🔧Initiating Circumvention Inquiry on Engine Imports from China
Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and 225cc, and Parts Thereof, From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiry on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
Summary
In response to a circumvention inquiry request from Briggs & Stratton, LLC (Briggs & Stratton), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is initiating a circumvention inquiry to determine whether certain models of vertical shaft engines exported from the People's Republic of China (China) are circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on vertical shaft engines between 99cc and 225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical engines) from China.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The inquiry into the circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on specific engine models from China can directly affect businesses like Briggs & Stratton and others in the same sector. If the inquiry determines circumvention, it may lead to increased tariffs and compliance costs for U.S. importers, impacting pricing and market strategies.