Oleoresin Paprika — India — C-533-939

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy that can apply to imported goods. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose additional duties when it finds that imported merchandise is sold in the United States at less than fair value and causes, or threatens, injury to a domestic industry. “CVD” means countervailing duties: additional duties may apply when foreign government subsidies benefit the imported goods and harm a domestic industry.

For a measure titled “Oleoresin Paprika,” the key issue is whether the product falls within the legal scope of the order—not simply whether its label uses that name. Oleoresin paprika is a concentrated extract made from paprika and may be used for coloring or flavoring. The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and customs brokers handling covered merchandise from the countries identified in the official measure. If covered, the importer of record may owe AD/CVD in addition to ordinary customs duties, and must use the correct classification and entry procedures. Scope questions can require a customs broker or trade-law professional’s judgment.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s ingredients, concentration, physical form, packaging, and intended use.
• Confirm the country of origin and whether the exporting producer or supplier is specifically identified in the official measure.
• Verify the HTS classification, but do not rely on the tariff number alone; AD/CVD scope language controls whether merchandise is covered.
• Ask your customs broker to check the applicable AD/CVD case information, cash-deposit instructions, and entry requirements before importing.
• Keep product specifications, manufacturing records, invoices, origin records, and supplier certifications so you can support the scope and origin analysis.