Steel Jacks — Canada — A-122-006

An AD/CVD measure on steel jacks is a trade remedy that may apply to certain steel jack products imported into the United States. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that are sold at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. These are separate from ordinary customs duty and may require additional deposits or reporting.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties responsible for importing covered merchandise from specified countries or producers. Coverage depends on the official product scope, not simply the product name or its tariff classification. An importer should compare the jack’s design, materials, components, use, and country of origin with the scope language and verify the applicable HTS classification. Because scope and origin questions can be technical, a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and check whether the product’s physical characteristics, components, and intended use match it.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the producer or exporter identified by the measure; do not rely only on the shipping country.
• Review the listed HTS classifications, but treat them as an identification aid rather than the final test of coverage.
• Ask your customs broker how the measure affects entry filing, cash deposits, importer obligations, and possible certification requirements.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, supplier information, origin records, and classification support in case coverage or entry treatment must be verified.