AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-067 (AD)C-570-068 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Forged Steel Fittings from China (A-570-067 and C-570-068)

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.

Forged steel fittings from China may be covered by both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-067) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-068).

Case snapshot

Product	Forged Steel Fittings
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-067 (AD) · C-570-068 (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-570-067 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-068 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (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.

Forged steel fittings from China may fall within the scope of two U.S. Department of Commerce orders: an antidumping (AD) order under case A-570-067 and a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-068. Importers of these products should verify whether their specific goods and exporter/producer combination may be covered before filing.

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)

•Forged steel fittings such as elbows that may be used to connect pipe or tube
•Forged steel tees that may join pipe sections
•Forged steel couplings for pipe connections
•Forged steel unions used in piping systems
•Forged steel caps and plugs that may close pipe ends
•Threaded or socket-weld forged steel fittings
•Forged fittings made from carbon or alloy steel that may be within scope
•Both finished and certain unfinished forged steel fittings depending on scope

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

?Cast (not forged) steel fittings, which may fall outside this order
?Stainless steel fittings, depending on the written scope
?Butt-weld fittings, which are often addressed under separate proceedings
?Flanges, which are commonly treated as a distinct product
?Finished valves and other assembled components
?Non-steel fittings such as brass, copper, or plastic

Scope control: HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language ultimately controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled fittings may still be covered depending on that scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and manufacturers bringing forged steel pipe fittings of Chinese origin into the United States, or products that may contain such fittings.

What the duty means

Covered entries generally require an AD and/or CVD cash deposit at the time of entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high, including a China-wide entity rate for combinations not specifically listed. A 0% deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Because both AD and CVD orders exist, deposits under both may apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice product description and match it against Commerce's written scope.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing whether the fittings are forged versus cast.
☐Document the material composition (carbon steel, alloy, stainless) of the fittings.
☐Confirm the intended use and connection type (threaded, socket-weld, etc.).
☐Obtain country-of-origin support tracing where the forging and production occurred.
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names, and confirm the exact exporter/producer combination.
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening, remembering it is only a reference.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel, not supplier statements alone.
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against the latest 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 later confirm goods fall within A-570-067 or C-570-068.
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus an incorrect deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration or failure to declare, which may trigger penalties and retroactive duty liability.

The same product may be subject to orders in more than one country — including related forged steel fittings proceedings involving Italy and Taiwan — so each country of origin should be reviewed separately and legitimately.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on forged steel fittings from China?

There is an antidumping order under case A-570-067 and a countervailing duty order under case C-570-068 covering forged steel fittings from China; whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, and importers should verify before filing.

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 review.

Are parts or unassembled forged steel fittings covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language, which can reach unfinished or unassembled merchandise; importers should confirm the specific product against the written scope.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are forged steel pipe fittings of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for cast fittings, stainless or non-steel materials, flanges, parts, unassembled items, and third-country processing. This does not state the goods are covered.

Bottom line: Forged steel fittings from China may be covered by A-570-067 (AD) and C-570-068 (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 (2025-12 FR notice 2025-22201 (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: 2026-07-14