Fresh Cut Flowers — Chile — A-337-602

An AD/CVD measure involving fresh cut flowers concerns trade-remedy duties. “AD” means antidumping: additional duties may apply when merchandise is sold in the United States at less than its normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when imported merchandise benefits from government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may be collected in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers of covered fresh cut flowers, as well as exporters, producers, and sometimes specific countries or companies identified in the official scope. Coverage depends on the legal product description and scope—not just a product’s everyday name. An importer should verify the flower type, condition, origin, producer or exporter, entry dates, and applicable tariff classification. AD/CVD can change the entry’s total cost and may create extra documentation, deposit, and recordkeeping responsibilities.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and confirm whether the specific flower species, presentation, packaging, and condition are covered.
• Check the product’s HTSUS classification, but do not rely on the tariff number alone; scope language controls coverage.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter, because company-specific treatment may apply.
• Review the official AD/CVD instructions for the required cash-deposit treatment, entry documentation, and importer certification responsibilities.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist to review uncertain classifications, scope questions, exclusions, or origin determinations.