Affirmative final scope ruling - antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China (A-570-601)

1. On 09/19/2023, Commerce issued a final scope ruling that low-carbon steel blanks are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China (A-570-601). 2. Specifically, Commerce determined that low-carbon steel blanks are covered by the scope of the order because this merchandise was previously examined and determined to be covered by the scope of the order in a prior scope inquiry. 3. This final scope ruling is applicable on a country-wide basis, regardless of foreign producer, exporter, or importer. 4a. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of low-carbon steel blanks already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished, from the People's Republic of China at the cash deposit rate(s) in effect on the date of entry in accordance with message 3146403, dated 05/26/2023. 4b. For all entries of low-carbon steel blanks not already subject to the suspension of liquidation, CBP should suspend liquidation of: (i) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 05/25/2023, and (ii) shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption prior to the date of initiation of the scope inquiry but no earlier than November 4, 2021.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 OII:GC.) 8. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur