[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-6817]
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[Federal Register: March 23, 1994]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-683 (Preliminary)]
Fresh Garlic from China
Determination
On the basis of the record\1\ developed in the subject
investigation, the Commission determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable
indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured
or threatened with material injury by reason of imports from The
People's Republic of China (China) of fresh garlic, provided for in
subheadings 0703.20.00, 0710.80.70, and 0710.80.97 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in
the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
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\1\The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
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Background
On January 31, 1994, a petition was filed with the Commission and
the Department of Commerce by the Fresh Garlic Producers Association,
consisting of the A&D Christopher Ranch, Gilroy, CA; Belridge Packing
Co., Wasco, CA; Colusa Produce Corp., Colusa, CA; Denice & Filice
Packing Co., Hollister, CA; El Camino Packing, Gilroy, CA; The Garlic
Company, Shafter, CA; and Vessey and Company, Inc., El Centro, CA,
alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured
and threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of fresh
garlic from China. Accordingly, effective January 31, 1994, the
Commission instituted antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-683
(Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of
a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the
notice in the Federal Register of February 9, 1994 (59 FR 6043). The
conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 22, 1994, and all
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in
person or by counsel.
The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation
to the Secretary of Commerce on March 17, 1994. The views of the
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 2755 (March 1994),
entitled ``Fresh Garlic from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-683
(Preliminary).''
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 18, 1994.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-6817 Filed 3-22-94; 8:45 am]
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