US Finds Injury From Chinese Low Speed Transportation Vehicle Imports
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On August 7, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced its findings on low speed personal transportation vehicles from China.
The USITC decided that the United States industry is being hurt by imports of these vehicles from China. These vehicles are listed under codes 8703.10.50, 8703.90.01, 8706.00.15, and 8707.10.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that these vehicles from China are being sold in the United States for less than fair value. Commerce also found that the Chinese government is giving support to these exports.
The USITC also found that certain imports, included in Commerce’s “critical circumstances” determination, are likely to harm the effects of new import rules on these vehicles. One commissioner, David S. Johanson, disagreed with this part.
The USITC started its investigation in June 2024. The investigation began after the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition filed petitions. This group includes Club Car, LLC, from Evans, Georgia, and Textron Specialized Vehicles, Inc., from Augusta, Georgia.
The final steps of the investigation were scheduled after Commerce gave its first findings about unfair pricing and government support. The USITC held a public hearing on June 12, 2025, allowing everyone who asked to take part.
The findings were made following sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The USITC finished and filed these results on August 4, 2025. Full details can be found in USITC Publication 5652, titled “Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-731 and 731-TA-1700 (Final).”
This notice was issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.
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