Washington Takes Aim at Chinese Truck Bed Covers With Tariffs
Published Date: 10/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Chinese truck bed cover makers got unfair government help during 2025. Because of this, the U.S. will add extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports starting October 19, 2026. This move helps American businesses compete fairly and could affect prices for these truck accessories.
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Countervailing Duties Begin October 19, 2026
If you import truck bed covers from China, the Department of Commerce made a final finding and countervailing duties apply effective October 19, 2026. The determination covers subsidies provided during the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and could lead to required cash deposits or duties on affected imports.
Specific Duty Rates for Named Firms
Commerce assigned specific ad valorem countervailing duty rates: Changzhou Sunwood International Trading Co., Ltd. 77.17%; Hangzhou Golden Sun Auto Parts Co., Ltd. 11.60%; several other named Chinese companies assigned 142.11% (based on adverse facts available); and an All-Others rate of 43.43%. These percentages apply to imports covered by the order if the ITC makes a final affirmative injury determination.
Cash Deposits and Suspension of Liquidation since July 31, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection was instructed to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after July 31, 2026 (the date of the Preliminary Determination). If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds no material injury, those deposits will be refunded or canceled; if the ITC finds injury, Commerce will issue an order and duties will be assessed for entries on or after the suspension date.
Which Truck Bed Covers Are Covered or Excluded
The order covers truck bed covers made of aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, and/or water-resistant fabric sized between 45 and 75 inches wide and 55 and 100 inches long, including folding, roll-up, one-piece, and retractable designs, and associated mounting hardware if entered with the cover. Excluded are truck caps (camper shells, toppers, canopies) that extend height by at least 12 inches and any products covered by existing antidumping/countervailing orders listed in the scope.
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