Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof — China — C-570-140

An AD/CVD measure on “Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof” concerns U.S. imports that may be classified as mobile access equipment—such as equipment used to lift or position people or materials—and certain subassemblies or parts. The exact scope is controlled by the official product description, not just the commercial name. Classification may depend on the equipment’s design, function, level of assembly, and tariff classification (HTSUS).

“AD” means antidumping duties, which address imports sold in the United States at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duties, which address certain foreign-government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it. An importer should determine whether the merchandise is within the measure’s legal scope, identify the applicable exporting country and producer or exporter, and confirm the required entry documentation and duty treatment. A customs broker or trade counsel may be needed for difficult scope or classification questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s technical specifications, drawings, intended use, and degree of assembly—not only its product name.
• Confirm the HTSUS classification, country of origin, exporting country, manufacturer, and exporter; these facts can affect whether and how the measure applies.
• Check whether parts, subassemblies, kits, or unfinished equipment are expressly included or excluded, and verify any stated exclusions carefully.
• Review the applicable customs entry instructions and official agency data for the relevant AD/CVD case and deposit requirements; do not rely on a quoted commercial duty rate alone.
• Ask a customs broker or trade attorney for a scope ruling or classification advice when the product is borderline, substantially modified, or assembled from components in multiple countries.