Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings — China — A-570-875

This is an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) trade measure concerning non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings. These are fittings used to connect, redirect, join, or close sections of pipe, made from cast iron that is not malleable. AD duties address alleged unfairly low-priced imports, while CVD duties address alleged foreign government subsidies. The measure generally applies based on the product’s physical characteristics and country of origin, not simply the product name used in a catalog.

It typically affects US importers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers bringing covered pipe fittings into the United States from specified countries. An importer may owe duties in addition to ordinary customs duties, and the importer of record is generally responsible for entry documentation and payment. Coverage can depend on the written scope, tariff classification, exclusions, and product details, so a customs broker or trade counsel may need to review close cases.

What to check

• Compare the product’s material, design, dimensions, connection method, and intended use with the measure’s written scope; do not rely on the marketing name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the applicable HTSUS classification, recognizing that an HTSUS number is a classification aid rather than the sole test for coverage.
• Check official AD/CVD instructions and current liquidation or cash-deposit requirements for the relevant country and product before entry; do not assume ordinary duty treatment is sufficient.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, bills of materials, origin records, and supplier certifications that support the coverage and origin analysis.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade attorney to review ambiguous products, exclusions, scope rulings, or situations involving manufacturing in more than one country.