Tissue Paper Products — China — A-570-894

A US AD/CVD measure concerning “Tissue Paper Products” may impose special import duties on covered merchandise from specified countries. AD means antidumping: the government may determine that goods are sold in the United States at less than normal value. CVD means countervailing duty: the government may determine that foreign producers or exporters benefited from government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, exporters, and distributors of tissue paper products that match the official product scope and come from countries covered by the relevant order or investigation. The product name alone is not enough: coverage can depend on characteristics such as the paper’s composition, form, dimensions, processing, packaging, and intended use. Importers must review the scope language, determine the correct tariff classification, and confirm whether the shipment is subject to AD/CVD. A customs broker or trade specialist may be needed for difficult scope or classification questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully and compare it with the product’s material, construction, size, processing, packaging, and use; do not rely only on the marketing name.
• Confirm the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, but remember that an HTS number is generally an identification aid and does not by itself decide scope coverage.
• Check the country of origin, manufacturer, producer, and exporter; AD/CVD coverage can depend on the origin and the parties involved in the supply chain.
• Determine whether an AD/CVD cash-deposit or assessment requirement applies, and verify the applicable instructions with official US sources or a qualified customs broker.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, supplier declarations, invoices, and origin records that support your scope, classification, and AD/CVD determination.