Off-The-Road Tires — Sri Lanka — C-542-801

An AD/CVD measure concerning off-the-road (OTR) tires is a trade remedy that may apply to certain imported tires designed for vehicles and equipment used away from public roads, such as agricultural, construction, mining, or industrial equipment. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose duties when imported goods are found to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when foreign government subsidies benefit the exported goods.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, exporters, distributors, and users of covered OTR tires. Coverage depends on the legal product description, not only the product’s marketing name or tariff classification. An importer must check the tire’s physical characteristics, intended use, size and construction, country of origin, manufacturer or exporter, and any exclusions. AD/CVD duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may require special entry reporting, deposits, and later assessment; a customs broker or trade counsel may be needed for a definitive coverage determination.

What to check

• Read the measure’s scope language and compare it with the tire’s specifications, intended application, construction, and exclusions.
• Confirm the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, but do not treat the tariff code alone as proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Identify the actual country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and supplier, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by origin and company.
• Ask your customs broker to verify the required AD/CVD entry documentation, deposit instructions, and any applicable case-specific rates in official sources.
• Keep product datasheets, invoices, bills of materials, origin records, and classification analysis so you can support your coverage position during Customs review.