Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the CVD Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers From China
Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Gas Powered Pressure Washers From the People’s Republic of China
On May 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of gas powered pressure washers from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
| Country | Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|---|
| China | China GTL Tools Group, Ltd. | 206.57 |
| Chongqing Dajiang Power Equipment Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Jiangsu Jianghuai Engine Co., Ltd. | 11.19 | |
| Loncin Motor Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Maxworld Home Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Ningbo Jugang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Powerful Machinery & Electronics Technology Developing Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Pinghu Biyi Cleaning Equipment Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Senci Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Taizhou Bison Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Taizhou Longfa Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Taizhou Newland Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Zhejiang Anlu Cleaning Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Zhejiang Constant Power Machinery Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Zhejiang Lingben Machinery & Electronics Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Zhejiang Xinchang Bigyao Power Tool Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| Zhejiang Zhinanche Cleaning Equipment Co., Ltd. | 206.57 | |
| All Others | 11.19 |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | December 30, 2022 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | January 19, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | February 14, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | May 30, 2023 |
| Commerce Final Determination | October 11, 2023 |
| ITC Final Determination** | November 27, 2023 |
| Issuance of Order*** | December 4, 2023 |
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 (the Act). For antidumping duty (AD) investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| CHINA | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | N/A | 55,866,156 | 50,119,278 |
| Value (USD) | $16,571,108 | $157,051,193 | $409,325,597 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through IHS Markit’s Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 8424.30.9000). Imports of gas powered pressure washers enter under an HTSUS subheading that may cover subject and non-subject merchandise. Therefore, publicly available import data may not accurately reflect actual imports of the gas powered pressure washers covered by the scope of the investigation. Volume data for 2019 are not available, as the volume of imports entered under HTSUS subheading 8424.30.9000 was not reported in official import statistics prior to 2020.
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is FNA Group, Inc. (Pleasant Prairie, WI).
- To date, Commerce maintains 668 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.