Commodity Matchbooks — India — A-533-848

An AD/CVD measure concerning commodity matchbooks is a U.S. trade remedy that may apply to qualifying matchbooks imported from certain foreign countries. “AD” means antidumping duties, which address imports allegedly sold at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duties, which address imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. The measure’s product scope—not just the everyday product name—controls whether it applies.

It typically affects importers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers bringing covered matchbooks into the United States, as well as foreign producers and exporters. An importer may owe duties in addition to ordinary customs duties, and may have special entry, documentation, and liability obligations. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), country of origin, manufacturer or exporter identity, and the exact scope language must be checked carefully. A customs broker or trade-remedy specialist may be needed for a binding determination.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s construction, materials, packaging, use, and physical characteristics—not only its commercial name.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the foreign producer and exporter; AD/CVD coverage can depend on these facts.
• Review the applicable HTSUS classification, but do not assume the tariff number alone decides coverage; scope language generally governs.
• Ask your customs broker or trade-remedy counsel whether an AD/CVD case-specific rate, certification, exclusion, or scope ruling may apply.
• Keep purchase orders, invoices, product specifications, origin records, and producer information to support entry declarations and duty calculations.