Line And Pressure Pipe — Brazil — A-351-826

“Line and pressure pipe” is a product description used in some antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) trade measures. AD duties address imports that are sold in the United States at less than normal value; CVD duties address imports that benefit from countervailable government subsidies. These measures are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign exporters, and producers of covered pipe, depending on the product’s country of origin and the precise legal scope. Coverage is determined by the written scope description—such as the pipe’s material, dimensions, specifications, processing, and use—not by the product name alone. A Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification can help identify potentially covered goods, but it is generally an indicator rather than a final scope determination.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s material, specifications, dimensions, processing, and intended use; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the country of origin and the exporting producer, because AD/CVD measures can vary by origin and may apply differently to specific companies.
• Review the relevant HTS classification, but remember that an HTS number does not by itself prove whether the product is covered.
• Ask the customs broker or trade counsel to verify entry requirements, cash-deposit treatment, and any applicable certifications before importing.
• Request a formal scope ruling or other agency guidance when the product is close to an inclusion or exclusion in the scope.