Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings (February 2026)
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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has issued a public notice listing scope ruling applications it received in February 2026. These applications request that Commerce conduct formal scope inquiries to determine whether specific products fall within the coverage of existing antidumping duty (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) orders. Scope inquiries are a formal mechanism by which importers, exporters, domestic producers, or other interested parties can petition Commerce to clarify whether a particular product is subject to an existing trade remedy order. The outcome of such inquiries directly determines whether goods entering the U.S. are subject to additional duties. Commerce is required under its regulations to publicly notify interested parties when scope ruling applications are filed, giving the public an opportunity to participate in the inquiry process. The notice covers all applications received during the calendar month of February 2026. Companies involved in importing or exporting products that may overlap with existing AD/CVD orders should monitor these proceedings closely, as a positive scope ruling can result in retroactive duty liability and bond requirements at the port of entry.
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Key Changes
- Commerce received and is publicly listing new scope ruling applications filed in February 2026 under existing AD/CVD orders
- Formal scope inquiries will be conducted to determine product coverage under specific trade remedy orders
- Public notification is required by Commerce regulations, opening a window for third-party participation in scope proceedings
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What this law requires
Monitor and track scope ruling applications filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce during February 2026 and subsequent months to identify products that may overlap with existing antidumping or countervailing duty orders
Submit scope ruling applications to the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting formal scope inquiries to determine whether specific products fall within the coverage of existing antidumping duty or countervailing duty orders
Participate in the scope inquiry process when Commerce conducts formal investigations into whether products are covered by existing AD/CVD orders
Publicly notify all interested parties of scope ruling applications received, providing opportunity for public participation in the inquiry process
Prepare for potential retroactive duty liability and bond requirements at ports of entry if a positive scope ruling is issued