Sorbitol — France — A-427-001

An AD/CVD measure on sorbitol refers to trade-remedy duties: antidumping (AD) duties address imports sold in the United States at less than “normal value,” while countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign producers, exporters, and related parties handling covered sorbitol products from specified countries. Coverage depends on the legal product description and country—not just the product name or tariff classification. An importer may need to pay cash deposits at entry and later face a final assessment, so the importer of record should verify the measure’s scope and current instructions with official sources or a qualified customs broker.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope description, including product form, composition, packaging, and any stated exclusions; do not rely on the word “sorbitol” alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and the identities of the producer and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can differ by country and company.
• Compare the product facts with the relevant HTS classification, but treat the HTS number as a screening aid—not proof that the product is covered.
• Check current Commerce Department and CBP instructions for applicable cash-deposit requirements, entry documentation, and any certification or exclusion procedures.
• Keep technical specifications, purchase records, origin evidence, and producer/exporter information, and obtain broker or trade-counsel advice when scope coverage is uncertain.