On July 13, 2017, the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI) filed a

 

Scope of the investigation

The merchandise covered by these investigations is finished and unfinished cast iron soil pipe fittings (“CISPF”), used in the sanitary and storm drain, waste, and vent piping of buildings. These fittings include various designs and sizes, consisting of bends, tees, wyes, traps, drains, and other common or special fittings, with or without side inlets.
 
CISPF are classified into two major types—hub and spigot and hubless. Hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings are generally in compliance with CISPI 301 and/or ASTM A888.3,connected with hubless coupling CISPI 310 and/or ASTM A74. Hub and Spigot pipe and fittings have hubs into which the spigot (plain end) of the pipe or fitting is inserted. The joint is sealed with a thermoset elastomeric gasket or lead and oakum.
 
The subject imports are normally classified in subheading 7307.11.0045 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”): Cast fittings of nonmalleable cast iron for cast iron soil pipe.4 They may also enter under other HTSUS subheadings.
 
 
Petitioner : Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI)
Counsel for petitioners: Roger B. Schagrin, Schagrin Associates
Alleged dumping margin: China 73.58%
Alleged subsidies margin: Countervailing Duty Petitions issued against China. Amounts of additional duties unspecified.
Imports of subject merchandise