Iron Construction Castings — Canada — A-122-503

“Iron Construction Castings” is a trade-remedy category generally covering certain cast-iron components used in construction or infrastructure, such as products made by pouring molten iron into molds. The exact scope—not the product name alone—controls whether an item is covered. Classification may depend on the casting’s design, material, use, dimensions, finishing, and other technical characteristics.

“AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that the U.S. Department of Commerce determines are sold at less than fair value. Countervailing duties (CVD) address benefits from foreign government subsidies. These measures typically affect U.S. importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes specific products from specified countries. An importer may owe additional duties, face entry-documentation requirements, and need to confirm the correct “scope” and “country of origin” before importing.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s drawings, specifications, material, manufacturing process, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, but do not assume an HTSUS number alone decides scope; AD/CVD scope language generally controls.
• Check the measure’s country coverage and identify the producer, exporter, manufacturer, and country of origin shown on the commercial and entry documents.
• Ask the supplier for complete product and production details, and retain records supporting why the merchandise is or is not covered.
• Before entry, confirm current cash-deposit, reporting, and assessment requirements with official Commerce and Customs and Border Protection sources or a qualified customs broker.