Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China, Russia, and Ukraine; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

This is an antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) trade measure involving certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate from China, Russia, and Ukraine. AD duties address sales at less than normal value, while CVD duties address certain government subsidies. The measure typically affects importers, foreign producers and exporters, US purchasers, and other parties handling the covered steel products from the named countries.

“Scheduling of expedited five-year reviews” refers to a periodic review of whether ending the AD/CVD orders would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping or subsidization and injury to the US industry. An expedited review may use an abbreviated process when participation or other conditions meet the governing requirements. Importers should understand that the review concerns the continued status of the orders; it does not by itself determine whether every steel product is covered. Product scope language, country of origin, entry documentation, and applicable customs instructions control that analysis.

What to check

• Read the measure’s product-scope description carefully, including material, dimensions, processing, and exclusions; do not rely on a product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and the identities of the manufacturer, producer, exporter, and seller, because AD/CVD treatment can depend on these facts.
• Use the listed Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications as an entry-screening tool, but remember that HTS numbers generally do not override the written scope.
• Check with Customs and Border Protection, official Commerce instructions, or a qualified customs broker about cash-deposit, entry-reporting, and liquidation requirements.
• Keep product specifications, mill certificates, invoices, origin records, and supply-chain details showing why the merchandise is or is not within scope.