Diversified Products Corp. v. United States (1983)

These criteria are commonly referred to as the Diversified Products criteria, as they derive from the Court of International Trade's decision in Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1983). 2 .

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983), modified, Kyowa Gas Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. v. United States, 7 CIT 138 , 582 F.Supp. 887 (1984), to determine whether the order encompasses Nitta’s nylon core flat belts.

Corp. v. United States, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1983). 4 Intrepid asserts that Commerce's investigation at its inception was directed to steel pipe manufactured according to standards published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and that such pipe is distinct from the BS pipe imported by Intrepid.

These criteria are "the general physical characteristics of the merchandise, the expectation of the ultimate purchasers, the channels of trade in which the merchandise moves, the ultimate use of the merchandise, and cost." Diversified Products, 572 F.Supp. at 888 (citations omitted).

These criteria are “the general physical characteristics of the merchandise, the expectation of the ultimate purchasers, the channels of trade in which the merchandise moves, the ultimate use of the merchandise, and cost.” Diversified Products, 572 F.Supp. at 888 (citations omitted).

See Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983) (“[T]his court implicitly recognized that the ITA has the authority not only to define the scope of an antidumping duty investigation but also to clarify the statement of its scope____”) The ITA has the authority 3 to define and/or clarify what constitutes the subject merchandise to be investigated as set forth in the petition containing the intent of petitioner expressed in as spec…

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983) (enunciating the (k)(2) factors prior to their codification).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983)).

In other words, when a party challenges a scope determination, in ruling on whether ITA’s decision is unsupported by substantial evidence or not in accordance with law, the Court 5 See Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 161, 572 F.Supp. 883, 888 (1983)(quoting Universal Camera Corp. v. NLRB, 340 U.S. 474, 488 (1951)).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983): (2) When the above criteria are not dispositive, [Commerce] will further consider: (i) The physical characteristics of the product; (ii) The expectations of the ultimate purchasers; (iii) The ultimate use of the product; (iv) The channels of trade in which the product is sold; and (v) The manner in which the product is advertised and displayed. 19 C.F.R. § 351.225 (k)(2).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

The (k)(2) factors are also known as the Diversified Products factors because prior to codification, they were recognized by this court in Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 4 .

Corp. v. United States, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (CIT 1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983) (setting out scope inquiry criteria that were subsequently codified in § 351.225(k)(2)).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Vertex argues that Commerce should not have ended its scope inquiry at an examination under 19 C.F.R. § 351.225 (k)(l) (2005) *76 but should have conducted an inquiry under the test set forth in Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983) (codified in 19 C.F.R. § 351.22500 (2) (2005)). 3 See Letter from Vertex Int’l, Inc. to Dep’t of Commerce, Int’l Trade Admin.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

In Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (C.I.T.1983), this Court reviewed, and ultimately upheld, Commerce's consideration of five factors in determining whether merchandise under review was of the "same class or kind” as merchandise explicitly within the scope of an outstanding antidumping duty order: (1) the physical characteristics of the merchandise; (2) the expectations of the ultimate purchasers; (3) the ultimate use of tire merchandise; *7…

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983); Royal Bus.

In Smith Corona, the court applied what were known as the Diversified Products criteria from Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983).

In Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983), this Court reviewed, and ultimately upheld, Commerce’s consideration of "the general physical characteristics of the merchandise, the expectation of the ultimate purchasers, the channels of trade in which the merchandise moves, the ultimate use of the merchandise, and cost” in determining whether merchandise under review was of the "same class or kind" as merchandise explicitly with…

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 3 .

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 ,162, 572 F Supp. 883,889 (1983), and now found at 19 C.F.R. § 353.29 (i)(2) are as follows: (1) the general physical characteristics of the merchandise, (2) the expectations of the ultimate purchasers, (3) the ultimate use of the merchandise, (4) the channels of trade in which the merchandise moves, and (5) cost.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155, 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983), sets forth the scope criteria now found at 19 C.F.R. § 353.29 (i). 10 .

Id. at 687 (referring to factors set forth in Diversified Prods., Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983), and now found at 19 C.F.R. § 353.29 (i)(2)).

ThelTA had considered: “the general physical characteristics of the merchandise, the expectation of the ultimate purchasers, the channels of trade in which the merchandise moves, the ultimate use of the merchandise, and cost.” Id. at 162, 572 F. Supp. at 889 (citations omitted).

E.g., Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983); 19 C.F.R. § 353.29 (1993).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F. Supp. 883, 887 (1983).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983); Royal Business Machines, Inc. v. United States, 1 CIT 80 , 507 F.Supp. 1007 (1980), aff'd, 669 F.2d 692 (1982).

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 2 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 See Final Determinations, 54 Fed.Reg. at 19,-007.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F. Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 1 The Court finds that the similarities among the bearings are outweighed by substantial evidence supporting the finding of five classes or kinds.

If the scope is still unclear, Commerce looks to other criteria, including the factors enumerated in Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 4 See Memorandum of the United States in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motions for Partial Judgment Upon the Agency Record Regarding Certain Fundamental Issues (“Defendants’ Memorandum”) at 62-64.

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 162, 572 F.Supp. 883, 889 (1983). 5 .

Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983); accord, Royal Business Machines, Inc. v. United States, 1 CIT 80 , 507 F.Supp. 1007 (1980), aff'd, 69 CCPA 61, 669 F.2d 692 (1982).

Mitsubishi, 12 CIT at —, 700 F.Supp. at 553-54 ; Roquette Freres v. United States, 7 CIT 88 , 95, 583 F.Supp. 599, 605 (1984); Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 159, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983); Royal Business Machines, 1 CIT at 87, 507 F.Supp. at 1014 .

However, in light of Diversified Products Corp. v. United States, 6 CIT 155 , 160, 572 F.Supp. 883, 887 (1983), the Court finds Daisy-Heddon of limited applicability to anti-dumping actions. 3 .