Shopping carts from China: ITC AD/CVD prelims start
ITC prelim phase on China shopping carts (701-TA-811; 731-TA-1813). Appearance by Nov 9 (by our count). Conference Nov 18.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on shopping carts and parts thereof from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-811 and 731-TA-1813 (Preliminary)). Petitions were filed October 28, 2026 by Precision Wire Products, Inc. (Commerce, California) and Wanzl North America (Denver, North Carolina). The merchandise is provided for in HTS subheading 8716.80.50, alleged sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of China. The notice was placed on public inspection October 30, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. and is scheduled for publication November 2, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-22281). Issued October 28, 2026, Lisa Barton, Secretary. Contact: Kristina Lara, (202) 205-3386.
Shopping carts from China: ITC AD/CVD prelim phase opens. Staff conference November 18, 2026. ITC prelims due December 14, 2026 unless Commerce extends initiation.
Key dates
- ITC preliminary determinations: due in 45 days unless Commerce extends the time for initiation; by December 14, 2026. Views to Commerce by December 21, 2026.
- Entries of appearance and APO applications: no later than seven days after Federal Register publication (by our count from November 2, 2026, November 9, 2026).
- Staff conference: beginning 9:30 a.m. November 18, 2026. Requests to appear by email to preliminaryconferences@usitc.gov (do not file appearance requests on EDIS) on or before noon November 16, 2026.
- Written testimony: by 4:00 p.m. November 17, 2026.
- Post-conference written briefs: by 5:15 p.m. November 23, 2026.
- Electronic filing only: via EDIS (electronic filings only; no in-person paper filings until further notice).
Petitioners: Precision Wire Products, Inc. (Commerce, CA) · Wanzl North America (Denver, NC) · filed Oct 28, 2026
HTS 8716.80.50 · shopping carts and parts thereof from China · alleged LTFV and subsidized
ITC prelims by Dec 14, 2026 · views by Dec 21, 2026 · conference Nov 18, 2026 · appearance/APO by Nov 9, 2026 (by our count)
What this stage is (and is not)
This is the ITC's institution of preliminary phase investigations under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act. Commerce has not yet published an initiation notice. This article does not state any alleged dumping or subsidy margins (none appear in the ITC notice). AD/CVD cash deposits would apply only if Commerce later issues affirmative preliminary determinations.
Importers of shopping carts and parts can review supply chains and entry data now, map China-origin volume under HTS 8716.80.50, and decide whether to enter an appearance by November 9, 2026 (by our count). Do not assume initiation, injury, or dumping findings.
If AD/CVD duties are later assessed, they are not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h). Ordinary customs duties on the same entries can still qualify when merchandise is exported or destroyed (or used to manufacture exported goods) and the claim otherwise qualifies. See AD/CVD drawback exclusion and how to file a duty drawback claim.
Action items
- Inventory China-origin carts and parts under HTS 8716.80.50 and flag open purchase orders.
- Decide on ITC participation: appearance/APO by November 9, 2026 (by our count); conference appearance requests by noon November 16.
- Do not treat petitions as duties: deposits apply only if Commerce later issues affirmative preliminaries. Commerce initiation is still pending.
- FR Doc. 2026-22281: ITC institutes shopping carts and parts thereof from China AD/CVD prelim investigations (701-TA-811; 731-TA-1813). Public inspection Oct 30; scheduled publication Nov 2, 2026.
- Petitioners: Precision Wire Products, Inc. and Wanzl North America (filed Oct 28, 2026). HTS 8716.80.50. No alleged margins stated in the notice.
- ITC prelims by Dec 14, 2026; views by Dec 21. Appearance/APO by Nov 9 (by our count). Staff conference Nov 18; briefs Nov 23. File via EDIS.
- AD/CVD, if later assessed, are not drawback-eligible; ordinary duties may still qualify when the claim otherwise meets the statute.
- Shopping Carts and Parts Thereof from China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations (FR Doc. 2026-22281; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-811 and 731-TA-1813 (Preliminary)) · U.S. International Trade Commission
- Shopping Carts and Parts Thereof from China; ITC preliminary phase institution (public inspection PDF) · Federal Register Public Inspection
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.