China Brightening Agents: AD Rates Reduced in Final Determination
The International Trade Administration issued its final affirmative antidumping duty determination on stilbenic optical brightening agents from China (A-570-972), which reduces the AD rates for two firms and the China-wide entity. The final determination, effective March 26, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
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Suspension of Liquidation Continues
The ITA is directing CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of all imports of subject merchandise which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 3, 2011 (the publication date of the preliminary determination).
Estimated AD Cash Deposit/Bond Rates Revised
The ITA will instruct CBP to require an AD cash deposit or the posting of a bond, for all imports of subject merchandise which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after March 26, equal to the following AD rates:
| Exporter | AD Rate |
| Zhejiang Hongda Chemicals Co., Ltd. | 95.29% (from 106.22%) |
| Zhejiang Transfar Whyyon Chemical Co., Ltd. | 63.98% (from 126.25%) |
| China-wide entity | 109.95% (from 141.08%) |
(The period of investigation is 07/01/10 -- 12/31/10. See ITA’s notice for more information, the scope of the investigation (unchanged since initiation), detailed instructions on cash deposit and assessment rates, changes since the preliminary determination, etc. See ITT’s Online Archives 11110310 for summary of the preliminary determination of this investigation.)
ITA Contact -- Shawn Higgins (202) 482-0679
(FR Pub 03/26/12, A-570-972)