Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs — China — C-570-094

An AD/CVD measure concerning refillable stainless steel kegs is a U.S. trade remedy that may impose additional import duties on covered merchandise. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports 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, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered refillable stainless steel kegs into the United States from the countries identified in the official measure. Coverage depends on the legal product description, including features such as construction, capacity, use, and condition—not merely the product name or HTS classification. An importer should review the official scope, determine the product’s country of origin, and confirm any applicable AD/CVD case information with Customs or a qualified customs broker before entry.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the keg’s materials, design, capacity, intended use, and condition.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin; an AD/CVD measure generally applies based on origin, not simply the country from which the shipment was exported.
• Use the relevant HTS classification as a screening tool, but do not treat an HTS number alone as proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Check whether the manufacturer, exporter, or producer has a specific AD/CVD rate or other applicable case treatment in official records.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline products, scope questions, certification requirements, and the entry data before importing.