Polyester Textured Yarn — China — A-570-097

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy that may apply to covered imports of polyester textured yarn. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose an antidumping duty when it determines that goods are sold in the United States at less than fair value and that this harms a domestic industry. “CVD” means countervailing duty: the government may impose a duty when it determines that foreign government subsidies benefit the exported goods and contribute to injury.

The measure generally concerns the product’s legal scope, not just its everyday name. Polyester textured yarn is yarn made from polyester filament fibers that have been modified to add texture, stretch, bulk, or other characteristics. Whether a shipment is covered depends on technical features, scope language, country of origin, and the applicable tariff classification (HTSUS subheading). An importer may be responsible for identifying the measure, declaring the goods correctly, and paying any applicable duties; a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed for difficult scope questions.

What to check

• Compare the product’s composition, filament structure, denier, texture, packaging, and intended use with the measure’s official scope description—not just its commercial name.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and review whether the measure applies to that origin, including any rules for processing or assembly in third countries.
• Check the HTSUS classification, but do not treat the tariff number alone as proof that the product is covered; scope language controls when the two appear inconsistent.
• Review official entry instructions and the current AD/CVD deposit requirements before importing, and retain product specifications, invoices, origin records, and classification support.
• Request a formal scope ruling or consult a qualified customs broker or trade attorney if the product falls near a scope boundary or its technical characteristics are unclear.