Mattresses — Cambodia — A-555-001

“AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) duties address imports that are sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, while countervailing duties (CVD) address benefits from government subsidies. A measure titled “Mattresses” generally applies only to mattresses that meet the official product scope, which may describe construction, materials, size, or other characteristics.

These measures typically affect foreign producers and exporters, as well as U.S. importers responsible for entering the goods. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification can help identify potentially covered merchandise, but the written scope controls; an HTS number alone does not prove that a product is covered. If covered, the importer may face additional duty collection, entry requirements, and later assessment or liability depending on the producer, exporter, country of origin, and applicable proceeding.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the mattress’s construction, materials, dimensions, packaging, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s HTS classification and country of origin, but do not rely on either one as the sole coverage test.
• Identify the actual manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller; AD/CVD treatment can depend on these parties and their roles.
• Check official customs and trade-agency instructions for cash-deposit requirements, exclusions, certifications, and entry documentation.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline products, scope questions, and any possible exclusion or scope-ruling process.