Softwood Lumber — Canada — C-122-858

“Softwood Lumber” identifies the product area covered by the measure, while “AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that are sold in the United States at less than “normal value.” Countervailing duties (CVD) address benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government to producers or exporters. These are trade-remedy duties, separate from ordinary customs duty and other import charges.

The measure typically affects importers of covered softwood lumber and related products from specified countries or producers. Coverage depends on the legal product description, tariff classification, country of origin, exporter or producer, and any stated exclusions—not just the product’s commercial name. An importer may be responsible for declaring the measure and paying applicable duties, even when a supplier or customs broker helps prepare the entry. The importer should verify the official scope and current instructions before importing.

What to check

• Read the official scope description, including product characteristics, species, dimensions, processing, packaging, and exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s HTS classification, country of origin, exporter, and producer; do not rely on the commercial description alone.
• Check whether the measure applies to AD, CVD, or both, and review the official entry instructions for the applicable case or measure identifiers.
• Ask the supplier for complete production and origin information, and keep documents supporting classification, valuation, origin, and supply-chain identity.
• Have a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist review uncertain coverage, scope questions, or entries involving multiple producers or countries.