CV: China Sodium Nitrite
The International Trade Administration has issued a countervailing duty order on sodium nitrite from China.
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CV Suspension of Liquidation Instructions
CV suspension of liquidation continues for entries of the sodium nitrite from China with a time of entry of April 11, 2008 through August 8, 2008 (the ITA instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to discontinue the CV suspension of liquidation beginning August 9, 2008).
The ITA will direct CBP to reinstitute the CV suspension of liquidation for entries of sodium nitrite from China with a time of entry on or after August 26, 2008 (the date of publication of the ITC's final injury determination).
Entries During "Gap Period" Are Not Liable for CV Duties
Entries of sodium nitrite from China with a time of entry of August 9, 2008 through August 25, 2008 are not liable for the assessment of CV duties.
CV Cash Deposit Instructions
The ITA will instruct CBP to require, at the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties, cash deposits equal to the following CV duty rates for entries of subject merchandise from China with a time of entry on or after August 26, 2008:
| Producer/Exporter | CV Net Subsidy Rate |
|---|---|
| Shanxi Jiaocheng Hongxing Chemical Co., Ltd. | 169.01% |
| Tianjin Soda Plant Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Pan Bohai International Trading Co., Ltd. | 169.01% |
| All-Others | 169.01% |
(See ITA notice for more information, including the scope of the order, etc.
See ITT's Online Archives or 07/09/08 news, 08070935, for BP summary of the ITA's final affirmative CV determination.
See today's issue of ITT, 08082840, for BP summary of the antidumping (AD) duty orders on sodium nitrite from China and Germany.)
ITA contact -Gene Calvert (202) 482-3586
ITA notice (FR Pub 08/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-19884.pdf
ITC final injury determination (FR Pub 08/26/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-19764.pdf
CBP ADD/CVD Message No. 8227208 (dated 08/14/08) on the temporary discontinuation of CV suspension of liquidation available at http://addcvd.cbp.gov/index.asp?docID=8227208&qu=8227208&vw=detail