CSMS 3228308·Trade policy·August 16, 2013·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of ferrosilicon from Venezuela (A-307-824)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3228308 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on August 16, 2013. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of ferrosilicon from Venezuela (A-307-824)". 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)

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A-307-824

Message body

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

1. On 08/14/2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the antidumping duty investigation of ferrosilicon from Venezuela (78 FR 49471). 2. The merchandise covered by these investigations is all forms and sizes of ferrosilicon, regardless of grade, including ferrosilicon briquettes. Ferrosilicon is a ferroalloy containing by weight 4 percent or more iron, more than 8 percent but not more than 96 percent silicon, 3 percent or less phosphorus, 30 percent or less manganese, less than 3 percent magnesium, and 10 percent or less any other element. The merchandise covered also includes product described as slag, if the product meets these specifications. Ferrosilicon is currently classified under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (“HTSUS”) subheadings 7202.21.1000, 7202.21.5000, 7202.21.7500, 7202.21.9000, 7202.29.0010, and 7202.29.0050. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number A-307-824. 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, Import Administration, 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 O9:IG) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3228308?

CSMS 3228308 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of ferrosilicon from Venezuela (A-307-824)". 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 3228308 published?

CBP published CSMS 3228308 on August 16, 2013. 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 3228308 affect?

CSMS 3228308 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-307-824). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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