US Targets Russian Palladium: Duties Loom in Trade Crackdown
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is wrapping up investigations into whether cheap unwrought palladium from Russia is hurting American businesses. If the findings confirm unfair pricing or government subsidies, extra duties could be slapped on these imports soon. This affects U.S. palladium industries and could change prices and trade rules starting in early 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Final Phase AD/CVD Investigation Scheduled
The U.S. International Trade Commission scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into unwrought palladium from Russia (HTS 7110.21.00). The notice is dated February 19, 2026; the staff report is set for April 15, 2026, and a hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. on April 27, 2026.
Commerce Preliminary Finding: Less-Than-Fair-Value
The Department of Commerce made a preliminary determination that unwrought palladium from Russia is being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value. Commerce's preliminary determination on alleged subsidies by the Government of Russia is still pending; the petitions were filed July 30, 2025.
Broad Product Scope Includes Third‑Country Processing
The investigations cover unwrought palladium in many forms (ingots, grains, powder, sponge, etc.) and include palladium made by recycling or blends, palladium commingled with other metals, and palladium finished or processed in a third country. The scope specifically references HTS subheading 7110.21.00.
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