Investigations on Air Compressors from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam by USITC
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the start of investigations into air compressors imported from China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. These investigations are preliminary and focus on potential issues of antidumping and countervailing duties.
The investigations aim to determine if an industry in the United States is being harmed by these imports. The imports include air compressors described in subheading 8414.80.16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The focus is on whether these items are sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and if they receive subsidies from the governments of China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
MAT Industries, LLC from Long Grove, Illinois, filed the petitions that prompted these investigations. The investigations are being conducted under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The USITC must make a preliminary decision by June 15, 2026. Their decision will be sent to the Department of Commerce by June 23, 2026.
Individuals or organizations wishing to take part in these investigations must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission. This must be done within seven days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. There is also a public service list that includes the names and addresses of all parties involved in these investigations.
The USITC will hold a staff conference about the investigations at 9:30 a.m. on May 21, 2026. Requests to be part of this conference should be sent by email by noon on May 19, 2026. This conference will discuss the investigations’ preliminary phase and offer information on procedures, the format, and how to be a witness via videoconference.
The Secretary’s Office will only accept electronic filings. These must be submitted through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). No paper filings will be accepted at this time.
Written submissions of information and arguments related to the investigations can be submitted to the Commission by May 27, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. Parties wishing to submit written testimony and supplementary material must do so by May 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Anyone submitting information during investigations must certify that it is accurate and complete. The information may be used by the Commission or other U.S. government employees as part of the investigation. This process is governed by title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s rules.
This notice was issued by the USITC on April 30, 2026, and published by order of the Commission. Secretary Lisa Barton issued it, and it is filed under the Federal Register Doc number 2026-08683.
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