Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles — China — A-570-176

A measure labeled “Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles” and identified as AD/CVD generally concerns imports of certain vehicles designed for personal transportation at relatively low speeds. The product scope may depend on technical features, how the vehicle is equipped, and how it is described in the official scope—not simply on the product’s marketing name or tariff classification.

“AD” means antidumping duties, which address allegations that imported goods are sold in the United States at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duties, which address certain government subsidies provided to foreign producers or exporters. These measures typically affect US importers, foreign manufacturers and exporters, and sometimes related parties. An importer may face additional cash-deposit requirements and later duty liability, so identifying the correct product, country of origin, producer, exporter, and entry classification matters.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare its technical descriptions, exclusions, and product features with the vehicle you plan to import.
• Confirm the vehicle’s tariff classification with a qualified customs professional; an HTS classification alone may not determine whether the product is covered by the scope.
• Identify the actual manufacturer, exporter, and country of origin, and check whether the measure distinguishes among companies or countries.
• Ask your customs broker how AD/CVD entry procedures, cash deposits, bonding, and post-entry liability may apply before shipping.
• Keep product specifications, invoices, photographs, certifications, and origin records that support your scope and classification analysis.