Multilayered Wood Flooring — China — A-570-970

A trade measure titled “Multilayered Wood Flooring” and identified as AD/CVD concerns imported wood flooring made from multiple layers or plies. AD means antidumping: the government may impose an additional duty when covered merchandise from a particular country is found to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. CVD means countervailing duty: an additional duty may apply when imported merchandise benefits from government subsidies. The title is only a starting point; the official scope description controls what products and countries are covered.

This type of measure typically affects manufacturers, exporters, US importers of record, distributors, and retailers handling covered flooring from listed countries. It matters because AD/CVD can create duty liability separate from ordinary customs duties, and the importer of record is generally responsible for entry information, payment, and compliance. Coverage can depend on the product’s construction and characteristics—not simply its commercial name, invoice description, or tariff classification. Customs classification under the HTSUS and the measure’s written scope should both be reviewed, often with a customs broker or trade attorney.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s layers, materials, dimensions, finish, assembly, and intended use; do not rely only on the product name.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the manufacturer and exporter, because AD/CVD coverage and applicable treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the product’s HTSUS classification, but treat it as an aid to identification—not a substitute for the written AD/CVD scope.
• Ask the customs broker or trade counsel whether an exclusion, scope ruling, certification, or other documentation is needed for the specific product.
• Keep product specifications, supplier statements, production records, origin documents, and entry records that support the classification and scope determination.