Fresh Cut Flowers — Kenya — A-779-602

An AD/CVD measure concerns imported goods that may be subject to antidumping (AD) or countervailing duties (CVD). Antidumping duties address imports sold at less than fair value, while countervailing duties address benefits or subsidies provided by a foreign government. For a product described as “Fresh Cut Flowers,” coverage usually depends on the legal product description and scope, not just the product’s everyday name.

These measures typically affect importers, customs brokers, exporters, producers, and sometimes related parties involved in covered shipments. An importer may owe additional duties beyond ordinary customs duty, and must use the correct classification, AD/CVD case information, and entry procedures. Scope questions can depend on details such as flower type, condition, packaging, origin, and exclusions; a customs broker or trade lawyer may be needed when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare it with the product’s species, form, packaging, and country of origin; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and any AD/CVD case or message instructions with your customs broker.
• Check whether the measure applies to the producer, exporter, or both, because the relevant rates and cash-deposit requirements can depend on those parties.
• Review entry documents and commercial invoices for accurate origin, product descriptions, manufacturer or exporter identity, and required AD/CVD indicators.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, scope exclusions, and duty calculations, and obtain professional advice before entry if the product is borderline.