Glycine — China — C-570-081

A measure labeled “Glycine” with type “AD/CVD” concerns imported glycine products and may involve trade-remedy duties. “AD” means antidumping: the United States may determine that goods are being sold at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: the United States may determine that foreign government subsidies benefit the imported goods. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered glycine into the United States from specified countries or exporters. Coverage depends on the legal product description, country of origin, producer or exporter, and relevant classification information—not just the product name or tariff number. Importers may be responsible for declaring the measure, paying additional duties, and maintaining records; final liability can depend on the official scope and Customs and Border Protection treatment. A customs broker or trade-remedy specialist should review uncertain cases.

What to check

• Read the official scope carefully, including the chemical description, forms, specifications, exclusions, and covered countries.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and importer-of-record information; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Check whether the measure is AD, CVD, or both, and review the official instructions for cash-deposit, entry, and liquidation treatment.
• Ask your customs broker or trade-remedy counsel to verify whether the shipment is covered, especially for blends, solutions, unusual packaging, or claimed exclusions.
• Keep purchase, production, origin, supplier, classification, and exclusion-supporting records in case Customs or the administering agency requests documentation.