Potassium Phosphate Salts — China — A-570-962

An AD/CVD measure concerning potassium phosphate salts is a trade-remedy action. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that the government determines are sold at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered potassium phosphate salt products from specified countries, regardless of whether the importer caused the alleged pricing or subsidy condition. Coverage depends on the legal product description, country of origin, and other scope details—not just the product name or tariff classification. An HTS code can help identify a product, but it does not by itself decide whether the product is within the measure. If covered, the importer may need to provide additional entry information, pay required cash deposits, and manage potential later duty liability.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s composition, form, grade, packaging, and intended use; ask a customs broker or trade lawyer about close cases.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and, separately, the country of export, because trade-remedy coverage can depend on origin and the named countries.
• Review the applicable HTS classification, but do not treat the tariff number as conclusive; product descriptions in the scope control when they differ.
• Check the required AD/CVD cash-deposit instructions and whether importer-of-record reporting or certification requirements apply at entry.
• Keep supplier specifications, invoices, origin records, production details, and communications supporting your scope and classification analysis in case Customs or the administering agency reviews the entry.