U.S. Slaps Extra Duties on Cheap Chinese Golf Carts and Scooters
Published Date: 6/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says some low speed personal transportation vehicles from China are being sold here for less than they should be between October 2023 and March 2024. This means extra duties will be added to these imports to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. If you’re involved in selling or buying these vehicles, expect changes soon that could affect prices and timing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Anti‑dumping duties on Chinese LSPTV imports
The Department of Commerce determined that certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People’s Republic of China were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value during the period October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. As a result, extra duties will be added to those imports. If you import or sell these vehicles, expect added import costs tied to this finding.
Buyers may face higher prices and delays
If you buy or plan to buy these low speed personal transportation vehicles, expect changes that could affect prices and timing. The Commerce finding for the period October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 may lead to higher retail prices or slower availability for affected models.
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