Fresh Winter Strawberries From Mexico; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigation

This title refers to the final phase of a U.S. antidumping duty (AD) investigation involving fresh winter strawberries from Mexico. An AD investigation examines whether goods are being sold in the United States at less than “normal value” and whether that pricing is causing or threatening injury to a U.S. industry. “Final phase” means the investigation is proceeding through its concluding stages; it does not, by itself, explain the final outcome or any applicable duty amount.

The measure typically affects Mexican producers and exporters, U.S. importers, customs brokers, and other parties handling the covered strawberries. If an order or other enforceable requirement results, an importer may need to provide additional entry information, pay or secure AD duties through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process, and keep records supporting the product’s origin, producer, exporter, and classification. The legal scope—not just the product name or HTS classification—determines whether a shipment is covered.

What to check

• Read the official scope description carefully, including the product form, growing or harvesting conditions, packaging, exclusions, and country of origin.
• Check the current official notices from the U.S. Department of Commerce and CBP for the investigation’s status and any entry, deposit, bonding, or liquidation instructions.
• Do not rely on the HTS number alone; compare the shipment’s physical characteristics and transaction details with the written scope.
• Identify the actual producer, exporter, importer of record, and country of origin, and keep invoices, growing records, shipping documents, and classification support.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain products, scope questions, and any potential AD/CVD liability before entry.