Hard Empty Capsules — India — C-533-935

An AD/CVD measure addresses imports that may be sold in the United States at unfairly low prices (antidumping, or AD) or that benefit from certain foreign government assistance (countervailing duties, or CVD). “Hard empty capsules” describes the covered product category, but the legal scope—not the product’s name alone—determines whether an item is included.

These measures typically affect foreign producers and exporters, as well as US importers bringing the covered capsules into the country from specified countries. An importer may have to provide additional cash deposits at entry and could later owe more after the final duty liability is determined through the liquidation process. The applicable HTS classification can help identify a product, but it does not replace reviewing the measure’s scope and country coverage.

What to check

• Read the official scope language carefully, including definitions, physical characteristics, exclusions, and product forms; do not rely only on the commercial description or HTS number.
• Confirm the country of origin and, where relevant, the producer and exporter. AD/CVD coverage can depend on these details, not merely on the shipping country.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel to verify the applicable case information, cash-deposit instructions, and entry-reporting requirements using current official sources.
• Check whether a product-specific exclusion, scope ruling, or other official determination applies before importing; request professional guidance if the scope is unclear.
• Keep invoices, product specifications, origin records, supplier information, and classification support so you can substantiate the entry and respond to later duty review.