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CSMS 6358301·Trade policy·December 23, 2016·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Final results of changed circumstances review crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People s Republic of China (A-570-979)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 6358301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on December 23, 2016. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Final results of changed circumstances review crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People s Republic of China (A-570-979)". 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.

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Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-570-979

Message body

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

1. On 12/19/2016, Commerce published in the Federal Register (81 FR 91909) its final results in the changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (“solar cells”), from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”)(A-570-979). 2. Commerce determined that Zhejiang ERA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhejiang ERA”) is the successor-in-interest to Era Solar Co., Ltd. (“Era Solar”) for purposes of the antidumping duty order on solar cells from the PRC and, as such, is entitled to Era Solar's antidumping duty cash deposit rate with respect to entries of subject merchandise. 3. We have deactivated case number A-570-979-104, which was assigned to Era Solar. We have created case number A-570-979-111, for Zhejiang ERA. All entries of subject merchandise from Zhejiang ERA should be entered under A-570-979-111. 4. Accordingly, for shipments of solar cells from the PRC which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 12/19/2016, CBP shall require a cash deposit for estimated antidumping duties at the following rate: Exporter: Zhejiang ERA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-111 Cash deposit rate: 8.52% 5. This cash deposit requirement shall remain in effect until further notice. Do not liquidate any entries of this merchandise until specific liquidation 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 OIV:JDP.) 7. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 6358301?

CSMS 6358301 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Final results of changed circumstances review crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People s Republic of China (A-570-979)". 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 6358301 published?

CBP published CSMS 6358301 on December 23, 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 6358301 affect?

CSMS 6358301 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-570-979). 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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