Chloropicrin — China — A-570-002

An AD/CVD measure concerns trade remedies: antidumping (AD) duties address imports sold in the United States at unfairly low prices, while countervailing duties (CVD) address benefits provided by a foreign government that give imported goods an advantage. For a product identified as Chloropicrin, the measure generally applies only when the merchandise matches the official scope description and comes from the covered country or countries.

This can affect manufacturers, distributors, and other importers of the covered chemical, as well as related products that meet the scope’s technical description. The importer of record is typically responsible for entry documentation and payment of any applicable duties, and may face additional customs requirements. Product name alone is not enough: classification, chemical composition, form, origin, and the exact scope language must be reviewed. When the scope or origin is uncertain, consult CBP guidance, the relevant Commerce Department scope materials, or a qualified customs broker or trade attorney.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s composition, concentration, physical form, packaging, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and distinguish it from the country of export or shipment.
• Verify the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification; an HTS number helps identify entries but does not replace the scope test.
• Check whether the entry requires AD/CVD case-related reporting, cash-deposit instructions, certifications, or importer-of-record documentation.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline products, mixed chemical formulations, exclusions, and any binding scope or origin questions.