1. On 12/23/2025, Commerce initiated a scope inquiry on whether Crayola colored pencils, manufactured in and exported from the Republic of the Philippines, are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils from the People's Republic of China (A-570-827) (A-565-827). 2. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of Crayola colored pencils manufactured in and exported from the Republic of the Philippines that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils 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 OIX:EC.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur