U.S. Keeps Tariffs on Mattresses Imported From China
Published Date: 7/24/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on mattresses made in China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects mattress makers in the U.S. who want a level playing field. These duties stay in place starting July 24, 2026, helping protect American jobs and businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
97.78% Duty Stays on Chinese Mattresses
If you import mattresses from the People’s Republic of China, Commerce is keeping a countervailing duty of 97.78% ad valorem on named exporters and on "All Others." This duty is effective July 24, 2026, and applies at the listed 97.78% rate to the producers/exporters named in the notice and to all other Chinese mattress producers.
Order Continues To Protect U.S. Mattress Makers
If you make mattresses in the United States or represent mattress factory workers, Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty order in place, finding revocation would likely let countervailable subsidies continue. The decision is applicable July 24, 2026, and the notice states that keeping the order helps protect American jobs and businesses.
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