Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod — Canada — C-122-841

An AD/CVD measure combines two trade-remedy tools: antidumping (AD), which addresses goods allegedly sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address benefits allegedly provided by a foreign government. “Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod” identifies the product category, while the measure’s coverage generally depends on the merchandise description, production country, and exporting or producing company—not just the product name.

This type of measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses bringing covered steel wire rod into the United States. If the merchandise is within the scope, the importer of record may need to provide additional duty deposits at entry and maintain supporting records. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification can help identify potentially relevant entries, but it does not by itself determine whether the product is covered; the official scope language and applicable agency instructions control.

What to check

• Compare the product’s specifications, physical characteristics, end use, and exclusions with the official scope description for the measure.
• Confirm the country of origin, producing mill, exporter, and supplier chain; AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Review the HTS classification as a screening tool, but do not rely on the tariff number alone to decide scope coverage.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel to verify entry procedures, cash-deposit requirements, and whether a scope ruling is appropriate for an uncertain product.
• Keep purchase orders, mill certificates, product specifications, origin records, and communications supporting your classification and scope analysis.