CSMS 8010304·Trade policy·January 10, 2018·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Notice of preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of fine denier polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China (A-570-060)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 8010304 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on January 10, 2018. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Notice of preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of fine denier polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China (A-570-060)". It links to 2 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(2)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-570-053 A-570-060

Message body

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

1. On 01/05/2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register (83 FR 665) its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value and the postponement of the final determination in the antidumping duty investigation of fine denier polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China (China). 2. The merchandise covered by this investigation is fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF), not carded, combed, or pre-opened, measuring less than 3.3 decitex (3 denier) in diameter. The scope covers all fine denier PSF, whether coated or uncoated. The following products are excluded from the scope: (1) PSF equal to or greater than 3.3 decitex (more than 3 denier, inclusive) currently classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 5503.20.0045 and 5503.20.0065. (2) Low-melt PSF defined as a bi-component polyester fiber having a polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the other polyester fiber component, which is currently classifiable under HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0015. Fine denier PSF is classifiable under the HTSUS subheading 5503.20.0025. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. 3. This proceeding has been assigned case number A-570-060. 4. For imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China CBP shall suspend liquidation of such shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 01/05/2018. Effective 01/05/2018, CBP shall require, for entries of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China from the exporter/producer combinations listed below, a cash deposit equal to the antidumping duty cash deposits shown below: Exporter: China-Wide Entity Case number: A-570-060-000 Cash deposit rate: 170.92% Exporter: Jiangyin Hailun Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Producer: Jiangyin Hailun Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Jiangyin Xinlun Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Yunlun Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Bolun Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Fenghua Synthetic Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Huamei Special Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Huasheng Polymerization Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Huayi Polymerization Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Huaxing Synthetic Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Xingsheng Plastic Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-001 Cash deposit rate: 170.92% Exporter: Jiangyin Huahong Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangyin Huahong Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Huakai Polyester Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Hongkai Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-002 Cash deposit rate: 52.66% Exporter: Hangzhou Best Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Hangzhou Best Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-003 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Cixi Jiangnan Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Producer: Cixi Jiangnan Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-004 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Jiangsu Xinsu Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangsu Xinsu Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-005 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Jiangyin Jinyan Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangyin Jinyan Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Xiang He Tai Fiber Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-006 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Jiangyin Yangxi International Trade Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangsu Hengze Composite Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Chuzhou Prosperity Environmental Protection Color Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Xiang He Tai Fiber Technology Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Hengfeng Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Jiangyin Shunze Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-007 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Zhejiang Jinfuchun Industrial Co., Ltd. Producer: Zhejiang Jinfuchun Industrial Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-008 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Nanyang Textile Co., Ltd. Producer: Nanyang Textile Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-009 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Ningbo Dafa Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Producer: Ningbo Dafa Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-010 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Zhaoqing Tifo New Fibre Co., Ltd. Producer: Zhaoqing Tifo New Fibre Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-011 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangyin Yueda Chemical Fiber Limited Company Hangzhou BenMa Chemical and Spinning Company Ltd. Yizheng Chemical Fiber Limited Liability Company Case number: A-570-060-012 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Yuyao Dafa Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Yuyao Dafa Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-013 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Zhangjiagang City Hongtuo Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangyin Jindun Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-053-014 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Zhejiang Linan Foreign Trade Co., Ltd. Producer: Zhejiang Huashun Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-015 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% Exporter: Suzhou Zhengbang Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Producer: Suzhou Zhengbang Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. Case number: A-570-060-016 Cash deposit rate: 111.79% 5. For all other entries of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, the following cash deposit instructions apply: A. For all China exporters of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the China-wide rate. B. For all non-China exporters of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China 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-China exporter. 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 OVI:JCM.) 7. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 8010304?

CSMS 8010304 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 fine denier polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China (A-570-060)". 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 8010304 published?

CBP published CSMS 8010304 on January 10, 2018. 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 8010304 affect?

CSMS 8010304 references 2 AD/CVD cases (A-570-053, A-570-060). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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