CSMS 3251403·Trade policy·September 8, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Increase of countervailing duty cash deposits on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3251403 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on September 8, 2023. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Increase of countervailing duty cash deposits on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)". 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-570-980

Message body

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

1. On 07/11/2023 (88 FR 44108), Commerce published in the Federal Register the final results of its administrative review of the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (China). See message 3200404, dated 07/19/2023. 2. On 08/17/2023 (88 FR 56003), Commerce published in the Federal Register the amended final results of its administrative review of the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from China. See message 3237408, dated 08/25/2023. 3. As a result of Commerce's amended final results of administrative review, the cash deposit rates have been revised for certain companies. Therefore, CBP is authorized to collect the difference in cash deposits for entries of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from China produced and/or exported by the entities listed in paragraph 4 from 07/11/2023 (day of publication of original final results) through 08/16/2023 (day before publication of amended final results). CBP should calculate the amount to collect by determining the difference between the amount of cash deposit paid as a result of the application of the cash deposit rate in the final results and the amount due as a result of the application of the cash deposit rate in the amended final results. 4. Listed below are the deposit rates that were assigned to certain companies in the final results of review (see message 3200404, dated 07/19/2023) and the deposit rates that were assigned in the amended final results of administrative review (see 3237408, dated 08/25/2023): Producer and/or Exporter: Suntech Power Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-003 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended final cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-007 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-015 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: BYD (Shangluo) Industrial Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-016 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-025 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Jinko Solar Import and Export Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned companies: Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar Technology (Haining) Co., Ltd. Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; Yuhuan Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Chuzhou) Co., Ltd. JinkoSolar (Yiwu) Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Shangrao) Co., Ltd.; Xinjiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Sichuan) Co., Ltd.; Jiangxi Jinko Photovoltaic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ruixu Industrial Co., Ltd., and Jinko Solar (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-045 Final cash deposit rate: 10.33% Amended Cash deposit rate: 10.34% Producer and/or Exporter: Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-075 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: JA Solar (Xingtai) Co., Ltd.; JA Solar Technology Yangzhou Co., Ltd.; Shanghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-083 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-090 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Jiangsu High Hope Int'l Group Case number: C-570-980-092 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended Cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Risen Energy Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned companies: Risen Energy (Luoyang) Co., Ltd.; Risen Energy (Wuhai) Co., Ltd.; Risen Energy (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.; Risen Energy (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.; Risen Energy (Yiwu) Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Boxin Investment Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Twinsel Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.; Jiangsu Sveck New Material Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Sveck Photovoltaic New Material Co., Ltd. (including Changzhou Sveck Photovoltaic New Material Co., Ltd. Jintan Danfeng Road Branch); Changzhou Sveck New Material Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninghai Risen Energy Power Development Co., Ltd.; Risen (Ningbo) Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Jintan Ningsheng Electricity Power Co., Ltd.; Risen (Changzhou) Import and Export Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-094 Final cash deposit rate: 14.27% Amended cash deposit rate: 18.95% Producer and/or Exporter: Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-102 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-103 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-105 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Wuxi Tianran Photovoltaic Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-108 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Chint New Energy Technology (Haining) Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-112 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% Producer and/or Exporter: Jiangsu Huayou International Logistics Case number: C-570-980-113 Final cash deposit rate: 12.61% Amended cash deposit rate: 15.33% 5. Do not liquidate entries of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from China produced and/or exported by the entities in paragraph 4 until specific liquidation instructions are issued. 6. 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:JL.) 7. There are no restrictions on release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3251403?

CSMS 3251403 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Increase of countervailing duty cash deposits on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)". 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 3251403 published?

CBP published CSMS 3251403 on September 8, 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 3251403 affect?

CSMS 3251403 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-980). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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CSMS 3251403·Trade policy·September 8, 2023·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Increase of countervailing duty cash deposits on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)

Plain-English explanation

Linked AD/CVD cases(1)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

C-570-980

Message body

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3251403?

When was CSMS 3251403 published?

CBP published CSMS 3251403 on September 8, 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 3251403 affect?

CSMS 3251403 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-980). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Learn more

Tandom guides relevant to CBP CSMS messages

Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Where trade compliance APIs fit in a broker's filing pipeline: HTS classification, duty calculation, AD/CVD scope match, and post-summary corrections.

Open resource

Find the right manufacturer or exporter rate in an AD/CVD order

Cash deposit cascade, separate rates, all-others, and PRC-wide rates. Worked example on case A-570-910 (galvanized welded steel pipe from China) with three exporter-specific rates.

Open resource

Determine if a product is in scope of an AD/CVD order

Scope text is authoritative; the HTS list is illustrative. Read scope, find past rulings, and file a 19 CFR 351.225 inquiry. Worked example on case A-570-106 (wooden cabinets from China).

Open resource

Subscribe to and triage CBP CSMS messages

How to subscribe to CBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service and triage the messages that change broker filing behavior, without losing the ones that matter.

Open resource

Real-time alerts when a CSMS message changes a duty rate

Set up alerts when a CBP CSMS message changes a duty rate on an HTS code you depend on. Built for brokers, forwarders, and importer compliance teams.

Open resource

Check AD/CVD exposure by HTS code

A practical workflow for checking antidumping and countervailing duty exposure on a US entry. For brokers and ops teams who need the answer before filing.

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