Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings — China — A-570-062

An AD/CVD measure involving cast iron soil pipe fittings is a trade remedy that may apply to qualifying fittings imported into the United States. “AD” means antidumping duty, which addresses sales allegedly made at unfairly low prices. “CVD” means countervailing duty, which addresses benefits allegedly provided by a foreign government. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in importing covered goods. Coverage depends on the legal product description, or scope, not just the product title or tariff classification. An importer should verify the fitting’s physical characteristics, materials, design, use, country of origin, producer or exporter, and HTSUS classification. If the product is covered, the importer may need to report the measure and pay the applicable AD/CVD liability at entry; a customs broker or trade lawyer may be needed for difficult scope or classification questions.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s actual dimensions, materials, construction, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, producer, exporter, and any related companies.
• Check the applicable HTSUS classification, but do not treat classification alone as proof that the product is inside or outside the scope.
• Ask the exporter for complete production and shipment information, and verify whether the goods were made by or shipped from an entity covered by the measure.
• Have a customs broker or trade counsel review any close scope question, exclusion claim, entry reporting issue, or potential AD/CVD liability before importing.