AD ORDER China A-570-803 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Heavy Forged Hand Tools from China (A-570-803)

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.

Heavy forged hand tools, with or without handles, from China may fall within the U.S. antidumping duty order under case number A-570-803.

Case snapshot

Product	Heavy Forged Hand Tools, With or Without Handles
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-803 (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-570-803 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (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 an antidumping (AD) duty order on heavy forged hand tools, with or without handles, from China under case number A-570-803. This is an AD order only; no countervailing (CVD) case number was provided here. Importers of forged hand tools of Chinese origin should carefully review whether their goods may fall within this order's scope.

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 forged hammers and sledges, with or without handles
•May include forged axes, hatchets, and similar hewing tools
•May include forged bars and wedges used for splitting or prying
•May include forged picks and mattocks used for digging
•May include heads for such tools imported with or without their handles
•May include such tools whether finished or in certain unfinished forged states depending on scope

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

?Non-forged tools produced by casting or stamping may be outside this order (verify)
?Light-duty or non-heavy hand tools may fall outside the described scope
?Power tools and powered equipment are typically not covered
?Cutting tools such as knives, saws, and shears may be outside this order
?Handles sold separately without tool heads may be treated differently (verify)

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language is what controls whether a product is covered, and heads, unfinished, or unassembled forged tools may still be within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and hardware suppliers bringing in heavy forged hand tools—such as hammers, sledges, axes, picks, bars, and wedges—of Chinese origin, whether imported with or without handles.

What the duty means

If goods fall within scope, an AD cash deposit is 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 (A-570-803) was provided here.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and compare it against the written scope language
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing forging versus casting or stamping
☐Document the material composition and manufacturing process (forged versus other methods)
☐Confirm the intended use and whether the tool qualifies as heavy-duty
☐Assemble country-of-origin support, including mill and production records
☐Record the manufacturer and exporter names and the specific producer/exporter combination
☐Verify the HTS classification for screening purposes only
☐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 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 where Commerce may determine borderline products fall within the order
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and thus the wrong cash-deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration penalties and retroactive duty liability for undeclared subject merchandise

The same category of forged hand tools may be subject to orders from other countries as well, so each origin should be checked independently on its own facts.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on heavy forged hand tools from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order on heavy forged hand tools, with or without handles, from China under case number A-570-803. Whether your specific goods fall within it depends on Commerce's written scope, which you should verify.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption from the order. The merchandise still falls under A-570-803 if within scope, must be declared as subject, and rates can change through administrative review.

Are parts or unassembled heavy forged hand tools covered?

Tool heads and certain unfinished or unassembled forged items may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language. Review the written scope and confirm with a licensed broker before assuming they are outside the order.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are heavy forged hand tools—such as hammers, axes, picks, bars, or wedges—of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for tool heads, unassembled or unfinished items, non-forged tools, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Heavy forged hand tools from China may be covered by AD case A-570-803; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates with a licensed broker 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 (2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (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: 2026-07-15