CSMS 3273316·Trade policy·September 30, 2013·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of chlorinated isocyanurates from Japan (A-588-870)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3273316 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on September 30, 2013. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of chlorinated isocyanurates from Japan (A-588-870)". 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

A-588-870

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

1. On 09/25/2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the antidumping duty investigation of chlorinated isocyanurates from Japan (78 FR 58997). 2. Scope language- The products covered by this investigation are chlorinated isocyanurates. Chlorinated isocyanurates are derivatives of cyanuric acid, described as chlorinated s-triazine triones. There are three primary chemical compositions of chlorinated isocyanurates: (1) trichloroisocyanuric acid (“TCCA”) (Cl3(NCO)3), (2) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (dihydrate) (NaCl2(NCO)3 X 2H2O), and (3) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous) (NaCl2(NCO)3). Chlorinated isocyanurates are available in powder, granular and solid (e.g., tablet or stick) forms. Chlorinated isocyanurates are currently classifiable under subheadings 2933.69.6015, 2933.69.6021, 2933.69.6050, 3808.50.4000, 3808.94.5000, and 3808.99.9500 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). The tariff classification 2933.69.6015 covers sodium dichloroisocyanurates (anhydrous and dihydrate forms) and trichloroisocyanuric acid. The tariff classifications 2933.69.6021 and 2933.69.6050 represent basket categories that include chlorinated isocyanurates and other compounds including an unfused triazine ring. The tariff classifications 3808.50.4000, 3808.94.5000 and 3808.99.9500 cover disinfectants that include chlorinated isocyanurates. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number A-588-870. 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: JEH.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3273316?

CSMS 3273316 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of chlorinated isocyanurates from Japan (A-588-870)". 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 3273316 published?

CBP published CSMS 3273316 on September 30, 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 3273316 affect?

CSMS 3273316 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-588-870). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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