Mattresses — China — A-570-092

An AD/CVD measure concerning mattresses is a U.S. trade remedy that may apply to imported mattresses from specified countries or exporters. “AD” means antidumping: the government may determine that merchandise is sold in the U.S. at less than normal value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: the government may determine that foreign government subsidies benefit the merchandise. These are additional duties, separate from ordinary customs duty, and may apply only to the products, countries, and companies covered by the official scope.

The measure typically affects manufacturers, exporters, importers of record, and sometimes related parties involved in importing covered mattresses. Coverage depends on the product’s physical characteristics and the legal scope description—not simply on a product name, online listing, or tariff classification. An importer should review the scope, identify the applicable exporter or producer, and confirm the required cash-deposit or reporting treatment with official sources or a qualified customs professional.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the mattress’s construction, materials, dimensions, packaging, and intended use; do not rely on the product title alone.
• Check the country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter, including whether either party is related to the importer.
• Review the relevant HTS classification as a screening tool, but remember that scope language generally controls when classification and scope appear inconsistent.
• Confirm whether the entry requires AD/CVD cash deposits, special entry instructions, or additional information, and verify the current requirements in official agency and CBP sources.
• Keep purchase orders, bills of materials, product specifications, origin records, and manufacturer statements; ask a customs broker or trade counsel to resolve genuine scope or classification uncertainty.