Hardwood and Decorative Plywood — Vietnam — A-552-851

“Hardwood and Decorative Plywood” refers to a product scope covering certain plywood made with hardwood faces, decorative wood surfaces, or related construction. The exact scope is controlled by the official measure text, not just the product title or the tariff classification (HTSUS) listed for reference. Products that look similar may be treated differently based on factors such as construction, face and back veneers, thickness, core materials, finishing, and intended use.

“AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address merchandise sold in the United States at less than fair value, while countervailing duties (CVD) address certain foreign government subsidies. These measures typically affect importers of covered merchandise from specified countries, along with foreign producers, exporters, and sometimes related parties. An importer may owe additional duties even when ordinary customs duty is low or zero, and the importer of record is generally responsible for entry accuracy and payment.

What to check

• Read the official product scope and exclusions; do not rely on the title, a supplier description, or an HTSUS number alone.
• Compare the product’s construction and specifications with the scope, including veneers, core, thickness, surface treatment, and dimensions; request technical records from the supplier.
• Confirm the country of manufacture and the producer or exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable AD/CVD instructions and entry requirements with official customs and trade-agency sources before importing; ask a customs broker or trade lawyer when scope coverage is uncertain.
• Keep invoices, bills of materials, product literature, origin records, and producer information so the classification and scope analysis can be supported.