Hardwood Plywood Products — China — C-570-052

An AD/CVD measure concerning hardwood plywood products is a trade remedy that can apply to covered imports from specified countries or producers. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose an antidumping duty when imported goods are sold at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: the government may impose a duty to offset certain government subsidies received by foreign producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and other import charges.

The measure typically affects importers, foreign exporters, manufacturers, and US purchasers of products that fall within the legal product description, or “scope.” Hardwood plywood may be described by its construction, materials, face or back veneer, thickness, dimensions, surface treatment, or intended use. An HTS classification can help identify potentially covered goods, but it usually does not decide scope by itself. Importers may have to pay cash deposits at entry and could later face additional liability if the final duty amount is higher, so confirming product scope, country of origin, producer, exporter, and entry documentation is important.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including product descriptions, physical characteristics, and any listed exclusions; do not rely only on the product name or HTS number.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, exporter, and seller, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Compare the product’s construction and specifications—such as wood species, veneer layers, core materials, dimensions, thickness, and finish—with the scope; request a formal scope ruling or customs-broker advice when uncertain.
• Check the applicable AD and CVD case instructions, cash-deposit requirements, and entry data with official sources before importation; do not assume ordinary duty treatment covers these measures.
• Keep commercial invoices, bills of materials, production records, origin documents, and supplier certifications that support classification, scope analysis, and declared parties.