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C208u—Determining Antidumping and Countervailing Duty

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Estimated total study time: 6 hours 46 minutes [Enroll now]

This course dives into the nitty-gritty of Antidumping and Countervailing duties. Beginning with the investigative process, we walk through determining the applicability of an order, filing the entry, obtaining the reimbursement certificate, liquidation and other post-entry aspects, importer best practices, and the penalties for non-compliance.

AD/CVD Introduction, Law and Government Action

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) help U.S. companies compete with foreign industry on a level playing field. These duties are authorized by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade for importing countries that are members of the World Trade Organization, like the U.S., that can prove when dumping or subsidies are causing injury to their domestic industry. We will begin this lesson by defining what these duties are and who is involved in developing them.

(Estimated study time: 35 minutes)

AD/CVD Investigative Process

This lesson is about the process and timetable by which Antidumping and Countervailing Duties get set up in the U.S.

(Estimated study time: 49 minutes)

Determining if AD/CVD Applies to the Product

Using ACE searches to determine whether ADD or CVD applies to particular imported shipments.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 24 minutes)

Determining the Correct AD/CVD Duty Rate

This lesson will describe how ADD and CVD rates are determined, and the types of deposit rates that may be encountered. Once the correct case has been identified, the rate must be determined by identifying the correct exporter, and producer or manufacturer. Then applying specific rules to identify which case number and rate applies.

(Estimated study time: 35 minutes)

Filing the AD/CVD Entry Summary

This lesson is concentrated on filing of the entry summary with AD/CVD additional duties including where and how to enter ADD and CVD information and how bonds and cash deposits are handled.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 16 minutes)

Certificate of Reimbursement for AD/CVD Entries

The lesson begins with a general explanation of how, why, and when the importer must file a reimbursement certificate and the consequences of non-submission.

(Estimated study time: 36 minutes)

AD/CVD Post Entry

This lesson provides insight into post entry occurrences and correction measures.

(Estimated study time: 34 minutes)

Importer Options for Tackling AD/CVD

This lesson is geared toward advice for the importer. We offer best practices, how to find the case number and scope without access to the ACE Portal, monitoring petitions and open investigations, alternate sourcing considerations.

(Estimated study time: 27 minutes)

AD/CVD Enforcement and Penalties

In 2015 the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act brought to life the Enforce and Protect act that established a formal process for CBP to investigate AD/CVD evasion. This lesson is about these enforcement issues, circumvention schemes, and the possible liability for criminal and civil penalties.

(Estimated study time: 30 minutes)