CSMS 4179401·Trade policy·June 27, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Cash deposit instructions for the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 4179401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on June 27, 2024. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Cash deposit instructions for the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)". 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-570-980

Message body

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

1. On 06/18/2024, (89 FR 51497) Commerce published in the Federal Register its final results of administrative review of the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (subject merchandise) for the period 01/01/2021 through 12/31/2021. 2. As a result of Commerce's review, the cash deposit rates have been revised for certain companies. Accordingly, for shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 06/18/2024 (publication of the final results), produced and/or exported by the companies named below, CBP shall collect a cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties at the following percentages of the entered value. Producer and/or Exporter: Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. and its cross-owned companies: Chint New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Haining Chint Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Chint New Energy Technology (Yancheng) Co., Ltd.; Chint Solar (Yancheng) Co., Ltd.; Jiuquan Chint New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.; Chint Group Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Chint New Energy Development Co., Ltd.; Chint Solar (Jiuquan) Co., Ltd.; and Chint Solar (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-025 Cash deposit rate: 29.55% Producer and/or Exporter: High Hope Zhongtian Corporation and its cross-owned companies: Jiangsu Highhope International Group Corporation and Jiangsu Suhui Asset Management Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-092 Cash deposit rate: 3.27% Producer and/or Exporter: Anji DaSol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-102 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Baoding Jiasheng Photovoltaic Technology Co. Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-018 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-015 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: BYD H.K. CO., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-114 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: BYD (Shangluo) Industrial Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-016 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Chint Solar (Hong Kong) Company Limited. Case number: C-570-980-115 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Baotou JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; Beijing JA Solar PV Technology Co., Ltd.; Beijing Jinfeng Investment Co., Ltd.; Donghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; Donghai JingAo Solar Energy Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Hebei Jingle Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.; Hebei Jinglong New Materials Technology Group Co., Ltd.; Hebei Jinglong Sun Equipment Co. Ltd.; Hebei Ningjin Songgong Semiconductor Co., Ltd.; Hebei Ningtong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Hebei Yujing Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Hefei JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; JA (Hefei) Renewable Energy Co., Ltd; JA PV Technology Co., Ltd.; JA Solar (Xingtai) Co., Ltd.; JA Solar Investment China Co., Ltd; JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; JA Solar Technology Yangzhou Co., Ltd.; Jing Hai Yang Semiconductor Material (Donghai) Co., Ltd.; JingAo Solar Co., Ltd.; Jinglong Industry and Commerce Group Co., Ltd.; Jinglong Technology Holdings Co., Ltd.; Jingwei Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ningjin County Jing Tai Fu Technology Co., Ltd.; Ningjin County Jingyuan New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Guiguang Electronics Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Jinglong PV Industry Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Jingxing Electronic Material Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Longxin Investment Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Saimei Ganglong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ningjin Songgong Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.; Shanghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.; Solar Silicon Peak Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Solar Silicon Valley Electronic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Taicang Juren PV Material Co., Ltd.; Xingtai Jinglong Electronic Material Co., Ltd.; Xingtai Jinglong New Energy Co., Ltd.; Xingtai Jinglong PV Materials Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-083 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; Jinko Solar Import and Export Co., Ltd.; Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar Technology (Haining) Co., Ltd.; Yuhuan Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Chuzhou) Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Yiwu) Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Shangrao) Co., Ltd.; Xinjiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.; JinkoSolar (Sichuan) Co., Ltd.; Jiangxi Jinko Photovoltaic Materials Co., Ltd.; Ruixu Industrial Co., Ltd.; and Jinko Solar (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-045 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-103 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Shanghai Nimble Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-116 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-105 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-090 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd.; Changzhou Trina PV Ribbon Materials Co., Ltd.; Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. (a.k.a Trina Solar Co., Ltd.); Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd.; Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.; Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.; Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-007 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Company: Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-001 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% Producer and/or Exporter: Yingli Energy (China) Co., Ltd. Case number: C-570-980-075 Cash deposit rate: 9.07% 3. These cash deposit requirements shall remain in effect until further notice. Do not liquidate any entries of subject merchandise until specific assessment instructions are issued. 4. If there are any questions by the 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 OVII:JR). 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 4179401?

CSMS 4179401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Cash deposit instructions for the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)". 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 4179401 published?

CBP published CSMS 4179401 on June 27, 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 4179401 affect?

CSMS 4179401 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-980). 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?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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Determine if a product is in scope of an AD/CVD order

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CSMS 4179401·Trade policy·June 27, 2024·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Cash deposit instructions for the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (C-570-980)

Plain-English explanation

Linked AD/CVD cases(1)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

C-570-980

Message body

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 4179401?

When was CSMS 4179401 published?

CBP published CSMS 4179401 on June 27, 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 4179401 affect?

CSMS 4179401 references 1 AD/CVD case (C-570-980). 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?

Learn more

Tandom guides relevant to CBP CSMS messages

Trade compliance APIs in broker workflows

Where trade compliance APIs fit in a broker's filing pipeline: HTS classification, duty calculation, AD/CVD scope match, and post-summary corrections.

Open resource

Find the right manufacturer or exporter rate in an AD/CVD order

Cash deposit cascade, separate rates, all-others, and PRC-wide rates. Worked example on case A-570-910 (galvanized welded steel pipe from China) with three exporter-specific rates.

Open resource

Determine if a product is in scope of an AD/CVD order

Scope text is authoritative; the HTS list is illustrative. Read scope, find past rulings, and file a 19 CFR 351.225 inquiry. Worked example on case A-570-106 (wooden cabinets from China).

Open resource

Subscribe to and triage CBP CSMS messages

How to subscribe to CBP Cargo Systems Messaging Service and triage the messages that change broker filing behavior, without losing the ones that matter.

Open resource

Real-time alerts when a CSMS message changes a duty rate

Set up alerts when a CBP CSMS message changes a duty rate on an HTS code you depend on. Built for brokers, forwarders, and importer compliance teams.

Open resource

Check AD/CVD exposure by HTS code

A practical workflow for checking antidumping and countervailing duty exposure on a US entry. For brokers and ops teams who need the answer before filing.

Open resource