Uncoated Paper — Indonesia — A-560-828

“Uncoated Paper” is a product description used for a US trade measure involving antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD). AD duties address imports allegedly sold in the US at unfairly low prices, while CVD address imports that benefit from government subsidies. The measure may apply to certain paper products based on their physical characteristics, intended use, composition, and country of origin—not simply because an item is generally called paper.

This typically affects manufacturers, exporters, distributors, and US importers of covered uncoated paper. The key professional issue is the measure’s product scope: the detailed written description controls, while the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification is an important identification and entry tool but may not by itself determine coverage. If covered, an importer may need to account for AD/CVD cash-deposit requirements and later duty assessment, which can affect landed cost and compliance responsibility.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including product exclusions and technical characteristics such as coating, weight, dimensions, finish, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s HTS classification, country of origin, manufacturer, and exporter; do not rely on the product name or tariff number alone.
• Check current official AD/CVD instructions and case information for the applicable cash-deposit and assessment requirements before entry.
• Obtain product specifications, invoices, mill or supplier statements, and origin records that support the coverage analysis.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist for a scope ruling or professional review if the product is borderline or its specifications are unclear.