CSMS 8236303·Trade policy·August 24, 2018·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Antidumping Duty Order on Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan (A-583-861)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 8236303 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on August 24, 2018. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Antidumping Duty Order on Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan (A-583-861)". 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-583-861

Message body

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

1. On 08/16/2018, Commerce published in the Federal Register its antidumping duty order on low melt polyester staple fiber (low melt PSF) from Taiwan (83 FR 40752). 2. The merchandise covered by this order is synthetic staple fibers, not carded or combed, specifically bi-component polyester fibers having a polyester fiber component that melts at a lower temperature than the other polyester fiber component (low melt PSF). The scope includes bi-component polyester staple fibers of any denier or cut length. The subject merchandise may be coated, usually with a finish or dye, or not coated. Low melt PSF is classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 5503.20.0015. Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the orders is dispositive. 3. For imports of low melt polyester staple fiber from Taiwan, CBP shall suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 08/09/2018 (date of publication of the International Trade Commission final determination in the Federal Register). Effective 08/09/2018, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the percentages identified below. Producer and/or Exporter: Far Eastern New Century Corporation Case number: A-583-861-001 Cash deposit rate: 49.93% All Others Case Number: A-583-861-000 Cash Deposit Rate: 49.93% 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 OII: AS) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 8236303?

CSMS 8236303 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Antidumping Duty Order on Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan (A-583-861)". 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 8236303 published?

CBP published CSMS 8236303 on August 24, 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 8236303 affect?

CSMS 8236303 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-583-861). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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