Upcoming Sunset Reviews for China Equipment and Yarn Duties
Published Date: 10/1/2026
Notice
Summary
Every five years, the U.S. checks if certain import taxes (called antidumping or countervailing duties) should continue or end. In November 2026, reviews will start for products like mobile access equipment from China and polyester yarn from several countries. These reviews affect importers and manufacturers, and decisions could change costs or trade rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Five‑Year Reviews for Specific Imports
Every five years the Department of Commerce automatically starts Sunset Reviews to decide whether antidumping or countervailing duty orders should continue. In November 2026, reviews will be initiated for: Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies from China (A-570-139; C-570-140, 1st Review), Potassium Permanganate from China (A-570-001, 6th Review), and Polyester Textured Yarn from Indonesia (A-560-838, 1st Review), Malaysia (A-557-823, 1st Review), Thailand (A-549-843, 1st Review), and Vietnam (A-552-832, 1st Review). If these reviews result in continuation or revocation of duties, importers and manufacturers of these products could see changes to costs or trade rules.
No Suspended‑Investigation Reviews in November
Commerce stated that no Sunset Reviews of suspended investigations are scheduled for initiation in November 2026. Parties involved in suspended investigations will not have a five‑year review initiated that month.
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