CSMS 5147401·Trade policy·May 27, 2025·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Notice of affirmative preliminary CVD determination of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains (ceramic abrasive grains) from the People's Republic of China (C-570-191)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 5147401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on May 27, 2025. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Notice of affirmative preliminary CVD determination of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains (ceramic abrasive grains) from the People's Republic of China (C-570-191)". 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

C-557-829 C-570-191

Message body

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

1. On 05/22/2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains (ceramic abrasive grains) from the People's Republic of China (subject merchandise) (90 FR 21893). 2. The merchandise covered by this investigation is described in message 5024404, dated 01/24/2025. 3. This proceeding has been assigned case number C-570-191. 4. Commerce did not find critical circumstances for the producers and/or exporters identified below. Accordingly, CBP shall suspend liquidation of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 05/22/2025 (the date of publication of the preliminary determination), and shall require, for such entries, a cash deposit equal to the percentages of entered value for the producers and/or exporters listed below. Producer and/or Exporter: Qingdao SISA Abrasives Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-001 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Shandong Imerys Mount Tai Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-002 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Futong Industry Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-003 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Guangzhou Qianyang Metals & Machine Case Number: C-570-191-004 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Kumthai Abrasives Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-005 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Luoyang Runbao Super Abrasives Co. Case Number: C-570-191-006 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: More Superhard Products Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-007 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Qingdao Roy Grinding Material Co. Case Number: C-570-191-008 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Reckel Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. Case Number: C-570-191-009 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: Zhengshou Haixu Abrasives Co. Case Number: C-570-191-010 Cash Deposit: 165.05 percent Producer and/or Exporter: All Others Case Number: C-557-829-000 Cash Deposit Rate: 165.05 percent 5. 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 OI:SRM.) 6. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 5147401?

CSMS 5147401 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Notice of affirmative preliminary CVD determination of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains (ceramic abrasive grains) from the People's Republic of China (C-570-191)". 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 5147401 published?

CBP published CSMS 5147401 on May 27, 2025. 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 5147401 affect?

CSMS 5147401 references 2 AD/CVD cases (C-557-829, C-570-191). 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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