CSMS 7248304·Trade policy·September 5, 2017·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Amended cash deposit instructions for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China (A-570-979).

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 7248304 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on September 5, 2017. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Amended cash deposit instructions for 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.

Linked AD/CVD cases(1)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-570-979

Message body

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

Ref: Message 7191303, dated 07/10/2017 1. Commerce has amended the final results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China for the period 12/01/2014 through 11/30/2015. This amendment was published in the Federal Register (82 FR 40560) on 08/25/2017, and changes the cash deposit rate for the exporter(s) as listed in paragraph 2. 2. 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silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People's Republic of China entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 06/27/2017, the amended cash deposit requirement is as follows: Exporter: Chint Solar (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-084 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Shanghai BYD Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-091 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Shenzhen Topray Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-092 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Star Power International Limited Case number: A-570-979-094 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Zhejiang Sunflower Light Energy Science & Technology Limited Liability Company Case number: A-570-979-098 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited/Baoding Tianwei Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./Tianjin Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./Hengshui Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./Lixian Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./Baoding Jiasheng Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd./Beijing Tianneng Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./Hainan Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd./ Shenzhen Yingli New Energy Resources Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-100 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd./ Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd./Yancheng Trina Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd./Changzhou Trina Solar Yabang Energy Co., Ltd./Turpan Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd./Hubei Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-101 Cash deposit rate: 5.82 percent Exporter: ET Solar Energy Limited Case number: A-570-979-105 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: JA Solar Technology Yangzhou Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-106 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: JingAo Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-108 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Zhejiang Era Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-111 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-114 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Jiawei Solarchina (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-115 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Note to CBP: As a result of this review, Commerce determined that this exporter is eligible for its own separate rate. Accordingly, Commerce has deactivated the following exporter/producer chain rate case number previously applicable to this exporter: A-570-979-023. Effective 06/27/2017, entries of subject merchandise from this exporter should be entered under A-570-979-115. Exporter: Jiawei Solarchina Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-116 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-117 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Note to CBP: As a result of this review, Commerce determined that this exporter is eligible for its own separate rate. Accordingly, Commerce has deactivated the following exporter/producer chain rate case number previously applicable to this exporter: A-570-979-055. Effective 06/27/2017, entries of subject merchandise from this exporter should be entered under A-570-979-117. Exporter: Ningbo ETDZ Holdings, Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-118 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Risen Energy Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-119 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Note to CBP: As a result of this review, Commerce determined that this exporter is eligible for its own separate rate. Accordingly, Commerce has deactivated the following exporter/producer chain rate case number previously applicable to this exporter: A-570-979-062. Effective 06/27/2017, entries of subject merchandise from this exporter should be entered under A-570-979-119. Exporter: Shanghai JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-120 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Note to CBP: As a result of this review, Commerce determined that this exporter is eligible for its own separate rate. Accordingly, Commerce has deactivated the following exporter/producer chain rate case number previously applicable to this exporter: A-570-979-064. Effective 06/27/2017, entries of subject merchandise from this exporter should be entered under A-570-979-120. Exporter: Shenzhen Sungold Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-121 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Systemes Versilis, Inc. Case number: A-570-979-122 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Taizhou BD Trade Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-123 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: tenKsolar (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-124 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Note to CBP: As a result of this review, Commerce determined that this exporter is eligible for its own separate rate. Accordingly, Commerce has deactivated the following exporter/producer chain rate case number previously applicable to this exporter: A-570-979-028. Effective 06/27/2017, entries of subject merchandise from this exporter should be entered under A-570-979-124. Exporter: Toenergy Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-125 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Wuxi Tianran Photovoltaic Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-126 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: Hangzhou Sunny Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-127 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent Exporter: ERA Solar Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-979-128 Cash deposit rate: 7.82 percent 3. Instructions for collecting additional deposits will be issued in a separate message. 4. These cash deposit requirements shall remain in effect until further notice. 5. Do not liquidate any entries of the merchandise covered by the administrative review 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:KH.) 7. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 7248304?

CSMS 7248304 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Amended cash deposit instructions for 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 7248304 published?

CBP published CSMS 7248304 on September 5, 2017. 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 7248304 affect?

CSMS 7248304 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.

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