CBP Publishes List of Entities that May be Able to Claim "Byrd Amendment" Payments

On June 2, 2014, U.S Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") published in the Federal Register (79 FR 31413) Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers.

To obtain a distribution of the offset under a given order or finding, an affected domestic producer (and anyone alleging eligibility to receive a distribution) must submit a certification for each order or finding under which a distribution is sought, to CBP, indicating their desire to receive a distribution. To be eligible to obtain a distribution, certifications must be received by CBP no later than August 1, 2014. All certifications not received by August 1, 2014 will not be eligible to receive a distribution.

Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor may learn more about the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset, commonly called the "Byrd Amendment," by CLICKING HERE and scrolling down to the link "Revised Rules Effective Mid-2014 (Annotated by Agathon Associates)." You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.