Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand — Brazil — A-351-837

A measure on Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand is an AD/CVD trade remedy. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that the administering authority determines are sold in the United States at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from foreign-government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers of covered steel wire strand, as well as exporters, foreign producers, manufacturers, and US customers involved in the product’s supply chain. Coverage depends on the legal product description and any specified exclusions—not just the product name or its tariff classification. An importer should confirm the product’s physical characteristics, country of origin, producer or exporter, and applicable tariff classification. Because AD/CVD liability can involve special entry requirements and importer responsibility, a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist may be needed for a final determination.

What to check

• Compare the product’s specifications—such as construction, dimensions, coating, grade, and intended use—with the measure’s official scope description, including exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual foreign producer and exporter; these facts can affect whether the measure applies and how entries are handled.
• Check the relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, but do not treat the tariff number as conclusive: AD/CVD scope language controls coverage.
• Review official instructions for entry documentation, cash-deposit treatment, reporting, and any applicable certification or exclusion requirements before importing.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy professional to review uncertain products, especially where the physical description, origin, or supplier chain is unclear.