Certain Small Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

Issuing agencies

Abstract

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain small vertical shaft engines between 99cc and 225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical engines) from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 205 (Monday, October 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67272-67274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21819]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-124, C-570-125]


Certain Small Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and up to 
225cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: 
Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.


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SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty 
(CVD) orders on certain small vertical shaft engines between 99cc and 
225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical engines) from the People's 
Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury 
to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of 
continuation of these AD and CVD orders.

DATES: Applicable October 26, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zachary Shaykin (AD) or Bushra Bani-
Salman (CVD), AD/CVD Operations, Offices II and IX, respectively, 
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: (202) 482-2638 or (202) 482-9170, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On May 4, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register the 
Orders on small vertical engines from China.\1\ On April 1, 2026, 
Commerce initiated the first sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ As a 
result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the 
Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping 
and countervailable subsidies, and therefore, notified the ITC of the 
magnitude of the margin of dumping and subsidy rates likely to prevail 
should the Orders be revoked.\3\
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    \1\ See Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 
225cc, and Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: 
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 86 FR 23675 (May 4, 
2021) (Orders).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 91 FR 16181 
(April 1, 2026).
    \3\ See Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 
225cc, and Parts Thereof (Small Vertical Engines) from the People's 
Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset 
Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 91 FR 48369 (July 31, 2026), 
and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (IDM); see also 
Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and 
Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of 
the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 
91 FR 48366 (July 31, 2026), and accompanying IDM.
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    On October 20, 2026, the ITC published its determination, pursuant 
to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders 
would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to 
an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable 
time.\4\
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    \4\ See Small Vertical Shaft Engines from China; Determinations, 
91 FR 66358 (October 20, 2026) (ITC Final Determination).
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Scope of the Orders

    The scope of the Orders consists of spark-ignited, non-road, 
vertical shaft engines, whether finished or unfinished, whether 
assembled or unassembled, whether mounted or unmounted, primarily for 
walk-behind lawn mowers. Engines meeting this physical description may 
also be for other non-hand-held outdoor power equipment, including but 
not limited to, pressure washers. The subject engines are spark 
ignition, single-cylinder, air cooled, internal combustion engines with 
vertical power take off shafts with a minimum displacement of 99 cubic 
centimeters (cc) and a maximum displacement of up to, but not 
including, 225cc. Typically, engines with displacements of this size 
generate gross power of between 1.95 kilowatts (kw) to 4.75 kw.
    Engines covered by this scope normally must comply with and be 
certified under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air pollution 
controls title 40, chapter I, subchapter U, part 1054 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations standards for small non-road spark-ignition engines 
and equipment. Engines that otherwise meet the physical description of 
the scope but are not certified under 40 CFR part 1054 and are not 
certified under other parts of subchapter U of the EPA air pollution 
controls are not excluded from the scope of these proceedings. Engines 
that may be certified under both 40 CFR part 1054 as well as other 
parts of subchapter U remain subject to the scope of these proceedings.
    Certain small vertical shaft engines, whether or not mounted on 
non-hand-held outdoor power equipment, including but not limited to 
walk-behind lawn mowers and pressure washers, are included in the 
scope. However, if a subject engine is imported mounted on such 
equipment, only the engine is covered by the scope. Subject merchandise 
includes certain small vertical shaft engines produced in the subject 
country whether mounted on outdoor power equipment in the subject 
country or in a third country. Subject engines are covered whether or 
not they are accompanied by other parts.
    For purposes of these Orders, an unfinished engine covers at a 
minimum a sub-assembly comprised of, but not limited to, the following 
components: Crankcase, crankshaft, camshaft, piston(s), and connecting 
rod(s). Importation of these components together, whether assembled or 
unassembled, and whether or not accompanied by additional components 
such as a sump, carburetor spacer, cylinder head(s), valve train, or 
valve cover(s), constitutes an unfinished engine for purposes of these 
Orders. The inclusion of other products such as spark plugs fitted into 
the cylinder head or electrical devices (e.g., ignition coils) for 
synchronizing with the engine to supply tension current does not remove 
the product from the scope. The inclusion of any other components not 
identified as comprising the unfinished engine subassembly in a third 
country does not remove the engine from the scope.
    Specifically excluded from the scope of these Orders are 
``Commercial'' or ``Heavy Commercial'' engines under 40 CFR 1054.107 
and 40 CFR 1054.135 that have (1) a displacement of 160cc or greater, 
(2) a cast iron cylinder liner, (3) an automatic compression release, 
and (4) and a muffler with at least three chambers and volume greater 
than 400cc.
    The engines subject to these Orders are predominantly classified in 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at 
subheading 8407.90.1010. The engine subassemblies that are subject to 
these Orders enter under HTSUS 8409.91.9990. The mounted engines that 
are subject to these Orders enter under HTSUS 8433.11.0050, 
8433.11.0060, and 8424.30.9000. Engines subject to these Orders may 
also enter under HTSUS 8407.90.1020, 8407.90.9040, and 8407.90.9060. 
The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes 
only, and the written description of the Orders is dispositive.

Continuation of the Orders

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury 
to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of 
the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. 
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue 
to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time 
of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.

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    The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be 
October 20, 2026.\5\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 
CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year 
review of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary 
of the date of the last determination by the ITC.
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    \5\ See ITC Final Determination.
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Notification Regarding an Administrative Protective Order (APO)

    This notice also serves as the final reminder to parties subject to 
an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of 
proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary 
information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or 
conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure 
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which 
is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

    These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance 
with sections 751(c), 751(d)(2) of the Act, and published in accordance 
with section 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: October 22, 2026.
Scot Fullerton,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing 
Duty Operations.
[FR Doc. 2026-21819 Filed 10-23-26; 8:45 am]
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