Bulk Aspirin — China — A-570-853

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy that can apply to imported merchandise. “AD” means antidumping: the government may find that goods are sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. “CVD” means countervailing duty: the government may find that foreign producers or exporters received government subsidies. A measure titled “Bulk Aspirin” generally concerns aspirin imported in the product form and condition described by the official scope, rather than every aspirin-containing product.

The measure typically affects importers, foreign exporters, and producers when the merchandise matches the scope and comes from the covered countries or origins. It matters because an importer may owe additional duties, called antidumping or countervailing duties, in addition to ordinary customs duties. The product’s tariff classification, often identified by an HTSUS number, helps with entry processing but does not by itself decide whether the merchandise is covered; the written scope and applicable instructions control.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully, including the product’s chemical form, packaging, purity, and whether it is sold in bulk or incorporated into another product.
• Confirm the country of origin and the identities of the manufacturer and exporter; AD/CVD treatment can vary by origin and by company.
• Compare the product and transaction facts with the relevant customs and trade-remedy instructions, rather than relying only on the HTSUS classification.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how to report the entry and whether an AD/CVD cash deposit or other special entry requirement may apply.
• Keep purchase records, product specifications, origin evidence, and supplier information in case Customs or the administering agency requests support for the entry.