China van-type trailers: AD/CVD orders issued

Commerce is issuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on van-type trailers and subassemblies thereof from China (A-570-219; C-570-218). The orders notice was placed on public inspection October 27, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. and is scheduled for publication October 28, 2026 (FR Doc. 2026-21929). Dated October 22, 2026, Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations. Contacts: Jacob Waddell (AD), (202) 482-1369; Christopher Doyle (CVD), (202) 482-5882.

AD and CVD orders are out. China-wide AD cash deposit 129.73%. CVD 134.75% for listed companies and all others. Flag provisional-measures gap entries for liquidation review.

How we got here

Commerce published affirmative LTFV and CVD finals on August 31, 2026 (91 FR 55837; 91 FR 55840). On October 15, 2026 the ITC notified Commerce of final affirmative injury determinations. The ITC determinations notice published October 20, 2026 (91 FR 66359; FR Doc. 2026-21382). Background on the ITC finals and Commerce rates is in Van-type trailers China: ITC final injury. This article covers the orders and deposit timing.

Rates and cash deposits

The China-wide AD weighted-average dumping margin is 130.86% (adverse facts available), with a cash deposit rate of 129.73% after the export subsidy offset. CVD subsidy rates are 134.75% (AFA) for each listed company, including CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd., and 134.75% for all others. Effective on the date of publication of the ITC's final affirmative injury determination, CBP requires cash deposits at these rates when importers would normally deposit estimated customs duties.

Assessment windows and provisional gaps

AD duties are assessed on unliquidated entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after June 15, 2026 (LTFV preliminary publication), excluding the provisional-measures gap. CVD duties apply on or after June 5, 2026 (CVD preliminary publication), with the same gap structure.

• AD gap: the order states the four-month provisional period ended October 12, 2026, and identifies October 16, 2026 as the first day provisional measures were no longer in effect. CBP liquidates without regard to AD duties entries on or after October 16, 2026 through the day preceding publication of the ITC final injury determination.
• CVD gap: the four-month period ended October 2, 2026. CBP liquidates without regard to CVD duties entries on or after October 3, 2026 through the day preceding the ITC final publication.
• Resumption: suspension of liquidation and cash deposits resume on the date of publication of the ITC final. The ITC determinations notice published October 20, 2026 (91 FR 66359), so by our reading of the order's gap rule the excluded windows run through October 19, 2026.

Scope (high level)

Covered merchandise includes van-type trailers and listed subassemblies with GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, whether finished or unfinished, assembled or unassembled. Components entered on the same bill of lading as in-scope trailers or subassemblies are covered. Processing in a third country does not remove the product from scope. Subassemblies covered by the China chassis AD/CVD orders are excluded. HTSUS subheadings for convenience only: 8716.39.0040, 8716.39.0090, 8716.90.5060; subassemblies may also enter under 7308.30.5050, 7308.90.9590, 7326.90.8688, 8708.29.1500, 8708.99.8180, 8716.90.5010. The written scope controls.

Annual inquiry service list

Interested parties that want to be added to the annual inquiry service list must submit an entry of appearance in ACCESS within 30 days after publication of the order. By our count from the October 28, 2026 publication date, that deadline is November 27, 2026. ACCESS: https://access.trade.gov.

Action items

• Confirm scope for finished trailers, listed subassemblies, and bill-of-lading components from China.
• Post deposits at the order rates (AD China-wide cash deposit 129.73%; CVD 134.75%).
• Flag gap-window entries (AD on or after Oct 16 through Oct 19 by our reading of the order, which ends the four-month period Oct 12 and starts the gap Oct 16; CVD on or after Oct 3 through Oct 19) for liquidation-without-AD/CVD review.
• Consider AISL entry of appearance by November 27, 2026 (by our count).

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.