US Delays Preliminary Ruling on Truck Chassis Duties from Mexico
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is delaying its first big decision on extra taxes for certain truck parts from Mexico and Thailand. This gives everyone more time to gather info and make sure the investigation is fair and thorough. If you’re involved in importing or making these parts, expect updates later than originally planned, but no immediate money changes yet.
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Preliminary CVD Decision Delayed to July 28
The Department of Commerce postponed the preliminary countervailing duty (CVD) determinations for certain chassis and subassemblies from Mexico and Thailand from May 22, 2025 to no later than July 28, 2025. If you import or make these parts, you get more time to provide information and there are no immediate changes to duties or payments as of the postponement.
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