Creation of third-country case numbers for thermal paper from Spain (A-470-824) completed/assembled in Canada (A-122-858)

This is an informational message. No action is required. 1. AD/CVD orders generally cover products from a particular country. In some cases, however, products from the country subject to the AD/CVD order may undergo completion or assembly in a third country prior to export or sale to the United States. The products may remain subject to the AD/CVD order despite the completion or assembly that occurs in the third country. However, for CBP purposes, the country of origin for such products may be the third country where the completion or assembly occurred. For technical reasons, the country of the AD/CVD case number must match the CBP country of origin in the entry summary documentation. Accordingly, Commerce establishes third country AD/CVD case numbers that match the CBP country of origin for CBP purposes. 2. The merchandise covered by this order is thermal paper in the form of "jumbo rolls" and certain "converted rolls." The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co-reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are "converted rolls" with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this order covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this order may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. 3. On 05/25/2022, Commerce established third-country case numbers to allow thermal paper completed/assembled in Canada to be properly reported as subject to the order on thermal paper from Spain (A-470-824) upon entry. Third Country: Canada Case Number: A-122-858 Producer and/or Exporter: All Others Case Number: A-122-858-000 Cash Deposit Rate: 37.07% The third country AD/CVD case numbers above have been assigned for CBP purposes. 4. If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-0984. CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only. (This message was generated by OIV:HS). 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur