CSMS 6288304·Trade policy·October 14, 2016·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Notice of preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's Republic of China (A-570-044) and critical circumstances, in part

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 6288304 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on October 14, 2016. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Notice of preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's Republic of China (A-570-044) and critical circumstances, in part". 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-570-044

Message body

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

1. On 10/07/2016, Commerce published in the Federal Register (81 FR 69786) its preliminary determination of sales at less-than-fair value and affirmative determination of critical circumstances, in part, and the postponement of the final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). 2. The product subject to this investigation is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, R-134a, or its chemical equivalent, regardless of form, type, or purity level. The chemical formula for 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is CF3-CH2F, and the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number is CAS 811-97-2. (Footnote 1) Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at subheading 2903.39.2020. Although the HTSUS subheading and CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Footnote 1: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is sold under a number of trade names including Klea 134a and Zephex 134a (Mexichem Fluor); Genetron 134a (Honeywell); Freon™ 134a, Suva 134a, Dymel 134a, and Dymel P134a (Chemours); Solkane 134a (Solvay); and Forane 134a (Arkema). Generically, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane has been sold as Fluorocarbon 134a, R-134a, HFC-134a, HF A-134a, Refrigerant 134a, and UN3159. 3. This investigation has been assigned investigation number A-570-044. 4. Because Commerce determined that critical circumstances exist for imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC from the exporter/producer combinations listed below, CBP shall suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 07/09/2016 which is 90 days before the date of publication of the preliminary determination in the Federal Register. Effective 07/09/2016, for entries of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC from the exporter/producer combinations listed below, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the following dumping margins: Exporter: PRC-Wide Entity Case number: A-570-044-000 Cash deposit rate: 188.94% Exporter: Jiangsu Bluestar Green Technology Co., Ltd Producer: Jiangsu Bluestar Green Technology Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-002 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: T.T. International Co., Ltd Producer: Electrochemical Factory of Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-003 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: T.T. International Co., Ltd Producer: Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-004 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: T.T. International Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Quzhou Lianzhou Refrigerants Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-005 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: T.T. International Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-006 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: T.T. International Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Zhonglan Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-007 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-008 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-009 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Organic Fluor-Chemistry Plant, Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-010 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Quhua Fluor-Chemistry Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-011 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Quhua Juxin Fluorochemical Industry Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-012 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% Exporter: Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd Producer: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd Case number: A-570-044-013 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% 5. Commerce found that critical circumstances do not exist for imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC from the exporter/producer combination listed below. For imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC, CBP shall suspend liquidation of such entries which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 10/07/2016. Effective 10/07/2016, CBP shall require, for entries of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC from the exporter/producer combination listed below, a cash deposit equal to the antidumping duty cash deposit shown below: Exporter: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Producer: Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Sanmei Chemicals Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-044-001 Cash deposit rate: 137.23% 6. For all other entries of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC, the following cash deposit instructions apply: A. For all PRC exporters of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the PRC-wide rate. B. For all non-PRC exporters of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the PRC which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the exporter/producer combinations that supplied that non-PRC exporter. 7. 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 O3:PS.) 8. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 6288304?

CSMS 6288304 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Notice of preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from the People's Republic of China (A-570-044) and critical circumstances, in part". 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 6288304 published?

CBP published CSMS 6288304 on October 14, 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 6288304 affect?

CSMS 6288304 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-570-044). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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