Carbon Steel Flat Products — Brazil — C-351-818

A measure covering “Carbon Steel Flat Products” under AD/CVD concerns imported steel that is supplied in flat form, such as certain sheet or plate products. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose an additional duty when it finds that imported goods are sold in the US at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: an additional duty may apply when a foreign government provides subsidies that benefit the exported goods. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and other import charges.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and purchasers bringing covered steel from specified countries or producers into the United States. Coverage depends on the legal product description and scope—not simply on a product’s everyday name. An importer should compare the product’s material, dimensions, coating or finish, processing, country of origin, producer or exporter, and tariff classification (HTSUS code) with the official scope and instructions. A customs broker or trade counsel may be needed when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official scope language, including inclusions, exclusions, and product specifications; do not rely on the measure title alone.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, producer, and exporter, and check whether the applicable AD/CVD order covers that combination.
• Review the product’s steel grade, form, dimensions, coating, processing, and intended use against any scope examples or technical definitions.
• Check entry and documentation requirements with CBP and the relevant AD/CVD instructions, including whether a cash deposit or other security may be required.
• Keep purchase orders, mill certificates, commercial invoices, origin records, and classification analyses, and obtain broker or specialist advice if coverage is uncertain.