U.S. Keeps Tariffs on Chinese Vertical Shaft Engines
Published Date: 6/3/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on certain large vertical shaft engines (225cc to 999cc) and their parts from China because removing them could let unfair government subsidies sneak back in. This affects Chinese engine exporters and U.S. companies like Briggs & Stratton that make similar products here. These duties stay in place starting June 3, 2026, helping protect American businesses and jobs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Countervailing Duties Remain in Place
Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain large vertical shaft engines (225cc to 999cc) and parts from the People’s Republic of China in place, effective June 3, 2026. The Department says keeping the order prevents the recurrence of countervailable subsidies and helps protect American businesses and jobs, including U.S. firms such as Briggs & Stratton.
Specific CVD Rates for Chinese Exporters
Commerce determined net countervailable subsidy rates that would likely prevail: Loncin Motor Co. — 18.96% ad valorem; Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co. — 20.38% ad valorem; All Others — 19.85% ad valorem. These rates are identified in the Final Results of the expedited sunset review and apply in the context of the continued CVD order (effective June 3, 2026).
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