1. On 04/11/2013, Commerce published in the Federal Register its antidumping duty order and amended final determination in the investigation of drawn stainless steel sinks from the PRC (78 FR 21592). This is an amendment of certain instructions in message 3059306 on 02/28/2013.

2. The merchandise covered by the order are drawn stainless steel sinks with single or multiple drawn bowls, with or without drain boards, whether finished or unfinished, regardless of type of finish, gauge, or grade of stainless steel. Mounting clips, fasteners, seals, and sound-deadening pads are also covered by the scope of this order if they are included within the sales price of the drawn stainless steel sinks.

For purposes of this scope definition, the term “drawn” refers to a manufacturing process using metal forming technology to produce a smooth basin with seamless, smooth, and rounded corners. Drawn stainless steel sinks are available in various shapes and configurations and may be described in a number of ways including flush mount, top mount, or undermount (to indicate the attachment relative to the countertop). Stainless steel sinks with multiple drawn bowls that are joined through a welding operation to form one unit are covered by the scope of the order. Drawn stainless steel sinks are covered by the scope of the order whether or not they are sold in conjunction with non-subject accessories such as faucets (whether attached or unattached), strainers, strainer sets, rinsing baskets, bottom grids, or other accessories.

Excluded from the scope of the order are stainless steel sinks with fabricated bowls. Fabricated bowls do not have seamless corners, but rather are made by notching and bending the stainless steel, and then welding and finishing the vertical corners to form the bowls. Stainless steel sinks with fabricated bowls may sometimes be referred to as “zero radius” or “near zero radius” sinks.

The products covered by this order are currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) under statistical reporting number 7324.10.0000 and 7324.10.00.10. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive.

3. For imports of drawn stainless steel sinks from the PRC, CBP shall suspend liquidation of such shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 04/10/2013. Effective 04/11/2013, CBP shall require, for such entries, a cash deposit equal to the margins for the following producer and exporter combinations:

Exporter: Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd. / Zhongshan Superte
Kitchenware Co., Ltd. invoiced as Foshan Zhaoshun Trade Co., Ltd.
Producer: Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-001
Cash deposit rate: 39.77%

Exporter: Guangdong Dongyuan Kitchenware Industrial Co., Ltd.
Producer: Guangdong Dongyuan Kitchenware Industrial Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-002
Cash deposit rate: 24.12%

Exporter: J&C Industries Enterprise Limited
Producer: Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-003
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: B&R Industries Limited
Producer: Xinhe Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd. and Jiamen XHHL Stainless Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-004
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Elkay (China) Kitchen Solutions, Co., Ltd.
Producer: Elkay (China) Kitchen Solutions, Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-005
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Feidong Import and Export Co., Ltd.
Producer: Jiangmen Liantai Kitchen Equipment Co.; Jiangmen Xinhe Stainless Steel Product Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-006
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Foshan Shunde MingHao Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.
Producer: Foshan Shunde MingHao Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-007
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Franke Asia Sourcing Ltd.
Producer: Guangdong YingAo Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.; Franke (China) Kitchen System Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-008
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Grand Hill Work Company
Producer: Zhongshan Xintian Hardware Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-009
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Guangdong G-Top Import and Export Co., Ltd.
Producer: Jiangmen Jin Ke Ying Stainless Steel Wares Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-010
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Guangdong Yingao Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.
Producer: Guangdong Yingao Kitchen Utensils Co. Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-011
Cash deposit rate: 32.56%

Exporter: Hangzhou Heng's Industries Co., Ltd.
Producer: Hangzhou Heng's Industries Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-012
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Jiangmen Hongmao Trading Co., Ltd.
Producer: Xinhe Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-013
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd.
Producer: Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech Enterprise Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-014
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Jiangmen Pioneer Import & Export Co., Ltd
Producer: Jiangmen Ouert Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Jiangmen XHHL Stainless Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-015
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Jiangxi Zoje Kitchen & Bath Industry Co., Ltd.
Producer: Jiangxi Offidun Industry Co. Ltd.;
Jiangxi Zoje Kitchen & Bath Industry Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-016
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Ningbo Oulin Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.
Producer: Ningbo Oulin Kitchen Utensils Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-017
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Shunde Foodstuffs Import & Export Company Limited of Guangdong
Producer: Bonke Kitchen & Sanitary Industrial Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-018
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Zhongshan Newecan Enterprise Development Corporation
Producer: Zhongshan Xintian Hardware Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-019
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Zhuhai Kohler Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd.
Producer: Zhuhai Kohler Kitchen & Bathroom Products Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-983-020
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: Primy Cooperation Limited
Producer: Primy Cooperation Limited
Case number: A-570-983-021
Cash deposit rate: 31.95%

Exporter: PRC-wide entity
Producer: PRC-wide entity
Case number: A-570-983-000
Cash deposit rate: 76.45%

These cash deposit rates have been adjusted to reflect the appropriate export subsidy offsets and domestic subsidy pass-through offsets determined in the final determination for the concurrent countervailing duty investigation.

For shipments of subject merchandise from the producer or exporter identified above in any other combination, a cash deposit only should be collected at the PRC-wide rate in effect on the date of entry.

4. If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-0984. CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only. (This message was generated by O8:BDK.)

5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information.

Michael B. Walsh