Chinese Truck Bed Covers Hit with US Dumping Duties Probe
Published Date: 10/1/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that truck bed covers from China are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. This means importers might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The final decision is delayed, but provisional measures are extended starting October 1, 2026, so watch for changes that could affect prices and imports.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Preliminary finding: Chinese truck covers dumped
Commerce preliminarily found that truck bed covers from the People’s Republic of China were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value for the period July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This preliminary determination was published and is effective October 1, 2026.
Immediate cash deposits and suspended liquidation
As of publication, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits for truck bed covers from China. Listed producer/exporter combinations have estimated dumping margins and adjusted cash-deposit rates such as: Hangzhou Golden Sun Autoparts Co., Ltd. — 51.35% (51.17% adjusted); Wenzhou Tianmao (and affiliate) — 46.95% (46.77% adjusted); many listed respondents — 49.56% (49.38% adjusted); and the China-wide entity — 107.58% (107.41% adjusted).
Provisional measures extended; final delayed
Commerce granted a request to postpone the final determination and extended provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination (publication date October 1, 2026).
Which products are covered or excluded
The investigation’s scope covers truck bed covers (protective shields sized 45 to 75 inches wide and 55 to 100 inches long when installed) made of materials such as aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, and water-resistant fabric, and includes accompanying hardware when entered with the cover. The scope explicitly excludes truck caps (also called camper shells, toppers, or canopies) that extend truck bed height by at least 12 inches.
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