Red Raspberries — Canada — A-122-401

An AD/CVD measure concerns trade remedies: antidumping (AD) duties address merchandise sold in the United States at less than its normal value, while countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government. A measure titled or based on “Red Raspberries” generally applies only to merchandise that falls within the official product scope—not automatically to every raspberry product or every shipment from every country.

It typically affects importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in the sale or entry. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the merchandise correctly and paying any applicable additional duties. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) helps identify the product, but the written scope and applicable country and producer/exporter coverage control whether the trade measure applies. AD/CVD can also involve cash-deposit requirements and later liquidation, so the final duty liability may need confirmation after entry.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including product form, preparation, packaging, and exclusions; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller, because coverage can depend on the supply chain and named parties.
• Compare the product’s technical facts with the relevant HTSUS classification, while treating the HTSUS number as an identification aid rather than the sole test of coverage.
• Check the current official instructions for cash deposits, entry documentation, and any suspension or liquidation status before importing.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist to review ambiguous products, scope questions, and potential AD/CVD liability.