Industrial Phosphoric Acid — Israel — A-508-604

An AD/CVD measure concerns possible trade remedies on imported goods. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose duties when imports are sold in the United States at less than fair value and cause or threaten material injury to a domestic industry. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when imported goods benefit from specific foreign-government subsidies. For an industrial phosphoric acid measure, the affected goods are identified by the official product scope, not just by the product’s everyday name.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered merchandise into the United States. The importer of record is generally responsible for declaring the goods correctly and paying applicable duties. A product’s tariff classification, physical characteristics, origin, producer or exporter, and entry details can all matter. AD/CVD duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may require special documentation, cash deposits, or later duty assessment.

To determine whether a shipment is covered, compare the merchandise with the official scope and consult the applicable Commerce Department and Customs and Border Protection instructions. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number can help locate potentially covered goods, but it usually does not control by itself; scope language and product facts control. If the facts are unclear, obtain advice from a qualified customs broker or trade-remedy professional before importing.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully, including chemical composition, concentration, grade, form, packaging, and stated exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s HTS classification, country of origin, producer, exporter, and any applicable manufacturer or supplier information.
• Check the current official AD/CVD instructions for cash-deposit requirements, entry filing procedures, and whether the measure applies to your shipment’s parties and dates.
• Keep technical specifications, invoices, purchase records, origin documents, and supplier certifications that support the scope and classification analysis.
• Ask a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist to review ambiguous products; do not rely on the product name or HTS number alone.