CVD ORDER China C-570-116 (CVD)

U.S. Countervailing Duty on Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks from China (C-570-116)

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 fluid end blocks from China may be covered by U.S. countervailing duty case C-570-116 (CVD).

Case snapshot

Product	Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks
Country	China
Case type	CVD
Case number(s)	C-570-116 (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

C-570-116 (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.

This explainer covers the U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order on forged steel fluid end blocks from China under case number C-570-116. It is educational awareness content only; whether specific goods fall within scope is a determination for Commerce and CBP, not this document.

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 fluid end blocks used in hydraulic fracturing pumps that may be covered
•Forged steel blocks machined into fluid end components that may fall within scope
•Rough-forged steel blocks intended for fluid end manufacture that may be covered
•Partially machined forged steel fluid end blocks that may be within scope
•Forged steel blocks of the types described in Commerce's written scope that may be covered
•Semi-finished forged steel fluid end blocks that may fall under the order

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

?Fully assembled fluid end pump modules may be outside this specific order (verify against scope)
?Cast (non-forged) steel components may commonly fall outside forged-steel scope
?Finished downstream pump assemblies not identified in the scope may be excluded
?Steel products of other forms or specifications not described in the written scope may be outside coverage

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

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of forged steel fluid end blocks or forged block feedstock used in oilfield hydraulic fracturing pump equipment sourced from or processed in China.

What the duty means

A countervailing duty cash deposit may be required at entry under C-570-116; 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. Only a CVD order is identified here; no AD order is stated in these facts.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a detailed product description and grade
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and engineering drawings
☐Document the material composition and whether the item is forged versus cast
☐Confirm the intended use (e.g., fluid end pump application)
☐Assemble country-of-origin supporting documentation including mill certificates
☐Identify the exact manufacturer, producer, and exporter names
☐Verify the specific producer/exporter combination against current Commerce results
☐Confirm HTS classification and scope applicability with a licensed customs broker
☐Check current cash-deposit rates 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 borderline forged products within coverage
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or misclassification exposing the importer to penalties and retroactive duties

The same product may be subject to trade-remedy orders in several origins — related countries in this matter include Germany, India, and Italy — so each origin should be checked separately on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on forged steel fluid end blocks from China?

The facts here identify a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-116, not an antidumping order; importers should verify whether any separate AD proceeding exists before assuming duty type.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption; the order under C-570-116 still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change after administrative review.

Are parts or unassembled forged steel fluid end blocks covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope; partially machined or unfinished forgings can fall within scope, so importers should verify against the current scope language.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are forged steel fluid end blocks of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for partially machined forgings, feedstock blocks, parts, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Forged steel fluid end blocks from China may be covered by CVD case C-570-116; 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 (2026-01 FR notice 2025-24162 (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