AD ORDER China A-570-831 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Fresh Garlic from China (A-570-831)

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.

Fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China may fall within the U.S. antidumping duty order under case number A-570-831.

Case snapshot

Product	Fresh Garlic
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-831 (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-570-831 (AD)	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.

This explainer covers the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order on fresh garlic from China, identified by Commerce case number A-570-831. It is an AD order only; no countervailing (CVD) case is included here. Importers of Chinese garlic should review whether their goods may fall within its scope before entry.

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 fresh whole garlic bulbs manually harvested and intended for use as fresh produce
•May include fresh peeled garlic cloves destined for food or seasoning use
•May include chilled fresh garlic sold as fresh produce
•May include fresh garlic classified under the HTSUS subheadings referenced in the scope (for screening only)
•May include garlic used principally as a food product or for seasoning
•May include fresh garlic regardless of packaging when it meets the fresh-produce description

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

?Garlic that has been mechanically harvested and primarily, but not exclusively, destined for non-fresh (dehydrated/'dehy') use may be outside the order when properly declared
?Seed garlic that is specially prepared and cultivated prior to planting, then harvested and prepared for use as seed, may be outside the order when properly declared
?Dehydrated or processed garlic products falling outside the written fresh-garlic description may not be covered
?Garlic from countries other than China is not covered by this specific order

Scope control: The HTSUS subheadings referenced (such as 0703.20.0000 and related codes) are provided for convenience and customs screening only; Commerce's written scope description is dispositive, and excluded categories such as dehy or seed garlic typically require the specified declarations to Customs.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of fresh whole or peeled garlic of Chinese origin, and for those handling garlic that could be characterized as dehy or seed garlic and thus may qualify for the stated exclusions with proper declarations.

What the duty means

If goods fall within scope, AD cash deposits are collected 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 the entry must be declared as subject merchandise. Only an AD order is at issue here, so no separate CVD deposit arises from this case.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm whether the garlic is described as fresh, dehy, or seed garlic
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing form, condition, and intended use
☐Document material composition and harvesting method (manual vs. mechanical) relevant to the scope exclusions
☐Confirm the intended use (fresh produce, non-fresh processing, or planting/seed)
☐Assemble country-of-origin support establishing where the garlic was grown and processed
☐Record the manufacturer and exporter names and verify the specific producer/exporter combination
☐Screen the HTSUS classification against the subheadings referenced in the scope, treating them as reference only
☐Confirm scope questions and any required exclusion declarations with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce administrative review results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing, and do not rely only on supplier statements

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings when Chinese garlic is routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries where dehy or seed garlic claims are not properly supported or declared
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or false certification exposing importers to penalties and retroactive duty liability

The same or similar garlic products may be subject to trade remedies from different origins, so importers should review each country of origin independently rather than assuming any origin is free of duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on fresh garlic from China?

Yes—there is a U.S. antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from China under Commerce case number A-570-831. Whether your specific goods fall within its scope depends on Commerce's written scope description, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption from the order. If the merchandise is within scope, the order still applies, entries must be declared as subject, and the rate can change through administrative review, potentially creating additional liability at liquidation.

Are dehy or seed garlic covered under A-570-831?

The written scope excludes mechanically harvested garlic primarily destined for non-fresh use and specially prepared seed garlic, but such goods typically must be accompanied by the required declarations to Customs. Whether a shipment qualifies depends on Commerce's scope language, so importers should verify.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are fresh, manually harvested garlic of Chinese origin intended for produce or seasoning use; separate review is needed for dehy garlic, seed garlic, processed forms, repackaged goods, and third-country processing.

Bottom line: Fresh garlic from China may be covered by antidumping order A-570-831; confirm scope, harvesting/use characteristics, 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