Notice2026-08130
Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry
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Published
April 27, 2026
Issuing agencies
Commerce DepartmentInternational Trade Administration
Abstract
In response to a covered merchandise referral by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain merchandise subject to the inquiry imported into in the United States is covered under the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof (chassis) from the People's Republic of China (China).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22494-22497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08130]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-135, C-570-136]
Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's
Republic of China: Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: In response to a covered merchandise referral by U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)
determines that certain merchandise subject to the inquiry imported
into in the United States is covered under the antidumping duty (AD)
and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain chassis and
subassemblies thereof (chassis) from the People's Republic of China
(China).
DATES: Applicable April 27, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob Keller, AD/CVD Operations,
Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4849.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On January 26, 2026, Commerce published in the Federal Register the
Preliminary Determination of this covered merchandise inquiry and
determined that certain merchandise imported by FEMC LLC, formerly
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known as AXN Heavy Duty LLC (AXN), from China is covered merchandise
subject to the Orders on chassis from China.\1\ On February 25, 2026,
Commerce extended the deadline for this final determination by 45 days
in accordance with 19 CFR 351.302(b).\2\ Accordingly, the deadline for
this final determination is now April 21, 2026.
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\1\ See Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the
People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Covered
Merchandise Inquiry, 91 FR 3119 (January 26, 2026) (Preliminary
Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum;
see also Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the People's
Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 86 FR 36093 (July 8,
2021); and Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the
People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order and Amended
Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 86 FR 24844
(May 10, 2021), respectively (collectively, the Orders).
\2\ See Memorandum, ``Deadline Extension for Final
Determination,'' dated February 25, 2026.
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For a complete description of the events that followed the
Preliminary Determination, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\3\ A
list of topics included in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is
included as Appendix I to this notice. The Issues and Decision
Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via
Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to
registered users at <a href="https://access.trade.gov">https://access.trade.gov</a>. In addition, a complete
version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly
at <a href="https://access.trade.gov/frnotices">https://access.trade.gov/frnotices</a>.
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\3\ See Memorandum, ``Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof
from the People's Republic of China: Issues and Decision Memorandum
for the Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry--EAPA
Inv. 7839,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this
notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Scope of the Orders
The merchandise covered by the Orders are chassis from China. For a
complete description of the scope of the Orders, see the Issues and
Decision Memorandum.
Merchandise Subject to the Covered Merchandise Inquiry
The merchandise subject to this inquiry are: (1) the axle beams
imported by AXN that can be used on chassis, whether (a) incorporated
into an axle assembly by AXN by adding Chinese-origin parts; (b)
incorporated into an axle assembly by AXN by adding domestically (i.e.,
U.S.) sourced parts; (c) incorporated into an axle assembly by AXN by
adding a mix of Chinese-origin and domestically sourced parts; and/or
(d) not incorporated into an axle assembly by AXN (i.e., as imported);
(2) slider boxes that can be used on chassis, as imported by AXN; (3)
landing gear sets, as imported by AXN; and (4) any merchandise imported
by AXN that can be used on chassis, including, but not limited to, axle
beams, slider boxes, and landing gear leg components/landing gear sets,
that, even if considered individual components, were imported by AXN
``with or for further assembly with a finished or unfinished chassis''
by virtue of their intended sale by AXN to manufacturers for use in the
production of completed trailers.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised by AXN in its case brief are addressed in the
Issues and Decision Memorandum. For a list of the issues raised by AXN
in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, see Appendix I to this notice.
Final Determination
Commerce determines, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.227(e)(2), that certain
merchandise imported by AXN are subject chassis subassemblies: (1) the
axle beams imported by AXN that can be used on chassis, regardless if
incorporated into an axle assembly via scenarios (1)(a)-(c), are
covered merchandise; (2) slider boxes that can be used on chassis, as
imported by AXN, are covered merchandise; (3) landing gear sets that
can be used on chassis, as imported by AXN, are covered merchandise;
and (4) any other merchandise considered individual components, such as
the landing gear legs, imported by AXN and entered and sold by
themselves would not be considered subject merchandise even if the
intended sale is to manufacturers for use in the production of
completed trailers. Commerce is imposing an importer-specific
certification required for AXN's importation of subassemblies not
subject to the Orders, see Appendix II. For a full description of the
methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Issues and Decision
Memorandum.
Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation
Commerce determines that AXN's imported axle beams, slider boxes,
and landing gear sets for use on chassis are subject merchandise. These
affirmative in-scope findings are importer-specific to AXN pursuant to
19 CFR 351.227(m)(1)(i). Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.227(l)(2), Commerce will direct CBP to: (1) continue the suspension
of liquidation of previously suspended entries and apply the applicable
AD and CVD cash deposit rates; (2) begin the suspension of liquidation
and require a cash deposit of estimated duties, at the applicable rate,
for each unliquidated entry of the product not yet suspended, entered,
or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after April 3, 2025,
the date of publication of the notice of initiation of this covered
merchandise inquiry in the Federal Register; and (3) begin the
suspension of liquidation and require a cash deposit of estimated
duties, at the applicable rate, for each unliquidated entry of the
product not yet suspended, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption prior to April 3, 2025, but after November 4, 2021.\4\
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\4\ See Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from the
People's Republic of China: Notice of Covered Merchandise Referral
and Initiation of Covered Merchandise Inquiry, 90 FR 14639 (April 3,
2025).
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Certification Requirements
With this final determination, Commerce has imposed certification
requirements for AXN's entries of Chinese-origin axles, axle
assemblies, slider boxes, and landing gear sets that could be used to
produce chassis or chassis subassemblies. Commerce has determined it
appropriate to require that entries made on or after the publication of
this final determination be certified with the importer certification
detailed at Appendix II to this notice. Entries made prior to May 13,
2026, must be certified as soon as applicable, but no later than 45
days after the date of the publication of this determination. Entries
made on or after May 13 must be certified at the time of entry summary
filing.
For AXN's merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for
consumption during the period November 4, 2021, through the date of
publication of this final determination in the Federal Register, where
the entry has not been liquidated (and entries for which liquidation
has not become final), the relevant certification should be completed
and signed as soon as practicable, but not later than 45 days after the
date of publication of this final determination in the Federal
Register. For such entries, importers each have the option to complete
a blanket certification covering multiple entries, individual
certifications for each entry, or a combination thereof.
The importer, or the importer's agent, must submit the importer's
certification and supporting documents (i.e., bill of lading and
commercial invoice) to CBP as part of the entry process by uploading
them into the document imaging system in CBP's Automated Commercial
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Environment. Consistent with CBP's procedures, importers shall identify
entries required to have certifications by using importer's additional
declaration (record 54) AD/CVD Certification Designation (type code 06)
when filing entry summary.
Additionally, the claims made in the importer's certification and
supporting documentation are subject to verification by Commerce and/or
CBP. Importers are required to maintain the certifications and
supporting documentation for the later of: (1) the date that is five
years after the latest entry date of the entries covered by the
certification; or (2) the date that is three years after the conclusion
of any litigation in United States courts regarding such entries. If it
is determined that an importer has not met the certification and/or
related documentation requirements for certain entries, Commerce
intends to instruct CBP to suspend all unliquidated entries for which
the importer has failed to supply this information and require the
posting of a cash deposit on the total entered value of chassis
subassemblies equal to the cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity
in effect at the time of the entry.
CBP Notification
In accordance with section 517(b)(4)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930,
as amended (the Act), we will notify CBP of the final results of this
covered merchandise inquiry. Commerce will direct CBP to assess, upon
further instruction by Commerce, antidumping and countervailing duties
on all imports of AXN's chassis subassemblies from China entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective
date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the
``Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation'' section.
Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order (APO)
This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an
APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary
information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR
351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary
information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to
comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable
violation.
Notification to Interested Parties
This determination is issued and published in accordance with
section 517 of the Act and 19 CFR 351.227(e)(2).
Dated: April 21, 2026.
Christopher Abbott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the
non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix I
List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Orders
IV. Merchandise Subject to this Inquiry
V. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1: Whether Commerce Unlawfully Expanded the Scope of the
Orders
Comment 2: Whether the Orders Cover ``Unfinished'' Subassemblies
Comment 3: Whether Commerce Altered the Scope of the Orders to
Cover Partial Subassemblies
Comment 4: Whether Commerce is Defining the Scope Based on End
Use
Comment 5: Whether Commerce Misinterpreted ``Entered with or for
Further Assembly'' Scope Language
Comment 6: Whether Dressed Axles are Subject Merchandise
Comment 7: Whether AXN's Axles are Non-Subject Components
Comment 8: Whether Slider Boxes are Subject Merchandise
Comment 9: Whether Landing Gear Sets are Subject Merchandise
Comment 10: Whether Commerce Provided Adequate Notice to AXN
Comment 11: Whether to Allow Certification for Suspended Entries
VI. Recommendation
Appendix II
Importer Certification
I hereby certify that:
A. My name is {NAME of IMPORTING COMPANY OFFICIAL{time} and I
am an official of
{NAME OF IMPORTING COMPANY{time} , located at {ADDRESS OF
IMPORTING COMPANY{time} .
B. I have direct personal knowledge of the facts regarding the
importation into the Customs territory of the United States of the
products that entered under entry summary number(s), identified
below, and are covered by this certification. ``Direct personal
knowledge'' refers to facts the certifying party is expected to have
in its own records.
C. If the importer is acting on behalf of the first U.S.
customer, include the following sentence as paragraph C of this
certification:
The product(s) covered by this certification was/were imported
by {IMPORTING COMPANY{time} on behalf of {U.S. CUSTOMER{time} ,
located at {ADDRESS OF U.S. CUSTOMER{time} .
If the importer is not acting on behalf of the first U.S.
customer, include the following sentence as paragraph C of this
certification:
{NAME OF IMPORTING COMPANY{time} is not acting on behalf of the
first U.S. customer.
D. The product(s) covered by this certification were shipped to
{NAME OF PARTY IN THE UNITED STATES TO WHOM THE MERCHANDISE WAS
FIRST SHIPPED{time} , located at {U.S. ADDRESS TO WHICH MERCHANDISE
WAS SHIPPED{time} .
E. This certification applies to the following entries (repeat
this block as many times as necessary):
Entry Summary #:
Entry Summary Line Item #:
F. I am importing Chinese-origin running gear assemblies or axle
assemblies, whether finished or unfinished, that could be used to
produce chassis or subassemblies thereof.
i. I certify that the Chinese-origin running gear assemblies or
axle assemblies, whether finished or unfinished, that I am importing
are not for connection to a chassis frame or being imported together
with a subject finished or unfinished chassis.
ii. I certify that the Chinese-origin running gear assemblies or
axle assemblies, whether finished or unfinished, that I am importing
are not entered with or for further assembly with Chinese-origin
components to produce unfinished or finished running gear assemblies
or axle assemblies for connection to a chassis frame. Imported
together means on the same bill of lading. Parts on the same bill of
lading are considered to be imported together even if they are
entered in different containers, separate entries, or on different
invoices.
iii. I also certify that neither my company nor a related entity
will assemble these parts with a subject subassembly or a subject
unfinished chassis to produce a finished chassis. For purposes of
this certification, a related entity is any entity that has a
connection to the importer, whether through ownership, control,
contracts, or close supplier/customer relationship.
G. I am importing Chinese-origin bare axles that could be used
to produce chassis axle assemblies.
i. I certify that the Chinese-origin bare axle that I am
importing is not being imported together with a subject finished or
unfinished chassis.
ii. I certify that the Chinese-origin bare axle that I am
importing is not entered with or for further assembly with Chinese-
origin axle assembly components, such as but not limited to,
suspensions (mechanical or pneumatic), wheel end components, slack
adjusters, brake shoes, brake chambers, brake drums, hub endcaps,
wheel hubs, dust covers, locking pins, tires, or wheels, for
connection to a chassis frame. Imported together means on the same
bill of lading. Parts on the same bill of lading are considered to
be imported together even if they are entered in different
containers, separate entries, or on different invoices.
iii. I also certify that neither my company nor a related entity
will assemble these parts with a subject subassembly or a subject
unfinished chassis to produce a finished chassis. For purposes of
this certification, a related entity is any entity that has a
connection to the importer, whether through ownership, control,
contracts, or close supplier/customer relationship.
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H. I am importing Chinese-origin landing gear subassemblies,
whether finished or unfinished, that could be used to produce
chassis or subassemblies thereof.
i. I certify that the Chinese-origin landing gear assemblies,
whether finished or unfinished, that I am importing are not for
connection to a chassis frame or being imported together with a
subject finished or unfinished chassis.
ii. I certify that the Chinese-origin landing gear assemblies,
whether finished or unfinished, that I am importing are not entered
with or for further assembly with other Chinese-origin landing gear
components to produce unfinished or finished landing gear
subassemblies for connection to a chassis frame. Imported together
means on the same bill of lading. Parts on the same bill of lading
are considered to be imported together even if they are entered in
different containers, separate entries, or on different invoices.
iii. I also certify that neither my company nor a related entity
will assemble these parts with a subject subassembly or a subject
unfinished chassis to produce a finished chassis. For purposes of
this certification, a related entity is any entity that has a
connection to the importer, whether through ownership, control,
contracts, or close supplier/customer relationship.
I. I understand that {IMPORTING COMPANY{time} is required to
submit a copy of the importer certification, the commercial invoice,
and the bill of lading as part of the entry summary by uploading
them into the document imaging system (DIS) in ACE at the time of
entry, and to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and/
or the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) with the importer
certification, and any supporting documentation upon request of
either agency. Consistent with CBP's procedures, importers shall
identify certified entries by using importers' additional
declaration (record 54) AD/CVD Certification Designation (type code
06) when filing entry summary.
J. I understand that {IMPORTING COMPANY{time} is required to
maintain a copy of this certification and sufficient documentation
supporting this certification (i.e., documents maintained in the
normal course of business, or documents obtained by the certifying
party) until the later of (1) the date that is five years after the
latest entry date of the entries covered by the certification or (2)
the date that is three years after the conclusion of any litigation
in the United States courts regarding such entries.
K. I understand that the claims made herein, and the
substantiating documentation, are subject to verification by CBP
and/or Commerce.
L. I understand that failure to maintain the required
certification and supporting documentation, or failure to
substantiate the claims made herein, or not allowing CBP and/or
Commerce to verify the claims made herein, may result in a de facto
determination that all entries to which this certification applies
are within the scope of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty
orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from China. I
understand that such finding will result in:
i. suspension of liquidation of all unliquidated entries (and
entries for which liquidation has not become final) for which these
requirements were not met;
ii. the importer being required to post the antidumping duty and
countervailing duty cash deposits determined by Commerce; and
iii. the importer no longer being allowed to participate in the
certification process.
M. I understand that agents of the importer, such as brokers,
are not permitted to make this certification.
N. This certification was completed by the time of filing the
entry summary.
O. I am aware that U.S. law (including, but not limited to, 18
U.S.C. 1001) imposes criminal sanctions on individuals who knowingly
and willfully make material false statements to the U.S. government.
P. I understand that the signature of the importing company
official must be a digital signature, electronic signature, or
handwritten signature. A digital signature is an electronic
signature based upon cryptographic methods of originator
authentication, computed by using a set of rules and a set of
parameters such that the identity of the signer and the integrity of
the data can be verified, such an Adobe PDF Digital Certificate. An
electronic signature is a computer data compilation of any symbol or
series of symbols executed, adopted, or authorized by an individual
to be the legally binding equivalent of the individual's handwritten
signature.
Q. I understand that corrections to this certification must be
filed in the ACE DIS within 30 days of the entry-summary date.
Signature
{NAME OF COMPANY OFFICIAL{time}
{TITLE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL{time}
{DATE{time}
[FR Doc. 2026-08130 Filed 4-24-26; 8:45 am]
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