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 Department of Commerce International Trade Administration [A-533-887]
 AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
 SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that carbon and alloy steel threaded rod (steel threaded rod) from India was sold in the United States at below normal value during the period of review (POR), April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. Commerce also determines that one mandatory respondent did not make sales of subject merchandise at below normal value during the POR.
 DATES: Applicable November 2, 2023.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicolas Mayora or Samuel Frost, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3053 or (202) 482-8180, respectively.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 4, 2023, Commerce published the 
                    *Preliminary Results*
                     of this administrative review and invited parties to comment on the 
                    *Preliminary Results.*[1]
                    
                     This administrative review covers 114 companies.[2]
                    
                     Commerce selected Kanika Exports (Kanika) and R K Fasteners (India) (RKF) as the two respondents for individual examination.[3]
                    
                     On August 17, 2023, Commerce extended the deadline for the final results of this review until October 31, 2023.[4]
                    
                     For a complete description of the events that followed the 
                    *Preliminary Results, see*
                     the Issues and Decision Memorandum.[5] Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Scope of the Order [6] The merchandise covered by the scope of this 
                    *Order*
                     is carbon and alloy 
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                    steel threaded rod from India. A complete description of the scope of the 
                    *Order*
                     is provided in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.[7] Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs that were submitted by interested parties in this review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues is attached to this notice at Appendix I. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is made available to the public via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at 
                    *http://access.trade.gov.*
                     In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum is available at 
                    *https://access.trade.gov/​public/​FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.* Changes Since the 
                    *Preliminary Results* Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes to the margin calculations for Kanika in these final results. We did not make any change to RKF's margin calculations. For a discussion of these changes, 
                    *see*
                     the “Discussion of the Issues” section of the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Rate for Non-Examined Companies The Act and Commerce's regulations do not address the establishment of a rate to be applied to companies not selected for examination when Commerce limits its examination in an administrative review pursuant to section 777A(c)(2) of the Act. Generally, Commerce looks to section 735(c)(5) of the Act, which provides instructions for calculating the all-others rate in a market economy investigation, for guidance when calculating the rate for companies which were not selected for individual examination in an administrative review. Under section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act, the all-others rate is normally “an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero and 
                    *de minimis*
                     margins, and any margins determined entirely {on the basis of facts available}.” Where the dumping margin for individually examined respondents are all zero, 
                    *de minimis,*
                     or based entirely on facts available, section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act provides that Commerce may use “any reasonable method to establish the estimated all-others rate for exporters and producers not individually investigated, including averaging the estimated weighted average dumping margins determined for the exporters and producers individually investigated.” In this review, we have calculated a weighted-average dumping margins of 2.37 percent for RKF and zero percent for Kanika. Therefore, in accordance with section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act, we are applying RKF's weighted average dumping margin of 2.37 percent to the non-examined companies (
                    *see*
                     Appendix II for a full list of these companies), because this is the only rate that is not zero, 
                    *de minimis,*
                     or based entirely on facts available. Final Results of the Review Commerce determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist during the period April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022: Exporter/producer
Weighted-
                             average 
                             dumping 
                             margin 
                             (percent)Kanika Exports
0.00R K Fasteners (India)
2.37Companies Not Selected for Individual Review 8
2.37
 Disclosure Commerce
                    
                     intends to disclose to interested parties the calculations performed for these final results of review within five days of publication of this notice in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                    *,*
                     in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Assessment Rates Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), Commerce shall determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the final results this review.[9] For RKF, we calculated importer-specific assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping calculated for the importer's examined sales to the total entered value of those same sales in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Where an importer-specific assessment rate is either zero or 
                    *de minimis*
                     (
                    *i.e.,*
                     less than 0.5 percent), the entries by that importer will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties. Because the weighted-average dumping margin for Kanika has been determined to be zero percent, we intend to instruct CBP to liquidate Kanika's entries without regard to antidumping duties in accordance with 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2). In accordance with Commerce's “automatic assessment” practice, for entries of subject merchandise during the POR produced by Kanika or RKF for which these companies did not know that the merchandise was destined for the United States, we will instruct CBP to liquidate those entries at the all-others rate established in the original less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of 0.00 percent,[10]
                    
                     if there is no rate for the intermediate company(ies) involved in the transaction.[11] For the companies that were not selected for individual examination, we will instruct CBP to liquidate entries at the rate established in these final results of review. We intend to issue instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the publication date of the final results of this review in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                    . If a timely summons is filed at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment instructions will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time for parties to file a request for a statutory injunction has expired (
                    *i.e.,*
                     within 90 days of publication). Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of these final results of review in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                    , as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) the cash deposit rate for the companies listed in these final results will be equal to the weighted-average dumping margin established in the final results of this administrative review; (2) for merchandise exported by producers or exporters not covered in this review but covered in a prior segment of the proceeding, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the company-specific rate published for the most recently-completed segment of this proceeding in which they were reviewed; (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, a prior review, or the original investigation but the producer is, then 
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                    the cash deposit rate will be the rate established for the most recently completed segment of this proceeding for the producer of the merchandise; (4) the cash deposit rate for all other producers or exporters will continue to be 0.00 percent, the all-others rate established in the LTFV investigation, adjusted for the export-subsidy rate in the companion countervailing duty investigation.[12]
                    
                     These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Notification to Importers This notice 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 the POR. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under the APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is being issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h) and 351.221(b)(5). Dated: October 26, 2023 Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
 Appendix I List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the 
                        *Order* IV. Changes Since the 
                        *Preliminary Results* V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether Kanika's Allocation of Zinc Coating Costs is Inaccurate Comment 2: Whether Kanika's Allocation of Variable Overhead Costs is Inaccurate Comment 3: Whether Kanika's Allocation of Fixed Overhead is Inaccurate Comment 4: Whether Kanika Significantly Manipulated Its Costs Comment 5: Whether Commerce Should Apply Total Adverse Facts Available (AFA) to Kanika Comment 6: Whether Kanika Misreported Its Sales Information Comment 7: Whether RKF Under-Reported Its Freight Costs Comment 8: Whether Commerce Should Reject RKF's Claim for Freight Revenue VI. Recommendation Appendix II List of Companies Not Individually Examined 1. A H Enterprises 2. Aadi Shree Fastener Industries 3. Aanjaney Micro Engy Pvt., Ltd. 4. Accurate Steel Forgings (I) Ltd. 5. Alps Industries Ltd. 6. Apex Thermocon Pvt., Ltd. 7. Ash Hammer Union 8. Astrotech Steels Pvt., Ltd. 9. Atlantic Container Line Pvt., Ltd. 10. Ats Exp. 07 11. Atz Shipping Trade & Transport Pvt. 12. BA Metal Processing 13. Babu Exports 14. Bee Dee Cycle Industries 15. Bhansali Inc. 16. Boston Exp. & Engineering Co. 17. C.H.Robinson International (India) 18. C.P.World Lines Pvt., Ltd. 19. Century Distribution Systems Inc. 20. Charu Enterprises 21. Chirag International 22. Daksh Fasteners 23. Dedicated Imp. & Exp. Co. 24. Dhiraj Alloy & Stainless Steel 25. Dsv Air and Sea Pvt., Ltd. 26. Eastman Industries Ltd. 27. Eos Precision 28. ESL Steel Ltd. 29. Everest Exp. 30. Everest Industrial Corporation 31. Farmparts Company 32. Fence Fixings 33. Fine Thread Form Industries 34. Galorekart Marketplace Pvt., Ltd. 35. Ganga Acrowools Ltd. 36. Ganpati Fastners Pvt., Ltd. 37. Gateway Engineering Solution 38. GDPA Fasteners 39. Gee Pee Overseas 40. Geodis India Pvt., Ltd. (Indel) 41. Goodgood Manufacturers 42. Idea Fasteners Pvt., Ltd. 43. Jindal Steel And Power Ltd. 44. JSW Steel Ltd. 45. Kanchan Trading Co. 46. Kanhaiya Lal Tandoor (P) Ltd. 47. Kapson India 48. Kapurthala Industrial Corporation 49. Karna International 50. Kei Industries Ltd. 51. King Exports 52. Kintetsu World Express In 53. Kova Fasteners Pvt., Ltd. 54. Linit Exp. Pvt., Ltd. 55. Mahajan Brothers 56. Maharaja International 57. Mangal Steel Enterprises Ltd. 58. Maya Enterprises 59. Meenakshi India, Ltd. 60. Metalink 61. MKA Engineers And Exporters Pvt., Ltd. 62. National Cutting Tools 63. Nishant Steel Industries 64. NJ Sourcing 65. Noahs Ark International Exp. 66. Nuovo Fastenings Pvt., Ltd. 67. Oia Global India Pvt., Ltd. 68. Otsusa India Pvt., Ltd. 69. Paloma Turning Co. Pvt., Ltd. 70. Patton International Ltd. 71. Perfect Tools & Forgings 72. Permali Wallace Pvt., Ltd. 73. Polycab India Ltd. 74. Pommada Hindustan Pvt., Ltd. 75. Poona Forge Pvt., Ltd. 76. Psl Pipe & Fittings Co. 77. R A Exp. 78. Raajratna Ventures Ltd. 79. Raashika Industries Pvt., Ltd. 80. Rajpan Group 81. Rambal Ltd. 82. Randack Fasteners India Pvt., Ltd. 83. Ratnveer Metals Ltd. 84. Rimjhim Ispat Ltd. 85. Rods & Fixing Fasteners 86. S K Overseas 87. S.M Forgings & Engineering 88. Sandip Brass Industries 89. Sandiya Exp. Pvt., Ltd. 90. Sansera Engineering Pvt., Ltd. 91. Shree Luxmi Fasteners 92. Silverline Metal Engineering Pvt. Lt 93. Singhania International Ltd. 94. Sri Satya Sai Enterprises 95. Steampulse Global Llp 96. Steel Authority Of India Ltd. 97. Suchi Fasteners Pvt., Ltd. 98. Supercon Metals Pvt., Ltd. 99. Tekstar Pvt., Ltd. 100. The Technocrats Co. 101. Tijiya Exp. Pvt., Ltd. 102. Tijiya Steel Pvt., Ltd. 103. Tong Heer Fasteners 104. Trans Tool Pvt., Ltd. 105. Universal Engineering and Fabricat 106. V.J Industries Pvt., Ltd. 107. Vidushi Wires Pvt., Ltd. 108. Vrl Automation 109. VV Marine Pvt., Ltd. 110. Yogendra International 111. Zenith Steel Pipes And Industries L 112. Zenith Precision Pvt., Ltd.


# Footnotes

1.
    
                         
                        *See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 2021-2022,*88 FR 28502 (May 4, 2023) (
                        *Preliminary Results*), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Back to Citation
 2.
    
                         
                        *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews,*87 FR 35165 (June 9, 2022); 
                        *see also Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews,*87 FR 48459 (August 9, 2022) (correcting the prior initiation notice that inadvertently omitted one company). Back to Citation
 3.
    
                         
                        *See*
                         Memorandum, “Respondent Selection,” dated August 2, 2022. Back to Citation
 4.
    
                         
                        *See*
                         Memorandum, “Extension of Deadline for Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: 2021-2022,” dated August 17, 2023. Back to Citation
 5.
    
                         
                        *See*
                         Memorandum, “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from India; 2021-2022,” dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). Back to Citation
 6.
    
                         
                        *See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from India: Amended Final Determination of Sales at 
                            
                            Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order,*85 FR 19925 (April 9, 2020) (
                        *Order*). Back to Citation
 7.
    
                         
                        *See*
                         Issues and Decision Memorandum at “Scope of the 
                        *Order.”* Back to Citation
 8.
    
                         
                        *See*
                         Appendix II for a full list of these companies. Back to Citation
 9.
    
                         
                        *See*19 CFR 351.212(b)(1). Back to Citation
 10.
    
                         
                        *See Order,*
                         85 FR at 19926. Back to Citation
 11.
    
                         
                        *See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties,*68 FR 23954 (May 6, 2003). Back to Citation
 12.
    
                         
                        *See Order,*
                         85 FR at 19926. Back to Citation


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