CSMS 6099301·Trade policy·April 8, 2016·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of phosphor copper from the Republic of Korea (A-580-885)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 6099301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on April 8, 2016. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of phosphor copper from the Republic of Korea (A-580-885)". 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-580-885

Message body

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

1. On 04/05/2016, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the antidumping duty investigation of phosphor copper from Korea (81 FR 19552). 2. The merchandise covered by this investigation is master alloys of copper containing between five percent and 17 percent phosphorus by nominal weight, regardless of form (including but not limited to shot, pellet, waffle, ingot, or nugget), and regardless of size or weight. Subject merchandise consists predominantly of copper (by weight), and may contain other elements, including but not limited to iron (Fe), lead (Pb), or tin (Sn), in small amounts (up to one percent by nominal weight). Phosphor copper is frequently produced to JIS H2501 and ASTM B-644, Alloy 3A standards or higher; however, merchandise covered by this investigation includes all phosphor copper, regardless of whether the merchandise meets, fails to meet, or exceeds these standards. Merchandise covered by this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 7405.00.1000. This HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number A-580-885. 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 OIII:CR.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 6099301?

CSMS 6099301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of phosphor copper from the Republic of Korea (A-580-885)". 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 6099301 published?

CBP published CSMS 6099301 on April 8, 2016. 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 6099301 affect?

CSMS 6099301 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-580-885). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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