Gray Portland Cement And Cement Clinker — Mexico — A-201-802

An AD/CVD measure is a U.S. trade remedy applied to imports covered by an antidumping (AD) or countervailing duty (CVD) order. AD addresses imports sold at less than fair value, while CVD addresses benefits, or subsidies, provided by a foreign government. A title such as “Gray Portland Cement and Cement Clinker” identifies the general product subject, but the legally controlling description is the order’s scope.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties entering the covered cement or clinker into the United States. If merchandise is within scope, the importer may need to provide additional cash deposits and could face an assessment of duties when Customs and Border Protection (CBP) liquidates the entry. The HTSUS classification can help identify potentially relevant goods, but it does not by itself decide whether a product is covered; physical characteristics, production details, origin, and any scope exclusions must also be reviewed.

What to check

• Read the full AD/CVD order scope, including product descriptions, technical terms, and listed exclusions; do not rely only on the measure title or HTSUS number.
• Compare the product’s characteristics—such as cement or clinker form, composition, packaging, and intended use—with the scope language, and request a formal scope ruling if coverage is unclear.
• Confirm the country of origin and the producer or exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can depend on where the goods were produced and which company supplied them.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how to report potentially covered merchandise, including required entry information, cash deposits, and later liquidation adjustments.
• Keep purchase records, production documents, origin evidence, and product specifications that support the classification and scope determination.