CSMS 3033404·Trade policy·February 2, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Affirmative final scope ruling - countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from the People's Republic of China (C-570-109)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3033404 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on February 2, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Affirmative final scope ruling - countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from the People's Republic of China (C-570-109)". 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

C-570-109

Message body

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

1. On 01/25/2023, Commerce issued a final scope ruling that composite marble tile is covered by the scope of the countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from the People's Republic of China (China) (C-570-109). 2. Specifically, Commerce determined that composite marble tile is covered by the scope of the order because the composite tile is a ceramic tile with a decorative feature. 3. This final scope ruling is applicable only to merchandise imported by Elysium Tiles, Inc., or Elysium Tile Florida, Inc. 4a. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of composite marble tile already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from China at the cash deposit rate(s) in effect on the date of entry in accordance with message 2255402, dated 09/12/2022. 4b. For all entries of composite marble tile not already subject to the suspension of liquidation, CBP should suspend liquidation of: (i) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 06/02/2022, and (ii) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption prior to the date of initiation of the scope inquiry but no earlier than November 4, 2021. CBP shall require, for such entries, a cash deposit at the applicable rate(s) in effect on the date of entry. 5. Entries of products covered by paragraph 4 should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued. 6. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(5), this instruction does not affect or otherwise limit CBP's independent authority to take any additional action with respect to the suspension of liquidation or related measures. 7. 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 OVI: MF.) 8. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3033404?

CSMS 3033404 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Affirmative final scope ruling - countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from the People's Republic of China (C-570-109)". 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 3033404 published?

CBP published CSMS 3033404 on February 2, 2023. 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 3033404 affect?

CSMS 3033404 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-109). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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