US importer says customs erred by forcing it to pay duties on Mexican rail couplers
( October 20, 2026, 20:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US importer The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. has filed a lawsuit at the Court of International Trade challenging Customs and Border Protection's determination that it must pay antidumping and antisubsidy duties on freight rail couplers attached to rail cars from Mexico. The company said that CBP's May determination errs because it violates the Commerce Department's own rulings on couplers attached to rail cars and CBP's lawful authority to impose duties on goods not considered covered merchandise.See attached....
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