Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 — China — A-570-892

A trade measure identified as “Carbazole Violet Pigment 23” and typed as AD/CVD concerns a product scope that may cover this particular pigment, including products described by their chemical identity, physical form, or use. The exact scope controls: a product’s commercial name alone does not determine whether it is covered. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and the measure’s written scope must both be reviewed.

AD means antidumping, which addresses imports sold at less than normal value under the applicable rules. CVD means countervailing duty, which addresses certain foreign-government subsidies. These measures typically affect importers of covered merchandise from specified countries or producers/exporters. The importer of record may owe additional duties, and ordinary customs duty, entry requirements, and other obligations may still apply. Because scope and origin questions can be technical, confirm uncertain cases with a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Read the official scope language, including product descriptions, exclusions, chemical specifications, and physical-form details; do not rely only on the product name.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and manufacturer or exporter, because AD/CVD coverage can depend on origin and the specific companies involved.
• Review the likely HTSUS classification, but treat the tariff number as an identification aid—not a substitute for the written scope.
• Ask the supplier for technical specifications, composition, packaging, and production information that can be compared with the scope.
• Before entry, have a customs broker or trade counsel verify coverage, cash-deposit and assessment instructions, and any required documentation.