U.S. is urging some penalties in screen case; Japanese makers of certain computer displays face duties, others spared

Article Abstract:

The US Commerce Department recommends that anti-dumping duties be imposed on some varieties of flat-panel display screens from Japan, but the kind of display most used in the manufacture of laptop computers is not included. The Commerce Department does not recommend additional duties on displays that use passive-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, noting that no US manufacturers make such displays. The Advanced Display Manufacturers of America had asked for such duties, and computer companies, such as Compaq Computer Inc, which buy passive-matrix LCDs, had feared that their components might cost more. The department has, however, asked for a 62.67 percent duty on imports of active-matrix LCDs, which are potentially important for computers and high-definition television systems. IBM, which has invested in a Japanese plant that produces such displays, is hurt by this decision.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer industry, Liquid crystal displays, Flat panel displays, Dumping (International trade), Video monitors, Flat Panel Display, LCD Display, Advanced Display Manufacturers of America

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Word-processor dumping duty cleared by ITC

Article Abstract:

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) imposes anti-dumping duties on Japanese word processors while lifting the threat of such duties on larger office equipment. The ITC maintains that the import of small Japanese word processors are harmful to US industry and are subject to a 58.71 percent duty on top of the US prices. Larger word processors, which are not being subjected to such duties, usually cost over $800 and are used in large office environments. US trade officials are imposing the duties to eliminate the unfair price advantage the Japanese products have on the US market; they estimate that Japanese companies receive most of their $100 million annual revenue in word processing equipment from the smaller models.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Economic aspects, International competition (Economics), Antidumping duties, Word processors, Word processors (Equipment), Word Processing Equipment, Japanese Competition

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U.S. may slap phone systems with duties; dumping fines may be put on $1 billion of imports from Japan and Taiwan

Article Abstract:

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) rules that telecommunication equipment imports are injuring US industries because equipment is being sold at prices below cost of production or cost in a home market, a practice known as 'dumping.' The ITC ruling clears the way for possible anti-dumping duties on more than $1 billion a year in imports of small-business telephone systems from Japan and Taiwan. The ruling authorizes the US Customs Service to collect punitive damages in amounts designed to offset alleged price advantages. The ITC's decision is seen as a victory for AT&T in its competition with Asian suppliers.

Communications Equipment, Taiwan, Cases, Telecommunications services industry, Telephone companies, T, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications equipment, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Telephone Company, Foreign Competition, United States. Customs Service, United States. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

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