US adds countervailing duties on chassis from Mexico, Thailand
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain chassis and subassemblies from Mexico and Thailand, following affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission. These orders impose additional duties on imports of chassis products from these two countries to offset subsidies deemed to harm U.S. industry.
Photo: Martin Péchy / PexelsUS Countervailing Duties on Chassis from Mexico and Thailand
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from Mexico and the Kingdom of Thailand. The orders follow affirmative final determinations by both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
"Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof (chassis) from Mexico and the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand)."
Who is affected
Importers of chassis and chassis subassemblies sourced from Mexico and Thailand must now pay countervailing duties in addition to standard tariffs. The CVD order applies to both countries collectively and targets products classified under the chassis category—typically suspension systems, frames, and related components used in vehicle and equipment manufacturing.
Shippers and freight forwarders moving these chassis components from Mexico or Thailand to the United States will face increased landed costs. The countervailing duties are designed to counteract what Commerce determined to be unfair subsidies provided by the Mexican and Thai governments to their chassis manufacturers.
What this means for shippers
Importers must immediately verify whether their Mexican or Thai suppliers' chassis products fall under the scope of this CVD order and request the applicable duty rates from U.S. Customs. Recalculate landed costs for all outstanding and future chassis shipments from these countries and update pricing accordingly. Failure to factor in CVD liability exposes you to unexpected duty assessments at entry. Review your supply chain now and confirm HS classification and country of origin with your freight forwarder or customs broker before shipment.
