Paper Plates — China — A-570-164

An AD/CVD measure combines two trade remedies: antidumping (AD), which addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value, and countervailing duty (CVD), which addresses benefits that a foreign government allegedly provides to producers or exporters. For a measure based on “Paper Plates,” the covered products are defined by the official scope, not simply by the product’s everyday name.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers bringing covered paper plates from the specified countries and may require additional duty deposits when the goods enter the United States. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying applicable duties. The final amount can depend on product scope, country, exporter or producer, entry details, and later government reviews, so a customs broker or trade attorney may need to confirm the treatment.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully, including product descriptions, physical characteristics, exclusions, and covered countries.
• Compare the merchandise to the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, but do not treat an HTS number alone as proof that the product is covered.
• Confirm the producer, exporter, country of origin, and any required AD/CVD case or entry information before shipment.
• Ask your customs broker to verify deposit instructions and filing requirements with current official sources.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, origin records, and supplier information in case Customs or the administering agency reviews the entry.