The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has started investigations into imports of shopping carts and their parts from China.

The purpose of these investigations is to see if the US industry is being harmed by these imports. The investigations are part of antidumping and countervailing duty cases. Antidumping is when goods are sold at unfairly low prices. Countervailing duty cases deal with goods supported by foreign government subsidies.

The investigation responds to petitions filed by Precision Wire Products, Inc., from California, and Wanzl North America from North Carolina.

The investigations cover shopping carts and parts that come into the US under a specific tariff code: subheading 8716.80.50.

The USITC must figure out by December 14, 2026, if these imports hurt US companies. If the United States Department of Commerce doesn’t extend the timeline, this is when a preliminary decision is due. A final decision will follow.

Participation in these investigations is open to those who file an entry of appearance, including industrial users and possibly consumer groups. The deadline for entering is seven days after the notice’s publication.

The Commission’s staff will hold a conference on November 18, 2026, where interested parties can present their views. Written submissions concerning the investigations are due by November 23, 2026.

The Commission can only accept electronic filings during this time, through their Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).

All information submitted to the Commission must be certified accurate and complete to the best of the submitter’s knowledge. This information may be used for other government purposes including cybersecurity.

The investigation is conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930 and is posted pursuant to Section 207.12 of the Commission’s rules.

Issued on October 28, 2026, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.