The merchandise subject to this order is uncovered innerspring units composed of a series of individual metal springs joined together in sizes corresponding to the sizes of adult
mattresses (e.g., twin, twin long, full, full long, queen, California king, and king) and units used in smaller constructions, such as crib and youth mattresses. All uncovered innerspring
units are included in this scope regardless of width and length. Included within this definition are innersprings typically ranging from 30.5 inches to 76 inches in width and 68 inches to 84
inches in length. Innersprings for crib mattresses typically range from 25 inches to 27 inches in width and 50 inches to 52 inches in length.
Uncovered innerspring units are suitable for use as the innerspring component in the manufacture of innerspring mattresses, including mattresses that incorporate a foam encasement around the innerspring.
Pocketed and non–pocketed innerspring units are included in this definition. Non–pocketed innersprings are typically joined together with helical wire and border rods. Non–pocketed
innersprings are included in this definition regardless of whether they have border rods attached to the perimeter of the innerspring. Pocketed innersprings are individual coils
covered by a ‘‘pocket’’ or ‘‘sock’’ of a nonwoven synthetic material or woven material and then glued together in a linear fashion.
Uncovered innersprings are classified under subheading 9404.29.9010 and have also been classified under subheadings 9404.10.0000, 7326.20.0070, 7326.20.0090, 7320.20.5010, or 7320.90.5010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive.
Anticircumvention Determinations Made Between January 1, 2014, and March 31, 2014
Requestor: Leggett & Platt Incorporated; exports to the United States of uncovered innerspring units completed and assembled in Malaysia by Reztec Industries Sdn Bhd from PRC-origin innerspring components are circumventing the antidumping duty order; January 21, 2014.
Scope Rulings Completed Between April 1, 2011, and June 30, 2011
Requestor: Wickline Bedding Enterprises; Wickline's premium and standard unfinished mattresses are not within the scope of the antidumping duty order; May 31, 2011.
Scope Rulings Completed Between July 1, 2011, and September 30, 2011:
Requestor: No Boundaries LLC; fabric encased upholstery coil units are within the scope of the antidumping duty order; July 15, 2011.
Scope Rulings Made Between October 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015
Requestor: Leggett & Platt Incorporated; exports to the United States of uncovered innerspring units completed and assembled in Malaysia by Goldon Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. from PRC-origin innerspring components are circumventing the antidumping duty order; November 30, 2015.
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