Fatty Acids — Indonesia — C-560-849

“Fatty Acids” refers to a product category that may be covered by U.S. trade remedies. AD means antidumping duties, which address imports allegedly sold at less than fair value. CVD means countervailing duties, which address alleged foreign government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign producers and exporters, and sometimes related parties involved in selling or purchasing the product. Coverage depends on the official product description, known as the scope, rather than the product’s trade name alone. Fatty acids can vary by composition, source, processing, and intended use, so the tariff classification (HTSUS code) is useful for screening but does not by itself decide whether the product is covered. AD/CVD can create additional payment, documentation, and compliance obligations, including possible cash-deposit requirements and later duty assessment.

What to check

• Compare the product’s exact composition, grade, physical form, processing, and intended use with the official scope language; do not rely only on the product name or HTSUS code.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the identity of the foreign producer and exporter, because coverage and deposit treatment can depend on these details.
• Check current official AD/CVD instructions and tariff data for the applicable measure, including any scope rulings, exclusions, certifications, or importer-specific requirements.
• Provide suppliers and your customs broker with complete product specifications, invoices, production information, and origin records so they can evaluate classification and scope.
• If the scope is unclear, request a formal scope review or obtain advice from a qualified customs broker or trade-remedy attorney before importing.