Utility Scale Wind Towers — China — A-570-981

A measure labeled “Utility Scale Wind Towers” and marked AD/CVD concerns trade remedies for certain imported wind-tower products. AD means antidumping: the government may impose an additional duty when imported goods are sold in the United States at less than normal value. CVD means countervailing duty: an additional duty may apply when imports benefit from government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and are generally assessed in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered wind towers or specified tower components into the United States from named countries or producers. Coverage depends on the legal product description, country of origin, exporter or producer, and any stated exclusions—not simply the product’s marketing name. An importer should compare the merchandise to the measure’s scope and confirm the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification. AD/CVD matters because liability can include special duty deposits, entry documentation requirements, and later duty assessment; a customs broker or trade-remedies professional may be needed for a definitive determination.

What to check

• Read the measure’s scope language and compare the product’s physical characteristics, components, and intended use—not just its commercial description.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter; AD/CVD coverage can vary by country, company, or combination of companies.
• Check the applicable HTS classification, but do not rely on the tariff number alone; scope language controls whether merchandise is covered.
• Ask your customs broker to verify entry filing instructions, cash-deposit treatment, and whether the importer may face a later assessment of additional duties.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, origin records, invoices, and supplier certifications that support the coverage and classification analysis.