Baolong Automotive(SH:603197) Ge Long Hui·2025-04-07 08:19Core Viewpoint - The company is impacted by the U.S. tariffs on products exported from China and Germany, including valve stems, exhaust system components, balance weights, and other aftermarket parts, as well as equipment and tooling [1] Group 1: Valve Stems - The valve stems are manufactured by the company's domestic subsidiary and exported to the U.S. for assembly at the DILL factory, which benefits from lower tariffs compared to complete exports [1] - The company primarily targets the North American aftermarket (AM) market, which has a higher gross margin compared to the OEM market [1] - DILL has a strong market presence and long-term relationships with major North American retail and service chains, maintaining high gross margins despite tariff impacts [1] Group 2: Exhaust System Components - The company faced a 25% tariff on exhaust system components during the first round of the trade war in 2018, which was largely absorbed by downstream customers [1] - In 2023, the U.S. has increased tariffs on Chinese exports by a cumulative 54%, prompting the company to engage closely with North American customers to pass on tariff costs [1] - The company is assessing the impact of tariffs from different countries for long-term overseas manufacturing and supply chain development [1] Group 3: TPMS Products - The company is subject to a 20% tariff on TPMS products exported from Germany to the U.S. [1] - The company is accelerating the establishment of a TPMS assembly plant at its U.S. subsidiary DILL to expand its OEM business in North America [1] - The main competitor in the North American TPMS OEM market is Sensata, which has production capacity in Mexico, with uncertainty regarding compliance with USMCA local value-added requirements [1]