Twist Ties From China; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews

This is an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) trade measure concerning twist ties from China. Antidumping duties address merchandise sold in the United States at less than fair value, while countervailing duties address benefits or subsidies provided by a foreign government. A “full five-year review,” also called a sunset review, examines whether ending the orders would likely lead to continued or recurring dumping or subsidization and injury to the U.S. industry.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, foreign exporters, producers, and sometimes related parties involved with covered twist ties. It matters because covered entries may require special customs reporting, additional duty deposits, and careful recordkeeping. Coverage depends on the legal product description and classification—not merely the product name—so an importer should compare the merchandise, materials, dimensions, construction, and intended use with the official scope and seek customs-broker or trade-counsel advice when uncertain.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s physical characteristics, packaging, and intended use; do not rely on the tariff description alone.
• Confirm the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, recognizing that an HTS number can help identify merchandise but does not control the scope by itself.
• Check whether the applicable AD/CVD orders, review results, or liquidation instructions require duty deposits, certifications, or importer-specific information for the entry.
• Ask the exporter for the producer, manufacturer, and country-of-origin details, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by company and merchandise origin.
• Keep entry documents, product specifications, invoices, and origin records, and consult a licensed customs broker or trade counsel if scope coverage or deposit requirements are unclear.