- Effective Date: Jul 27, 2023
1.
On 07/27/2023, Commerce initiated a scope inquiry on whether the following five types of certain headed studs are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty order on certain carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from Taiwan (A-583-865):
a. AF020710:
M16-2.0 x M20-2.5 x 220 (mm) Double end Square Flats Headed Collar Stud Heat Treated Hardened.
Square flats in middle of this part. Material is 4140 high carbon steel CHQ (cold heading quality).
Non-circular.
This headed square collar stud is used to mount heavy truck suspensions to the frame of the truck.
This part has a non-circular diameter.
b. B34-6005:
M12-1.75 M20-2.5 X 141 (mm) MOUNT STUD SAE 4140 PHOS AND OIL PER PRINT REV B Headed Collar Stud Square and Hex Mid-Section Heat Treated Hardened. Material is high carbon 4140 CHQ (cold heading quality) Steel.
Non-circular.
This headed square/hex collar stud is used to mount heavy truck bumpers to the frame of the truck.
This part has a non-circular diameter.
c. 5445362/CTI:
M6-1.0 M8-1.25 CL 9.8 (mm) HEX FLANGE STUD PLAIN PER PRINT REV 0 Headed Collar Hex Flange Stud Heat Treated Hardened.
Material is 10B21 Carbon Steel CHQ (cold heading quality).
Non-circular.
This headed hex flange collar stud used to mount car side mirrors on automobile - 1 side of headed stud is fixed/anchored into the mirror and the other side is used to mount on to automobile and attached using a nut.
This part has a non-circular diameter.
d. 2003.2021:
M6-1.0 X 29 X M6-1.0 X 11 (mm) HEX STUD MAT POINT HARD 10B21 PER PRINT REV B MATPOINT 10B21 Coated with COATING PER PS11036 DELTA-PROTEKT KL105+VH301.1GZ Non-circular.
Material is 10B21 Carbon Steel CHQ (cold heading quality).
This headed hex collar stud used to mount car side mirrors on automobile - 1 side of headed stud is fixed/anchored into the mirror and the other side is used to mount on to automobile and attached using a nut.
This part has a non-circular diameter.
e. HW100149: 1/4-20X2.20 (inches) DBL END STUD HEX COLLAR W/UNDERCUT NICKEL PLATE P/PRINT #HW100149 REV 3 9/17/2020.
Hex Collar Non-Circular.
Material is brass NOT carbon steel.
This headed hex collar stud used in the marine industry.
This part has a non-circular diameter.
2.
Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of the five types of certain headed studs that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping duty order on certain carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from Taiwan at the cash deposit rate(s) in effect on the date of entry.
Such entries should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued.
3.
In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(5), this instruction does not affect or otherwise limit CBP's independent authority to take any additional action with respect to the suspension of liquidation or related measures.
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, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984.
CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only.
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5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information.
Alexander Amdur