segment of the proceeding will continue to be the rate assigned in that segment of the proceeding; (3) the cash deposit rate for the PRC NME entity and for subject merchandise exported by Golden Tide but not manufactured by them will continue to be the PRC-wide rate (i.e., 51.74 percent); and (4) the cash deposit rate for non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise from the PRC will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter that supplied that exporter. These deposit requirements shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review.

    Notification to Importers

    This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties.

    Notification Regarding APOs

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return/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.

    We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214.

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    Dated: December 15, 2003.

    James J. Jochum,

    Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.

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    Appendix

    List of Comments and Issues in the Decision Memorandum

    Comment 1: The Department's use of Poland as the primary surrogate country is contrary to law and unsupported by the administrative record. Start Printed Page 71067

    Comment 2: The Department should revise its surrogate ratio calculations derived from the Agros financial statement.

    Comment 3: The Department should revise its surrogate value for domestic brokerage and handling.

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    [FR Doc. 03-31482 Filed 12-19-03; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
12/22/2003
Published:
12/22/2003
Department:
International Trade Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of final results of new shipper review.
Document Number:
03-31482
Dates:
December 22, 2003.
Pages:
71065-71067 (3 pages)
Docket Numbers:
A-570-855
PDF File:
03-31482.pdf