Issued March 10, 2003

A-588-804

Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From Japan


Preliminary Results of Review

As a result of our review, we preliminarily determine the following
percentage weighted-average dumping margins on ball bearings from Japan
for the period May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002:

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                                                                Margin
                          Company                             (percent)
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Koyo.......................................................         4.95
NTN........................................................        10.47
NPBS.......................................................         6.17
Sapporo....................................................         7.59
NSK, Ltd...................................................         2.68
Taisei.....................................................        35.18
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