U.S. Slaps Extra Duties on Bahrain's Subsidized Aluminum Sheets
Published Date: 2/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some aluminum sheet makers in Bahrain got unfair government help in 2023. Because of this, certain extra taxes (called countervailing duties) will apply to their products starting February 19, 2026. This means U.S. buyers might pay a bit more, and exporters need to watch the new rules closely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
3.34% Duty on Bahrain Producer
Commerce found that Gulf Aluminum Rolling Mill B.S.C received countervailable subsidies for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and assigned a net countervailable subsidy rate of 3.34 percent ad valorem. This rate is applicable as of February 19, 2026 and means imports of that producer's common alloy aluminum sheet will be subject to an extra 3.34% duty.
Cash Deposits and Assessment Instructions
For shipments entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after February 19, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties. Commerce said it will collect the company-specific rate where applicable (including 3.34%), and for non-reviewed firms will collect the most recent company-specific rate or the all-others rate of 6.44 percent; Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication and, if a timely summons is filed, CBP will not liquidate entries until the statutory injunction period (within 90 days of publication) expires.
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