CSMS 3346307·Trade policy·December 12, 2013·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of countervailing duty investigation of 1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane from the People's Republic of China (C-570-999)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 3346307 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on December 12, 2013. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of countervailing duty investigation of 1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane from the People's Republic of China (C-570-999)". 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-570-999

Message body

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

1. On 12/09/2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the countervailing duty investigation of 1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane from the People's Republic of China (78 FR 73839). 2. The product subject to this investigation is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, R-134a, or its chemical equivalent, regardless of form, type, or purity level. The chemical formula for 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is CF3-CH2F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service (“CAS”) registry number is CAS 811-97-2. 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is sold under a number of trade names including Klea 134a and Zephex 134a (Mexichem Fluor); Genetron 134a (Honeywell); Suva 134a, Dymel 134a, and Dymel P134a (DuPont); Solkane 134a (Solvay); and Forane 134a (Arkema). Generically, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane has been sold as Fluorocarbon 134a, R-134a, HFC-134a, HF A-134a, Refrigerant 134a, and UN3159. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at subheading 2903.39.2020. Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number C-570-999. 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, 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 OV:KM.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 3346307?

CSMS 3346307 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of countervailing duty investigation of 1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane from the People's Republic of China (C-570-999)". 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 3346307 published?

CBP published CSMS 3346307 on December 12, 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 3346307 affect?

CSMS 3346307 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-999). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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