MESSAGE NO: 2353111 DATE: 12 19 1991
CATEGORY: CVD TYPE: INI
REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:
CASES: C - 570 - 816 - -
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PERIOD COVERED: 11 13 1991 TO

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: REGIONAL DIRECTORS, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
DISTRICT DIRECTORS, AREA AND PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, TRADE COMPLIANCE DIVISION

RE: INITIATION OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF
OSCILLATING FANS AND CEILING FANS FROM
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) (C-570-816)


1. The Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register
on November 13, 1991, notice of its initiation of the
above-referenced countervailing duty investigation.

2. The PRC imports covered by these investigations constitute two
separate classes or kinds of merchandise:
(1) oscillating fans; and
(2) ceiling fans.
Oscillating fans are electric fans that direct a flow of air
using a fan blade/motor unit that pivots back and forth on a
stationary base ("oscillates"). Oscillating fans incorporate a
self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125
watts.
Ceiling fans are electric fans that direct a downward and/or
upward flow of air using a fan blade/motor unit. Ceiling fans
incorporate a self-contained electric motor of an output not
exceeding 125 watts. Ceiling fans are designed for permanent or
semi-permanent installation.
Window fans, industrial oscillating fans, industrial ceiling
fans, and commercial ventilator fans are not included within the
scope of these investigations. Furthermore, industrial ceiling
fans are defined as ceiling fans that meet six or more of the
following criteria in any combination: a maximum speed of
greater than 280 revolutions per minute (RPMs); a minimum air
deliver capacity of 8000 cubic feet per minute (CFM); no
reversible motor switch; controlled by wall-mounted electronic
switch; no built-in motor controls; no decorative features; not
light adaptable; fan blades greater than 52 inches in diameter;
metal fan blades; downrod mounting only--no hugger mounting
capability; three fan blades; fan blades mounted on top of motor
housing; single-speed motor.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheading under which
oscillating fans are classifiable is 8414.51.0090. The HTS
subheading under which ceiling fans are classifiable is
8414.51.0030. Although the HTS subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the
scope of this proceeding is dispositive.

3. For further reporting purposes this case has been assigned
the following investigation number: C-570-816. Do not suspend
liquidation until instructed to do so.

4. If there are any questions regarding this matter by Customs
Officers, please contact via E-Mail the Regional
Antidumping/Countervailing Duty Coordinator, the Trade Compliance
Division, Antidumping/Countervailing Duty Branch, using attribute
"HQ OAB". The importing public and other interested parties
should refer their questions to Beth Graham or Ross Conjanle,
Office of Countervailing Investigations, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
(202) 377-4105 or (202) 377-3534, respectively.

5. There are no restrictions on disclosing the above information.

Nancy McTiernan