Certain Preserved Mushrooms — India — A-533-813

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy involving antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports sold in the United States at less than normal value, while CVD duties address benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. A measure described as “Certain Preserved Mushrooms” generally applies only to merchandise that falls within the official product scope, not automatically to every mushroom product with a similar description.

The measure typically affects foreign producers and exporters, U.S. importers, and the importer of record responsible for entry documentation and duties. It matters because additional AD/CVD duties may be collected through customs, and the final amount can depend on the producer, exporter, country of origin, entry date, and applicable administrative instructions. Product descriptions and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification help identify goods, but the written scope controls; a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed for difficult scope questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including product characteristics, processing methods, packaging, and any stated exclusions.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and supply chain records; AD/CVD treatment can depend on these details.
• Compare the product against the relevant HTS subheading, but do not treat the HTS number alone as proof that the measure applies.
• Check current official instructions for cash-deposit requirements, liquidation treatment, reviews, and any company-specific or product-specific provisions.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade attorney for a scope ruling or classification advice when the product is borderline, mixed, or substantially transformed.