China Hydrofluorocarbons: Prelim AD Cash Deposit Rates Take Effect; Retroactive for Some
The Commerce Department made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that hydrofluorocarbon blends and components thereof from China (A-570-028) are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (here). The agency found "critical circumstances" for Dongyue, T.T. International, and all "China-wide rate" companies that did not demonstrate independence from state control, and will impose retroactive AD duty cash requirements on entries from those companies effective Nov. 3. For other companies that got their own rates, suspension of liquidation and cash deposit requirements will take effect Feb. 1.
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Commerce Finds Critical Circumstances for Some, Imposes Retroactive Cash Deposits
Commerce made a finding that Dongyue, T.T. International and all Chinese companies that the agency preliminarily found to be part of the China-wide entity accelerated exports to the U.S. in an attempt to get in as much product as possible before the imposition of AD duties. This "critical circumstances" finding by the agency allows it to retroactively suspend liquidation for these companies back to 90 days before this preliminary determination, i.e. Nov. 3.
AD Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposit Requirements
For all other companies (i.e., those that are not part of the China-wide entity, Dongyue or T.T. International), Commerce will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation for all entries of subject merchandise from China that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after Feb. 1. Preliminary AD cash deposit rates are as follows:
| Exporter | Producer | AD Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Jiangsu Melian Chemical Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Jiangxi Gemei Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Liaocheng Fuer New Material Technology Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Quzhou Juxin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co., Ltd./ Huantai Dongyue International Trade Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. | 92.88% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Fluorine Materials Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Jinhua Yonghe Fluorochemical Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Shandong Huaan New Material Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Zhonglan Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| T.T. International Co., Ltd. | Dongyang Weihua Refrigerants Co., Ltd. | 91.99% |
| Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. | Daikin Fluorochemicals (China) Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Jinhua Yonghe Fluorochemical Co., Ltd. | Jinhua Yonghe Fluorochemical Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Shandong Huaan New Material Co., Ltd. | Shandong Huaan New Material Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Fluorine Materials Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. | Sinochem Environmental Protection Chemicals (Taicang) Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Quzhou Lianzhou Refrigerants Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Weitron International Refrigeration Equipment (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. | Jinhua Yonghe Fluorochemical Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. | Jiangsu Sanmei Chemicals Co., Ltd. | 92.6% |
| China-wide entity | 210.46% |
(The period of investigation is 10/01/14 - 03/31/15. See Commerce's notice for more information, including the scope, suspension of liquidation, detailed cash deposit instructions, etc. See 1507270013">1507270013 for summary of initiation of this investigation, and 1506250064">1506250064 for the underlying petition.)
AD/CVD Operations contact -- Dennis McClure (202) 482-5973
(Federal Register 02/01/16)