Initiation of covered merchandise inquiry - antidumping/countervailing duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from the People's Republic of China (A-570-135, C-570-136)

1. On April 3, 2025, in response to a covered merchandise referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Commerce initiated a covered merchandise inquiry to determine whether the following merchandise imported by AXN Heavy Duty LLC (AXN) are covered by the scope of the antidumping/countervailing duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from the People's Republic of China (A-570-135, C-570-136). (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) The 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. See 90 FR 14639. 2. Continue to suspend liquidation of entries of certain merchandise imported by AXN that are already subject to the suspension of liquidation under the antidumping/countervailing duty orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from the People's Republic of China at the cash deposit rates in effect on the date of entry. Such entries should not be liquidated until specific liquidation instructions are issued. 3. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.227(l)(5), this instruction does not affect or otherwise limit CBP's independent authority to take any additional action with respect to the suspension of liquidation or related measures. 4. If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, at (202) 482-0984. CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only. (This message was generated by OI: JK.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur