Uncoated Paper — China — A-570-022

An AD/CVD measure on “Uncoated Paper” concerns two trade-remedy tools: antidumping (AD) duties, which address imports sold at less than normal value, and countervailing (CVD) duties, which address benefits a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. These measures are generally country- and product-specific, so the title alone does not determine whether a shipment is covered.

The key concept is the legal “scope,” which describes the physical characteristics and uses of the covered paper. Scope language may matter more than a product’s marketing name or its tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). An importer may face additional cash-deposit requirements, entry reporting obligations, and possible later duty liability if the merchandise, origin, producer, or exporter falls within the measure. Customs-broker or trade-remedy specialist review may be appropriate for close cases.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare its technical details—such as coating, basis weight, dimensions, finish, and use—with the product and its specifications.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, producer, exporter, and supply chain; AD/CVD coverage can vary by country and by the parties involved.
• Verify the HTS classification, but do not treat an HTS number as conclusive proof of coverage; use it together with the written scope.
• Check the applicable cash-deposit instructions and entry requirements with official customs and trade-remedy sources before importing.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, origin records, and supplier statements, and ask a qualified customs broker or trade-remedy professional to review uncertain classifications or scope issues.