Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates — China — C-570-157

An AD/CVD measure covering aluminum lithographic printing plates is a US trade remedy that may apply to certain imported aluminum plates used in offset or lithographic printing. “AD” means antidumping: the US may impose duties when merchandise is sold in the US at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when a foreign government provides specific subsidies to producers or exporters. These are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply even when the product is otherwise duty-free.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered plates into the United States from specified countries or producers. Coverage depends on the legal product description, including the plate’s physical characteristics, use, and production details—not just the product name or HTS classification. An importer may be responsible for AD/CVD cash deposits and later duty liability, so the importer of record should verify both the merchandise scope and the relevant producer, exporter, and country information. Scope questions may require a customs broker, trade lawyer, or an official scope ruling.

What to check

• Compare the product’s material, dimensions, coating, printing use, and production method with the measure’s official scope description; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any applicable producer-specific or exporter-specific instructions before entry.
• Use the listed HTS classification as a screening tool, but remember that HTS numbers generally do not determine scope by themselves.
• Ask your customs broker to verify whether AD/CVD entry procedures, cash deposits, bonding, and importer certifications apply to the shipment.
• Keep product specifications, supplier statements, bills of materials, invoices, and origin records that support your scope and classification analysis.