AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-119 (AD)C-570-120 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 225cc and 999cc, and Parts Thereof, from China (A-570-119 / C-570-120)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Certain vertical shaft engines between 225cc and 999cc, and parts thereof, from China may fall under both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-119) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-120).

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 22C and 999CC, and Parts Thereof
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-119 (AD) · C-570-120 (CVD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-119 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-120 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

This explainer covers U.S. trade-remedy orders on certain vertical shaft engines between 225cc and 999cc, and parts thereof, from China. Commerce maintains BOTH an antidumping (AD) order under case A-570-119 and a countervailing duty (CVD) order under case C-570-120, meaning importers of these engines from China may face two separate duty deposits at entry.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•Vertical shaft gasoline engines in the roughly 225cc to 999cc displacement range that may be used in lawn tractors and riding mowers
•Single-cylinder or multi-cylinder vertical shaft engines within the covered displacement range
•Vertical shaft engines imported separately for use in outdoor power equipment
•Certain engine parts and components that may be identified in Commerce's written scope as covered
•Engines that may be imported already assembled into or attached to non-covered equipment (depending on scope treatment)
•Replacement or aftermarket vertical shaft engines within the specified displacement range

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?Horizontal shaft engines, which are typically a different product configuration
?Engines with displacement below approximately 225cc or above 999cc (verify exact thresholds against the written scope)
?Diesel or non-gasoline engines, where the scope may be limited to particular engine types
?Finished end products that are not the engine itself, unless the scope expressly reaches them
?Parts that are not among the components Commerce identifies as within scope

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language is what controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or unassembled engines may still fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and OEMs bringing in vertical shaft gasoline engines in the covered displacement range, or engine parts, of Chinese origin — including those buying finished outdoor power equipment that incorporates such engines.

What the duty means

Covered imports may require AD and/or CVD cash deposits at entry; because both an AD order (A-570-119) and a CVD order (C-570-120) exist, both deposits may apply. Rates vary by exporter/producer and by administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and the entry must be declared as subject merchandise.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice product description and match it against the written scope wording
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and displacement (cc) documentation for each engine model
☐Confirm the engine's shaft orientation (vertical vs. horizontal) and material/component composition
☐Document the intended use and whether the engine is imported alone or in finished equipment
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and identify the actual manufacturer and exporter by name
☐Verify the specific producer/exporter combination, since deposit rates are assigned by that pairing
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening, understanding it does not control scope
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade counsel — do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against the latest Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing entry

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin
⚠Scope inquiries where Commerce may determine ambiguous products or parts fall within the order
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect (or too-low) deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration penalties, retroactive duties, and interest if subject merchandise is entered as non-subject

The same type of engine may be subject to trade-remedy orders from other countries in the future, so importers should review the origin of each shipment independently rather than assume equivalence across sources.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on certain vertical shaft engines from China?

Commerce maintains an antidumping order under case A-570-119 on certain vertical shaft engines between 225cc and 999cc, and parts thereof, from China, plus a separate countervailing duty order under C-570-120. Whether your specific engine is covered depends on Commerce's written scope, which you should verify.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. If your merchandise falls within the scope of A-570-119 or C-570-120, the order still applies, the entry must be declared as subject, and the rate can change through administrative review.

Are parts or unassembled engines covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope, which can reach parts and unfinished or unassembled engines. Review the exact scope language and confirm with a licensed customs broker before filing.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are vertical shaft gasoline engines in the roughly 225cc–999cc range of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for parts, engines built into finished equipment, borderline displacements, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain vertical shaft engines (225cc–999cc) and parts from China may be covered by A-570-119 (AD) and C-570-120 (CVD); confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2026-03 FR notice 2026-04059 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-09