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Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Commerce issued antidumping and countervailing duty orders on van-type trailers from China on October 28, 2026, putting these trailer tariffs in place. Cash deposits of 129.73% plus 134.75%, or 264.48% combined, apply to every Chinese exporter.
Trailer tariffs on China: the key numbers
Both rates were set using adverse facts available, because no Chinese company took full part in the investigations. Each applies to every exporter, named or not.
129.73%: antidumping cash deposit
The China-wide dumping margin is 130.86%, adjusted to a 129.73% deposit for export subsidies. No Chinese company qualified for a separate rate.
134.75%: countervailing duty for every exporter
The rate applies to all 20 company listings, including CIMC Baowell Industries and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer, and to all others. CIMC withdrew from the investigation on June 5, 2026.
264.48%: the two deposits combined
CBP collects both deposits on each entry of covered trailers or subassemblies from China. Deposits resumed on October 20, 2026, the day the ITC's final vote was published.
Gaps of 4 and 17 days: entries outside the deposits
Provisional measures lapsed before the ITC vote. Entries from October 3 to 19 are liquidated without countervailing duty, and entries from October 16 to 19 without antidumping duty.
Cash deposit: an estimate CBP collects at entry. The final duty is set later, in an annual review if anyone requests one.
What the van trailer orders cover: HTS 8716.39 and 8716.90
The orders cover van-type trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds. That includes enclosed dry vans and reefer trailers, finished or unfinished, assembled or not.
Subassemblies are covered on their own, and a missing subassembly doesn't take a trailer out of scope.
HTS numbers: trailers typically enter under 8716.39.0040, 8716.39.0090 and 8716.90.5060. Subassemblies may also enter under 7308.30.5050, 7308.90.9590, 7326.90.8688, 8708.29.1500, 8708.99.8180 or 8716.90.5010.
Covered subassemblies: subframes, nose, side wall and roof panels, rear door frames, doors, rear impact guards, coupler assemblies, running gear and landing gear.
Parts on the same bill of lading: axles, brakes, suspensions, wheels, tires, lighting, lift gates and refrigeration units shipped with a trailer or subassembly are covered.
Third-country processing: painting, assembly or other work in another country doesn't remove Chinese trailers or subassemblies from scope.
Excluded: subassemblies covered by the existing orders on chassis from China.
The HTS numbers are listed for convenience. The written scope in the order decides what is covered.
Why the trailer tariffs apply now
The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition filed the petitions on November 20, 2025. Its members are Great Dane, Stoughton Trailers and Wabash National.
Commerce made final findings of dumping and subsidies on August 31, 2026. The ITC found on October 15 that the imports materially injure the US industry, which allowed the orders to issue.
The duties also reach Chinese subassemblies shipped through other countries. In its preliminary decisions, Commerce set Canadian case numbers A-122-219 and C-122-218 for them, and said only the Chinese subassembly portion is dutiable.
What comes next for van trailer imports from Canada and Mexico
The cases on Mexico and Canada are still open. Commerce's preliminary antidumping rates were 3.21% to 79.92% for Mexico and 4.29% to 44.86% for Canada.
Mexico also has a preliminary countervailing duty rate of 1.91% for most exporters. The Canada countervailing duty case ended when the petition was withdrawn.
Commerce postponed both final antidumping decisions to no later than 135 days after August 4, 2026, which by our count is December 17, 2026. The ITC then votes on injury.
Key dates
November 20, 2025: petitions filed. The coalition filed against trailers from Canada, China and Mexico.
June 5, 2026: preliminary subsidy rates. Commerce set preliminary countervailing duty rates on China and Mexico.
June 15, 2026: preliminary dumping margin. Antidumping duties apply to Chinese entries from this date on.
August 31, 2026: final Commerce decisions. Commerce confirmed dumping and subsidies for China.
October 20, 2026: ITC vote published. Cash deposit collection resumed on this date.
October 28, 2026: orders issued. The antidumping and countervailing duty orders took effect.
How to check if trailer tariffs apply to your imports
Check the weight rating. Only van-type trailers over 26,000 pounds GVWR, and their subassemblies, are covered.
Trace the subassemblies. Ask suppliers where subframes, panels, doors and running gear were made, including for trailers built in Canada or Mexico.
Enter under both case numbers. Use A-570-219 for antidumping and C-570-218 for countervailing duty on Chinese goods.
Budget for 264.48%. Plan cash deposits at that combined rate on the entered value of every covered Chinese entry.
Expect duties on earlier entries. Chinese entries from June 5 (countervailing) and June 15 (antidumping) onward, outside the October gaps, are subject to assessment.
Watch the December decisions. Final rates for Mexico and Canada are due by about December 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is countervailing duty?
It is an extra duty that offsets subsidies a foreign government gives its producers. Commerce sets the rate, and CBP collects it at entry.
How much are the trailer tariffs on China?
Cash deposits are 129.73% antidumping duty plus 134.75% countervailing duty, or 264.48% combined. The same rates apply to every Chinese exporter.
Do the duties cover reefer trailers?
Yes, if they are van-type trailers over 26,000 pounds GVWR. Refrigeration units shipped on the same bill of lading as the trailer are covered too.
Are dry van trailers from Mexico or Canada covered?
Not by these orders. Separate cases on Mexico and Canada are pending, but Chinese subassemblies in those trailers are already subject to the China duties.