Paper File Folders — China — A-570-147

“Paper File Folders” describes a product scope for certain paper folders, while “AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address merchandise sold in the United States at less than normal value; countervailing (CVD) duties address benefits from foreign government subsidies. These are trade-remedy measures, separate from ordinary customs duty.

The measure typically affects importers of covered paper file folders from the countries and producers or exporters identified in the official scope and order. The key issue is whether the imported merchandise matches the legal product description—not simply whether it is marketed as a folder. If covered, the importer may need special entry reporting, additional deposits, and later duty assessment. A customs broker or trade-remedy specialist should review close cases and scope questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully, including product characteristics, exclusions, country coverage, and named producers or exporters.
• Compare the product’s material, construction, dimensions, use, packaging, and tariff classification with the scope; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Check whether the measure applies to the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, or a particular combination, and verify the current instructions for entry filing.
• Ask your customs broker to confirm the required AD/CVD case identifiers, cash-deposit treatment, and any certification or documentation requirements.
• Keep purchase orders, product specifications, origin records, manufacturer details, and classification support so you can substantiate whether the merchandise is covered.