Mattresses — Bulgaria — A-487-001

An AD/CVD measure is a trade remedy involving antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) rules. Antidumping duties address imports that are found to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Countervailing duties address imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. A mattresses measure generally applies only to mattress products that fall within the official scope description, not automatically to every product marketed as a mattress.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers, foreign manufacturers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in the transaction. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying any applicable additional duties. The measure matters because AD/CVD liability can be separate from ordinary customs duty, and the amount or applicability may depend on the product’s scope, country of origin, manufacturer or exporter, and other official findings. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification can help identify covered goods, but the written scope controls; a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed for a difficult scope question.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including product descriptions, exclusions, physical characteristics, and packaging provisions; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and supply-chain relationships, because AD/CVD treatment may vary by these facts.
• Review the relevant HTSUS provisions and compare them with the scope, while treating the tariff number as an indicator rather than a final scope decision.
• Ask the supplier for complete product specifications, bills of materials, and production information, and keep records supporting your classification and origin analysis.
• Confirm with Customs and Border Protection guidance, official agency instructions, or a qualified customs broker how to declare and secure any required AD/CVD entries before importing.