USITC Announces Final Phase Schedule for Truck Bed Cover Investigations
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the schedule for the final phase of investigations into truck bed covers imported from China. These investigations concern potential antidumping and countervailing duties.
The investigations aim to find out if a U.S. industry has been harmed or is threatened by these imports. The truck bed covers are thought to be sold in the U.S. at prices below fair market value. The Department of Commerce believes these covers are subsidized by the Chinese government.
The truck bed covers in question are protective covers made from materials like aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, or water-resistant fabric. They fit over the open area of a pickup truck bed. There are different types of these covers, including folding, roll-up, one-piece, and retractable.
The scope of the investigation includes parts that come with the truck bed covers. These parts can include hardware for mounting the covers or other related items. However, truck caps, which are higher enclosures for truck beds, are not included in this investigation.
The investigations were initiated because of petitions filed by RealTruck, Inc., which is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The final phase of the investigations follows affirmative preliminary determinations by Commerce.
Interested parties, including those representing consumer organizations, need to file an entry of appearance at least 21 days before the scheduled hearing.
The USITC plans to hold a hearing on October 15, 2026, and expects written testimonies from interested parties by October 8, 2026. The prehearing staff report will be ready by October 1, 2026. Posthearing briefs should be filed by October 22, 2026.
The Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) is being used for filings, and only electronic filings are accepted. The rules and procedures for the hearing and written submissions are detailed on the Commission’s website.
The investigations are being conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930. This notice was issued by order of the Commission on August 5, 2026, and it was published on August 10, 2026. The public can view the document on the Government Publishing Office’s website.
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