U.S. Sets Duties on Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from China
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On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China.
These orders were announced after final investigations by both the Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC found that U.S. industry is suffering because of imports of LSPTVs from China that are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized.
Ministerial Error Corrections
Commerce also corrected some mistakes in their original decisions called “ministerial errors.” These included small calculation or clerical mistakes. Because of these corrections, the estimated dumping margin for one company, Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., changed from 312.31% to 312.54%. The rate for separate companies changed from 291.04% to 292.03%.
Key Dates
- The AD order covers LSPTVs from China entered into the U.S. on or after January 30, 2025 (the date the preliminary determination was published).
- The CVD order applies to goods entered on or after September 7, 2024 (90 days before the preliminary determination).
- For certain companies, “critical circumstances” were found, so duties may apply to imports made up to 90 days before preliminary measures started.
Scope of the Orders
The orders cover low-speed personal transportation vehicles and their subassemblies from China. These vehicles:
- Usually have four wheels.
- Have side-by-side or in-line seating.
- Use a steering wheel and foot pedals.
- Weigh not more than 5,500 pounds.
- Have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour or less.
Gas and electric models are included. Excluded are vehicles like all-terrain vehicles, go-karts, and mobility aids.
Products specifically excluded:
- All-terrain vehicles
- Utility vehicles with speeds over 25 mph
- Recreational vehicles with speeds over 30 mph
- Go-karts, electric scooters, and mobility aids
Product codes under the orders include:
- HTSUS subheading 8703.10.5030
- Also may enter under subheadings 8703.10.5060, 8703.90.0100, 8706.00.1540, and 8707.10.0040
Duties and Cash Deposit Rates
The companies and the rates set are:
- Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: AD margin 119.39%, cash deposit 119.33%
- Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: AD margin and cash deposit 312.54%
- Non-examined separate rate companies: AD margin 292.03%, cash deposit 292.00%
- China-Wide Entity: AD margin and cash deposit 478.09%
For CVD rates:
- Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd.: 31.45%
- Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd.: 44.38%
- Hebei Machinery Import and Export Co., LTD: 691.58%
- Shandong Odes Industry Co. Ltd.: 691.58%
- All Others: 41.14%
Suspension of Liquidation
Customs will suspend liquidation for covered vehicles and collect cash deposits at the rates noted. This will remain until further notice.
During times when provisional measures expired but before the final ITC decision, entries are not subject to duties.
Annual Inquiry Service Lists
Commerce will keep annual inquiry service lists. Interested parties can be added by filing in the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Law firms should submit a lead attorney. Petitioners and the Chinese government will be included automatically going forward.
List of Companies
A detailed list of eligible exporters and producers, including over 35 separate rate companies, is provided under Appendix II of the notice.
More Information
The official notice is listed in Federal Register Volume 90, Number 153, pages 38759-38764. The orders take effect on August 12, 2025.
For questions, contact the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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