Aluminum Extrusions — China — A-570-967

An Aluminum Extrusions AD/CVD measure concerns imported aluminum extrusion products that may be covered by antidumping (AD) or countervailing duty (CVD) orders. AD addresses alleged selling at unfairly low prices, while CVD addresses alleged benefits from foreign government subsidies. These measures can apply differently by exporting country, producer, exporter, and product scope.

For an importer, the key term is scope: the written description of products covered by the order. It may depend on how the aluminum product is made, its shape, dimensions, finish, use, or other characteristics. A product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification can help identify potentially relevant goods, but the HTS number alone does not decide whether the product is covered. If covered, additional customs deposits and reporting obligations may apply, and the importer of record is generally responsible for accurate entry information.

What to check

• Compare the product’s specifications, manufacturing process, and intended use with the official scope language; do not rely only on the HTS number.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin, exporting country, producer, and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary among them.
• Check current official order, scope, exclusion, liquidation, and cash-deposit information before entry; do not assume a supplier’s statement is sufficient.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous products, scope questions, certifications, and documentation requirements.
• Keep invoices, bills of materials, origin records, supplier certifications, and product descriptions that support the classification and scope analysis.