Duties on Chinese and Taiwanese Steel Extended Routinely
Published Date: 4/16/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes (countervailing duties) on non-oriented electrical steel from China and Taiwan because removing them could let unfair government subsidies sneak back. This means U.S. steel makers like Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel stay protected starting April 16, 2026. So, importers will keep paying these duties, helping American producers compete fairly.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Countervailing Duties Remain In Place
The Department of Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from China and Taiwan. That means importers will continue to pay CVDs starting April 16, 2026, and U.S. producers like Cleveland-Cliffs and U.S. Steel remain protected from subsidized imports.
China NOES CVD Rates Set Very High
Commerce found that countervailable subsidies for NOES from China would likely continue and set net subsidy rates of 158.88 percent ad valorem for Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and 158.88 percent for "All Others." These rates apply in the final results announced April 16, 2026.
Taiwan NOES CVD Rates Specified
Commerce found likely continuation of countervailable subsidies for NOES from Taiwan and set a net subsidy rate of 17.12 percent ad valorem for Leicong Industrial Company, Ltd., and 8.61 percent for "All Others." These rates are effective as reflected in the final results published April 16, 2026.
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