CSMS 4332305·Trade policy·November 28, 2014·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Antidumping duty order on monosodium glutamate from the People's Republic of China (A-570-992)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 4332305 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on November 28, 2014. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Antidumping duty order on monosodium glutamate from the People's Republic of China (A-570-992)". 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-570-992

Message body

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

1. On 11/26/2014, Commerce published in the Federal Register its antidumping duty order on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) (79 FR 70505). This message amends certain instructions pertaining to the final determination in this proceeding. See message 4273309, dated 09/30/2014. 2. The merchandise covered by this order is monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this order when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this order regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na -H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106-04-3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4 Na, a CAS registry number of l42-47-2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by this order is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise covered by this order may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. These tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. 3. For imports of MSG from the PRC, CBP shall suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 11/17/2014 (the date on which the International Trade Commission published its final determination in the Federal Register). Effective 11/17/2014, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the percentages for the exporter/producer combinations identified below. Exporter: PRC-Wide Entity Case number: A-570-992-000 Cash deposit rate: 39.03% Producer: Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI-TECH Co., Ltd./Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch Exporter: Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd./Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited Case number: A-570-992-001 Cash deposit rate: 20.09% Producer and Exporter: Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-992-002 Cash deposit rate: 20.09% Producer and Exporter: Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-992-003 Cash deposit rate: 20.09% Producer and Exporter: Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-992-004 Cash deposit rate: 20.09% 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 OVII:GC) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 4332305?

CSMS 4332305 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Antidumping duty order on monosodium glutamate from the People's Republic of China (A-570-992)". 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 4332305 published?

CBP published CSMS 4332305 on November 28, 2014. 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 4332305 affect?

CSMS 4332305 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-570-992). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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