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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe
I am watching this as an interested observer. Mrs. EDJ wants an Atomic Kool Kart. We will see how this situation manifests itself.  |
Guangzhou BorCart Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. appears to be the manufacturing source for the Atomic Cool Kartz, per a reference on BorCart’s website, which introduces the "Atomic Cool Kartz" as one of their electric vehicle offerings.
borcartev.com
There’s also forum chatter from the BuggiesGoneWild community suggesting that Atomic Cool Kartz units exhibit components with Chinese markings, and owners report challenges getting technical support or parts—further indicating a Chinese manufacturing origin.
So, while BorCart is the only manufacturer explicitly linked, these insights strongly point to Atomic Cool Kartz being produced in China, then shipped (likely as kits or finished units) to Florida for final assembly or distribution.
Are They Impacted by the New Anti‑Dumping Duties?
Yes — since Atomic Cool Kartz are imported from China, they fall under the scope of the Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (LSPTVs) AD/CVD investigations.
As of August 7, 2025, importers of Chinese LSPTVs are subject to both antidumping and countervailing duties, following affirmative determinations by Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
What Are the Specific Duty Rates?
Duty rates vary depending on the specific Chinese producer/exporter. Here are the final rates from the Commerce determinations:
Chinese Company Antidumping Duty (%) Countervailing Duty (Subsidy Rate) (%)
Guangdong Lvtong New Energy Electric Vehicle Tech 119.39 31.45
Xiamen Dalle New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. 312.31 44.38
Hebei Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd. — 679.44 (adverse inference)
Shandong Odes Industry Co. Ltd. — 679.44 (adverse inference)
All‑Others (China‑Wide Entity) 478.09 41.14
If Atomic Cool Kartz are manufactured by Guangzhou BorCart, but BorCart isn’t separately listed, then the "All‑Others" rate likely applies. That means an antidumping duty of 478.09% and a countervailing duty of 41.14% may apply.
Summary
Supplier: Most probable Chinese supplier is Guangzhou BorCart.
Duty Impact: Yes — they will be impacted by AD/CVD duties effective August 7, 2025.
Estimated Duties: Assuming no special listing, the All‑Others rate applies — approximately 478% antidumping plus 41% countervailing duty.