AXN Automotive Systems said its Louisville-made axles received certification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and meet the pact’s regional-content and manufacturing requirements, a company claim relevant to preferential tariff treatment in North American trade.
Under Chapter 5 of the USMCA, an importer may support a claim for preferential tariff treatment with an origin certification prepared by an importer, exporter or producer. The treaty does not prescribe a single format for the certification, and customs authorities may verify origin claims.
AXN’s Oct. 15 announcement did not name who prepared the certification or specify which axle models it covers. The company said the certification is intended to give customers confidence in sourcing through a North American supply chain.
The company said annual output at the Louisville site could reach 100,000 axles for vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket buyers. AXN’s systems are used in dry van, refrigerated and flatbed trailers.
AXN announced in March that it had moved into a larger Louisville manufacturing space, with production expected to reach 100,000 axles a year. The company put investment in the facility at nearly $15 million over the next decade. It said about 60 people work at the operation and that it expects its workforce to grow.
Renato Franco, managing director of Randoncorp USA, said customers want “dependable products, reliable delivery and strong U.S.-based manufacturing partners.”
