Passenger and Light Truck Tires from Taiwan: Amended Final Scope Ruling
Summary
The International Trade Administration has issued an amended final scope ruling regarding passenger and light truck tires from Taiwan, following a court decision that was not in harmony with its previous ruling. This notice informs parties of the updated scope determination.
What changed
The International Trade Administration (ITA), under the Department of Commerce, has issued an amended final scope ruling concerning passenger and light truck tires originating from Taiwan. This action is a direct response to a court decision that found the ITA's previous scope ruling to be inconsistent with legal requirements. The agency is amending its final scope determination to align with the court's findings, impacting the classification and potential duties applied to these imported tires.
This notice is critical for importers and exporters of passenger and light truck tires from Taiwan, as the amended scope ruling will affect the customs treatment and tariff liability for affected products. Companies involved in the trade of these goods should review the amended ruling to understand its implications on their specific products and supply chains. The ruling is applicable as of March 2, 2026, and compliance with the revised scope determination is expected.
What to do next
- Review the amended final scope ruling for passenger and light truck tires from Taiwan.
- Assess the impact of the amended ruling on current and future importations.
- Ensure compliance with the revised scope determination for relevant tire products.
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Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling; Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision
A Notice by the International Trade Administration on 03/12/2026
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| | 2026-03-12 | | Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling; Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision |
| | 2025-11-18 | | Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 |
| | 2025-07-22 | | Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024 |
| | 2021-06-10 | Notice; correction. | Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value; Correction |
| | 2021-05-27 | | Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value |
| | 2021-02-10 | | Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value |
| | 2021-01-06 | | Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From Taiwan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures |
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Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration
- A-583-869 # AGENCY:
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY:
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC., v. United States, Court No. 24-00165, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s first remand redetermination pertaining to the scope ruling for the antidumping duty order on passenger vehicle and light truck tires (passenger tires) from Taiwan finding temporary-use spare tires (T-type tires) produced by Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. Ltd. (Cheng Shin) and imported by Cheng Shin Rubber U.S.A. Inc. (UCS) to be included in the order. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's scope ruling, and that Commerce is amending the scope ruling to find that T-type tires are included in the order.
DATES:
Applicable March 2, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Toni Page, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1398.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On August 5, 2024, Commerce found T-type tires produced by Cheng Shin and imported from Taiwan by its U.S. affiliate UCS to be excluded from the scope of the order. [1 ] United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC appealed Commerce's Final Scope Ruling. On June 9, 2025, the CIT remanded the Final Scope Ruling to Commerce, holding that Commerce's Final Scope Ruling was not in accordance with law and not supported by substantial evidence. [2 ] In its opinion, the Court stated that Commerce failed to explain how evidence supported its determination that Cheng Shin's tires do not fit passenger cars or light trucks. [3 ]
In its final remand redetermination, issued in June 2025, Commerce determined that Cheng Shin's T-type tires are covered by the plain language of the scope of the Order and the tires did not qualify for a temporary tire exclusion because the size designation and load index combination were not listed in the 2019 Tire and Rim Association Year Book. [4 ] The CIT sustained Commerce's final redetermination. [5 ]
Timken Notice
In its decision in Timken, [6 ] as clarified by Diamond Sawblades, [7 ] the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that, pursuant to section 516A(c) and (e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), Commerce must publish a notice of court decision that is not “in harmony” with a Commerce determination and must suspend liquidation of entries pending a “conclusive” court decision. The CIT's February 20, 2026, judgment constitutes a final decision of the CIT that is not in harmony with Commerce's Final Scope Ruling. Thus, this notice is published in fulfillment of the publication requirements of Timken.
Amended Final Scope Ruling
In accordance with the CIT's February 20, 2026, final judgment, Commerce is amending its Final Scope Ruling and finds that the scope of the Order covers the products addressed in the Final Scope Ruling.
Liquidation of Suspended Entries
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of Cheng Shin's T-type tires and to require cash deposits at the appropriate rate. [8 ] In the event that the CIT's ruling is not appealed or is upheld on appeal, Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate entries of T-type tires produced by Cheng Shin and imported by UCS appropriately.
Notification to Interested Parties
This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: March 9, 2026.
Christopher Abbott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Footnotes
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See
Memorandum, “Final Scope Ruling on Cheng Shin and UCS' Temporary-Use Spare Tires,” dated August 5, 2024 (Final Scope Ruling).
Back to Citation 2. See United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, v. United States, Court No. 24-00165, Slip Op. 25-72 (June 9, 2025) (Remand Order).
Back to Citation 3. Id.
Back to Citation 4. See Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC v. United States, Court No. 24-00165, dated June 9, 2025 (Final Remand); see also Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand: Antidumping Duty Orders and Amended Final Affirmative Antidumping Duty Determination for Thailand, 86 FR 38011 (July 19, 2021) (Order).
Back to Citation 5. See United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC v. United States, Slip Op. 26-18, Court No. 24-00165 (CIT February 20, 2026).
Back to Citation 6. See Timken Co. v. United States, 893 F.2d 337 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (Timken).
Back to Citation 7. See Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers Coalition v. United States, 626 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010) (Diamond Sawblades).
Back to Citation 8. See Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from Taiwan: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 86 FR 28563, 28564 (May 27, 2021).
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