CSMS 5330402·Trade policy·November 26, 2025·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Creation of third-country case number for low-speed personal transportation vehicles from the People's Republic of China (China) (A-570-176) completed and/or assembled in Vietnam (A-552-176)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 5330402 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on November 26, 2025. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Creation of third-country case number for low-speed personal transportation vehicles from the People's Republic of China (China) (A-570-176) completed and/or assembled in Vietnam (A-552-176)". It links to 2 AD/CVD cases in Tandom's catalog. CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

Linked AD/CVD cases(2)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

A-552-176 A-570-176

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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

This is an informational message. No action is required. 1. AD/CVD orders generally cover products from a particular country. In some cases, however, products from the country subject to the AD/CVD order may undergo completion or assembly in a third country prior to export or sale to the United States. The products may remain subject to the AD/CVD order despite the completion or assembly that occurs in the third country. However, for CBP purposes, the country of origin for such products may be the third country where the completion or assembly occurred. For technical reasons, the country of the AD/CVD case number must match the CBP country of origin in the entry summary documentation. Accordingly, Commerce establishes third country AD/CVD case numbers that match the CBP country of origin for CBP purposes. 2. The merchandise covered by the order consists of certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) and subassemblies thereof, whether finished or unfinished and whether assembled or unassembled, with or without tires, wheels, seats, steering columns and steering wheels, canopies, roofs, or batteries. LSPTVs meeting this description are generally open-air vehicles, i.e., may have a permanent roof, may have a permanent windshield, and may be covered with temporary sides, with a minimum of four wheels, a steering wheel, a traditional side-by-side or in-line row seating arrangement (i.e., non-straddle), foot operated accelerator and brake pedals, and a gross vehicle weight of no greater than 5,500 pounds. Vehicles with a roof and four sides with doors and windows permanently integrated into the chassis at the time of production (e.g., the sides are welded to the chassis and roof) are not subject to the order. The main power source for subject LSPTVs is either an electric motor and battery (including but not limited to lithium-ion batteries, lithium phosphate batteries, lead acid batteries, and absorbed glass mat batteries) or a gas-powered internal combustion engine. Subject LSPTVs may be described as golf carts, golf cars, low speed vehicles, personal transportation vehicles, or light utility vehicles. LSPTVs subject to the order should have a maximum top nameplate speed of no greater than 25 miles per hour as required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Subject LSPTVs with a maximum top nameplate speed greater than 20 miles per hour normally must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Low-Speed Vehicles set forth in 49 CFR 571.500. LSPTVs that otherwise meet the physical description of this scope but are not certified under 49 CFR 571.500 and are not certified under other sections of subpart B of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR part 571), are not excluded from the scope of the order. LSPTVs that are certified under both 49 CFR 571.500 and other sections of subpart B of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards remain subject to the scope of the order. Subject LSPTVs that have a maximum top nameplate speed of less than 25 miles per hour may be certified to the SAE International (SAE) standards SAE J2258 and SAE J2358. LSPTVs that have a maximum top nameplate speed of less than 20 miles per hour may also be certified to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) standards OPEI Z130.1 and OPEI Z135. The SAE and OPEI standards provided above are for reference purposes only, and whether merchandise is certified to those standards is not dispositive of whether that merchandise is subject to the order. An unfinished and/or unassembled LSPTV subject to the order covers at a minimum a subassembly, also known as a "rolling chassis," which is typically comprised of, but not limited to, a frame or body with front and/or rear suspension components (such as arms, springs, axles, spindles, and shafts) installed and powertrain components (including either an electric motor or a gas-powered internal combustion engine) installed or ready for installation. When imported together with a rolling chassis subject to the order, other LSPTV components, such as batteries, bumpers, wheel and tire assemblies, cowlings, fenders, grills, kick plates, steering column and steering wheel assemblies, dash assembly, seat assemblies, pedal assemblies, brake assemblies, canopy or roof assemblies, temporary rain enclosures, windshields, mirrors, headlights, taillights, lighting systems, or storage - whether assembled or unassembled, whether as part of a kit or not, and whether or not accompanied by additional components - constitute part of an unfinished and/or unassembled LSPTV that is subject to the order. The inclusion of other products, components, or assemblies not described here does not remove the product from the scope. Subject LSPTVs and subassemblies are covered by the scope of the order whether or not they are accompanied by other parts. This order covers all LSPTVs and subassemblies meeting the physical description of the scope, regardless of overall length, width, or height. The following individual components of Chinese origin that are entered by themselves on separate bills of lading (i.e., not on the same bills of lading as Chinese-origin subject subassemblies/rolling chassis) are not subject to the order when accompanied by the appropriate certification: seat assemblies, steering columns, suspension systems, plastic cowlings, and electric and gas-powered motors suitable for use in LSPTV. When entered with (i.e., on the same bill of lading as) a Chinese-origin LSPTV or subject rolling chassis, whether finished or unfinished and whether assembled or unassembled, or when entered without the appropriate certification, these components are subject merchandise. LSPTVs and subassemblies subject to the order include those that are produced in the subject country whether assembled with other components in the subject country or in a third country. Processing or completion of finished and unfinished LSPTVs and subassemblies either in the subject country or in a third country does not remove the product from the scope. Specifically excluded from the scope of the order are all-terrain vehicles (which typically have straddle seating and are steered by handlebars), multipurpose off-highway utility vehicles (which have a maximum top nameplate speed of greater than 25 miles per hour), and recreational off-highway vehicles (which have a maximum top nameplate speed of greater than 30 miles per hour). Also excluded from the scope are go-karts, electric scooters, golf trolleys, and mobility aids (which include power wheelchairs and scooters which are used for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person). The LSPTVs subject to the order are typically classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) at subheading 8703.10.5030. LSPTVs subject to the order may also enter under HTSUS subheading 8703.10.5060 and 8703.90.0100. The LSPTV subassemblies that are subject to the order typically enter under HTSUS subheadings 8706.00.1540 and 8707.10.0040. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only, and the written description of the merchandise subject to the order is dispositive. 3. Effective 11/01/2024, Commerce established third-country case numbers to allow LSPTVs completed and/or assembled in Vietnam to be properly reported as subject to the order on LSPTVs from China (A-570-176) upon entry. Third Country: Vietnam Case Number: A-552-176 Exporter: China-Wide Entity Case Number: A-552-176-000 Cash Deposit Rate: 478.09% Exporter: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. Case Number: A-552-176-001 Cash Deposit Rate: 119.33% Exporter: Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. Producer: Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. Case Number: A-552-176-002 Cash Deposit Rate: 312.54 percent Exporter: Alwayz Electric Vehicle (Chuzhou) Co., Ltd. Producer: Alwayz Electric Vehicle (Chuzhou) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-003 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Dongguan Excar Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Dongguan Excar Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-004 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: GD Evtong New Tech Co., Ltd Producer: Guangdong Yitong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-005 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Greenman Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. Producer: Greenman Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-006 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangdong Marshell Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Marshell Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-007 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangdong Yatian Industrial Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Yatian Industrial Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-008 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangdong Yitong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Yitong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-009 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangzhou BorCart Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangzhou Langqing Electric Car Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-010 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangzhou Langqing Electric Car Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangzhou Langqing Electric Car Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-011 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangzhou Rariro Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangzhou Rariro Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-012 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Guangzhou Sachs Bikes Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: LuckyRam Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-013 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Haike EV Co., Ltd. Producer: Shandong Haike Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-014 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Jiangsu FMX Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangsu FMX Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-015 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Jiaxing Learoad Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiaxing Learoad Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-016 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Kangdi Electric Vehicle (Hainan) Co., Ltd. Producer: Kangdi Electric Vehicle (Hainan) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-017 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Qingdao Beemotor New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Shandong Haike Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-018 Cash deposit rate: 292.00 percent Exporter: Qingdao Beemotor New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Dezhou Fuqing Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-019 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shandong Qiaoke New Energy Auto Industry Co., Ltd. Producer: Shandong Qiaoke New Energy Auto Industry Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-020 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shandong Yongli New Energy Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd. Producer: Dachi Intelligent Automobile (Rizhao) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-021 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shanghai Dachi Auto Power Co., Ltd. Producer: Dachi Intelligent Automobile (Rizhao) Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-022 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shanghai Helios New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: Wuxi Yaxi Electric Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-023 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shanghai Sirius International Trading Co., Ltd. Producer: Shanghai Sirius International Trading Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-024 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shanghai Yixing Power Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: Shanghai Yixing Power Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-025 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shenzhen Aoxiang Industrial Development Co., Ltd. Producer: Shenzhen Aoxiang Industrial Development Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-026 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Shenzhen Lento New Energy Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Lantu Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-027 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Suzhou Alwayz Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Producer: Suzhou Alwayz Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-028 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Suzhou Eagle Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Producer: Suzhou Eagle Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-029 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Suzhou Lexsong Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. Producer: Wuxi Yaxi Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-030 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Suzhou Lexsong Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. Producer: Jiangsu Feimaxiang Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-031 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Suzhou Wintao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Producer: Suzhou Wintao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-032 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Taiyuan Steel Engineering Corp., Ltd. Producer: Wuxi Yaxi Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-033 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Taizhou Yoki Carts Co., Ltd. Producer: Taizhou Yoki Carts Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-034 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Top New Energy Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. Producer: Guangdong Yitong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-035 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Wuxi Hio Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Wuxi Hio Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-036 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Wuxi Yaxi Electric Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd. Producer: Wuxi Yaxi Electric Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-037 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Xingtel Xiamen Group Co., Ltd. Producer: Xingtel Xiamen Group Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-038 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Yangzhou Whanlong Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Producer: Yangzhou Whanlong Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-039 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% Exporter: Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd. Producer: Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd. Case number: A-552-176-040 Cash deposit rate: 292.00% The third country AD/CVD case numbers above have been assigned for CBP purposes. 4. If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984. CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only. (This message was generated by OII:GHC.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 5330402?

CSMS 5330402 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Creation of third-country case number for low-speed personal transportation vehicles from the People's Republic of China (China) (A-570-176) completed and/or assembled in Vietnam (A-552-176)". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 5330402 published?

CBP published CSMS 5330402 on November 26, 2025. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Which AD/CVD cases does CSMS 5330402 affect?

CSMS 5330402 references 2 AD/CVD cases (A-552-176, A-570-176). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

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