Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires — China — C-570-017

An AD/CVD measure combines two types of trade remedy. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports sold at less than normal value, while countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits from government subsidies. A measure described as “Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires” generally concerns qualifying tires, but the legal scope—not the product title alone—determines which goods are covered.

These measures typically affect manufacturers, exporters, distributors, and importers of the covered goods from specified countries or sources. For an importer, the measure can create additional customs obligations and costs beyond ordinary tariff classification. The importer should review the official scope, product description, country coverage, and any applicable assessment or deposit instructions; classification and scope questions may require a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the tire’s specifications, intended use, construction, and markings.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS code), but do not assume the code alone determines whether the measure applies.
• Verify the country of origin, exporter, manufacturer, and any applicable producer-specific treatment; origin is not always the same as the shipping country.
• Check the official AD/CVD instructions for entry deposits, liquidation, certifications, and other filing requirements before importing.
• Keep product records, invoices, bills of lading, origin documents, and manufacturer information to support the scope and origin analysis.