CSMS 9273206·Trade policy·September 30, 2009·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

ADD ORDER & LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ON ITC NEGATIVE CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES (CC) FOR POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM CHINA (A-570-905); NO (CC) FOR A-570-905-002

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 9273206 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on September 30, 2009. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "ADD ORDER & LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ON ITC NEGATIVE CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES (CC) FOR POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM CHINA (A-570-905); NO (CC) FOR A-570-905-002". 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-570-905

Message body

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

MESSAGE NO: 9273206 DATE: 09 30 2009 CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: LIQ REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE: CASES: A - 570 - 905 - - - - - - - - - - PERIOD COVERED: 09 27 2006 TO 12 25 2006 LIQ SUSPENSION DATE: TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS PORT DIRECTORS FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT RE: ADD ORDER & LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ON ITC NEGATIVE CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES (CC) FOR POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM CHINA (A-570-905); NO (CC) FOR A-570-905-002 1. ON 06/01/2007, COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION OF POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (72 FR 30546). 2. THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THIS PROCEEDING IS SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBERS, NOT CARDED, COMBED OR OTHERWISE PROCESSED FOR SPINNING, OF POLYESTERS MEASURING 3.3 DECITEX (3 DENIER, INCLUSIVE) OR MORE IN DIAMETER. THIS MERCHANDISE IS CUT TO LENGTHS VARYING FROM ONE INCH (25 MM) TO FIVE INCHES (127 MM). THE SUBJECT MERCHANDISE MAY BE COATED, USUALLY WITH A SILICON OR OTHER FINISH, OR NOT COATED. PSF IS GENERALLY USED AS STUFFING IN SLEEPING BAGS, MATTRESSES, SKI JACKETS, COMFORTERS, CUSHIONS, PILLOWS, AND FURNITURE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE SCOPE: (1) PSF OF LESS THAN 3.3 DECITEX (LESS THAN 3 DENIER) CURRENTLY CLASSIFIABLE IN THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES ("HTSUS") AT SUBHEADING 5503.20.0025 AND KNOWN TO THE INDUSTRY AS PSF FOR SPINNING AND GENERALLY USED IN WOVEN AND KNIT APPLICATIONS TO PRODUCE TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTS; (2)PSF OF 10 TO 18 DENIER THAT ARE CUT TO LENGTHS OF 6 TO 8 INCHES AND THAT ARE GENERALLY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CARPETING; AND (3) LOW MELT PSF DEFINED AS A BI-COMPONENT FIBER WITH AN OUTER, NON-POLYESTER SHEATH THAT MELTS AT A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER TEMPERATURE THAN ITS INNER POLYESTER CORE (CLASSIFIED AT HTSUS 5503.20.0015). CERTAIN PSF IS CLASSIFIABLE UNDER THE HTSUS SUBHEADINGS 5503.20.0045 AND 5503.20.0065. ALTHOUGH THE HTSUS SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES, THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE MERCHANDISE UNDER THE ORDERS IS DISPOSITIVE. 3. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED INVESTIGATION NUMBER (A-570-905). 4. FOR IMPORTS OF POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, CBP SHALL SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SUCH SHIPMENTS ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER 12/26/2006. EFFECTIVE 06/01/2007, CBP SHALL REQUIRE, FOR SUCH ENTRIES, A CASH DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW FOR EACH EXPORTER/PRODUCER (SEE 72 FR 30546). EXPORTER/PRODUCER: PRC-WIDE ENTITY CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-000 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 44.30% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: FAR EASTERN INDUSTRIES (SHANGHAI) LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-002 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 3.47% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: NINGBO DAFA CHEMICAL FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-003 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.86% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: CIXI SANSHENG CHEMICAL FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-004 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: CIXI SANTAI CHEMICAL FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-005 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: CIXI WAYSUN CHEMICAL FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-006 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: HANGZHOU BEST CHEMICAL FIBRE CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-007 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: HANGZHOU HANBANG CHEMICAL FIBRE CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-008 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: HANGZHOU HUACHUANG CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-009 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: HANGZHOU SANXIN PAPER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-010 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: HANGZHOU TAIFU TEXTILE FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-011 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: JIAXANG FUDA CHEMICAL FIBRE FACTORY CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-012 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: NANTONG LUOLAI CHEMICAL FIBER CO. LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-013 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: NANYANG TEXTILE CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-014 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: SUZHOU POLYFIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-015 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: XIAMEN XIANGLU FIBER CHEMICAL CO. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-016 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: ZHAOQING TIFO NEW FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-017 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: ZHEJIANG ANSHUN PETTECHS FIBRE CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-018 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% EXPORTER/PRODUCER: ZHEJIANG WAYSUN CHEMICAL FIBER CO., LTD. CASE NUMBER: A-570-905-019 CASH DEPOSIT RATE: 4.44% 5. THE ITC DETERMINED THAT CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT EXIST WITH RESPECT TO SUBJECT IMPORTS OF POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. AS A RESULT OF THE ITC'S NEGATIVE CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES DETERMINATION, CBP WILL REFUND ALL CASH DEPOSITS AND RELEASE ALL BONDS COLLECTED ON POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA PRODUCED AND EXPORTED BY FAR EASTERN INDUSTRIES (SHANGHAI) LTD. (A-570-905-002) AND ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR AFTER 09/27/2006, AND BEFORE 12/26/2006. INTEREST PROVISIONS OF SECTION 778 OF THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930 DO NOT APPLY. 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 THE 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 O9:AV). 7. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION. CHRISTINE FURGASON

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 9273206?

CSMS 9273206 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "ADD ORDER & LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ON ITC NEGATIVE CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES (CC) FOR POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER FROM CHINA (A-570-905); NO (CC) FOR A-570-905-002". 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 9273206 published?

CBP published CSMS 9273206 on September 30, 2009. 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 9273206 affect?

CSMS 9273206 references 1 AD/CVD case (A-570-905). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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