Mattresses — China — C-570-128

An AD/CVD measure means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping duties address imports sold in the United States at less than normal value, while countervailing duties address benefits a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. A measure titled “Mattresses” generally applies to covered mattress products from specified countries, but the legal scope—not the product title alone—controls.

The measure typically affects importers, foreign manufacturers, exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in bringing covered goods into the United States. It matters because an importer may owe additional duties beyond ordinary customs duty, and the importer of record is generally responsible for providing accurate entry information and paying amounts due. Coverage depends on the product’s physical characteristics, country of origin, and the applicable tariff classification (HTSUS); a customs broker can help, but the importer remains responsible for review.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare it with the product’s construction, materials, dimensions, packaging, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin separately from its shipping country, and verify whether the origin is one of the countries covered by the measure.
• Review the applicable HTSUS classification, but do not assume an HTSUS number alone determines coverage; scope language controls when there is a conflict.
• Check official Commerce and CBP instructions for deposit requirements, exclusions, certification procedures, and entry documentation before importing.
• Request a formal scope ruling or consult a qualified customs broker or trade attorney if the product is borderline, modified, bundled, or otherwise difficult to match to the scope.