AD+CVD ORDERS China A-570-126 (AD)C-570-127 (CVD)

U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Non-refillable Steel Cylinders from China (A-570-126 / C-570-127)

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.

Non-refillable steel cylinders from China may be subject to both a U.S. antidumping order (A-570-126) and a countervailing duty order (C-570-127).

Case snapshot

Product	Non-refillable Steel Cylinders
Country	China
Case type	AD+CVD
Case number(s)	A-570-126 (AD) · C-570-127 (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-570-126 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-05 FR notice 2026-08559 (Opportunity to Request Review)
C-570-127 (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.

Non-refillable steel cylinders from China may be covered by both an antidumping duty order (case A-570-126) and a countervailing duty order (case C-570-127) administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. A Commerce circumvention finding also addressed certain non-refillable cylinders with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in China. Importers should verify scope, origin, and current deposit rates 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 single-use (non-refillable) steel cylinders designed to hold compressed or liquefied gas
•May include non-refillable steel cylinders used for refrigerant gases
•May include non-refillable steel cylinders used for propane, helium, or other industrial/consumer gases
•May include non-refillable steel cylinders with water capacities in ranges addressed by the orders
•May include non-refillable steel cylinders addressed under the circumvention finding with water capacities between 100 and 299 cubic inches produced in China
•May include unfilled or empty non-refillable steel cylinders imported for later filling

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

?Refillable steel cylinders designed for repeated use may typically fall outside this order
?Cylinders made primarily of aluminum or other non-steel materials may commonly be outside scope
?Large industrial storage tanks or vessels not meeting the cylinder specifications may be excluded
?Cylinders outside the water-capacity ranges described in the scope may not be covered
?Certain gas-storage products classified as different articles may fall outside scope

Scope control: HTS codes are for screening reference only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and unfinished, unfilled, or unassembled cylinders may still be covered depending on scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and gas-packaging companies bringing in single-use steel gas cylinders of Chinese origin, including those sourced through third countries.

What the duty means

Cash deposits are collected at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Because both an AD (A-570-126) and CVD (C-570-127) order exist, both types of deposits may apply.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm it identifies the product accurately.
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing capacity, materials, and whether the cylinder is refillable.
☐Document material composition, especially steel content versus other metals.
☐Record the intended use of the cylinders (gas type, consumer or industrial).
☐Verify country-of-origin support, including production and any third-country processing.
☐Identify the specific manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the exact producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the appropriate HTS classification for screening purposes only.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel rather than relying 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 — Commerce has issued a country-wide circumvention finding covering certain China-produced cylinders routed or processed through third countries.
⚠Scope inquiries may reclassify borderline products as covered.
⚠Declaring the wrong exporter/producer combination can result in an incorrect and higher deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration of origin or scope status can lead to penalties and retroactive duty assessments.

The same type of product can be subject to separate orders depending on origin, so importers should verify the actual country of production for each shipment without seeking to evade applicable duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on non-refillable steel cylinders from China?

There is an antidumping duty order (case A-570-126) and a separate countervailing duty order (case C-570-127) on non-refillable steel cylinders from China; whether a specific product is covered depends on Commerce's written scope.

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.

Are parts or unassembled non-refillable steel cylinders covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope language; unfinished, unfilled, or unassembled cylinders can fall within scope, so importers should verify before filing.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are single-use (non-refillable) steel gas cylinders of Chinese origin, including those within the 100-299 cubic inch capacity range addressed by the circumvention finding; separate review is needed for third-country processing, unfilled cylinders, and different materials.

Bottom line: Non-refillable steel cylinders from China may be covered by A-570-126 (AD) and C-570-127 (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 (2026-05 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: 2026-07-18