Furfuryl Alcohol — Thailand — A-549-812

An AD/CVD measure is a trade-remedy action. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from certain foreign-government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

For a product identified as Furfuryl Alcohol, the measure generally concerns covered chemical merchandise from specified countries or producers. The key issue is the legal product scope—not just the product name, tariff classification, or how it is described on an invoice. Importers, manufacturers, distributors, and others responsible for entry information may be affected. Incorrectly identifying covered merchandise can result in additional duty liability, entry corrections, recordkeeping issues, or penalties.

Review the official scope, country coverage, producer or exporter requirements, and any certification or reporting rules. The tariff classification, often called the HTSUS subheading, helps customs identify the goods, but it does not by itself determine whether the merchandise is within the AD/CVD scope. When the product’s composition, concentration, packaging, or origin is unclear, obtain a customs broker’s or trade counsel’s advice and consider whether a formal scope inquiry is appropriate.

What to check

• Compare the product’s composition, form, concentration, and intended use with the official AD/CVD scope language—not only its commercial name.
• Confirm the country of origin and the identities of the manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller; AD/CVD treatment can depend on these parties.
• Check the current official case and customs instructions for the applicable AD or CVD deposit, certification, and entry-reporting requirements; do not rely on an old invoice or rate sheet.
• Verify the HTSUS classification separately from scope coverage, and document the reasoning and product records supporting both determinations.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade lawyer to review ambiguous products, origin claims, scope questions, or potential liability before entry.