AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-133 (AD)C-570-134 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Metal Lockers and Parts from China (A-570-133, C-570-134)

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 metal lockers and parts thereof from China may be covered by both an antidumping order (A-570-133) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-134).

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Metal Lockers and Parts Thereof
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-133 (AD) · C-570-134 (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-570-133 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-134 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (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.

This explainer covers certain metal lockers and parts thereof from China, which may fall within two U.S. Department of Commerce orders: an antidumping (AD) order under case A-570-133 and a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-134. Importers of secure metal storage lockers should review whether their goods may be affected by both orders.

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)

•Secure metal storage lockers less than 27 inches wide and less than 27 inches deep, whether floor-standing, base-mounted, or wall-mounted, which may be covered
•Metal locker bodies including back, side, shelf, top and bottom panels, which may be covered as parts
•Locker door frames (integrated or separate) and doors, which may be covered
•Lockers made of flat-rolled steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, whether galvanized or coated, which may be covered
•Lockers using wire mesh or expanded metal mesh panels or doors, which may be covered
•Multiple locker units combined into banks or tiers, measured by individual locker width, which may be covered
•Knocked-down lockers or kits shipped unassembled requiring later assembly, which may be covered
•Lockers shipped as bulk-packed component parts (e.g., backs in one crate, sides in another), which may be covered

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

?Metal storage units 27 inches or more in width or depth may fall outside the described scope
?Non-metal storage furniture (e.g., wood or plastic lockers) may generally be outside this order
?General shelving, cabinets, or file cabinets not meeting the locker description may be outside scope
?Seating, benches, or accessory items not part of a locker unit may be outside scope
?Products from countries other than China are not covered by these specific China case numbers

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language ultimately controls coverage, and parts, unfinished, knocked-down, or unassembled lockers may still be covered depending on that scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of secure metal storage lockers, locker banks, and locker component parts (bodies, doors, frames, mesh panels) sourced from China, whether shipped assembled, welded, or as knocked-down kits.

What the duty means

AD and CVD cash deposits may be collected 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. Because both an AD and a CVD order may exist, deposits under both could apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice product description and confirm it matches the actual goods.
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and outside dimensions (width, depth, height) of the single-locker unit.
☐Document the material composition (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, mesh, polycarbonate doors).
☐Record the intended use and configuration (floor, base, or wall-mounted; assembled or knocked-down).
☐Obtain country-of-origin supporting documentation for the goods and components.
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the specific producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the appropriate HTS classification for screening purposes only.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade counsel; do not rely only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings where goods are routed or lightly processed through third countries.
⚠Scope inquiries where product classification or configuration is uncertain.
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and therefore the wrong deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration penalties for failing to declare goods subject to AD/CVD orders.

The same product may be subject to separate orders from other countries, so importers should check the AD/CVD status of each country of origin rather than assuming a switch of source avoids coverage.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on metal lockers from China?

There may be. Certain metal lockers and parts thereof from China may fall within an antidumping order under case A-570-133, and there may also be a related countervailing duty order under case C-570-134. Importers should verify their specific goods against Commerce's written scope.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. If the goods fall within scope, the order still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change through administrative review or CBP instructions.

Are parts or unassembled metal lockers covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope, which typically describes locker bodies, door frames, doors, and knocked-down kits or bulk-packed component parts; importers should confirm with a licensed broker.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are secure metal lockers or locker parts of Chinese origin measuring less than 27 inches wide and deep; separate review is needed for larger units, non-metal products, parts, kits, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain metal lockers and parts from China may be covered by A-570-133 (AD) and C-570-134 (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 (2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (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: 2026-07-07