Opportunity
Federal Register #A-533-940
Preliminary Antidumping Determination on Indian Freight Rail Couplers and Parts
Buyer
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
Posted
May 06, 2026
Identifier
A-533-940
This notice announces a preliminary determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the sale of certain freight rail couplers and parts from India at less than fair value in the U.S. market. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office - OEMs and Vendors: - Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited - Kharagpur Metal Reforming Industries Pvt Ltd - Bhilai Engineering Corporation Ltd - Jupiter Wagons Ltd - Products/Services Requested: - Freight rail couplers and parts thereof, including: - E coupler bodies - E/F coupler bodies - F coupler bodies - E knuckles - F knuckles - Coupler locks, lock lift assemblies, knuckle pins, knuckle throwers, and rotors (when imported as part of an assembly) - All products must meet Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications M211 and M215 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The investigation covers only products manufactured in India and imported into the United States - Preliminary dumping margins for named Indian manufacturers range from 0.93% to 71.01% - The scope includes both individual parts and assemblies - This is a trade remedy proceeding under antidumping law, not a procurement for purchase - Locations: - Place of performance is the United States - Contracting/government office is the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation covers freight rail couplers composed of knuckles and coupler bodies, including specific parts such as E and F coupler bodies and knuckles. The period of investigation is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination, and the final determination has been postponed with provisional measures extended.