Pressure Sensitive Plastic Tape — Italy — A-475-059

A measure covering “Pressure Sensitive Plastic Tape” may be an antidumping (AD) duty, a countervailing (CVD) duty, or both. AD duties address sales at unfairly low prices, while CVD duties address benefits a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically concerns plastic tape that sticks when pressure is applied, but coverage depends on the official scope description—not just the product name or an HTS classification. It may affect foreign manufacturers, exporters, US importers, and related parties. The US importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the merchandise correctly and paying any applicable duties, including possible cash deposits or later final assessments. A customs broker can help, but the importer remains responsible for the entry information.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the tape’s materials, adhesive, dimensions, construction, packaging, and intended use; do not rely on the product title alone.
• Confirm the product’s HTS classification with current official tariff data, while recognizing that an HTS number may not by itself determine whether the product is within the AD/CVD scope.
• Identify the producer, exporter, and country of origin, because AD/CVD treatment can depend on these parties and facts—not only the shipping country.
• Check whether exclusions, certifications, scope rulings, or special entry instructions apply, and keep technical specifications and supplier records to support the analysis.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade attorney to review close cases before importation, especially when the product resembles covered tape but may fall outside the scope.