Activated Carbon — China — A-570-904

An AD/CVD measure on activated carbon refers to U.S. trade remedies that may apply to certain imported activated carbon products. “AD” means antidumping duty, generally addressing imports that are sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. “CVD” means countervailing duty, generally addressing imports that benefit from government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may be collected in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers of covered activated carbon from specified countries, depending on the product description and the scope of the applicable order or determination. Coverage is not decided by the product’s commercial name alone. Importers should compare the merchandise’s technical characteristics, form, production method, and country of origin with the official scope language. If the product is covered, the importer may face additional duty liability, entry and cash-deposit requirements, and recordkeeping obligations. Classification or scope questions may require a customs broker, trade attorney, or a formal agency ruling.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s material, form, particle size, treatment, and intended use; do not rely only on the invoice description or HTSUS number.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and whether the measure applies to that country; origin is not necessarily the same as the country of export.
• Review the relevant HTSUS classification, but treat it as an administrative indicator rather than the final test of AD/CVD coverage.
• Ask the supplier for production, processing, and subsidy-related information, and retain technical specifications, purchase records, and origin documents.
• Before entry, confirm cash-deposit, certification, and reporting requirements with CBP guidance and a qualified customs broker or trade counsel.