Folding Gift Boxes — China — A-570-866

An AD/CVD measure covering “Folding Gift Boxes” may impose trade-remedy duties on certain imported paperboard boxes. AD means antidumping: the government determines that covered goods are sold in the United States at less than fair value. CVD means countervailing duty: the government determines that covered goods benefit from government subsidies in the exporting country. A measure may include one or both types of duties.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers bringing covered boxes into the United States from specified countries. Coverage depends on the legal product description, not only the product name or its tariff classification. A covered importer may need to pay cash deposits at entry and could later face duty assessment based on the final administrative outcome. The importer of record is generally responsible for correct entry information and payment, so the measure can affect landed cost, documentation, and compliance risk.

What to check

• Read the official scope description carefully, including materials, construction, dimensions, finishing, and exclusions; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin, but remember that classification by itself does not determine whether the goods are within the AD/CVD scope.
• Check the official measure instructions for the applicable exporting country, producer, exporter, cash-deposit requirements, and any special entry or certification procedures.
• Give suppliers and your customs broker complete product specifications, invoices, bills of materials, and origin information so they can evaluate scope and entry treatment.
• Request a formal scope ruling or professional customs advice if the product is borderline, substantially transformed, bundled with other goods, or covered by an exclusion question.