Solid Urea — Russia — A-821-801

“Solid urea” generally refers to urea presented in a solid form, such as granules, prills, or crystals. An AD/CVD measure combines two trade-remedy programs: antidumping (AD), which addresses imports sold at less than normal value, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address certain government subsidies provided to foreign producers or exporters. The measure’s legal scope—not just the product name—determines what is covered.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers, foreign exporters, producers, and sometimes related parties handling the covered merchandise. An importer may have to pay additional duties through the customs entry process, and the amount can depend on the country of origin, exporter or producer, product characteristics, and applicable instructions. The importer of record is responsible for reasonable classification and compliance, even when another party files the entry. AD/CVD coverage is separate from ordinary tariff classification: the HTS classification can help identify a product, but it does not by itself decide whether the product falls within the measure’s scope.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s physical form, chemical composition, grade, packaging, and intended use; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter, including any affiliated companies, because AD/CVD treatment may vary by those facts.
• Check the applicable HTS classification, but treat it as an identification aid rather than a substitute for the written scope or official customs instructions.
• Ask whether the entry requires an AD/CVD indicator, cash deposit, certification, or other documentation, and verify the current instructions before filing.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, origin records, producer information, and prior rulings available; seek a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist’s advice when scope coverage is uncertain.