China Alkyl Phosphate Esters: Commerce Issues Final CVD Determination
The Commerce Department issued its final determination in its countervailing duty investigation of certain alkyl phosphate esters from China (C-570-169), finding countervailable subsidization of producers and exporters. Suspension of liquidation is currently not in effect for entries on or after Feb. 1, 2025 and Commerce will require cash deposits of estimated CVD on future entries only if it issues a CVD order.
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Commerce also issued affirmative final determinations in its concurrent AD investigations on certain alkyl phosphate esters from China, setting AD rates ranging from 152.38% to 254.6% for China (see 2504250067).
CVD Susp/Cash Deposit Through Jan. 31, 2025
For now, Commerce has instructed CBP to continue the suspension of liquidation of subject merchandise from Chinese companies entered Oct. 4, 2024, through Jan. 31, 2025.
CVD Liq Reinstated and No CVD Cash Deposit as of Feb. 1, 2025
Commerce previously instructed CBP to discontinue the suspension of liquidation for CVD purposes and the collection of CVD cash deposits for subject merchandise from Chinese companies on or after Feb. 1, 2025, the expiration date of the 120-day “provisional measures” period during which Commerce can suspend liquidation without a CVD order in place.
Suspension of liquidation currently remains in effect for AD purposes.
Estimated CVD Cash Deposit Rates
If the ITC issues a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue a CVD order, reinstate the CVD suspension of liquidation for all exporters and require a cash deposit of estimated CVD for entries of subject merchandise at the revised CVD rates listed below.
China
| EXPORTER | CVD Rate |
|---|---|
| Anhui RunYue Technology Co., Ltd.; Yixing RunYue Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. | 117.51% |
| Zhejiang Wansheng Co., Ltd. | 81.82% |
| Zhejiang Wanda Tools Group Corp. | 491.21% |
| All Others | 91.07% |
(The period of investigation is 01/01/23 – 12/31/23. See Commerce's notice for more information, including the scope, suspension of liquidation, etc. See 2410030055 for a summary of the preliminary determinations of these CVD investigations.)