Mexico Galvanized Steel Wire: Prelim AD Cash Deposit/Bond Rates Take Effect
The International Trade Administration has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that galvanized steel wire from Mexico is being, or is likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-201-840). The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 37.87% to 61.54%, which are officially effective as of November 4, 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 galvanized steel wire from Mexico with a time of entry on/after November 4.
The preliminary AD cash deposit, or bond posting, rates are as follows:
| Manufacturer/Exporter | Prelim AD Rate |
| Deacero S.A. de C.V. | 61.54% |
| Aceros Camesa S.A. de C.V. | 37.87% |
| All Others | 59.37% |
Scope Amended to Add Exclusion and HTS Number
The ITA has amended the scope in its preliminary determination to include a specific exclusion for galvanized steel wire in coils of 15 feet or less which is pre-packed in individual retail packages. The ITA also adds HTS 7229.20.0090 to the list of HTS numbers under which subject products may also enter.
(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 11103003 for summary of the ITA’s fact sheet on this preliminary determination. See ITT’s Online Archives 11042730 for summary of initiation of this investigation.)
ITA contact -- Patrick Edwards (202) 482-8029
(FR Pub 11/04/11, ITA Case No. A-201-840)