AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-112 (AD)C-570-113 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Collated Steel Staples from China (A-570-112, C-570-113)

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.

Collated steel staples from China may be affected by both a U.S. antidumping duty order (A-570-112) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-113).

Case snapshot

Product	Collated Steel Staples
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-112 (AD) · C-570-113 (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-570-112 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-07 FR notice 2026-13341 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-113 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-07 FR notice 2026-13341 (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.

Collated steel staples from China are covered by two U.S. Department of Commerce orders: an antidumping duty order under case A-570-112 and a countervailing duty order under case C-570-113. Importers of these fasteners should carefully review whether their specific goods may fall within the scope of 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)

•Collated steel staples used in pneumatic or manual fastening tools
•Steel staples joined or connected together in strips or coils (collated) for use in staple guns
•Fine-wire collated staples for construction, roofing, or fencing applications
•Collated staples made of steel wire, whether coated or uncoated
•Staples assembled with adhesive, wire, paper, or plastic to hold them in collated form

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

?Individual loose staples not joined or collated together (verify against scope)
?Staples made from materials other than steel, such as aluminum or plastic (verify)
?Office-use staples for paper stapling that fall outside the described product (verify)
?Other steel fasteners such as nails, screws, or brads not in collated staple form (verify)

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 fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of steel staples sold in collated strips or coils for pneumatic tools, construction, packaging, roofing, or fencing, where the goods are of Chinese origin.

What the duty means

Cash deposits are 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 AD and CVD orders 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 staples.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing collation, wire gauge, and dimensions.
☐Document the material composition to confirm whether the staples are steel.
☐Record the intended use (e.g., construction, packaging, fastening tools).
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records.
☐Identify the specific manufacturer, producer, and exporter names and their exact combination.
☐Confirm the HTS classification used and treat it only as a screening reference.
☐Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm scope; 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 if goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Scope inquiries that could clarify whether a borderline product is covered.
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination, which can change the applicable deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration of origin, scope, or product type, which may lead to penalties.

The same or similar product may be subject to orders from other countries as well, so importers should independently verify the true origin of each shipment without engaging in any evasion.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on collated steel staples from China?

There is an antidumping duty order (A-570-112) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-113) on collated steel staples from China. Whether your 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 orders still apply, entries must be declared, and rates can change through administrative reviews.

Are parts or unassembled collated staples covered?

Parts, unfinished, or unassembled items may still fall within scope depending on Commerce's written scope language. Importers should confirm with a licensed broker and current Commerce guidance.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are collated steel staples of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for non-steel staples, loose or uncollated staples, parts, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Collated steel staples from China may be covered by A-570-112 (AD) and C-570-113 (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 (2026-07 FR notice 2026-13341 (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: 2026-07-11