AD ORDER China A-570-909 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Certain Steel Nails from China (A-570-909)

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 steel nails from China are subject to a U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case number A-570-909.

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Steel Nails
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-909 (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-570-909 (AD)	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 the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order on certain steel nails from China, identified by Commerce case number A-570-909. It is an AD-only order (no separate CVD case is listed here), and importers should verify whether their specific nails may fall within its 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 common collated or bulk steel nails used in construction
•May include steel framing, roofing, and finishing nails
•May include steel nails made from carbon, alloy, or other steel
•May include coated, galvanized, or plain-finish steel nails
•May include steel nails whether or not head-formed or pointed
•May include steel nails packaged for retail or industrial use
•May include steel brads or steel pins resembling nails, depending on scope

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

?Nails made primarily of non-steel materials such as aluminum or copper may fall outside
?Certain specialty fasteners like screws, bolts, or rivets are typically not nails
?Staples may be treated as a separate product depending on scope
?Tacks or other fasteners outside the written nail description may be excluded
?Nails from countries other than China are outside this particular order

Scope control: Any 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 of steel nails and similar steel fastening products manufactured in or exported from China, including construction, hardware, and industrial supply importers.

What the duty means

AD cash deposits are collected at entry and vary by exporter/producer combination and by administrative review; they can be substantial. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Only an AD order is listed here, so no CVD deposit is indicated by these facts.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a detailed product description
☐Collect product photos and manufacturer spec sheets
☐Document the material composition (steel type and finish)
☐Identify the intended use and product form of the nails
☐Compile country-of-origin support and production records
☐Record the exact manufacturer and exporter names
☐Confirm the specific producer/exporter combination against Commerce results
☐Consult a licensed customs broker to assess scope and HTS classification
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing, and do not rely only on supplier statements

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may bring uncertain product forms within the order
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or omission that can lead to penalties and retroactive duty assessment

The same product may be subject to separate orders in several countries — related steel nails cases exist for South Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam — so importers should check each origin independently without seeking to evade duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on certain steel nails from China?

Yes, there is an antidumping (AD) duty order on certain steel nails from China under Commerce case number A-570-909; whether your specific goods fall within its scope should be verified against the written scope.

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, and rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled steel nails covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; importers should confirm the specific product form with a licensed broker rather than assume exclusion.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are steel nails of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for coated or blended-material products, repackaged goods, parts, and any third-country processing. This does not state the goods are covered.

Bottom line: Certain steel nails from China may be covered by AD case A-570-909; 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: 2026-07-09