1. On 05/18/2017, Commerce published in the Federal Register its antidumping duty order on 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) from the People's Republic of China (82 FR 22807). This message amends certain instructions pertaining to the final determination in this proceeding. See, message 7088304, dated 03/29/2017.

2. The merchandise covered by this order includes all grades of aqueous acidic (non-neutralized) concentrations of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), also referred to as hydroxyethylidenendiphosphonic acid, hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid, acetodiphosphonic acid, and etidronic acid. The Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number for HEDP is 2809-21-4.

The merchandise covered by this order is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 2931.90.9043. It may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 2811.19.6090 and 2931.90.9041. While HTSUS subheadings and the CAS registry number are provided for convenience and customs purposes only, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.

3. For imports of HEDP from the People's Republic of China, CBP shall suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after 05/11/2017 (the date on which the International Trade Commission published its final determination in the Federal Register). Effective 05/18/2017, CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the percentages for the exporter/producer combinations identified below. These cash deposit rates have been adjusted to reflect the appropriate subsidy offsets determined in the companion countervailing duty proceeding.

Exporter: PRC-Wide Entity
Case Number: A-570-045-000
Cash Deposit Rate: 167.58 percent

Exporter: Shandong Taihe Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Producer: Shandong Taihe Water Treatment Technologies Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-045-001
Cash deposit rate: 167.28%

Exporter: WW Group
Producers: WW Group
Case number: A-570-045-002
Cash deposit rate: 63.80%

Exporter: Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
Producer: Henan Qingshuiyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-045-003
Cash deposit rate: 90.34%

Exporter: Jianghai Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Producer: Jianghai Environmental Protection Co., Ltd.
Case number: A-570-045-004
Cash deposit rate: 90.34%

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:KH)

5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information.

Alexander Amdur