• HTS excel database

    Question: Is there an excel database of classifications with ADD-CVD cases? Answer 1: One great solution is obtaining access to an ABI solution – the HTS is downloaded nightly and HTS codes are flagged for ‘potential’ ADD/CVD.  Then, you can run a specific ADD/CVD query on the any one or more of the following criteria:  […]

  • Need REF-202 : ADCVD Active Case List Report

    Question: Hi I am looking for the “REF-202 – ADCVD Active Case List Report’. If anyone has the report, can you please share ? Thanks  Answer 1: The REF-202 report is a report that is available through the ACE Secure Data Portal. If you need access to this report, I’d strongly encourage you to get […]

  • Finding and calculating the duties

    Question: Can anyone explain how to calculate ad-cvd duties and provide a link where I can find the current and past rates.  Thank you Answer 1: The answer to your query is not a short and easy one. There are some twists and turns in the process. If you have access to ACE then you […]

  • AD/CVD Disclaim Statement

    Question: My company has been disclaiming AD/CVD for aluminum extrusions with a statement of “part is not imported at a discounted price, and not subsidized by China”.  I do not believe that is a valid disclaim statement as these parts meet the full description of the scope and none of the exclusions provided apply. My […]

  • Question on AD/CVD Scopes & Country of origin

    Question: Hello, New job at a new company – Tons of AD/CVD verifications requests from our broker for parts and accessories for appliances. I want to ensure that nothing is being improperly disclaimed. Question: might be a dumb question, but are scopes of AD/CVD cases country specific? or does it not matter at all of […]

  • AD/CVD Revoked and Terminated

    Question: What is the difference between Revoked and Terminated AD/CVD cases?  Are there any precautions the Importer need to take if a case becomes revoked or terminated? What does it mean for the Importer? Answer 1: CBP has a link on its website on the AD/CVD Page that provides all these definitions ace-terminology-10digit-company-status-20170125.pdf (cbp.gov). In […]

  • Understanding ADD/CVD scope and exempt categories

    Question: Would like to ask you if you know an easy way to read and understand ADD/CVD scope for any country and HTS. Recently I needed to classify a stationary bicycle.  HTS for that bicycle was covered under ADD/CVD case. After reviewing the case I wasn’t sure whether the product is covered by that scope. […]

  • Filed Incorrect Deposit Rate on Antidumping Duty

    Question: I would like to get the membership’s thoughts and input. Our customs broker filed an incorrect deposit rate on ADD entries, about 70% less than it should have been. Unbeknown to us, the rate went up from 3% in 2020 to 73% in 2021. Do we wait until Customs send us the bill for […]

  • ADD/CVD cases related to aluminum extrusions-follow up

    QUESTION: I’d like to send a follow up question regarding the Department of Commerce ADD/CVD cases (A-570-967-000/ C-570-968-000) related to aluminum extrusions, the scope specifically “does not include the non-aluminum extrusion components of sub-assemblies or subject kits”.    Follow up question We do not have a set or a kit, but rather a single, composite good (a fabricated […]

  • US ADD order and breaking out values for AL extrusions on sub-assemblies

    QUESTION: Regarding the Department of Commerce ADD/CVD cases (A-570-967-000/ C-570-968-000) related to aluminum extrusions, the scope specifically “does not include the non-aluminum extrusion components of sub-assemblies or subject kits”.    Questions for the group: We have sub- assemblies fabricated partially of aluminum extrusions.  Does CBP allow for the value break out between the aluminum extrusion […]

  • Step-by step instructions for ADD/CVD

    QUESTION: Once I have an HTS code and part number that I know has been flagged for ADD/CVD, how do I know what cases apply? How do I know if the cases only apply to certain manufacturers or if they cover entire country of origin? I need a step-by-step guide. ************* Our customs broker provides […]

  • Antidumping question about change in scope by date

    QUESTION: Can the membership tell me how I can validate any redefinition of scope for an existing dumping order?  For example, a primary product is in scope in an order from 2005.  A few years later, via scope reviews, etc… the scope is changed to now state that not only the primary product is in […]