- Effective Date: Oct 23, 2026
1.
On 10/23/2026, Commerce initiated a scope inquiry on whether fence posts and fence gate uprights that are imported with caps by Master Halco, Inc., are covered by the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from the People's Republic of China (A-570-914, C-570-915) and antidumping duty order on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan (A-583-803).
2.
Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of fence posts and fence gate uprights that are imported with caps by Master Halco, Inc., that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube from the People's Republic of China and antidumping duty order on light-walled welded rectangular carbon steel tubing from Taiwan at the cash deposit rates 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 OI:DV.)
5.
There are no restrictions on the release of this information.
Alexander Amdur