CVD ORDER China C-570-125 (CVD)

U.S. Countervailing Duty on Small Vertical Shaft Engines (99cc–225cc) and Parts from China (C-570-125)

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.

This explainer covers the U.S. countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-125 on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China.

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99 Cubic Centimeters and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof
Country	China
Case type	CVD
Case number(s)	C-570-125 (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

C-570-125 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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.

Certain vertical shaft engines rated between 99 cubic centimeters and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China may fall within the scope of U.S. countervailing duty order C-570-125 (a CVD order). This order addresses subsidies found on such imports; importers should verify whether their specific goods and supplier match the order before 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 internal-combustion engines with displacement between 99cc and up to 225cc that may be used in walk-behind lawn mowers
•Small gasoline-powered vertical shaft engines within the 99cc–225cc range designed for outdoor power equipment
•Certain engine assemblies within the covered displacement range imported for further incorporation
•Parts of covered vertical shaft engines, which may include crankshafts, cylinder blocks, or other engine components (depending on scope)
•Finished or unfinished vertical shaft engines in the covered displacement range
•Vertical shaft engines imported separately or as part of a kit within the covered range

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

?Horizontal shaft engines, which are typically configured differently
?Vertical shaft engines with displacement below 99cc or above 225cc
?Electric or battery-powered motors that are not internal-combustion engines
?Finished outdoor power equipment where the engine is not separately entered (verify treatment)
?Diesel-powered engines, depending on the written scope language

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

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers of small gasoline vertical shaft engines in the 99cc–225cc range, engine parts, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers sourcing such engines or components from China.

What the duty means

A countervailing duty cash deposit may be required at entry under C-570-125; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be significant. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Note that a separate antidumping order may also exist on this product; importers should confirm all applicable orders.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a detailed product description including engine displacement in cc
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and technical documentation confirming shaft orientation and displacement
☐Document the material composition and configuration of engines or parts
☐Identify the intended use and end-application of the goods
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records
☐Record the exact manufacturer, producer, and exporter names and confirm the specific producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening purposes
☐Consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney to confirm scope — do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the current cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings if goods are routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may bring borderline products within coverage
⚠Applying the wrong exporter/producer combination and therefore the wrong deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration penalties for failing to declare merchandise subject to the order

The same or similar product may be subject to trade-remedy orders from more than one country, so importers should independently check the actual origin of their goods for each source without engaging in any evasion of duties.

FAQ

Is there a countervailing duty on small vertical shaft engines from China?

There is a U.S. countervailing duty order, C-570-125, covering certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China. Whether your specific goods fall within scope should be verified against Commerce's written scope and current CBP guidance.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, entries must still be declared as subject merchandise, and rates can change through administrative review; importers should confirm the current rate before filing.

Are parts or unassembled engines covered?

Parts and unfinished or unassembled engines may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope language. Importers should verify the specific treatment of parts with a licensed broker and against the official scope.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are vertical shaft gasoline engines rated between 99cc and up to 225cc, or parts thereof, of Chinese origin; separate review is needed for engines outside that displacement range, engine kits, parts, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Vertical shaft engines (99cc–225cc) and parts from China may be covered by CVD order C-570-125; 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 (2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (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: 2026-07-10