CSMS 4075401·Trade policy·March 15, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Final determination of circumvention - antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China (A-570-126; C-570-127)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 4075401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on March 15, 2024. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Final determination of circumvention - antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China (A-570-126; C-570-127)". It links to 2 AD/CVD cases 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(2)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-570-126 C-570-127

Message body

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

1. On 03/12/2024, Commerce issued a final circumvention determination that non-refillable steel cylinders with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in the People's Republic of China and exported to the United States are circumventing the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China (A-570-126; C-570-127). See 89 FR 17814. 2. Specifically, Commerce determined that non-refillable steel cylinders with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in the People's Republic of China and exported to the United States are covered by the scope of the AD and CVD orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China because they constitute merchandise altered in form or appearance in such minor respects that they should be included within the scope of the orders. 3. This final circumvention determination is applicable on a country-wide basis, regardless of foreign producer, exporter, or importer. 4a. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of non-refillable steel cylinders with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in the People's Republic of China and exported to the United States already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China at the cash deposit rate(s) in effect on the date of entry in accordance with message 3158402, dated 06/07/2023, and message 3334409, dated 11/30/2023. 4b. For all entries of non-refillable steel cylinders with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in the People's Republic of China and exported to the United States not already subject to the suspension of liquidation, CBP should suspend liquidation of shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 06/01/2023. CBP shall require, for such entries, a cash deposit at the applicable rate(s) in effect on the date of entry. 4c. Entries of products covered by subparagraph(s) 4a and 4b should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued. 5. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.226(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. 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 OIII: AC.) 7. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 4075401?

CSMS 4075401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Final determination of circumvention - antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China (A-570-126; C-570-127)". 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 4075401 published?

CBP published CSMS 4075401 on March 15, 2024. 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 4075401 affect?

CSMS 4075401 references 2 AD/CVD cases (A-570-126, C-570-127). 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?

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