Raw Honey — Argentina — A-357-823

An AD/CVD measure combines two trade-remedy tools: antidumping (AD), which addresses imports sold at less than fair value, and countervailing duties (CVD), which address benefits a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. For a measure titled or based on “Raw Honey,” the covered merchandise is defined by the official product scope—not simply by the product name or an HTS classification.

The measure typically affects importers, foreign exporters, and producers whose raw honey falls within that scope and comes from the countries identified in the official notice. It matters because an importer may owe additional duties, called AD/CVD cash deposits, beyond ordinary customs duties. The importer is generally responsible for declaring the merchandise accurately, even when relying on a customs broker; classification, country of origin, product characteristics, and scope language may require professional review.

What to check

• Read the official scope description and compare it with the honey’s form, processing, packaging, composition, and intended use; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the exporting country, producer, and exporter against the measure’s country coverage and any applicable company-specific instructions.
• Review the relevant HTS classification, but treat it as an identification aid rather than conclusive proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel how to report the entry and whether AD/CVD cash deposits, certifications, or scope advice are required.
• Keep purchase records, product specifications, origin documents, supplier details, and classification analysis so coverage can be verified during customs or administrative review.