Federal Register #C-570-218

Countervailing Duty Investigation: Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies from China

This regulatory notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, addresses countervailable subsidies for van-type trailers and subassemblies from China. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance office - OEMs and Vendors: - CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. - Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd. - Products/Services Requested: - Van-type trailers and subassemblies (finished and unfinished) with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds - Subassemblies and components include: - Trailer subframes, nose wall, side wall, roof subassemblies - Rear door frames, door assemblies, rear impact guard subassemblies - Coupler assemblies, running gear subassemblies, landing gear subassemblies - Hub and drum assemblies, brake assemblies, axles, suspensions, wheels, tires - Lighting systems, lift gate systems, tire inflation systems, refrigeration units - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation covers both finished and unfinished trailers and a wide range of subassemblies and components - Only CIMC Baowell Industries Co., Ltd. and Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd. are individually examined - High preliminary subsidy rates (82.37% for examined companies, 128.78% for non-responsive companies) - No specific procurement, purchase quantities, or part numbers are requested; this is a trade enforcement action, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of van-type trailers and subassemblies thereof from the People's Republic of China. The investigation period is from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The scope includes finished and unfinished van-type trailers and subassemblies, regardless of assembly status, with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination will be aligned with the final antidumping duty determination scheduled for no later than August 24, 2026.

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