CSMS 2357409·Trade policy·December 23, 2022·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Antidumping duty order on superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea (A-580-914)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 2357409 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on December 23, 2022. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Antidumping duty order on superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea (A-580-914)". 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.

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A-580-914

Message body

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

1. On 12/20/2022, Commerce published in the Federal Register its antidumping duty order on superabsorbent polymers (SAP) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) (87 FR 77794). 2. The merchandise covered by this order is superabsorbent polymers (SAP), which is cross-linked sodium polyacrylate most commonly conforming to Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number 9003-04-7, where at least 90 percent of the dry matter, by weight on a nominal basis, corrected for moisture content, is comprised of a polymer with a chemical formula of (C3H3O2NaxH1-x)n, where x is within a range of 0.00 - 1.00 and there is no limit to n. The subject merchandise also includes merchandise with a chemical formula of {(C2H3)COONayH(1-y)}n, where y is within a range of 0.00 - 1.00 and there is no limit to n. The subject merchandise includes SAP which is fully neutralized as well as SAP that is not fully neutralized. The subject merchandise may also conform to CAS numbers 25549-84-2, 77751-27-0, 9065-11-6, 9033-79-8, 164715-58-6, 445299-36-5, 912842-45-6, 561012-86-0, 561012-85-9, or 9003- 01-4. All forms and sizes of SAP, regardless of packaging type, including but not limited to granules, pellets, powder, fibers, flakes, liquid, or gel are within the scope of this investigation. The scope also includes SAP whether or not it incorporates additives for anticaking, anti-odor, anti-yellowing, or similar functions. The scope also includes SAP that is combined, commingled, or mixed with other products after final sieving. For such combined products, only the SAP component is covered by the scope of this investigation. SAP that has been combined with other products is included within the scope, regardless of whether the combining occurs in third countries. A combination is excluded from this investigation if the total SAP component of the combination (regardless of the source or sources) comprises less than 50 percent of the combination, on a nominal dry weight basis. SAP is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 3906.90.5000. SAP may also enter the United States under HTSUS 3906.10.0000. Although the HTSUS subheadings and CAS registry numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. . 3. For imports of SAP from Korea, CBP shall suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 12/14/2022 (date of publication of the International Trade Commission final determination in the Federal Register). Effective 12/14/2022, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the percentages identified below. Producer and/or Exporter: All-Others Case Number: A-580-914-000 Cash Deposit Rate: 17.64 percent Producer and/or Exporter: LG Chem, Ltd. Case Number: A-580-914-001 Cash Deposit Rate: 17.64 percent 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 OVII:EB) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 2357409?

CSMS 2357409 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Antidumping duty order on superabsorbent polymers from the Republic of Korea (A-580-914)". 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 2357409 published?

CBP published CSMS 2357409 on December 23, 2022. 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 2357409 affect?

CSMS 2357409 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-580-914). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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