CSMS 1139308·Trade policy·May 19, 2011·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (A-570-918)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 1139308 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on May 19, 2011. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (A-570-918)". It links to 2 AD/CVD cases 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(2)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-552-809 A-570-918

Message body

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

1. ON 05/10/2011, COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS PRELIMINARY AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ("PRC") (76 FR 27007). 2. SCOPE OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER THE MERCHANDISE THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE ORDER IS STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS, FABRICATED FROM CARBON STEEL WIRE, WHETHER OR NOT GALVANIZED OR PAINTED, WHETHER OR NOT COATED WITH LATEX OR EPOXY OR SIMILAR GRIPPING MATERIALS, AND/OR WHETHER OR NOT FASHIONED WITH PAPER COVERS OR CAPES (WITH OR WITHOUT PRINTING) AND/OR NONSLIP FEATURES SUCH AS SADDLES OR TUBES. THESE PRODUCTS MAY ALSO BE REFERRED TO BY A COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION, SUCH AS SHIRT, SUIT, STRUT, CAPED, OR LATEX (INDUSTRIAL) HANGERS. SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE SCOPE OF THE ORDER ARE WOODEN, PLASTIC, AND OTHER GARMENT HANGERS THAT ARE NOT MADE OF STEEL WIRE. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THE SCOPE OF THE ORDER ARE CHROME-PLATED STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS WITH A DIAMETER OF 3.4 MM OR GREATER. THE PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THE ORDER ARE CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED UNDER HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (“HTSUS”) SUBHEADINGS 7326.20.0020, 7323.99.9060 AND 7323.99.9080. ALTHOUGH THE HTSUS SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES, THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE MERCHANDISE IS DISPOSITIVE. 3. SCOPE OF THE CIRCUMVENTION INQUIRY THE PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THIS CIRCUMVENTION INQUIRY ARE STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS, AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 2 ABOVE, WHICH ARE PRODUCED AND/OR EXPORTED BY ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. AND QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. 4. THE DEPARTMENT HAS PRELIMINARILY DETERMINED THAT ALL ENTRIES OF STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS PRODUCED IN AND/OR EXPORTED FROM VIETNAM BY ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. AND QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. THAT ENTERED, OR WERE WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION, ON OR AFTER JULY 16, 2010, ARE PRODUCED FROM CHINESE-ORIGIN WIRE HANGERS, WHICH ARE STEEL WIRES BENT TO A HANGER FORM, WITHOUT ANY PAINT, COATING, PAPER ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS TUBES OR CAPES, AND THUS SUBJECT TO THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PRC. 5. FOR IMPORTS OF STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PRODUCED IN AND/OR EXPORTED FROM VIETNAM BY ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. AND QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., AND ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER JULY 16, 2010, CBP SHALL SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SUCH SHIPMENTS. IN ADDITION, CBP SHALL REQUIRE FOR SUCH ENTRIES, A CASH DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE MARGIN SHOWN BELOW: PRODUCER: ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. EXPORTER: ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-552-809-001 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 187.25 PRODUCER: QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. EXPORTER: QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-552-809-002 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 187.25 6. ENTRIES OF STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PRODUCED IN AND/OR EXPORTED FROM VIETNAM BY ANGANG CLOTHES RACK MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. AND QUYKY YANGLEI INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. AND ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER JULY 16, 2010, WHICH ARE SET FOR LIQUIDATION NEED TO BE UNSET IMMEDIATELY. 7. 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 THE 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 O9:IG). 8. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. MICHAEL B. WALSH

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 1139308?

CSMS 1139308 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (A-570-918)". 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 1139308 published?

CBP published CSMS 1139308 on May 19, 2011. 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 1139308 affect?

CSMS 1139308 references 2 AD/CVD cases (A-552-809, A-570-918). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Where trade compliance APIs fit in a broker's filing pipeline: HTS classification, duty calculation, AD/CVD scope match, and post-summary corrections.

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Find the right manufacturer or exporter rate in an AD/CVD order

Cash deposit cascade, separate rates, all-others, and PRC-wide rates. Worked example on case A-570-910 (galvanized welded steel pipe from China) with three exporter-specific rates.

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Determine if a product is in scope of an AD/CVD order

Scope text is authoritative; the HTS list is illustrative. Read scope, find past rulings, and file a 19 CFR 351.225 inquiry. Worked example on case A-570-106 (wooden cabinets from China).

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Subscribe to and triage CBP CSMS messages

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Real-time alerts when a CSMS message changes a duty rate

Set up alerts when a CBP CSMS message changes a duty rate on an HTS code you depend on. Built for brokers, forwarders, and importer compliance teams.

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Check AD/CVD exposure by HTS code

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CSMS 1139308·Trade policy·May 19, 2011·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATION OF CIRCUMVENTION OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON STEEL WIRE GARMENT HANGERS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (A-570-918)

Plain-English explanation

Linked AD/CVD cases(2)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-552-809 A-570-918

Message body

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 1139308?

When was CSMS 1139308 published?

CBP published CSMS 1139308 on May 19, 2011. 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 1139308 affect?

CSMS 1139308 references 2 AD/CVD cases (A-552-809, A-570-918). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Learn more

Tandom guides relevant to CBP CSMS messages

Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Where trade compliance APIs fit in a broker's filing pipeline: HTS classification, duty calculation, AD/CVD scope match, and post-summary corrections.

Open resource

Find the right manufacturer or exporter rate in an AD/CVD order

Cash deposit cascade, separate rates, all-others, and PRC-wide rates. Worked example on case A-570-910 (galvanized welded steel pipe from China) with three exporter-specific rates.

Open resource

Determine if a product is in scope of an AD/CVD order

Scope text is authoritative; the HTS list is illustrative. Read scope, find past rulings, and file a 19 CFR 351.225 inquiry. Worked example on case A-570-106 (wooden cabinets from China).

Open resource

Subscribe to and triage CBP CSMS messages

How to subscribe to CBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service and triage the messages that change broker filing behavior, without losing the ones that matter.

Open resource

Real-time alerts when a CSMS message changes a duty rate

Set up alerts when a CBP CSMS message changes a duty rate on an HTS code you depend on. Built for brokers, forwarders, and importer compliance teams.

Open resource

Check AD/CVD exposure by HTS code

A practical workflow for checking antidumping and countervailing duty exposure on a US entry. For brokers and ops teams who need the answer before filing.

Open resource