Off-The-Road Tires — India — A-533-869

An AD/CVD measure concerning off-the-road (OTR) tires addresses certain tires designed for use on vehicles or equipment operating away from public roads, such as construction, mining, agricultural, or industrial machinery. The exact scope may depend on the tire’s design, size, construction, intended use, and other technical features—not just its product description or tariff classification.

AD means antidumping duties, which address sales allegedly made below normal value. CVD means countervailing duties, which address alleged government subsidies. These measures typically affect foreign producers and exporters, as well as U.S. importers of record. An importer may need to provide additional entry information and pay applicable cash deposits, with the final duty liability potentially determined later during administrative review and liquidation. The official scope and country coverage control; an HTS classification is useful for screening but does not by itself decide whether a product is covered.

What to check

• Compare the product’s construction, dimensions, intended use, and technical specifications with the official scope language; do not rely only on the product name or HTS code.
• Confirm the manufacturer, exporter, and country of origin, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by producer, exporter, and exporting country.
• Check the current official instructions for cash deposits, entry documentation, and any certification or reporting requirements before filing the entry.
• Ask the importer’s customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous products and determine whether a scope ruling or other agency guidance is needed.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, origin records, and supplier statements that support the classification and scope analysis.