In-Shell Pistachio Nuts — Iran — C-507-501

An AD/CVD measure concerns imported goods that may be subject to antidumping (AD) or countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports sold at unfairly low prices, while CVD duties address benefits a foreign government may provide to producers or exporters. For in-shell pistachios, the measure may cover products described by the official scope, but the title alone does not determine coverage.

The measure typically affects importers, foreign producers, exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in bringing the merchandise into the United States. An importer may need to pay additional duties at entry, provide accurate country-of-origin and producer information, and comply with entry or certification requirements. The key professional terms to review are the merchandise scope, HTSUS classification, country of origin, exporter or producer, cash-deposit requirement, and final duty assessment.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s physical characteristics, packaging, processing, and in-shell status.
• Confirm the correct HTSUS classification, but do not rely on the tariff number alone; scope language controls whether merchandise is covered.
• Verify the country of origin and identify the foreign producer and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can depend on these parties and their assigned rates or status.
• Check current official instructions for cash deposits, certifications, entry reporting, and later liquidation or duty assessment.
• Ask a customs broker or trade attorney to review borderline products, scope questions, or uncertainty about producer-specific treatment.