[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-4735]
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[Federal Register: March 2, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[A-588-829]
Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Defrost Timers From Japan
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magd Zalok, Office of Antidumping Duty
Investigations, Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce,
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. 20230;
telephone (202) 482-4162.
Scope of Order
For purposes of this investigation, defrost timers are electro-
mechanical and electronic defrost timers for residential refrigerators.
Electro-mechanical defrost timers are comprised of several components
that make or break electric circuits by activating two sets of
electrical contact points--one to disconnect the compressor (the
cooling mechanism) and the other to connect the defrost heater. The
articles are equipped with a synchronous or subsynchronous motor. The
defrost timer disconnects the compressor by opening an electrical
circuit after the compressor itself has run for a length of time
predetermined by the manufacturer depending on the specifications of
the model. Upon completion of the compressor run cycle (and
simultaneously with the compressor's disconnection) the defrost heater
is activated and runs for a preset time (again depending on the model),
as predetermined by the manufacturer. Electronic defrost timers have a
similar function but operate with greater efficiency. This is because a
microprocessor in the device uses information gathered during the
defrost cycle to adjust the compressor run time. This system defrosts
only when needed, thereby improving the efficiency of the refrigerator.
The defrost timers subject to this investigation are currently
classifiable under subheading 9107.00.4000 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description
of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.
Antidumping Duty Order
On February 22, 1994, the International Trade Commission notified
the Department, in accordance with section 735(d) of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended (the Act) that imports of defrost timers from Japan
materially injure the U.S. industry. Therefore, in accordance with
section 736 of the Act, the Department will direct Customs officers to
assess, upon further advice by the administering authority pursuant to
section 736(a)(1) of the Act, antidumping duties equal to the amount by
which the foreign market value of the merchandise exceeds the United
States price for all entries of defrost timers from Japan. These
antidumping duties will be assessed on all unliquidated entries of
defrost timers from Japan entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption on or after August 24, 1993, the date on which the
Department published its preliminary determination notice in the
Federal Register (58 FR 44655). On or after the date of publication of
this notice in the Federal Register, Custom officers must require, at
the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties, the
following cash deposits for the subject merchandise:
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Weighted-
average
Manufacturer/producer/exporter margin
percentage
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Sankyo Seiki Manufacturing Co. Ltd.......................... 83.67
All others.................................................. 83.67
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This notice constitutes the antidumping duty order for defrost
timers from Japan, pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested
parties may contact the Central Records Unit, room B-099 of the Main
Commerce Building, for copies of an updated list of antidumping duty
orders currently in effect.
This order is published in accordance with section 736(a) of the
Act and 19 CFR 353.21.
Dated: February 23, 1994.
Joseph A. Spetrini
Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-4735 Filed 3-1-94; 8:45 am]
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