CSMS 8310210·Trade policy·November 5, 2008·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE (A-427-827)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 8310210 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on November 5, 2008. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE (A-427-827)". 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-427-827

Message body

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

MESSAGE NO: 8310210 DATE: 11 05 2008 CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: FIN REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE: CASES: A - 427 - 827 - - - - - - - - - - PERIOD COVERED: 10 20 2008 TO LIQ SUSPENSION DATE: TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS PORT DIRECTORS FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT RE: NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE (A-427-827) 1. ON OCTOBER 20, 2008, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS FINAL DETERMINATION OF SALES AT LESS THAN FAIR VALUE IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE (A-427-827). 2. THE MERCHANDISE COVERED BY THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDES SODIUM METAL (NA), IN ANY FORM AND AT ANY PURITY LEVEL. EXAMPLES OF NAMES COMMONLY USED TO REFERENCE SODIUM METAL ARE SODIUM METAL, SODIUM, METALLIC SODIUM, AND NATRIUM. THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLASSIFIED IN THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (HTSUS) AS SUBHEADING 2805.11.0000. THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CHEMICAL ABSTRACT SERVICE (CAS) HAS ASSIGNED THE NAME SODIUM TO SODIUM METAL. THE CAS REGISTRY NUMBER IS 7440-23-5. FOR PURPOSES OF THE INVESTIGATION, THE NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION IS DISPOSITIVE, NOT THE TARIFF HEADING, CAS REGISTRY NUMBER OR CAS NAME, WHICH ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES. 3. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED INVESTIGATION NUMBER A-427-827. 4. FOR IMPORTS OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE, CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SHALL CONTINUE TO SUSPEND LIQUIDATIONS OF SUCH SHIPMENTS ENTERED OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER MAY 28, 2008. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 20, 2008, CBP SHALL REQUIRE FOR ENTRIES A CASH DEPOSIT OR THE POSTING OF A BOND EQUAL TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW: PRODUCER: MSSA S.A.S. EXPORTER: MSSA S.A.S. CASE NUMBER: A-427-827-001 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 66.64% PRODUCER: ALL OTHERS EXPORTER: ALL OTHERS CASE NUMBER: A-427-827-000: CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 66.64% 5. IN ACCORDANCE WITH T.D. 85-145, AT THE DISCRETION OF CBP, CUSTOMS OFFICERS MAY ACCEPT EITHER A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND OR A CONTINUOUS BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND ONLY IF THE AMOUNT OF THE ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING DUTY IS LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT AD VALOREM (OR THE EQUIVALENT). OTHERWISE, WHERE THE IMPORTER HAS THE OPTION TO POST A BOND FOR ESTIMATED ANTIDUMPING DUTIES, CUSTOMS OFFICERS MUST REQUIRE A SINGLE-ENTRY BASIC IMPORTATION AND ENTRY BOND PURSUANT TO T.D. 85-145. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO ADHERE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.D. 85-145 WITH RESPECT TO THESE BONDING REQUIREMENTS. 6. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP OFFICERS, THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984 OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY GENERATED BY O3: DM. 7. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. DAVID M. GENOVESE

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 8310210?

CSMS 8310210 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "NOTICE OF FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF SODIUM METAL FROM FRANCE (A-427-827)". 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 8310210 published?

CBP published CSMS 8310210 on November 5, 2008. 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 8310210 affect?

CSMS 8310210 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-427-827). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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