Citric Acid And Citrate Salt — China — A-570-937

An AD/CVD measure covering “Citric Acid And Citrate Salt” concerns imported products that may be subject to antidumping (AD) or countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports sold in the United States at less than fair value; CVD duties address benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers of citric acid and covered citrate salts from the countries and producers or exporters identified in the official measure. Coverage depends on the product’s technical characteristics, country of origin, and sometimes the specific producer or exporter—not just the product name or its tariff classification. Importers must review the scope, determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, and meet any customs entry and cash-deposit requirements. A customs broker or trade specialist may be needed for difficult product or origin questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s formulation, chemical composition, physical form, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, producer, and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Verify the complete HTS classification, while remembering that an HTS number is an administrative identifier and does not by itself decide whether the product is covered.
• Check the applicable AD/CVD case instructions for entry reporting, cash deposits, bonding, and liquidation treatment before importing.
• Keep product specifications, supplier declarations, production records, and origin documents, and obtain customs-broker or professional advice when the scope or company-specific treatment is unclear.