Aluminum Wire and Cable — China — A-570-095

“Aluminum Wire and Cable” refers to covered aluminum wire or cable products identified by the measure’s legal product description, not simply to any item with aluminum in it. An AD/CVD measure combines antidumping (AD), which addresses imports sold at unfairly low prices, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address certain government subsidies received by foreign producers or exporters. The measure may apply based on the product’s physical characteristics, country of origin, producer or exporter, and other scope conditions.

This typically affects US importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered wire or cable into the United States from specified countries. It matters because additional duties may be owed beyond ordinary customs duty, and the importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the merchandise correctly and paying amounts due. Classification in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) helps identify the tariff provision, but the measure’s scope—the legal description of covered and excluded products—is controlling. Customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be needed when the product or transaction is difficult to match to the scope.

What to check

• Read the measure’s complete scope language, including physical specifications, construction, insulation, end use, and listed exclusions; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and any applicable scope or company-specific instructions using official sources.
• Check whether the entry requires AD/CVD case indicators, special reporting, cash-deposit handling, or other entry documentation; ask your customs broker to verify the filing.
• Preserve product specifications, bills of materials, technical drawings, invoices, origin records, and supplier certifications supporting your scope and classification analysis.
• Request a formal scope ruling or qualified customs and trade counsel review if the product is close to the scope boundary or if the measure’s application is unclear.