The U.S.

An AD/CVD measure refers to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) rules. Antidumping duties address imports that the U.S. government determines are sold at less than fair value. Countervailing duties address imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers of covered products from specified countries, based on the product’s legal scope rather than only its commercial name. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying required amounts, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) administers collection and entry procedures. AD/CVD can matter because the final liability may depend on the exporter, producer, country of origin, product characteristics, and later administrative reviews; a customs broker or trade counsel may be needed to interpret the scope and entry requirements.

What to check

• Check the measure’s scope language, including product descriptions, exclusions, physical characteristics, and relevant tariff classifications; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by these facts.
• Review official instructions for the applicable AD/CVD case, cash-deposit requirements, entry documentation, and importer-of-record responsibilities.
• Compare the measure with the product’s ordinary HTSUS classification; an HTSUS number can help identify a measure but usually does not decide scope by itself.
• Keep purchase, production, origin, and supplier records, and obtain a customs broker or trade attorney’s review when the product or scope language is uncertain.