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The USA Department of Commerce (DOC) has recently received a petition requesting an anti-dumping duty (ADD) investigation on semi-trailers and related assembly components imported from Vietnam, Mexico, and Thailand. Additionally, the USA is also considering a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on imports from Mexico and Thailand.
1. Case Information
- Investigated Products: Semi-trailers and assembly components (HS codes 8716.39.0090, 8716.90.5060, possibly including 8716.90.5010).
- Petitioner: USA Trailer Manufacturers Coalition.
- Case Number: A-552-849.
- Date of Petition Filing: February 26, 2025.
- Export Value in 2024: Vietnam – nearly $19 million, Mexico – over $950 million, Thailand – nearly $27 million.
- Accused Enterprises: Four Vietnamese companies were named. If the investigation is initiated, DOC will issue a Quantity and Value Questionnaire (response required within 14 days) to select mandatory respondents (typically the two largest exporters).
- Alleged Dumping Margin: Vietnam – 304.68% (highest among the three countries).
- ADD Investigation Period: July 1 – December 31, 2024.
- Injury Investigation Period: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024.
- Surrogate Country: As the USA considers Vietnam a non-market economy, DOC will use surrogate values from a third country to calculate the dumping margin. Parties have 60 days to comment on the surrogate country selection before the preliminary determination.
2. Investigation Process
The investigation involves two agencies: DOC, which investigates dumping practices, and the USA International Trade Commission (ITC), which assesses the injury to domestic manufacturers. Anti-dumping duties will only be imposed if both agencies determine that violations have occurred.
- Step 1: DOC reviews the petition (20 days, decision expected by March 18, 2025).
- Step 2: ITC issues a preliminary injury determination (within 45 days). If no injury is found, the case will be dismissed.
- Step 3: DOC issues a preliminary anti-dumping determination (within 140 days). If there is a surge in imports, DOC may apply retroactive duties up to 90 days before the preliminary determination.
- Step 4: DOC issues a final anti-dumping determination (within 75 days).
- Step 5: ITC issues a final injury determination (within 45 days).
- Step 6: If both dumping and injury are confirmed, DOC will issue an ADD order (within 7 days).
(Deadlines may be extended.)
3. Recommendations for Vietnamese Enterprises
To effectively respond to the case, Vietnamese companies should:
- Closely monitor developments, understand the USA anti-dumping investigation process, develop appropriate strategies, and diversify export markets.
- Fully cooperate with DOC to avoid high duties due to failure to provide timely information.
To protect their legitimate interests, related manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnamese law firms specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
View the full petition here.
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