Commerce Slaps Duties on China-Made Van Trailers for Unfair Subsidies
Published Date: 8/31/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Chinese makers of van-type trailers got unfair government help, so they’re adding extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports starting August 31, 2026. This means U.S. trailer makers get a fairer chance, and importers will pay more when bringing these trailers from China. The investigation covered all of 2024 and targets companies like CIMC, which pulled out of the case.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
Very high 134.75% countervailing duty rate
Commerce determined an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 134.75 percent ad valorem for CIMC (CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd.), non-responsive companies, and all others for van-type trailers from China for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will require cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties in the amounts above for entries subject to the suspension of liquidation.
Suspension of liquidation and required cash deposits from June 5, 2026
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise from China that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 5, 2026 (the date of the Preliminary Determination publication). If the ITC later finds no material injury, those deposits will be refunded or the proceeding terminated.
Canada transit reporting and partial duty on subassemblies
Commerce established a Canadian third country case number (C-122-218) for Chinese subassemblies and/or van-type trailers imported through Canada; importers should report such entries under that number. For van-type trailers imported through Canada, only the Chinese subassembly portion and components on the same bill of lading are subject to China countervailing duties.
Broad product scope covering trailers >26,000 lb and many subassemblies
The investigation covers van-type trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds and a wide range of finished and unfinished subassemblies and components (e.g., subframes, nose/side/roof subassemblies, door assemblies, running gear, landing gear, hub/drum assemblies, brake assemblies, axles, wheels, tires, electrical harnesses). Processing in the country of manufacture or a third country does not remove items from the scope.
ITC injury decision may refund or enforce duties
Commerce will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which must determine within 45 days whether the U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of these van-type trailers from China. If the ITC finds no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and cash deposits will be refunded; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue a CVD order and duties will be assessed on entries as instructed.
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