Coumarin — China — A-570-830

“Coumarin” is the product covered by a trade-remedy measure identified as AD/CVD. AD means antidumping duty, which addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at less than normal value. CVD means countervailing duty, which addresses imports that allegedly benefit from government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered coumarin products from the countries and producers or exporters identified in the official measure. Coverage depends on the legal product description, country of origin, producer or exporter, and sometimes the product’s physical characteristics—not just the product name or an HTS classification. An importer may need to provide additional cash deposits at entry and later face a final duty assessment, so confirming coverage before importation is important.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s ingredients, form, specifications, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller in the transaction.
• Check the applicable HTS classification, but treat it as a screening tool; the written scope generally controls whether the merchandise is covered.
• Verify the required AD/CVD cash-deposit instructions and entry reporting requirements using current official sources or a qualified customs broker.
• Keep purchase records, product specifications, origin documents, and supply-chain information that support your coverage and classification analysis.