China van-type trailers: ITC final injury AD/CVD
ITC final injury on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China, plus Commerce AD and CVD finals, third-country ACE case numbers, and AD/CVD drawback note.
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of less-than-fair-value and subsidized imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final)). FR Doc. 2026-21382 was filed for public inspection October 19, 2026 and is scheduled for publication October 20, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-21382). Determinations were completed and filed October 15, 2026; views are in USITC Publication 5797 (October 2026). Commissioners Bartholomew Thanhauser and Samuel Negatu did not participate.
ITC final affirmative injury on China van-type trailers and subassemblies. Commerce AD final: China-wide 130.86% (cash deposit 129.73%). CVD final: 134.75% across CIMC, non-responsive companies, and all others. Commerce is expected to issue AD and CVD orders.
What the ITC decided
- Merchandise: van-type trailers and subassemblies from China, provided for in HTS 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50 (HTS is for convenience; Commerce scope controls).
- Instituted: effective November 20, 2025 on petitions by the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (Great Dane LLC, Stoughton Trailers LLC, Wabash National Corporation).
- Schedule: final phase scheduled June 17, 2026 (91 FR 36613); schedule revised August 18, 2026 (91 FR 53422); hearing August 27, 2026.
- Canada / Mexico: the Canada CVD investigation was terminated after petition withdrawal (91 FR 36615, June 17, 2026). Remaining Canada and Mexico investigations are ongoing (per the ITC footnote).
Inv. Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final) · determinations filed Oct 15, 2026 · USITC Pub. 5797
Commerce AD final: 91 FR 55837-55839 (Aug 31, 2026; FR Doc. 2026-17750; A-570-219)
Commerce CVD final: 91 FR 55840-55843 (Aug 31, 2026; FR Doc. 2026-17749; C-570-218)
Commerce AD and CVD finals (August 31, 2026)
Commerce's final affirmative LTFV determination (A-570-219; POR April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025) assigned the China-wide entity 130.86% based on adverse facts available, with a cash deposit of 129.73% after the export subsidy offset. Suspension of liquidation continues for entries on or after June 15, 2026 (AD prelim publication). Contacts: Jacob Waddell (202) 482-1369 or Mason Harkleroad (202) 482-0905.
Commerce's final affirmative CVD determination (C-570-218; POR calendar 2024) assigned 134.75% (total AFA) to CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd., the same rate to non-responsive companies, and 134.75% for all others. CVD deposits and suspension began for entries on or after June 5, 2026 (CVD prelim publication). Contact: Christopher Doyle (202) 482-5882.
Both Commerce finals say that if the ITC makes a final affirmative injury determination, Commerce will issue orders. With the ITC now affirmative, Commerce is expected to issue AD and CVD orders. The orders themselves are not yet published, so there is no order date to cite.
Canadian third-country ACE case numbers
For Chinese subassemblies and/or van-type trailers containing Chinese subassemblies imported through Canada, report under third-country case numbers A-122-219 (AD) and C-122-218 (CVD). Only the Chinese subassembly portion, plus components entering on the same bill of lading as the Chinese subassembly, is subject to China duties.
AD and CVD duties are not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h). Ordinary customs duties on the same entries can still be drawback-eligible when merchandise is exported or destroyed and the claim otherwise qualifies. See AD/CVD drawback exclusion.
Action items
- Confirm Chinese origin for fleets, dealers, and trailer importers: finished units and subassemblies.
- Budget for combined AD and CVD deposits at the China-wide / all-others finals until orders and any company-specific rates revise the picture.
- Check Canadian-routed trailers with Chinese subassemblies under A-122-219 / C-122-218.
- Watch for the AD and CVD orders in the Federal Register; keep entry-level documentation ready for CBP and ACE.
- FR Doc. 2026-21382: ITC final affirmative injury on van-type trailers and subassemblies from China (701-TA-781 / 731-TA-1768). Filed for public inspection Oct 19, 2026; scheduled for publication Oct 20, 2026.
- Commerce AD final (A-570-219): China-wide 130.86% AFA; cash deposit 129.73% after export subsidy offset. Suspension continues from June 15, 2026.
- Commerce CVD final (C-570-218): CIMC, non-responsive companies, and all others at 134.75%. Suspension from June 5, 2026.
- Commerce is expected to issue AD and CVD orders; orders are not yet published. Canadian third-country ACE: A-122-219 / C-122-218 for Chinese subassemblies routed through Canada.
- AD/CVD not drawback-eligible (19 U.S.C. 1677h); ordinary duties on the same entries are a separate analysis.
- Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies from China; Determinations (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-781 and 731-TA-1768 (Final); FR Doc. 2026-21382; scheduled for publication October 20, 2026) · U.S. International Trade Commission
- Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value (91 FR 55837-55839; FR Doc. 2026-17750; A-570-219) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination (91 FR 55840-55843; FR Doc. 2026-17749; C-570-218) · U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
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.