CASH DEPOSIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW SHIPPER REVIEW OF THE DUMPING ORDER FOR MUSHROOMS FROM CHINA (A-570-851)

MESSAGE NO: 2282203 DATE: 10 09 2002 CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: ADM REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE: CASES: A - 570 - 851 - - - - - - - - - - PERIOD COVERED: 10 07 2002 TO LIQ SUSPENSION DATE: TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS PORT DIRECTORS FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT RE: CASH DEPOSIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW SHIPPER REVIEW OF THE DUMPING ORDER FOR MUSHROOMS FROM CHINA (A-570-851) 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS CONDUCTING A NEW SHIPPER REVIEW OF THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER ON CERTAIN PRESERVED MUSHROOMS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2002, THROUGH JULY 31, 2002. 2. THE NOTICE OF THE INITIATION OF REVIEW WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ON OCTOBER 7, 2002. 3. FOR SHIPMENTS OF CERTAIN PRESERVED MUSHROOMS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, PRODUCED AND EXPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES, ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE U.S. ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 7, 2002, A BOND OR OTHER SECURITY DEPOSIT IS PERMITTED, AT THE IMPORTER'S OPTION: FIRM CASE NUMBER DEPOSIT MARGIN PERCENTAGE RATE XIAMEN ZHONGJIA IMP. A-570-851-023 198.63% EXP. CO., LTD. ZHANGZHOU LONGHAI MINHUI A-570-851-024 198.63% INDUSTRY AND TRADE CO., LTD. 4. IN ACCORDANCE WITH T.D. 85-145, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE, CUSTOMS OFFICERS MAY ACCEPT EITHER A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND OR A CONTINUOUS BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND ONLY IF THE AMOUNT OF THE ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING OR COUNTERVAILING DUTY IS LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT AD VALOREM (OR THE EQUIVALENT). OTHERWISE, WHERE THE IMPORTER HAS THE OPTION TO POST A BOND FOR ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING OR COUNTERVAILING DUTIES, CUSTOMS OFFICERS MUST REQUIRE A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND PURSUANT TO T.D. 85-145. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.D. 85-145 WITH RESPECT TO THESE BONDING REQUIREMENTS. 5. FOR OTHER COMPANIES NAMED IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY MODULE, THE CASH DEPOSIT RATE IS THE RATE PROVIDED THEREIN. 6. FOR ALL OTHER PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA MANUFACTURERS/EXPORTERS OF CERTAIN PRESERVED MUSHROOMS WHICH DO NOT HAVE SPECIFIC RATES IN THE MODULE, THE CASH DEPOSIT RATE CONTINUES TO BE 198.63 PERCENT. 7. THE OPTION OF A BOND IN LIEU OF A CASH DEPOSIT WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE TWO COMPANIES MENTIONED ABOVE UNTIL PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE NEW SHIPPER REVIEW. 8. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CUSTOMS OFFICERS, PLEASE CONTACT, VIA E-MAIL THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY CHANNELS, TECHNICAL PROGRAMS ANTIDUMPING DUTY BRANCH, USING ATTRIBUTE "HQ OAB". THE IMPORTING PUBLIC AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONTACT BRIAN SMITH OF IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF AD/CVD ENFORCEMENT, GROUP I, OFFICE 2, AT (202) 482-1766. 9. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. CATHY SAUCEDA