AD+CVD ORDERS
China
A-570-051 (AD)C-570-052 (CVD)
U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from China (A-570-051, C-570-052)
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 hardwood plywood products from China may be covered by both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-051) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-052).
Case snapshot
| Product | Certain hardwood plywood products |
| Country | China |
| Case type | AD+CVD |
| Case number(s) | A-570-051 (AD) · C-570-052 (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-570-051 (AD) |
Order/continuation date: 2023-06-06
Federal Register: 88 FR 37053 (2023-06-06, continuation)
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| C-570-052 (CVD) |
Order/continuation date: 2023-06-06
Federal Register: 88 FR 37053 (2023-06-06, continuation)
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| Status as of | Active — 2026-07-14 |
| 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 | 2026-07-14 |
Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.
Certain hardwood plywood products from China are subject to both a U.S. antidumping duty order (A-570-051) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-052) administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Importers of plywood or plywood-based panels of Chinese origin should carefully review whether their goods may fall within these orders, and note that Commerce has also issued anti-circumvention findings covering certain related plywood products.
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)
- •Hardwood plywood may include panels with hardwood or bamboo face and/or back veneers assembled with multiple wood plies
- •May include plywood used in cabinetry, furniture, and general woodworking applications
- •May include unfinished or finished hardwood plywood panels
- •May include plywood that has been further processed (e.g., sanded, edge-banded, or cut to size) where the core product remains within scope
- •May include certain plywood with softwood outer veneers that meets specific criteria identified in Commerce's anti-circumvention finding (e.g., radiata/agathis pine face and back veneers with certain resins and TSCA/CARB labeling)
- •May include plywood incorporated into panel components depending on scope
Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order
- ?Certain structural or softwood plywood that does not meet the criteria in Commerce's scope or circumvention findings may be outside the orders
- ?Solid hardwood lumber and boards that are not plywood panels
- ?Finished furniture or cabinets that are separately classified merchandise may be outside these orders
- ?Particleboard, fiberboard (MDF/HDF), and oriented strand board (OSB) that are not plywood
- ?Veneers or plies sold separately that do not constitute plywood panels
Scope control: The listed HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and unfinished, further-processed, or component plywood may still fall within scope depending on that language.
Who it affects
This typically matters for importers of hardwood plywood, plywood panels, and plywood-based components of Chinese origin, including those used in cabinetry, furniture, flooring substrates, and general construction or woodworking.
What the duty means
Covered goods generally require AD and/or CVD cash deposits at the time of entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and by administrative review and can be substantial. Because both an AD (A-570-051) and CVD (C-570-052) order exist, deposits under both may apply. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and the entry must be declared as subject merchandise.
Importer checklist — how to assess your risk
- ☐Gather the full commercial invoice product description and match it against Commerce's written scope.
- ☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and construction details (veneer species, ply count, core material).
- ☐Document the resin/adhesive type and any TSCA or CARB labeling, which are relevant to circumvention findings.
- ☐Confirm the material composition and intended use of the panels.
- ☐Obtain country-of-origin support and identify the actual manufacturer and exporter names.
- ☐Verify the specific producer/exporter combination, since deposit rates are assigned to combinations.
- ☐Review the HTS classification (e.g., the 4412 subheadings) as a screening step only, not as proof of scope.
- ☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel, and do not rely solely on supplier statements.
- ☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against the latest Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing entry.
Risks to watch
- ⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings, including via third countries, can extend the orders to goods claimed to be non-Chinese or softwood.
- ⚠Scope inquiries may result in Commerce determining a product falls within the orders.
- ⚠Declaring the wrong exporter/producer combination can lead to incorrect (often higher) deposit rates and reliquidation.
- ⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare subject merchandise may expose importers to penalties and back duties.
FAQ
Is there antidumping duty on hardwood plywood from China?
Yes — Commerce maintains an antidumping duty order (A-570-051) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-052) on certain hardwood plywood products from China. Whether your specific goods may be covered depends on Commerce's written scope, which importers should verify.
Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?
No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption; the orders still apply, the merchandise must be declared as subject, and rates can change through administrative reviews.
Are parts or unassembled hardwood plywood covered?
Unfinished, further-processed, or component plywood may still fall within scope depending on Commerce's written scope language; importers should verify rather than assume exclusion.
Possible risk
Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are hardwood plywood panels of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for softwood-veneer plywood, radiata/agathis pine products with certain resins and TSCA/CARB labels, further-processed panels, components, and any third-country processing.
Bottom line: Certain hardwood plywood products from China may be covered by A-570-051 (AD) and C-570-052 (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 (88 FR 37053 (2023-06-06, continuation))
- · 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: 2026-07-05