AD ORDER China A-570-053 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod from China (A-570-053)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China may fall within the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case A-570-053.

Case snapshot

Product	Alloy and Certain Carbon Steel Threaded Rod
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-053 (AD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-053 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-04 FR notice 2026-06418 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

The U.S. Department of Commerce maintains an antidumping (AD) duty order, case number A-570-053, on alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China. This is an AD order only; the information here is educational and importers should verify whether their specific goods may fall within the written scope.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•May include threaded rod made from carbon steel
•May include threaded rod made from alloy steel
•May include threaded rod that is fully threaded along its length
•May include threaded rod that is partially threaded (with threading on portions)
•May include threaded rod in coil or straight-length form, depending on scope
•May include threaded rod regardless of surface finish or coating (e.g., zinc-plated, galvanized), subject to scope language
•May include threaded rod sold under various grades commonly used in construction and fastening

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?May exclude stainless steel threaded rod (depending on scope language)
?May exclude finished fasteners such as bolts and screws with heads
?May exclude threaded rod incorporated into a finished assembly or downstream product
?May exclude products made from materials other than the alloy/carbon steel described in the scope
?May exclude threaded rod outside the diameter or specification limits stated in the written scope

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and unfinished, unassembled, or component threaded rod may still fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of construction fasteners, industrial hardware, and steel threaded rod (fully or partially threaded) sourced from or produced in China.

What the duty means

If goods fall within scope, importers generally must post an AD cash deposit at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. This is an AD-only order (A-570-053); no separate CVD deposit is indicated by the facts provided.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm it matches the actual product.
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and mill certificates showing steel type and threading.
☐Verify the material composition (carbon vs. alloy vs. stainless steel) against the written scope.
☐Document the intended use and product form (straight length, coil, fully or partially threaded).
☐Obtain country-of-origin support, including where the steel was produced and threaded.
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names, and confirm the specific producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening, but do not rely on it as proof of scope.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel; do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the applicable rate against current Commerce administrative-review results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries that could clarify or expand coverage of borderline products.
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus an incorrect cash-deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare, which can trigger penalties and retroactive duties.

The same type of product may be subject to trade remedies from multiple countries, so importers should review each country of origin independently rather than assuming any single sourcing change removes exposure.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China?

There is an antidumping (AD) duty order on alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China under case A-570-053. Whether your specific goods fall within its scope depends on Commerce's written scope language and should be verified.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, entries must be declared as subject merchandise, and rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled threaded rod covered?

Unfinished, unassembled, or component forms may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language; importers should confirm the specific written scope rather than assume exclusion.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are carbon or alloy steel threaded rod of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for stainless-steel variants, finished fasteners, assemblies, partially threaded products, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Alloy and certain carbon steel threaded rod from China may be covered by AD case A-570-053; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2026-04 FR notice 2026-06418 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-04