1. On 11/13/2014, Commerce published in the Federal Register its countervailing duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China (79 FR 67424).

2. The products covered by this order are chlorinated isocyanurates. Chlorinated isocyanurates are derivatives of cyanuric acid, described as chlorinated s-triazine triones. There are three primary chemical compositions of chlorinated isocyanurates: (1) trichloroisocyanuric acid (“TCCA”) (Cl3(NCO)3), (2) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (dihydrate) (NaCl2(NCO)3 X 2H2O), and (3) sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous) (NaCl2(NCO)3). Chlorinated isocyanurates are available in powder, granular and solid (e.g., tablet or stick) forms.

Chlorinated isocyanurates are currently classifiable under subheadings 2933.69.6015, 2933.69.6021, 2933.69.6050, 3808.50.4000, 3808.94.5000, and 3808.99.9500 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). The tariff classification 2933.69.6015 covers sodium dichloroisocyanurates (anhydrous and dihydrate forms) and trichloroisocyanuric acid. The tariff classifications 2933.69.6021 and 2933.69.6050 represent basket categories that include chlorinated isocyanurates and other compounds including an unfused triazine ring. The tariff classifications 3808.50.4000, 3808.94.5000 and 3808.99.9500 cover disinfectants that include chlorinated isocyanurates. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.

3. For imports of chlorinated isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China, CBP shall suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 11/7/2014. Effective 11/7/2014, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the percentages identified below.

Producer and/or Exporter: All-Others
Case Number: C-570-991-000
Cash Deposit Rate: 10.81 percent

Producer and/or Exporter: Hebei Jiheng Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Case Number: C-570-991-001
Cash Deposit Rate: 20.06 percent

Producer and/or Exporter: Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd.
Case Number: C-570-991-002
Cash Deposit Rate: 1.55 percent

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. (This message was generated by OV:MR)

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Michael B. Walsh