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May 24, 2002

The Department of Commerce Announces Final Determinations on Imports of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Red Raspberries from Chile

On May 21, 2002, the Department of Commerce (DOC) announced its final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of individually quick frozen (IQF) red raspberries from Chile.  It was found that IQF red raspberries from Chile were being sold in the United States at less than fair market value.  As a result, the DOC set antidumping duties ranging from 0.50 to 5.98 percent.  The International Trade Commission (ITC) has 45 days to concur or disagree with DOC’s findings.  If the ITC determines that imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to the U.S. industry, then the DOC will issue an antidumping duty order.  If the ITC renders a negative ruling then proceedings will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled.  In 2001, total U.S. imports of frozen raspberries were valued at $11 million, of which more than $6 million originated from Chile.  In a separate ruling the Department of Commerce made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers and exporters of IQF red raspberries from Chile. 

On May 23, 2002, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold a hearing on the final phase of the countervailing duty and antidumping investigations

U.S. Almond Exports Continue Record Expansion

U.S. almond exports (shelled basis) in marketing year 2001/02 (August-July) are forecast to increase 10 percent to a record 263,802 metric tons.  This will break last year’s record of 239,802 metric tons, which was worth an estimated $691 million.  Favorable weather and increased acreage set the stage for a potential record crop of California almonds.  Crop forecasters said that the almond crop is expected to reach 426,384 tons.  That would be up 40 percent from last year and beat the previous record crop of 1999/00.  The United States is the world’s largest almond producer and the largest exporter, accounting for approximately 80 percent of world production and 75 percent of world exports.  Almonds are the United States’ leading tree nut export.  Principal markets for U.S. almonds include the EU (mostly Germany, Spain and the Netherlands), Asia (mostly India, Japan and China), Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.  Steady growth in demand for U.S. almonds is the trend in European markets, while much stronger growth characterizes Asian and Middle Eastern markets. 


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