US Slaps Preliminary Duties on Malaysian Air Compressors Over Subsidies
Published Date: 10/1/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Malaysian makers of stationary and portable air compressors got unfair government help during 2025. Because of this, the U.S. may add extra fees (called countervailing duties) on these products to keep things fair for American businesses. This decision kicks in starting October 1, 2026, and folks involved can share their thoughts before the final call.
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Huge Preliminary Duty Rate: 92.86%
The Department of Commerce preliminarily set an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 92.86 percent ad valorem for listed Malaysian producers and exporters (Alton Intelligent Technology Sdn. Bhd.; Panasonic Industrial Device Sales; Puma Air Compressors; Samlin International SDN BHD; Sinppa Industrial SDN BHD) and for all others. The investigation period is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and this preliminary determination is applicable October 1, 2026.
Immediate CBP Cash Deposit Requirement
As of publication (October 1, 2026), U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend liquidation of entries and require a cash deposit equal to the estimated company-specific countervailable subsidy rate or the all-others rate; in this preliminary determination that means cash deposits at 92.86% for the companies listed and for all others. The cash deposit requirement applies to entries entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date.
Which Compressors Are Covered
The scope covers certain stationary and portable reciprocating (piston) air compressors with integrated pressure vessels sized from 1 to 80 gallons and power between 373 watts (0.5 HP) and 22.37 kilowatts (30 HP). The scope includes package imports with accessories (hoses, fittings, tool kits, etc.) and unfinished compressors requiring further fabrication, and it specifically excludes inflators without an integrated tank with output of 1 CFM or less and rotary or dynamic compressors (e.g., rotary screw, rotary vane, scroll, centrifugal, axial).
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