Cotton Yarn — Brazil — C-351-037

A measure labeled “Cotton Yarn” and identified as AD/CVD concerns imported cotton yarn. AD means antidumping: a trade remedy that may apply when a foreign producer or exporter sells goods in the US at less than fair value. CVD means countervailing duty: an additional trade remedy that may apply when foreign-government subsidies benefit the exported goods. The exact scope, countries, producers, products, and duty instructions come from the official order and current customs guidance.

This typically affects US importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered cotton yarn into the United States. It matters because AD/CVD liability can be separate from ordinary customs duty, and the importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying amounts required at entry. Coverage depends on the legal product description and scope—not just the product name—so classification, fiber content, yarn construction, origin, exporter, and applicable exclusions should be verified. A customs broker or trade lawyer may be needed for difficult scope questions.

What to check

• Check the official AD/CVD order and scope language, including product descriptions, technical definitions, exclusions, and listed countries or entities.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS), fiber content, yarn type, construction, count, and other specifications; do not rely on the commercial name alone.
• Verify the actual country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and supplier, because AD/CVD treatment may vary by country or company.
• Ask your customs broker to review entry instructions, cash-deposit requirements, customs bonds, and possible post-entry liability before importing.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, origin records, and manufacturer information that support your classification and scope determination.