Sodium Nitrite — India — A-533-906

A U.S. AD/CVD measure concerning Sodium Nitrite is a trade-remedy measure. “AD” means antidumping: it addresses imports that the government determines are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: it addresses imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and may apply in addition to it.

The measure typically affects importers bringing covered sodium nitrite from specified countries or producers/exporters into the United States. Coverage depends on the legal product description and scope, not simply the product name or a tariff classification. An importer should verify the chemical composition, form, uses, country of origin, producer, exporter, and applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification. AD/CVD liability can involve cash deposits, entry reporting, recordkeeping, and later assessment, so a customs broker or trade-remedy specialist may be needed for a reliable determination.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare it with the product’s composition, physical form, packaging, and intended use.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter; AD/CVD coverage can vary by country and company.
• Check the relevant HTSUS classification, but do not treat the tariff number alone as proof that the product is covered or excluded.
• Ask your customs broker to verify the required AD/CVD case references, entry documentation, cash-deposit treatment, and possible subsequent assessment.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, production details, origin records, and communications supporting any claimed exclusion or non-coverage.