Taiwan Brightening Agents: Preliminary AD Cash Deposit/Bond Rates Take Effect
The International Trade Administration has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from Taiwan are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-583-848). The ITA found preliminary a AD rate of 12.03%, which is officially effective as of November 3, 2011. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.
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AD Suspension of Liquidation and Cash/Bond Requirements
Suspension of liquidation is effective for all entries of brightening agents from Taiwan with a time of entry on/after November 3.
The preliminary AD cash deposit, or bond posting, rates are as follows:
| Manufacturer/Exporter | Prelim AD Rate |
| Teh Fong Min International Co., Ltd. | 12.03% |
| All others | 12.03% |
(The period of investigation is 01/01/10 -- 12/31/10. See ITA’s notice for more information, including the postponement of the final determination, etc.)
(See ITT’s Online Archives 11103105 for summary of the ITA’s fact sheet on this preliminary determination. See ITT’s Online Archives 11042732 for summary of initiation of this investigation.)
ITA contact -- Sandra Stewart (202) 482-0768
(FR Pub 11/03/11, ITA Case No. A-583-848)