Monosodium Glutamate — Indonesia — A-560-826

An AD/CVD measure concerning Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) applies to certain imports that fall within the official product scope. “AD” means antidumping: a trade remedy for merchandise sold in the United States at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: an additional duty addressing subsidies provided by a foreign government. These measures are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply based on the merchandise, country of origin, producer, exporter, and other scope details.

This typically affects importers bringing covered MSG products into the United States, even if the importer is not the manufacturer. The importer of record is generally responsible for entry information, required cash deposits, and later duty assessment. Product names alone do not decide coverage: the official scope description, tariff classification, physical characteristics, processing, and origin must be reviewed. When the facts are unclear, obtain guidance from a qualified customs broker or trade-remedy professional.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s ingredients, form, composition, packaging, and intended use—not just its commercial name.
• Confirm the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, but do not assume an HTS number alone proves that the product is covered or excluded.
• Verify the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter; AD/CVD treatment can differ by these parties and by the applicable measure.
• Ask your customs broker to review entry filing, cash-deposit, bond, and post-entry assessment requirements before importing.
• Keep product specifications, purchase records, origin documents, and supplier information that support your scope and classification analysis.