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Chinese shopping carts face possible US duties as trade case opens
Two US cart makers asked for anti-dumping and countervailing duties on shopping carts from China, and the US trade commission must make its first ruling by 14 December 2026.
Shopping carts made in China could face new US duties. Two US makers have asked for anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and the US International Trade Commission has started its first check.
The petitions were filed on 28 October 2026 by Precision Wire Products of Commerce, California, and Wanzl North America of Denver, North Carolina. They say Chinese carts are sold in the US below fair value and are subsidised by China's government.
The case covers shopping carts and their parts that fall under US tariff subheading 8716.80.50. The Commission will decide whether these imports are hurting, or threaten to hurt, US makers.
The ruling has a deadline. "The Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by December 14, 2026," the notice says.
Who is affected
US retailers and distributors that buy carts from China, and the Chinese factories that make them.
What happens next
No new duty applies yet. Commission staff hold a conference on 18 November 2026. Requests to appear are due by noon on 16 November. Written briefs are due by 23 November.
The Commission's views go to the Commerce Department by 21 December 2026. Commerce runs its own check on dumping and subsidies. The notice does not say what duty rates could apply.
What to check
Do your carts or cart parts fall under subheading 8716.80.50?
How much of your supply comes from China?
Do you want to take part in the case?
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