AD/CVD message 9296308 - Initiation of antidumping duty investigation of certain glass containers from the People's Republic of China (A-570-114)

9296308
Oct 23, 2019
Active

Period of Review: Jan 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2019

Cite as: 84 FR 56174 • Cite date: Oct 21, 2019

Category: Antidumping • Type: Information Notice • Sub type: INVST • Cases: A-570-114

1. On 10/21/2019, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the antidumping duty investigation of certain glass containers from the People's Republic of China (84 FR 56174). The effective date of this initiation is 10/15/2019 (the applicable date stated in the FR notice).

2. The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain glass containers with a nominal capacity of 0.059 liters (2.0 fluid ounces) up to and including 4.0 liters (135.256 fluid ounces) and an opening or mouth with a nominal outer diameter of 14 millimeters up to and including 120 millimeters. The scope includes glass jars, bottles, flasks and similar containers; with or without their closures; whether clear or colored; and with or without design or functional enhancements (including, but not limited to, handles, embossing, labeling, or etching).
Excluded from the scope of the investigation are: (1) glass containers made of borosilicate glass, meeting United States Pharmacopeia requirements for Type 1 pharmaceutical containers; (2) glass containers without 'mold seams,' 'joint marks,' or 'parting lines;' and (3) glass containers without a 'finish' (i.e., the section of a container at the opening including the lip and ring or collar, threaded or otherwise compatible with a type of closure to seal the container's contents, including but not limited to a lid, cap, or cork).

Glass containers subject to this investigation are specified within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 7010.90.5005, 7010.90.5009, 7010.90.5015, 7010.90.5019, 7010.90.5025, 7010.90.5029, 7010.90.5035, 7010.90.5039, 7010.90.5045, 7010.90.5049, and 7010.90.5055. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive.

3. This proceeding has been assigned case number A-570-114.

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 O4: MC.)

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

Alexander Amdur