Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 — India — C-533-839

An AD/CVD measure concerning Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 applies to a product identified by its technical characteristics, origin, and the scope language in the official order or determination. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports allegedly sold in the United States at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that allegedly benefit from government subsidies. These are trade remedies, separate from ordinary customs duty.

The measure typically affects importers of the covered pigment, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and related parties involved in importing it. A product’s brand name, tariff classification, or description alone may not decide coverage. The key terms are “scope,” which defines the covered merchandise, and “country of origin,” which helps determine whether the measure applies. Additional duties may be collected at entry, and the importer of record is generally responsible for declaring merchandise accurately and meeting applicable customs requirements.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s chemical composition, physical form, packaging, and intended use; do not rely only on the product name.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and distinguish it from the country of export, shipping location, or supplier location.
• Review the applicable HTSUS classification, but treat it as a filing aid rather than the sole test of scope coverage.
• Check whether the entry requires an AD/CVD cash-deposit or reporting procedure and whether importer-specific instructions apply.
• Keep technical specifications, laboratory or supplier documentation, invoices, and origin records; ask a customs broker or trade-remedy lawyer to assess close or disputed cases.