The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has concluded its investigation by imposing duties on intermodal chassis originating from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. This action stems from a petition filed in February 2025 by a coalition of U.S. chassis manufacturers, including Stoughton Trailers and Cheetah Chassis, who alleged that these imports were being unfairly subsidized or dumped, harming the domestic industry.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, these new duties are likely to increase the cost of acquiring or leasing intermodal chassis, particularly those manufactured in the affected countries. This could lead to higher equipment costs for inland transportation, potentially impacting overall shipping expenses and supply chain planning for cargo moving through U.S. ports. Forwarders may need to explore alternative sourcing for chassis or factor in the increased costs when quoting rates to shippers, especially for routes heavily reliant on intermodal movements.
