Countervailing Duty
Category: Customs
Also searched as: CVD
Definition (plain English)
An extra duty applied to offset certain subsidies on imported goods from specific origins or suppliers.
Why it matters commercially
Countervailing duty can materially change landed cost and may apply only to specific products, countries, producers, or periods.
Example
A buyer paused a quote when tariff review found countervailing measures on the planned origin.
Common mistake
Checking only base duty and missing trade-remedy duties that apply on top of the normal tariff.
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