Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies Thereof — China — A-570-219

This is an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) trade measure concerning van-type trailers and certain subassemblies. AD duties address imports that are found to be sold at less than fair value, while CVD duties address imports that benefit from certain government subsidies. The measure applies only to merchandise that falls within the official product scope—not simply to anything described informally as a trailer.

It typically affects US importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered trailers or subassemblies into the United States. If the goods are in scope, additional duties may be collected in addition to ordinary customs duty, and the importer of record is generally responsible for accurate entry information and payment. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) helps identify possible coverage, but the written scope and relevant Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instructions control.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare the product’s design, function, components, and condition—not just its commercial name.
• Check the listed HTSUS provisions as screening tools, then confirm whether the merchandise is actually within the scope; tariff classification alone may not decide coverage.
• Determine whether the shipment is a complete van-type trailer, a subassembly, replacement part, or excluded product, and document the reasoning.
• Review the country of origin, manufacturer, exporter, and producer details, because AD/CVD treatment can depend on the parties and origin involved.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline products, scope questions, and entry procedures before importation.