AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-148 (AD)C-570-149 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Gas Powered Pressure Washers from China (A-570-148 / C-570-149)

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.

Cold water gas powered pressure washers from China may be affected by both an antidumping order (A-570-148) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-149).

Case snapshot

Product	Gas Powered Pressure Washers
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-148 (AD) · C-570-149 (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-570-148 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-149 (CVD)	Federal Register: 2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (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.

Gas powered pressure washers from China may fall within the scope of two U.S. Department of Commerce orders: antidumping case A-570-148 and countervailing duty case C-570-149. Both an AD and a CVD order exist for this product, and importers should verify whether their specific goods may be covered 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)

•May include cold water gas powered pressure washers, whether assembled or unassembled
•May include cold water gas powered pressure washers packaged with a frame, cart, or trolley, with or without wheels
•May include the power unit or components of the power unit imported or packaged together
•May include an unfinished power unit accompanied by frames, spray guns, hoses, lances, or nozzles
•May include units regardless of the origin of the engine
•May include finished or unfinished units further processed in a third country or in the United States

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

?Hot water gas powered pressure washers that include a heating element to heat the sprayed water may be outside scope
?Electric pressure washers may be outside the scope of these gas-powered orders
?Certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof, from China covered by a separate order may be excluded
?Standalone accessories not accompanied by a power unit may fall outside scope depending on Commerce's written language

Scope control: HTS subheadings such as those referenced by Commerce are provided for convenience and customs screening only; Commerce's written scope description is dispositive, and unfinished or unassembled units and power-unit components may still be covered depending on scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and retailers bringing in cold water gas powered pressure washers, power units, or component kits from China, including goods assembled or further processed in a third country.

What the duty means

Covered goods generally require AD and/or CVD cash deposits at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Because both AD and CVD orders exist, deposits under both may apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm whether the unit is cold water or hot water gas powered
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and technical literature showing the power unit and configuration
☐Document material composition and whether a heating element is present
☐Identify the intended use and full product configuration (frame, cart, hoses, nozzles)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support, including any third-country assembly or processing history
☐Record the manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the exact producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the correct HTS classification for screening purposes
☐Consult a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to assess scope; do not rely only on supplier statements
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce review results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Third-country assembly or processing may still fall within scope and could trigger circumvention or evasion findings
⚠Scope inquiries may be needed for unfinished units, power-unit-only shipments, or borderline hot/cold water products
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination can lead to an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration or misclassification may expose importers to penalties and retroactive duties

The same or similar products may be subject to trade-remedy orders from multiple countries, so importers should review each country of origin independently rather than assuming any single sourcing route avoids coverage.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on gas powered pressure washers from China?

There is an antidumping order under case A-570-148 and a separate countervailing duty order under case C-570-149 on cold water gas powered pressure washers from China. Whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, which importers should verify.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change through administrative review, so verify current results before filing.

Are parts or unassembled pressure washers covered?

They may still be covered. Commerce's scope indicates that the power unit or its components, and unfinished or unassembled units, may fall within scope; confirm against the current written scope language.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are cold water gas powered pressure washers of Chinese origin, including power units or unassembled kits; separate review is needed for hot water units, electric models, third-country processing, and standalone components.

Bottom line: Gas powered pressure washers from China may be covered by A-570-148 (AD) and C-570-149 (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 (2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (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: 2026-07-14