🚂Investigation of Freight Rail Couplers from Czech Republic and India
Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof From Czech Republic and India; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Summary
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-775 and 731-TA-1759-1760 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of freight rail couplers and parts thereof from Czech Republic and India, provided for in subheading 8607.30.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of India. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by September 8, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by September 15, 2025.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content details the initiation of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports of freight rail couplers from Czech Republic and India. This could impact pricing and availability of these goods for U.S. businesses. Compliance with regulatory standards will become crucial for affected parties.