1. On 01/05/2026, Commerce initiated a scope inquiry on whether cut plate flanges imported by API International Inc. (API) are covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on stainless steel flanges from the People's Republic of China (A-570-064; C-570-065). The cut plate flanges imported by API are for 18 models (identified by API part number) of standard flanges, original equipment manufacturer flanges, exhaust flanges, and light weight irrigate flanges that are manufactured using a plate cutting method. Each flange model is produced using stainless steel that conforms with ASTM A240 (Grade 304L or 316L, as appropriate) and are not manufacturing using the forged production method. The list of models covered by the scope inquiry is as follows: 1a. Flat Ring Flanges SPF0600-D-4L (6.0 CLASS D S/O 304L SS FLG @ 0.688 THK) SPF0800-D-4L (8.0 CLASS D S/O 304L SS FLG @ 0.688 THK) SPF1600-D-4L (16.0 CLASS D 304L SS FLG @ 1.00 THK) SPF2000-D-4L (20.0 CLASS D 304L SS FLG @ 1.125 THK) SPF0600-E-16L (6.0 CLASS E S/O 316L@ 1.313 THK) SPF2400-B-16L (24.0 CLASS B S/O FLG 316L @ 0.75 THK) SPF2400-D-16L (24.0 CLASS D 316L SS FLG @ 1.125 THK) SPF0600-D-16L (6.0 CLASS D 316L SS FLG @ 0.688 THK) SPF1000-D-4L (10.0 CLASS D 304L SS FLG @ 0.688 THK) SPF1600-D-16L (16.0 CLASS D 316L SS FLG @ 1.00 THK) SPF1800-D-4L (18.0 CLASS D 304L SS FLG @ 1.062 THK) 1b. Flat Blind Flanges SPFBL2400-D-16L (24.0 BLIND CLASS D FLG 1.661 THK 316L) 1c. Flat Ring Flanges SDN0150-PN16-16 (150mm PN-16 DIN S/O FLG 316L) 1d. OEM Flanges 7010270 (4.0 CLASS D S/O FLG 304 O RING GRV OB 5.57) SPF0300-4L (3.0 CLASS D 304L SS FLG) SPF0300-16L e (3.0 CLASS D 316L SS FLG) 1e. Exhaust Flanges SPFE0600C-16L (8.0 X 6.125 CUMMINS FLG 316L) 1f. Light Weight Irrigation Flange SPFH0300-16L (3.0 x 1/2 316L SS FLG) 2. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of cut plate flanges imported by API International Inc. that are described in paragraph 1 of this message and that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on stainless steel flanges from the People's Republic of China 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. (This message was generated by OP:TT.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur