China small vertical shaft engines: final circumvention for Zongshen models 5C65M0 and BC70M0
Final later-developed merchandise finding for two Zongshen small vertical shaft engine models under the China 99cc–225cc Orders. Suspension continuation and Initiation-date cash deposits.
Commerce issues a final affirmative circumvention determination that Zongshen engine models 5C65M0 and BC70M0 are later-developed merchandise circumventing the AD and CVD orders on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China. The notice is applicable September 24, 2026 (91 FR 60587; FR Doc. 2026-19519). Cases A-570-124 and C-570-125.
Final affirmative circumvention: Zongshen models 5C65M0 and BC70M0 are later-developed merchandise under the small vertical shaft engine Orders. No changes from the Preliminary Determination. Cash deposits for unsuspended entries from July 11, 2025 Initiation.
Merchandise and procedural path
Inquiry merchandise is engine models 5C65M0 and BC70M0 produced by Chongqing Zongshen General Power Machine Co., Ltd. (Zongshen) in China. Commerce initiated under section 781(d) on July 11, 2025, published a Preliminary Determination on May 18, 2026, and now affirms that those models, when imported into the United States, circumvent the Orders.
Based on analysis of comments received, Commerce made no changes to the Preliminary Determination. The final continues the same affirmative later-developed merchandise finding for both models.
Suspension and cash deposits
Continue suspension of previously suspended entries; apply applicable cash deposit rates
Also suspend and require AD/CVD cash deposits for unliquidated entries of models 5C65M0 and BC70M0 produced by Zongshen not yet suspended, entered/withdrawn on or after July 11, 2025 (Initiation Notice)
Under 19 CFR 351.226(l)(3)(i)–(ii), Commerce will direct CBP to continue suspension of liquidation of previously suspended entries and apply the applicable cash deposit rate, and to suspend liquidation and require estimated AD and CVD cash deposits for each unliquidated entry of those Zongshen models not yet suspended that is entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after July 11, 2025.
AD/CVD cash deposits and assessed antidumping or countervailing duties remain generally outside drawback (AD/CVD drawback exclusion).
- Final affirmative circumvention: Zongshen models 5C65M0 and BC70M0 are later-developed merchandise under the China small vertical shaft engine AD/CVD Orders (A-570-124, C-570-125; 91 FR 60587; FR Doc. 2026-19519; applicable Sept 24, 2026).
- No changes from the May 18, 2026 Preliminary Determination.
- CBP continues suspension of previously suspended entries and applies applicable cash deposit rates.
- Also suspend and require AD/CVD cash deposits for unliquidated entries of those models entered/withdrawn on or after July 11, 2025 (Initiation Notice publication).
- AD/CVD remains outside drawback under 19 U.S.C. § 1677h / 19 CFR § 190.3.
- Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Affirmative Final Determinations of Circumvention of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders: 5C65M0 and BC70M0 Engines (91 FR 60587; FR Doc. 2026-19519) · International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
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