Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225CC and 999CC, and Parts Thereof — China — A-570-119

This AD/CVD measure concerns certain vertical-shaft engines with engine displacements between 225cc and 999cc, along with parts that fall within the measure’s defined scope. “AD” means antidumping duties, which address merchandise sold in the United States at allegedly unfairly low prices. “CVD” means countervailing duties, which address benefits or subsidies allegedly provided by a foreign government. These are trade-remedy duties and are separate from ordinary customs duty.

The measure typically affects U.S. importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered engines or parts into the United States. Coverage depends on the legal scope description and product characteristics—not only the product’s marketing name or HTS classification. If merchandise is covered, the importer may face additional entry requirements, cash-deposit obligations, and later duty assessment. The manufacturer, exporter, country of origin, engine displacement, shaft design, and whether an item is a covered part can all matter; scope questions may require a customs broker or trade lawyer’s judgment.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the engine’s specifications, including displacement, shaft orientation, configuration, and intended use.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer and exporter; do not rely only on the shipping country or supplier’s description.
• Review whether the shipment contains complete engines, assemblies, replacement parts, or excluded items, and keep technical drawings, bills of materials, and product data sheets.
• Check the applicable HTS classification, but treat it as a screening tool rather than the final answer on scope coverage.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to verify AD/CVD treatment before entry when the product or its parts could fall within the scope, and retain supporting records.