U.S. Probes Cheap Hydraulic Cylinders from Canada to China
Published Date: 9/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting investigations into whether certain hydraulic cylinders from Canada, China, India, Korea, and Mexico are being sold unfairly cheap in the U.S. This affects companies making these parts here and could lead to extra taxes on imports to protect American businesses. The process kicked off in early September 2026, so changes and possible costs could come soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
U.S. initiates antidumping probes
On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce opened less‑than‑fair‑value (antidumping) investigations into certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts from Canada, China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico. If you import, export, or manufacture these cylinders or parts, your business is now subject to an official Commerce investigation that will proceed toward preliminary determinations.
Estimated dumping margin ranges listed
The notice lists estimated dumping margin ranges used to justify initiation: Canada 248.33% to 744.85%; China (Malaysia surrogate) 149.86% to 394.07%, (Mexico surrogate) 103.05% to 197.07%, (Türkiye surrogate) 299.38% to 440.48%; India 85.31% to 370.67%; Korea 73.09% to 158.74%; Mexico 56.79% to 157.12%. These percentage ranges appear in Commerce's initiation analysis.
Which cylinders and parts are covered
The investigations cover linear acting hydraulic cylinders with steel barrels that have a bore (inner diameter) of 25.4 mm (1 inch) or more and a return (retracted) length of 101.6 mm (4 inches) or more, plus listed designs (e.g., tie‑rod, welded body, telescopic, plunger, rodless) and specified components: steel barrels, steel piston rods, and any part attached to or shipped with a covered barrel or piston rod. If your product matches these physical descriptions, it falls within the written scope.
Respondent selection, data release, and filing deadlines
Commerce released U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import data under administrative protective order on September 8, 2026, and said interested parties have three business days from the notice publication to comment on that data or respondent selection. For China, Commerce will issue quantity‑and‑value (Q&V) questionnaires and set a deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on September 22, 2026 for Chinese producers/exporters to submit Q&V responses; separate‑rate applications for Chinese firms are due 21 days after the initiation notice publication. These steps determine which companies Commerce may examine individually.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-05481, Regulations Enhancing the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Trade Remedy Laws; Correction
The Department of Commerce fixed some accidental mistakes in their trade rules that were published in December 2024. They put back important deadlines and details that were accidentally deleted and corrected a couple of typos. These fixes take effect on March 31, 2025, helping businesses and officials follow clear and accurate trade rules without confusion or delays.
2026-20777, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Cambodia: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some paper shopping bags from Cambodia were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between January 2024 and June 2025. This means certain Cambodian bag makers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. Businesses involved should watch for final decisions and possible changes in costs soon.
2026-20779, Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that tires from Thailand were sold in the U.S. for less than their normal price between July 2024 and June 2025. This means some importers might have to pay extra duties to keep things fair. The review process had some delays due to government shutdowns, but now the preliminary results are out and open for comments.
2026-20778, Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Hyundai Steel and POSCO from South Korea got unfair government help on their hot-rolled steel in 2023. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their steel imports starting October 9, 2026. This means U.S. steel buyers might pay a bit more, and Korean producers will have to adjust to these new rules.
2026-20690, Oleoresin Paprika From India: Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Starting October 8, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on oleoresin paprika imported from India because it's being sold too cheaply and getting unfair government help. This move protects American paprika producers from losing business and means importers will have to pay more when bringing in this spice. If you import or sell this paprika, get ready for new costs and rules!
2026-20691, Certain Paper Shopping Bags From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed paper shopping bags from Taiwan sold between January 2024 and June 2025. They found that Haur Tyi Paper Bag Co. didn’t sell these bags at unfairly low prices, and they stopped reviewing five other companies because no one asked for it. This means no extra duties for Haur Tyi right now, and the review process is moving forward with some deadlines adjusted due to a government shutdown.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-18705, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds
The Department of Homeland Security is extending the approval for the form refugees use to ask for a waiver if they face entry problems, with no changes to the form itself. Refugees applying for this waiver and the public can comment on this extension until November 13, 2026. There’s no new cost or extra paperwork, just keeping the process going smoothly.
Next: 2026-18707, Certain Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China, India, and Mexico: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations
The U.S. is starting investigations into special taxes on certain hydraulic cylinders and parts imported from China, India, and Mexico. This move aims to check if these countries are getting unfair government help that hurts U.S. makers. If proven, extra duties could be added soon, affecting import prices and trade starting September 8, 2026.