Cellular Mobile Telephones and Subassemblies — Japan — A-588-405

An AD/CVD measure means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping duties address imports sold at unfairly low prices, while countervailing duties address benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. A measure titled “Cellular Mobile Telephones and Subassemblies” may cover the finished phones and certain parts or subassemblies, but the legal scope—not the title alone—determines what is covered.

These measures typically affect manufacturers, exporters, importers of record, and sometimes related parties involved in importing the covered merchandise. The applicable scope may depend on the product’s physical features, country of origin, producer or exporter, and entry details. An HTS classification can help identify a possible measure, but it does not by itself prove that merchandise is covered. If covered, the importer may need to deposit additional duties and comply with special entry, documentation, and liquidation requirements. Customs broker or trade counsel review may be necessary for close questions.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare the product’s features, functions, components, and condition—not just its marketing name.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any applicable exclusions or certifications before entry.
• Check the relevant HTS classification as an indicator, then verify coverage against the scope and official customs instructions.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how to report the entry, calculate the required deposit, and maintain supporting records.
• Review prior entries and monitor official agency updates if the product, supplier, origin, or classification changes.