CSMS 3298303·Trade policy·October 25, 2013·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (A-201-844)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3298303 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on October 25, 2013. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (A-201-844)". 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-201-844

Message body

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

1. On 10/02/2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the antidumping duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (78 FR 60827). 2. The merchandise subject to this investigation is steel concrete reinforcing bar imported in either straight length or coil form (“rebar”) regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade. The subject merchandise is classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) primarily under item numbers 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010. The subject merchandise may also enter under other HTSUS numbers including 7215.90.1000, 7215.90.5000, 7221.00.0015, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6085, 7228.20.1000, and 7228.60.6000. Specifically excluded are plain rounds (i.e., non-deformed or smooth rebar). HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope remains dispositive. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number A-201-844. 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 O8:SM) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3298303?

CSMS 3298303 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico (A-201-844)". 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 3298303 published?

CBP published CSMS 3298303 on October 25, 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 3298303 affect?

CSMS 3298303 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-201-844). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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