ADD / CVD Q&A

  • ADD/CVD on South African steel

    QUESTION: Does ADD/CVD apply to South African origin cold-rolled steel sheets under HS 7219.13.00.02?  And if imported into Canada to be annealed, pickled and slit before being exported to the US will it be subject to ADD/CVD? ============ Answer: First make sure you have the correct classification.  You state the product is cold-rolled steel sheets, […]

  • ADD FOR RUSSIAN GOODS

    QUESTION: Can the membership help me understand if there are anti-dumping duties in place for Russia for a particular commodity, Can the duties be eliminated if first exported to Canada and subsequently exported to the US. Does the origin of the commodity dictate the duty vs the path it takes to get to the U.S. […]

  • AD/CVD RATES

    QUESTION: I’m struggling to understand why any anti-dumping or countervailing duty orders would have cash deposit rates where the “All Others” rate is lower than the company specific rates.  I thought that having an “All Others” rate higher than the company specific rates was motivation for companies abroad to answer the questionnaires and provide the […]

  • AD/CVD CN MANUFACTURER REVIEW PROCESS ISSUES

    QUESTION: Has anyone in the membership been advised by a Chinese manufacturer that if they participate in an AD/CVD review and complete the required ITA Quantity & Value Questionnaire that they will be subject to increased scrutiny by the Chinese or Hong Kong Governments?  Would the manufacturer/export be subject to a 3% export charge per […]

  • ADD/CVD question

    QUESTION: Before engaging a law firm to start the exploration of a possible ADD/CVD matter, what can a harmed US importer do to determine if dumping is in fact occurring? What is the best data to use? Where can that data be located as publicly available? Best first steps before legal fees? ========== Answers: Invest […]

  • AD/CVD ON STEEL

    QUESTION: Would we still be subject to the same ADD/CVD if the material was imported from another country, such as Japan, South Korea, or India. The material is stainless steel, 436L 2.5 mm and 2.00 mm thick sheets. I need to understand if this material is subject to ADD/CVD for other countries than China and […]

  • AD/CVD RECORDKEEPING

    OT Fact Sheet: Origin Certification Requirements QUESTION: We are conducing a review of our recordkeeping policy and I cannot find anywhere in 19CFR§ 163.4 that requires any different recordkeeping for AD/CVD entries. We have always used the assumption that we should keep for 5 years from liquidation for AD/CVD entries but it seems that’s incorrect […]

  • ADD SPECIFIC PRODUCER

    QUESTION: On antidumping orders, there are often producer-specific rates in addition to the country-wide rate.  More specifically, the AD order may include specific Exporter and Producer relationships that provide specific rates separate from the country-wide rate. For example, an AD case might indicate: Exporter: Acme Bag Company LTD Producer: Acme Manufacturing and Co. Cash Deposit […]

  • AD/CVD Case Search

    QUESTION: I had a question regarding AD/CVD case searches. Previously, when I needed to search for active cases, I would go to the CBP’s AC/CVD search tool (similar to CROSS), accessible at this site – http://addcvd.cbp.gov/. However, I have not been able to access this site as of late. Does anyone know if this tool […]

  • IMPORTING ADD PRODUCTS VIA COURIER

    QUESTION: Looking for recommendations for ‘How To Successfully import Antidumping product sample via a small parcel courier’.  They normally do clearance under Section 321 Entry Type 86, but Antidumping is not allowed under Type 86.   What process can be followed to ensure a courier declares antidumping import sample valued at $25 as a Formal Entry/Unliquidated […]

  • Anti-Dumping Duty – Followed by Negative ITC Determination

    QUESTION: I would appreciate any input from the members on the following ADD issue.    On April 22, 2020, the Department of Commerce made its’ Preliminary Determination finding that certain glass containers were being,  or were likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value.    On April 29, 2020, the notice […]

  • ADD READY CUT PIPE FROM CN

    QUESTION: Does any of the members know if the US has a ADD list of current cases? I’m trying to determine if “ready cut pipes” (CN origin) has any anti-dumping. Any help will be greatly appreciated ============ Answer: https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/import_injury?f%5B0%5D=field_investigation_status%3Aactive on left hand side of screen under “reference tools” select AD/CVD orders.  An Excel sheet with […]