Pure Magnesium — China — A-570-832

An AD/CVD measure combines two trade remedies: antidumping (AD), which addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address imports that benefit from certain foreign government subsidies. A measure titled “Pure Magnesium” generally applies only to the merchandise described in its legal scope—not automatically to every product containing magnesium or every item classified under a related HTSUS code.

It typically affects US importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes manufacturers or distributors when the covered merchandise enters the United States. The importer of record may owe additional duties and must provide accurate entry information. The product’s physical characteristics, composition, form, and intended use; its country of origin; and the specific producer or exporter can all matter. HTSUS classification is an important screening tool, but the written scope controls, and a customs broker or trade lawyer may need to review borderline products.

What to check

• Read the measure’s complete scope description and compare it with the product’s material, purity, form, dimensions, and use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual foreign producer and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Use the listed HTSUS classifications as search and entry clues, but verify whether the merchandise legally falls within the scope even if the tariff number differs.
• Ask your customs broker to check the applicable AD/CVD case instructions, cash-deposit requirements, entry documentation, and any certification or reporting obligations.
• Keep technical specifications, purchase records, origin information, and producer/exporter details that support your scope analysis; obtain professional advice for ambiguous products.