Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags — Indonesia — A-560-822

A trade measure covering “Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags” under AD/CVD concerns certain imported plastic shopping or carryout bags made from polyethylene. The exact scope may depend on the bag’s construction, characteristics, uses, and country of origin. The official scope description—not just the product title—controls whether a product is covered.

“AD” means antidumping duties, which address imports sold at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duties, which address benefits from foreign government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply to specified products from specified countries and producers or exporters. They can affect landed cost, entry documentation, cash deposits, and later duty liability. A customs broker or trade specialist may be needed for a final scope determination.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the bag’s material, dimensions, construction, features, and intended use; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual foreign manufacturer and exporter, because AD/CVD coverage can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, while remembering that an HTSUS number is an administrative clue and does not replace the written scope.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel to verify whether an exclusion, scope ruling, certification, or special entry instruction applies.
• Review current official agency and customs guidance before entry, including deposit requirements, reporting data, and any later assessment risk.