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CV: Iran Certain In-Shell Roasted Pistachios

The International Trade Administration has issued its final results of the countervailing duty new shipper review of certain in-shell roasted pistachios from Iran for the review period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.

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CV Duty Rate for a Time of Entry on or after 02/25/08:

CompanyAD Rate
Ahmadi's Agricultural Productions, Processing and Trade Complex (as producer and exporter)(a)
Other exporter/producer combinations(b),(c)

(a) The ITA has determined a de minimis CV duty rate of 0.00% for Ahmadi, therefore, no cash deposit is required; however, it remains subject to the order;

(b) For subject merchandise produced by Ahmadi but not exported by Ahmadi, the CV duty cash deposit rate will continue to be the all-others rate (i.e., 317.89%); and

(c) For subject merchandise exported by Ahmadi but not produced by Ahmadi, the CV duty cash deposit rate will continue to be the all-others rate (i.e., 317.89%).

Assessment Instructions for the Review Period (01/01/06 - 12/31/06)

The ITA intends to issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 15 days after February 25, 2008 to liquidate shipments of subject merchandise produced and exported by Ahmadi with a time of entry during the review period, without regard to CV duties, because a zero percent subsidy rate was calculated.

(See ITA notice for more information, including the scope of the order, etc. See ITT's Online Archives or 12/28/07 news, 07122835, for BP summary of the preliminary results of this CV duty new shipper review.)

ITA contact - Christopher Hargett (202) 482-4161

ITA notice (FR Pub 02/25/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-3511.pdf