01.10.2026 Regulation #USA #China #Import #Duties
US Commerce finds preliminary dumping of truck bed covers from China
The US Department of Commerce on September 29, 2026 announced a preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping investigation of truck bed covers from China, case A-570-223. Preliminary dumping margins range from 46.95% to 51.35% for companies with individual rates, and stand at 107.58% for the China-wide entity.
Rates by producer: from 46.95% to 107.58%
Commerce's table sets rates for producer–exporter pairs, listing a preliminary dumping margin and a cash deposit rate for each pair. Commerce reports the cash deposit rates as adjusted for subsidy offsets.
- Hangzhou Golden Sun Autoparts (also the exporter) — margin 51.35%, cash deposit 51.17%.
- Wenzhou Tianmao Automobile Parts / Wenzhou Chaoming Auto Parts (also the exporters) — margin 46.95%, cash deposit 46.77%.
- All other pairs — margin 49.56%, cash deposit 49.38%. These are Foshan Yudian Automotive Products, Jiaxing Kscar Auto Accessories, Hefei Bopar Auto Technology, Ningbo Diroan Auto Accessories, Kunshan Macauto Automobile Parts Industry, Wenzhou L-Ray Auto Parts, Changzhou Sunwood International Trading, Ningbo Scarman International Trading, Winbo Dongjian Automotive Technology (including via the exporter Dongjian Group (Hong Kong)), Ningbo Kuatu Electronic Technology via Ningbo Surpass Auto Parts, Scarman International Trading via Hongkong Lyworth Trading, and Cixi City Liyuan Auto Parts via Hongkong Lyworth Trading and via Ningbo Scarman International Trading. Wenzhou Tianmao Automobile Parts shipping through the exporter Ruian Lingsheng Auto Parts also gets 49.56% (cash deposit 49.38%), not 46.95%.
- China-wide entity — margin 107.58%, cash deposit 107.41%; the rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Countervailing duty case: preliminary rates and timing
A parallel countervailing duty (CVD) investigation, C-570-224, is under way. Commerce announced its preliminary CVD determination on July 28, 2026, and it was published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026; the period of investigation runs from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Preliminary subsidy rates: Changzhou Sunwood International Trading — 30.38%, Hangzhou Golden Sun Auto Parts — 8.72%, six companies including Century Distribution Systems (Shenzhen) and Foshan Baitai Auto Accessories — 100.95% (based on facts available with adverse inferences), and All Others — 20.25%.
The notice directed CBP to suspend liquidation of entries made on or after its publication date. According to trade.gov, the final CVD determination is expected on or around October 13, 2026, unless postponed.
Product coverage: from aluminum to water-resistant fabric
According to the Commerce notice, the investigation covers protective shields made of aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic and/or water-resistant fabric, sized to span the open-top area of a pickup truck. The goods are classifiable under HTSUS subheading 8708.29.5160, but the written scope description is dispositive for customs purposes. The ITC notice instituting the investigations (published March 2, 2026; cases 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777) cites code 8708.29.51.
Who filed the petition and when the final ruling is due
The petition was filed by RealTruck, Inc., Laurmark Enterprises, Inc. (BAK Industries), Undercover, Inc., Retrax Holdings LLC, Truxedo, Inc., Extang Corporation, A.R.E. Accessories LLC and Roll-N-Lock Corporation. Commerce's final antidumping determination is expected on or around February 15, 2027; until then the rates remain preliminary.
For importers of truck bed covers from China, the applicable cash deposit rate is determined by the producer–exporter pair in Commerce's table, ranging from 46.77% to 107.41%.
Primary sources
- Commerce Preliminary Antidumping Duty Investigation of Truck Bed Covers from the People's Republic of China (trade.gov)
- Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Truck Bed Covers from China (trade.gov)
- Truck Bed Covers From China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination (Federal Register, 31.07.2026)
- Truck Bed Covers From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations (Federal Register, 02.03.2026)
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