AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-056 (AD)C-570-057 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets from China (A-570-056, C-570-057)

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 tool chests and cabinets from China may be subject to both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-056) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-057).

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Tool Chests and Cabinets
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-056 (AD) · C-570-057 (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-570-056 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-06 FR notice 2026-10938 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-057 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-01 FR notice 2025-24162 (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 both an antidumping (AD) duty order (A-570-056) and a countervailing (CVD) duty order (C-570-057) on certain tool chests and cabinets from China. Importers of tool storage products of Chinese origin should review whether their goods may fall within scope, since both orders may apply simultaneously.

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)

•Steel tool chests may include portable, top-mounted units with drawers
•Rolling tool cabinets may include floor-standing units on casters
•Tool storage combinations may include stackable chest-and-cabinet sets
•Intermediate tool storage units may include side lockers or workstations
•Metal drawer-based tool storage may include units with sliding drawers and locking mechanisms
•Tool chests may include units imported unassembled or as parts, depending on scope

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

?Tool bags or soft-sided tool carriers may fall outside the order
?Plastic-only storage boxes may fall outside the scope
?General household or office storage cabinets may not be covered
?Workbenches without integrated tool-storage drawers may fall outside
?Certain specialized or industrial storage systems may be excluded
?Non-steel storage units may fall outside depending on the written scope

Scope control: HTS codes serve only as screening references; Commerce's written scope language ultimately controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled tool chests may still fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of steel tool chests, rolling tool cabinets, and related metal tool-storage units manufactured in or shipped from China, including combinations and component parts.

What the duty means

Importers deposit estimated AD and/or CVD cash deposits at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be substantial. 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 exist, both types of deposits may apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a detailed product description
☐Collect product photos and manufacturer spec sheets showing construction and features
☐Document the material composition (e.g., steel content, drawers, casters)
☐Confirm the intended use and product configuration
☐Assemble country-of-origin supporting evidence beyond supplier claims
☐Identify the specific manufacturer and exporter names and their producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the tentative HTS classification for screening purposes
☐Consult a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to confirm scope; do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce review results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings when goods are routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may clarify whether specific products fall within the order
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus the wrong deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or misclassification exposing the importer to penalties and retroactive duties

The same product may be subject to orders in more than one country — note that tool chests from Vietnam are also under separate review — so each origin should be checked independently without engaging in any evasion.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on tool chests and cabinets from China?

There is an antidumping duty order (A-570-056) and also a countervailing duty order (C-570-057) on certain tool chests and cabinets from China; whether specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

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

Are parts or unassembled tool chests covered?

Parts, unfinished, or unassembled tool chests may still fall within the scope depending on Commerce's written scope language, so importers should confirm before filing.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are steel tool chests or cabinets of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for combinations, component parts, unassembled units, non-steel products, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain tool chests and cabinets from China may be covered by A-570-056 (AD) and C-570-057 (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 (2026-06 FR notice 2026-10938 (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