Gas Powered Pressure Washers — China — A-570-148

“Gas Powered Pressure Washers” identifies a product scope, while “AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that are sold in the United States at less than fair value under the trade rules. Countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters, when those subsidized imports injure a US industry. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects US importers, foreign manufacturers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in selling or producing covered pressure washers. Coverage depends on the official scope language and the product’s technical characteristics—not only its marketing name. An importer should confirm the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, manufacturer or exporter, and the relevant AD/CVD instructions before entry. Errors can create additional duty liability, bond or deposit issues, and compliance exposure; a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed for difficult scope questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s engine, pump, configuration, and other described characteristics; do not rely only on the product name.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification and customs country of origin, then check whether the manufacturer and exporter are covered by the applicable AD/CVD order or instructions.
• Verify whether the measure has separate AD and CVD components and whether importer-specific cash-deposit, bonding, certification, or reporting requirements apply.
• Keep commercial invoices, purchase records, technical specifications, origin documents, and manufacturer or exporter information that support the entry data and scope analysis.
• Ask CBP, the relevant agency, or a qualified customs broker or trade attorney to review borderline products or formal scope-coverage questions before importing.