Polyvinyl Alcohol — South Korea — A-580-850

A measure labeled “Polyvinyl Alcohol” and identified as AD/CVD concerns imports of a product that may be covered by an antidumping (AD) or countervailing duty (CVD) order. Antidumping duties address sales into the United States at less than normal value, while countervailing duties address certain foreign government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects US importers of polyvinyl alcohol and products that meet the order’s technical product description, from the countries or producers covered by the measure. The product’s commercial name alone is not enough: coverage usually depends on characteristics such as chemical composition, form, grade, and exclusions in the official scope. Importers should review the scope, determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, and understand that AD/CVD liability can involve special cash-deposit and entry-reporting requirements. A customs broker or trade-remedy specialist may be needed for difficult scope or classification questions.

What to check

• Read the official order’s scope and exclusions carefully; compare the product’s composition, form, grade, and specifications rather than relying only on the product name.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the producer and exporter, because AD/CVD coverage and deposit instructions can vary by these facts.
• Verify the HTS classification, but do not treat an HTS number as conclusive; the written scope generally controls whether the product is covered.
• Check current official instructions for cash deposits, entry documentation, liquidation, and any certification or reporting requirements before importing.
• Ask CBP, the relevant trade-agency source, or a qualified customs broker for a scope or classification review when the product is close to an exclusion or otherwise ambiguous.