Federal Register #A-201-867

Preliminary Determination on Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies from Mexico

This opportunity concerns a preliminary affirmative determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), regarding van-type trailers and subassemblies imported from Mexico. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration (ITA) - Office of Enforcement and Compliance - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hyundai de Mexico S.A. de C.V. - Utility Trailer Manufacturing de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. - Commercializadora Nimmka, S.A. de C.V. - BRD Trailers S.A. de C.V. - Gallegos Trailers - Industrias Kuzzy De Mexico S.A. de C.V. - Manufacturas Industriales Gami S.A. de C.V. - Products/Services Requested: - Van-type trailers (finished and unfinished) - Subassemblies: subframes, nose walls, side walls, roof subassemblies, door assemblies, rear impact guards, coupler assemblies, running gear, landing gear - Components: hub and drum assemblies, brake assemblies, axles, suspensions, wheels, tires, brake control systems, electrical harnesses, lighting systems, lift gate systems, tire inflation systems, refrigeration units - Large diameter welded pipe (from Korea, for a separate review) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The investigation covers a broad range of trailer subassemblies and components, both finished and unfinished, assembled or unassembled - Excludes certain chassis and subassemblies already covered by existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders from China - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers are provided - Dumping margins for Mexican exporters range from 8.35% to 10.19%; non-responsive companies face a 79.92% rate - Public comment is invited and procedures for participation are outlined

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that van-type trailers and subassemblies thereof from Mexico are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value. The investigation period is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The scope includes finished and unfinished van-type trailers and subassemblies, with detailed descriptions of covered components and exclusions. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.

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