Large Residential Washers — South Korea — A-580-868

“Large Residential Washers” refers to a trade-remedy category for certain household washing machines. The measure type, AD/CVD, combines antidumping (AD) duties, which address imports allegedly sold below normal value, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address benefits allegedly provided by a foreign government. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects manufacturers, exporters, importers, and US purchasers of products that fall within the legal product scope. Whether a washer is covered depends on the written scope description—not just the product name or its tariff classification. An affected importer may have to provide additional entry information, pay cash deposits, and remain responsible for possible duty adjustments. The importer of record should review the official measure documents and obtain customs-broker or trade counsel advice when coverage is uncertain.

What to check

• Compare the product’s specifications—such as capacity, configuration, features, and intended residential use—with the official scope language.
• Check the applicable HTS classification, but do not treat the tariff number alone as proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Identify the manufacturer, exporter, and country of origin; AD/CVD treatment can vary by producer, exporter, and origin.
• Confirm the required entry declarations, cash-deposit instructions, and importer responsibilities with official customs guidance or a qualified broker.
• Request a formal scope review or professional classification advice if the product is borderline, customized, bundled, or described differently across documents.