Stainless Steel Flanges — China — A-570-064

An AD/CVD measure concerning stainless steel flanges is a US trade remedy that may apply to imports of these products from specified countries or producers. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose an additional duty when it determines that imported goods are sold in the US at less than fair value and that this harms a US industry. “CVD” means countervailing duty: an additional duty may apply when foreign government subsidies benefit the exported goods and contribute to injury to a US industry.

The measure typically affects importers of covered stainless steel flanges, not necessarily every stainless steel item or every flange. Coverage depends on the product description, technical characteristics, country of origin, producer or exporter, and the applicable customs classification, commonly called the HTSUS classification. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may create extra entry costs, documentation obligations, and later liability if Customs and Border Protection determines that the wrong amount was deposited.

What to check

• Read the measure’s product-scope language and compare it with the flange’s material, dimensions, design, finish, and intended use; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by these parties.
• Check the relevant HTSUS classification, but remember that classification codes support the analysis and do not by themselves decide whether the product is covered.
• Verify the current AD/CVD instructions and deposit requirements in official US government sources before entry; ask a customs broker or trade counsel when scope is unclear.
• Keep purchase orders, invoices, mill or material certificates, production records, and origin documents that support the product description, parties, and declared values.