Drill Pipe — China — C-570-966

An AD/CVD measure concerning drill pipe is a trade remedy that may apply to certain drill pipe imported into the United States. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose additional duties when covered goods are sold at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when foreign producers or exporters benefit from certain government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign exporters, manufacturers, and sometimes related parties involved in covered transactions. Whether a shipment is covered depends on the legal product scope, country of origin, manufacturer or exporter, and other facts—not just the product’s commercial name or its HTSUS classification. Importers may need to pay cash deposits at entry and remain responsible for accurate entry information; final duty liability can be addressed through the administrative review process. A customs broker can assist, but the importer remains responsible for compliance.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare it with the product’s physical characteristics, specifications, and intended use; do not rely only on the product name.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any applicable company-specific instructions before importing.
• Check the relevant HTSUS provisions, while remembering that an HTSUS number is generally an identification aid and does not by itself determine scope coverage.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how the measure affects entry documentation, cash deposits, bonding, and potential administrative reviews.
• Keep technical descriptions, bills of materials, purchase records, and origin documents that support your scope and classification analysis.