ADD / CVD Q&A

  • ADD entries cannot be flagged for Reconciliation?

    Question: So, we have recently learned that type 03 ADD entries cannot also be flagged for Reconciliation. Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what was your solution? Answer 1: The solution would be to file Post Summary Corrections on the entries. Answer 2: You reconcile the entry just like all of the others, […]

  • AD/CVD NON REIMBURSEMENT LETTER

    Question: Hello: Please advise if the signed non-reimbursement letter for AD/CVD needs to be uploaded to U.S. Customs via DIS for an AD/CVD 03 entry type.   Answer 1: Short answer, Yes. Answer 2: The AD/CV Duty Non-Reimbursement statement should be uploaded via ACE prior to the entry of the subject goods.   ACE should provide […]

  • Antidumping – China-owned manufacturers in other countries

    Question: Are there watch-outs if our sourcing team is considering buying from a China-owned Malaysian entity for an item for which China (not Malaysia) has anti-dumping and counter-vailing duties? I’m thinking we definitely need to do a site visit to ensure they are actually manufacturing there and not just trans-shipping.  What else do we need […]

  • ADD/CVD Disclaiming and Certificate and document requirements

    Question: So I had a Broker send me an Importers Certificate of compliance asking me to fill out and confirm as the IOR that the items being imported did not fall within the Scope of the ADD/CVD case for aluminum extrusions. They claimed that this is something new now required by Customs. Does anyone have […]

  • FOREIGN EXPORTER

    Question: We have been self-filing our own entries for years and lately, we are asked via CF 28 to provide ADD manufacturer and exporter’s information for pencil ADD.   This brought us to review our procedure for entering the foreign exporter information in our software. Our internal procedure calls for foreign exporters to use the same […]

  • ADD/CVD Paper Shopping Bags from China

    Question: For Chinese origin paper shopping bags (ADD A-570-152-000, CVD C-570-153-000) can someone provide clarification on the exceptions to the scope? Are flat woven ribbon handles the only option to be out of scope?  Many thanks. Answer 1: You need to read the scope description carefully.  There are three exclusions provide: Excluded from the scope […]

  • Guidance Needed on Partial Product Claims for AD/CVD Duties

    Question: I am writing to seek clarification on the process an importer should follow when claiming that antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) apply only to a part or subassembly of the imported product, rather than to the entire value of the imported product.  Specifically, I am referring to the following provision included in the scope […]

  • HTS numbers potentially subject to antidumping and/or countervailing duties

    Question: Searched ACE and other sources but cannot locate a list of HTS numbers that prompt a message back to the customs broker at the time of entry as the merchandise might be subject to antidumping and/or countervailing. Thank you Answer 1: Your customs broker can provide a list to you. Answered by: Tammy Edwards […]

  • AD/CVD training

    Question: Can anyone provide some sources that provide training on ADD/CVD?  Looking to gain more in-depth knowledge, although haven’t found any specific training options. Thanks, Answer 1: I think that it depends on the on the specific AD CVD subject in AD CVD you are interested in, but I can tell you that many of […]

  • ADD/CVD on Aluminum doors

    Question: The recent ruling from ITC and aluminum extrusions from various countries has me working tirelessly to come up with validating exclusions to the scope. Primary concern is windows, and doors with glass. Would “plexi-glass” constitute “glass” as called out in the scope of the investigation?  Glass is not defined. Not sure if I am […]

  • ADD/CVD

    Question: Coming soon to importers in the US – additional ADD/CVD on aluminum extrusions from various other countries. As I am not familiar with the process in paying ADD/CVD duties, I have the following questions: The phrase “cash deposits required” is confusing to me. How are cash deposits made on these imports? If we are […]

  • Antidumping Correction ?

    Question: My company declared a recent import under Antidumping as Entry Type 03. We paid the applicable AD duty. Now we have become aware that the goods met an Antidumping Exception. Are we able to file a correction and present the Antidumping Exception data, change it to an Entry Type 01, and request a refund […]