CSMS 2326206·Trade policy·November 22, 2002·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

DETERMINATION REGARDING HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-846)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 2326206 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on November 22, 2002. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "DETERMINATION REGARDING HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-846)". 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-588-846

Message body

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

MESSAGE NO: 2326206 DATE: 11 22 2002 CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: ADM REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE: CASES: A - 588 - 846 - - - - - - - - - - PERIOD COVERED: 11 22 2002 TO LIQ SUSPENSION DATE: TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS PORT DIRECTORS FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT RE: DETERMINATION REGARDING HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-846) 1. ON 11/22/2002, THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTED THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCE'S DETERMINATION, SIGNED 11/22/2002, REGARDING CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON-QUALITY STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-846) UNDER SECTION 129 OF THE URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT (19 U.S.C. 3538). 2. ACCORDINGLY, THE CUSTOMS SERVICE SHALL AMEND THE CASH DEPOSIT RATES CONTAINED IN MESSAGE NUMBER 9194112 (07/13/1999) AS FOLLOWS: ALL OTHERS A-588-846-000 22.92% NKK CORPORATION A-588-846-001 17.70% NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION A-588-846-003 18.37% FOR IMPORTS OF HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON-QUALITY STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (REFER TO MESSAGE NUMBER 9194112 FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THIS MERCHANDISE), CUSTOMS SHALL REQUIRE FOR SUCH MERCHANDISE, ENTERED OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER 11/22/2002, A CASH DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE PERCENTAGES SHOWN ABOVE. THE CASH DEPOSIT RATE FOR KAWASAKI STEEL CORPORATION (A-588-846- 002) IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS DETERMINATION OR THIS MESSAGE. 3. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CUSTOMS OFFICERS, PLEASE CONTACT, VIA E-MAIL, THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY CHANNELS, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY LIAISON, USING THE ATTRIBUTE "HQ OAB." THE IMPORTING PUBLIC AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONTACT MARK HOADLEY, OFFICE OF AD/CVD ENFORCEMENT, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-3148. 4. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. CATHY SAUCEDA

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 2326206?

CSMS 2326206 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "DETERMINATION REGARDING HOT-ROLLED FLAT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-846)". 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 2326206 published?

CBP published CSMS 2326206 on November 22, 2002. 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 2326206 affect?

CSMS 2326206 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-588-846). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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