hs change Published 2026-03-02

Truck Bed Covers From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

Origins: CN

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: U.S. authorities have opened new antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into truck bed covers from China, which could eventually lead to added duties on these imports.

What changed: According to the notice, the International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase AD/CVD investigations (Nos. 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of truck bed covers from China alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Government of China. The notice states the Commission must reach its preliminary determination by April 13, 2026, and transmit its views to Commerce by April 20, 2026, unless Commerce extends the time for initiation.

Who's affected: The notice names truck bed covers from China, and cites HTS subheading 8708.29.51 (a Chapter 87 provision). The country of origin named is China.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products may fall within the truck bed cover description or the cited subheading 8708.29.51.
- Confirm the country of origin of the goods with your supplier and broker.
- Check the investigation dockets and deadlines for developments, since this is a preliminary phase that may lead to further action.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker how any resulting AD/CVD measures could affect your entries.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-789 and 731-TA-1777 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of truck bed covers from China, provided for in subheading 8708.29.51 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by April 13, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by April 20, 2026.

Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.