China boltless shelving: AD/CVD sunset continued
Commerce continuation of China boltless steel shelving AD and CVD orders after second sunset, scope notes, and AD/CVD drawback note.
Commerce published a continuation notice for the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from China in the October 14, 2026 Federal Register (91 FR 65162-65163; FR Doc. 2026-20920; A-570-018, C-570-019). Applicable September 29, 2026. The continuation follows affirmative second sunset determinations by Commerce and the ITC.
China boltless steel shelving AD and CVD orders continued effective September 29, 2026. Second sunset. CBP keeps collecting deposits at rates in effect at entry. Next five-year reviews come later.
What continued, and on what record
- Orders: issued October 21, 2015 (AD 80 FR 63741; CVD 80 FR 63745). Previous continuation May 12, 2021. Second sunset reviews initiated April 1, 2026 (Commerce 91 FR 16181; ITC 91 FR 16234).
- Commerce AD sunset: 91 FR 48373 (July 31, 2026; FR Doc. 2026-15470). Dumping likely to continue or recur at weighted-average margins up to 112.68%. Domestic interested party: Edsal Manufacturing Company Inc., the original petitioner.
- Commerce CVD sunset: 91 FR 49410 (August 4, 2026; FR Doc. 2026-15742). Net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail: Ningbo ETDZ Huixing Trade Co., Ltd. 12.40%; Nanjing Topsun Racking Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 15.05%; fourteen other named companies 80.39%; all others 13.73%.
- ITC: expedited reviews decided July 6, 2026 (91 FR 52082); determinations filed September 24, 2026 (91 FR 61439; FR Doc. 2026-19852; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review)); USITC Publication 5793 (September 2026). Commissioner Samuel T. Negatu did not participate.
Orders Oct 21, 2015 · prior continuation May 12, 2021 · second sunset initiated Apr 1, 2026
Commerce AD sunset: margins likely up to 112.68% · CVD sunset: Huixing 12.40%; Topsun 15.05%; 14 named 80.39%; all others 13.73%
ITC Pub. 5793 · determinations filed Sep 24, 2026 · CBP deposits continue at rates in effect at entry
Scope snapshot and deposit posture
Scope covers boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale, with or without decks, including add-on kits. Exclusions include wall-mounted shelving, wire shelving units (as defined in the notice), bulk-packed parts or components, and made-to-order shelving systems. Merchandise enters under HTSUS 9403.20.0018, 9403.20.0020, 9403.20.0025, and 9403.20.0026, and may also enter under 9403.10.0040; the written scope is dispositive.
The AD margins and CVD rates above are sunset "likely to prevail" figures Commerce reported to the ITC. They are not new cash deposit rates. CBP continues to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry. Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews not later than 30 days before the fifth anniversary of the ITC's last determination. Contact: Robert Galantucci (202) 482-2923.
AD and CVD duties are not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h). Ordinary customs duties on shelving later exported or destroyed may still qualify if the claim otherwise qualifies. See AD/CVD drawback exclusion. For a separate Thailand order proceeding, see Thailand boltless shelving AD prelims 2023-2025.
Action items
- Confirm scope for Chinese boltless shelving: prepackaged kits (including add-ons) vs bulk-packed parts, and whether the wire-shelving exclusion applies.
- Keep AD/CVD deposits in landed cost at the company rates in effect at entry; do not treat sunset likely-to-prevail figures as new deposit instructions.
- Plan for another five-year period under the continued orders (effective September 29, 2026).
- Check Thailand sourcing shifts against the separate Thailand boltless shelving order (see the linked Thailand prelims article).
- FR Doc. 2026-20920 (91 FR 65162-65163; A-570-018 / C-570-019): China boltless steel shelving AD and CVD orders continued. Applicable Sep 29, 2026; published Oct 14, 2026.
- Second sunset: Commerce AD likely up to 112.68%; CVD likely Huixing 12.40%, Topsun 15.05%, fourteen named companies 80.39%, all others 13.73%. These are likely-to-prevail figures, not new deposits.
- ITC affirmative (91 FR 61439; USITC Pub. 5793); Negatu did not participate. CBP keeps collecting deposits at rates in effect at entry.
- Scope: prepackaged boltless units (with/without decks; add-on kits). Exclusions include wall-mounted, defined wire shelving, bulk-packed parts, and made-to-order systems. Written scope controls over HTS.
- AD/CVD not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h); ordinary duties on shelving later exported or destroyed may still qualify if the claim qualifies.
- Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order (91 FR 65162-65163; FR Doc. 2026-20920; A-570-018, C-570-019) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order (91 FR 48373; FR Doc. 2026-15470; A-570-018) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order (91 FR 49410; FR Doc. 2026-15742; C-570-019) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From China; Determinations (91 FR 61439; FR Doc. 2026-19852; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-523 and 731-TA-1259 (Second Review)) · U.S. International Trade Commission
This article is for general information and is not legal or tax advice. Drawback eligibility depends on your specific facts, and final refunds are determined by CBP at liquidation. Consult a licensed customs broker or attorney for your situation.