Bicycle Speedometers — Japan — A-588-038

An AD/CVD measure is a trade-remedy action. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that may be sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that may benefit from government subsidies. A measure titled “Bicycle Speedometers” generally concerns covered speed-measuring devices for bicycles, but the legal scope—not the title alone—controls which products are included.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, exporters, and sometimes related parties involved with covered merchandise from specified countries. They can require additional customs deposits or duties beyond ordinary tariffs, and may create recordkeeping, reporting, and liability concerns. The product’s tariff classification (HTSUS number) can help identify a possible match, but it does not by itself decide whether the merchandise is within the scope. Scope interpretation may require review of the official scope language and, in uncertain cases, advice from a customs broker or trade-remedy professional.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s functions, design, components, packaging, and accessories—not just its product name or HTSUS classification.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the manufacturer, producer, exporter, and any related companies shown in the supply chain.
• Check whether the shipment may require an AD/CVD cash deposit, entry documentation, or special instructions in the official customs data for the measure.
• Ask your customs broker to review borderline products, bundled goods, kits, replacement units, and products with speedometer functions combined with other electronics.
• Keep purchase orders, bills of materials, technical specifications, origin records, and supplier certifications that support the scope and origin analysis.