Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Investigation of Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China
On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of low-speed personal transportation vehicles from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is also conducting a concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigation of low-speed personal transportation vehicles from China.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
China
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (percent) |
|---|---|
| Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. | 22.84 |
| Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. | 21.23 |
| Hebei Machinery Import and Export Co., LTD. | 515.37* |
| Shandong Odes Industry Co. Ltd. | 515.37* |
| All Others | 22.04 |
* Rate based on facts available with adverse inferences.
Case Calendar
| EVENT | CVD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | June 20, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | July 10, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | August 12, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | November 25, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | April 8, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | May 23, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | May 30, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| China | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (Units) | 57,482 | 104,233 | 114,170 |
| Value (USD) | $168,231,027 | $338,257,812 | $449,854,503 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheading 8703.10.5030).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case number: C-570-177.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 714 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.