Garlic, Fresh — China — A-570-831

“Garlic, Fresh” describes the product scope, while “AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duty measures. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that are sold in the United States at less than fair value. Countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits, or subsidies, that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

A measure like this typically affects US importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in selling fresh garlic. The exact product scope is controlling: it may depend on the garlic’s physical characteristics, condition, packaging, processing, and country of origin—not merely the commercial description or tariff classification. Importers should review the official scope language and entry requirements because AD/CVD liability can create additional payment, reporting, and recordkeeping obligations, and an incorrect declaration may lead to later duty assessments or penalties.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare it with the product’s condition, presentation, packaging, and processing; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and the producer or exporter identified in your supply chain, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable Harmonized System (HS) classification, but remember that an HTSUS number is a customs identifier and does not by itself determine whether the product is within the AD/CVD scope.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how the measure should be reported at entry and whether additional documentation, certifications, or cash-deposit instructions apply.
• Keep purchase, origin, supplier, production, and shipping records that support your classification and scope analysis; seek professional advice if the product is borderline or substantially processed.