AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-036 (AD)C-570-037 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products from China (A-570-036 / C-570-037)

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.

Certain biaxial integral geogrid products from China may fall under both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-036) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-037).

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Biaxial Integral Geogrid Products
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-036 (AD) · C-570-037 (CVD)
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-570-036 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-037 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (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.

Certain biaxial integral geogrid products from the People's Republic of China may be subject to two U.S. Department of Commerce trade-remedy orders: an antidumping (AD) order under case A-570-036 and a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-037. Both orders can apply simultaneously, meaning importers may face both AD and CVD cash-deposit requirements at entry.

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 biaxial integral geogrids used for soil stabilization
•May include integrally formed geogrid products of the type used in road and pavement base reinforcement
•May include geogrids used for retaining walls and slope reinforcement
•May include punched-and-drawn polymer sheet geogrids
•May include geogrids used in embankment or subgrade reinforcement projects
•May include geogrid products imported in rolls or panels for civil engineering use

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

?Woven or knitted textile geotextiles may fall outside this order depending on scope
?Uniaxial geogrids may be outside the scope depending on Commerce's written language
?Nonwoven geotextile fabrics used for separation or filtration may be excluded
?Steel or metal mesh reinforcement products may be outside this order
?Certain composite or drainage products not meeting the biaxial integral definition may be excluded

Scope control: HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be covered depending on that scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and construction/civil-engineering suppliers sourcing biaxial integral geogrid products manufactured in or exported from China for soil stabilization or reinforcement applications.

What the duty means

Cash deposits are collected at entry and rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review, and can be high; a 0% deposit rate is NOT an exemption because the order still applies and entries must be declared; because both an AD and a CVD order exist, both types of deposits may apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a detailed product description of the geogrid.
☐Collect product photos and manufacturer spec sheets showing the geogrid construction (biaxial, integral).
☐Document the material composition and manufacturing method (e.g., punched-and-drawn polymer sheet).
☐Confirm the intended use and application (soil stabilization, reinforcement, etc.).
☐Assemble country-of-origin support and identify the actual manufacturer and exporter names.
☐Verify the specific producer/exporter combination against current Commerce results.
☐Determine the appropriate HTS classification for screening purposes only.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel rather than relying only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the current AD and CVD cash-deposit rates against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings where goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify whether a specific geogrid product falls within the order.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination, which can result in the incorrect (often higher) deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare, which can lead to penalties, retroactive duties, and enforcement action.

The same type of geogrid product may be subject to trade-remedy orders from other countries as well, so each country of origin should be independently checked against current Commerce and CBP records.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on biaxial integral geogrid products from China?

There is an antidumping duty order (A-570-036) and a separate countervailing duty order (C-570-037) on certain biaxial integral geogrid products from China; whether a specific shipment is covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption; the order still applies, the entry must be declared, and the rate can change through administrative review or CBP instructions.

Are parts or unassembled geogrid products covered?

Parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope language; importers should confirm with a licensed broker before filing.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are biaxial integral geogrid products of Chinese origin; separate review needed for uniaxial variants, woven geotextiles, composite products, parts, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain biaxial integral geogrid products from China may be covered by A-570-036 (AD) and C-570-037 (CVD); 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 (2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (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: 2026-07-06