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CSMS 5215301·Trade policy·August 3, 2015·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

CD inst. for products originating from third countries (multiple case numbers) in the cvd order of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from PRC (C-570-980)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 5215301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on August 3, 2015. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "CD inst. for products originating from third countries (multiple case numbers) in the cvd order of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from PRC (C-570-980)". It links to 36 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(36)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

C-122-989C-201-989C-357-989C-401-989C-403-989C-409-989C-412-989C-421-989C-423-989C-427-989C-428-989C-433-989C-435-989C-437-989C-441-989C-455-989C-462-989C-470-989C-471-989C-475-989C-479-989C-489-989C-508-989C-533-989C-549-989C-552-989C-557-989C-559-989C-565-989C-570-980C-580-989C-582-989C-583-989C-588-989C-602-989C-614-989

Message body

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

1. Commerce has published in the Federal Register (80 FR 41003) on 07/14/2015 the final results of administrative review of certain exporters subject to the countervailing duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the period 03/26/2012 through 12/31/2012. 2. As discussed in paragraph 2 of Message No. 2346303 dated 12/11/2012, Commerce considers modules, laminates, and panels produced in a third-country from cells produced in the PRC to be covered by the scope of this order. However, modules, laminates, and panels produced in the PRC from cells produced in a third-country are not covered by the scope of the order. Since importers may import modules, laminates, and panels produced in a third country from subject solar cells produced in the PRC and this merchandise may have a non-Chinese country of origin, third country case numbers have been established to allow such merchandise to be properly claimed as subject merchandise upon entry. 3. As a result of Commerce's review, the cash deposit rates have been revised for certain exporters. Therefore, for shipments of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 07/14/2015, the required cash deposit has been revised for the following exporters: Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Argentina Case number: C-357-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Australia Case Number: C-602-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Austria Case Number: C-433-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Belgium Case Number: C-423-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Canada Case Number: C-122-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Croatia Case Number: C-479-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Czech Republic Case Number: C-435-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Denmark Case Number: C-409-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: France Case Number: C-427-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Germany Case Number: C-428-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Hong Kong Case Number: C-582-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Hungary Case Number: C-437-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: India Case Number: C-533-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Israel Case Number: C-508-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Italy Case Number: C-475-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Japan Case Number: C-588-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Korea Case Number: C-580-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Malaysia Case Number: C-557-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Mexico Case Number: C-201-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Netherlands Case Number: C-421-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: New Zealand Case Number: C-614-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Norway Case Number: C-403-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Philippines Case Number: C-565-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Poland Case Number: C-455-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Portugal Case Number: C-471-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Russia Case Number: C-462-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Singapore Case Number: C-559-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Spain Case Number: C-470-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Sweden Case Number: C-401-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Switzerland Case Number: C-441-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Taiwan Case Number: C-583-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Thailand Case Number: C-549-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Turkey Case Number: C-489-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: United Kingdom Case Number: C-412-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent Exporter: All Other Companies Country: Vietnam Case Number: C-552-989 Cash deposit rate: 20.94 percent 4. If any entries of this merchandise are exported by a firm other than the exporters listed above, then the following instructions apply: A. If the People's Republic of China or non-People's Republic of China exporter of the subject merchandise has its own rate, use the applicable exporter's rate for determining the cash deposit rate. B. For all exporters of subject merchandise which have not been assigned their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the People's Republic of China All Other Companies' rate of 20.94 percent. 5. These cash deposit requirements shall remain in effect until further notice. Do not liquidate any entries of merchandise included in this administrative review until assessment instructions are issued. 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 OVII:GC) 7. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Michael B. Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 5215301?

CSMS 5215301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "CD inst. for products originating from third countries (multiple case numbers) in the cvd order of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from PRC (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 5215301 published?

CBP published CSMS 5215301 on August 3, 2015. 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 5215301 affect?

CSMS 5215301 references 36 AD/CVD cases (C-122-989, C-201-989, C-357-989, C-401-989, C-403-989, and others). 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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