Van-Type Trailers and Subassemblies From Canada, China, and Mexico; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Published Date: 11/25/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is launching investigations to see if van-type trailers and parts from Canada, China, and Mexico are being sold unfairly cheap or getting government help. If so, this could hurt U.S. trailer makers and might lead to new duties or taxes on these imports. The first big decision is due by January 5, 2026, so things are moving fast!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Potential new duties if injury found
If the investigations find that imports are dumped or subsidized and materially injure U.S. industry, antidumping or countervailing duties may be imposed on van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China, and Mexico. The Department of Commerce's preliminary determination is due by January 5, 2026, and the Commission must transmit its views to Commerce by January 12, 2026.
Investigations opened on van-type trailers
The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China, and Mexico on November 20, 2025. The investigations cover products provided in HTS subheadings 8716.39.00, 8716.90.50, 7308.30.50, 7308.90.95, 7326.90.86, 8708.29.15, and 8708.99.81 to determine whether those imports are sold at less than fair value or subsidized by the listed governments.
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