CSMS 0333301·Trade policy·November 29, 2010·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM CHINA (A-570-964)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 0333301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on November 29, 2010. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM CHINA (A-570-964)". It links to 1 AD/CVD case in Tandom's catalog. CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

Linked AD/CVD cases(1)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-570-964

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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

1. ON 11/22/2010, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (A-570-964)(75 FR 71070). 2. THE MERCHANDISE COVERED BY THIS ORDER IS ALL SEAMLESS CIRCULAR REFINED COPPER PIPES AND TUBES, INCLUDING REDRAW HOLLOWS, GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 6 INCHES (152.4 MM) IN LENGTH AND MEASURING LESS THAN 12.130 INCHES (308.102 MM) (ACTUAL) IN OUTSIDE DIAMETER (“OD”), REGARDLESS OF WALL THICKNESS, BORE (E.G., SMOOTH, ENHANCED WITH INNER GROOVES OR RIDGES), MANUFACTURING PROCESS (E.G., HOT FINISHED, COLD-DRAWN, ANNEALED), OUTER SURFACE (E.G., PLAIN OR ENHANCED WITH GROOVES, RIDGES, FINS, OR GILLS), END FINISH (E.G., PLAIN END, SWAGED END, FLARED END, EXPANDED END, CRIMPED END, THREADED), COATING (E.G., PLASTIC, PAINT), INSULATION, ATTACHMENTS (E.G., PLAIN, CAPPED, PLUGGED, WITH COMPRESSION OR OTHER FITTING), OR PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION (E.G., STRAIGHT, COILED, BENT, WOUND ON SPOOLS). THE SCOPE OF THIS ORDER COVERS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE PRODUCED OR COMPARABLE TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (“ASTM”) ASTM-B42, ASTM-B68, ASTM-B75, ASTM-B88, ASTM-B88M, ASTM-B188, ASTM-B251, ASTM-B251M, ASTM-B280, ASTM-B302, ASTM-B306, ASTM-359, ASTM-B743, ASTM-B819, AND ASTM-B903 SPECIFICATIONS AND MEETING THE PHYSICAL PARAMETERS DESCRIBED THEREIN. ALSO INCLUDED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS ORDER ARE ALL SETS OF COVERED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING “LINE SETS” OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER TUBES (WITH OR WITHOUT FITTINGS OR INSULATION) SUITABLE FOR CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT PUMP TO AN INDOOR EVAPORATOR UNIT. THE PHRASE “ALL SETS OF COVERED PRODUCTS” DENOTES ANY COMBINATION OF ITEMS PUT UP FOR SALE THAT IS COMPRISED OF MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THE SCOPE. “REFINED COPPER” IS DEFINED AS: (1) METAL CONTAINING AT LEAST 99.85 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF COPPER; OR (2) METAL CONTAINING AT LEAST 97.5 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF COPPER, PROVIDED THAT THE CONTENT BY WEIGHT OF ANY OTHER ELEMENT DOES NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING LIMITS: ELEMENT LIMITING CONTENT PERCENT BY WEIGHT AG - SILVER 0.25 AS - ARSENIC 0.5 CD - CADMIUM 1.3 CR - CHROMIUM 1.4 MG - MAGNESIUM 0.8 PB - LEAD 1.5 S - SULFUR 0.7 SN - TIN 0.8 TE - TELLURIUM 0.8 ZN - ZINC 1.0 ZR - ZIRCONIUM 0.3 OTHER ELEMENTS (EACH) 0.3 EXCLUDED FROM THE SCOPE OF THIS ORDER ARE ALL SEAMLESS CIRCULAR HOLLOWS OF REFINED COPPER LESS THAN 12 INCHES IN LENGTH WHOSE OD (ACTUAL) EXCEEDS ITS LENGTH. THE PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THIS ORDER ARE CURRENTLY CLASSIFIABLE UNDER SUBHEADINGS 7411.10.1030 AND 7411.10.1090 OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (“HTSUS”). PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THIS ORDER MAY ALSO ENTER UNDER HTSUS SUBHEADINGS 7407.10.1500, 7419.99.5050, 8415.90.8065, AND 8415.90.8085, 7411.10.1030, 7411.10.1090. ALTHOUGH THE HTSUS SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES, THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THIS ORDER IS DISPOSITIVE. 3. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED INVESTIGATION NUMBER A-570-964. 4. THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION (“ITC”) NOTIFIED THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THAT IMPORTS OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA THREATEN MATERIAL INJURY TO THE U.S. INDUSTRY. THE ITC DID NOT DETERMINE, BUT FOR THE SUSPENSION OF LIQUIDATION OF ENTRIES OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, THE DOMESTIC INDUSTRY WOULD HAVE BEEN MATERIALLY INJURED. THEREFORE, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WILL ISSUE SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (“CBP”) TO TERMINATE SUSPENSION AND REFUND ANY CASH DEPOSIT AND RELEASE ANY BOND OR OTHER SECURITY OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR SHIPMENTS, ENTERED OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION PRIOR TO 11/22/2010, THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ITC'S FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER (75 FR 71146). FOR IMPORTS OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, CBP SHALL SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF ENTRIES OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER 11/22/2010. EFFECTIVE 11/22/2010, CBP SHALL REQUIRE A CASH DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW: EXPORTER: GOLDEN DRAGON PRECISE COPPER TUBE GROUP, INC. PRODUCER: GOLDEN DRAGON PRECISE COPPER TUBE GROUP, INC. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-001 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 11.25 EXPORTER: ZHEJIANG HAILIANG CO. LTD. (AKA HONG KONG HAILIANG METAL TRADING LIMITED; SHANGHAI HAILIANG COPPER CO., LTD.) PRODUCER: ZHEJIANG HAILIANG CO. LTD. (AKA SHANGHAI HAILIANG COPPER CO., LTD.) CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-002 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 60.85 EXPORTER: ZHEJIANG NAILE COPPER CO., LTD. PRODUCER: ZHEJIANG NAILE COPPER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-003 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: ZHEJIANG JIAHE PIPE INC. PRODUCER: ZHEJIANG JIAHE PIPE INC. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-004 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: LUVATA TUBE (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. PRODUCER: LUVATA TUBE (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-005 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: LUVATA TUBE (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. PRODUCER: LUVATA ALLTOP (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-006 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: LUVATA ALLTOP (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. PRODUCER: LUVATA ALLTOP (ZHONGSHAN) LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-007 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: NINGBO JINTIAN COPPER TUBE CO. LTD. PRODUCER: NINGBO JINTIAN COPPER TUBE CO. LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-008 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 36.05 EXPORTER: PRC-WIDE ENTITY PRODUCER: PRC-WIDE ENTITY CASE NUMBER: A-570-964-000 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 60.85 5. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984 OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY. (GENERATED BY O4: SMH) 6. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. MICHAEL B. WALSH

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 0333301?

CSMS 0333301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION OF SEAMLESS REFINED COPPER PIPE AND TUBE FROM CHINA (A-570-964)". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 0333301 published?

CBP published CSMS 0333301 on November 29, 2010. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Which AD/CVD cases does CSMS 0333301 affect?

CSMS 0333301 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-570-964). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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