Commerce puts duties on van trailers made in China

What happened

The Commerce Department issued antidumping and countervailing duty orders on van-type trailers and their subassemblies from China, applicable Oct. 28, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice published that day. The orders follow Commerce's final determinations of Aug. 31, 2026, which set a dumping cash deposit rate of 129.73% for the China-wide entity and a subsidy rate of 134.75% for all companies, and the International Trade Commission's Oct. 15, 2026 finding that the imports injure a U.S. industry.

Why it matters

The orders cover van-type trailers and subassemblies under tariff subheadings 8716.39.00 and 8716.90.50, the ITC notice says. Under the orders, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits on these imports at the rates set in the final determinations.

What to consider

If you plan to buy or replace a dry van or reefer trailer, ask the dealer where the trailer and its main subassemblies were made, and check that the value listed for your trailers on your physical damage coverage still matches what a replacement would cost. Dry van insurance guide · Federal Register notice

Sources

• Federal Register, AD and CVD orders (Oct. 28, 2026)
• Federal Register, final dumping determination (Aug. 31, 2026)
• Federal Register, final subsidy determination (Aug. 31, 2026)
• Federal Register, ITC determinations (Oct. 20, 2026)

Reporting and records credited to the sources above, Oct. 28, 2026. We link to the original and add what it means for carriers.

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