CIT Says Wheel Hub Assemblies Included in Scope of China Tapered Roller Bearings AD Order

The Court of International Trade sustained a Commerce Department scope ruling that found Power Train Components’ wheel hub units are covered by the scope of the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings from China (A-570-601). CIT agreed with the agency that the wheel hub units without antilock braking (ABS) sensors are covered by the scope language addressing “tapered roller housings … whether or not for automotive use.” In support, the court noted that the ITC injury report from the investigation identified wheel hub units as a type of tapered roller bearing, and depictions of wheel hub units were included in the original petition. The court then looked at Commerce’s determination that Power Train’s wheel hub units incorporating ABS sensors are within the scope, and found Commerce’s analysis of each of the 19 CFR 351.225(k)(2) factors -- physical characteristics, expectations of ultimate purchasers, ultimate use, channels of trade, and manner of display and advertising -- to be reasonable.