Coated Paper Suitable For High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses — China — C-570-959

This is an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) trade measure concerning coated paper designed for high-quality graphics printing on sheet-fed presses. “Antidumping” addresses imports sold at unfairly low prices, while “countervailing” addresses benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. The measure generally applies based on the product’s technical scope and country of origin, not simply on the product name or its tariff classification.

It typically affects paper mills, exporters, distributors, and US importers bringing potentially covered coated paper into the United States. An importer may owe additional AD/CVD duties beyond ordinary customs duty, and may face entry, deposit, documentation, and compliance requirements. Coverage can depend on characteristics such as coating, paper composition, dimensions, weight, finish, intended printing process, and exclusions written in the official scope; a customs broker or trade specialist may be needed for a definitive determination.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s specifications—not just its marketing description—to the listed coverage and exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and the exporting producer or exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by origin and by company.
• Review the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, but do not treat the tariff number as conclusive proof that the product is covered.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how to report the entry, handle any cash-deposit requirement, and document technical facts supporting your scope analysis.
• Keep product data sheets, mill and supplier records, origin documents, invoices, and classification or scope correspondence in case Customs or the Department of Commerce requests support.