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For shipments entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after February 19, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties.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.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-10248 — Chromium Trioxide From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from India is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from India might face extra duties soon, but the final decision is delayed to gather more info. These changes could affect prices and trade starting from May 22, 2026.
2026-10344 — Certain Superabsorbent Polymers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed certain superabsorbent polymers from South Korea for the year ending November 2024 and found that LG Chem didn’t sell these products at unfairly low prices. This means no extra duties will be charged for now, but the Commerce Department is still open to comments before finalizing. Importers, exporters, and manufacturers should keep an eye on updates as this could affect trade and pricing.
2026-10342 — Unwrought Palladium from the Russian Federation: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duy Determination
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided that Russian producers of unwrought palladium are getting unfair government help, so they’re adding extra taxes (countervailing duties) on these imports starting May 22, 2026. This affects companies buying palladium from Russia, making those imports more expensive to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. The move follows a full review of evidence from 2024 and responses from both sides.
2026-10343 — Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Poland: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Okechamp, a Polish mushroom seller, sold preserved mushrooms in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from late 2022 to April 2024. Because of this, certain extra duties will apply to their imports starting May 22, 2026. This decision affects Okechamp and helps protect U.S. mushroom sellers from unfair competition.
2026-10249 — Chromium Trioxide From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that chromium trioxide from Türkiye is likely being sold in the U.S. for less than its fair price. This means importers from Türkiye might face extra duties soon to keep things fair for American businesses. The investigation covers sales from July 2024 to June 2025, and people can still share their thoughts before the final decision.
2026-10051 — Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that two UAE companies sold steel nails in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from May 2023 to April 2024. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their imports starting May 20, 2026. This means these companies will pay more when selling nails in the U.S., helping American businesses compete fairly.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-03282 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Placement and Transfer of Unaccompanied (Alien) Children Into Office of Refugee Resettlement Care Provider Facilities
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is extending approval for forms used to place and transfer unaccompanied alien children into care facilities. This extension keeps things running smoothly while they update the forms to match new rules and policies. Public comments are open until March 23, 2026, and the extension lasts for one year, ensuring no interruptions in care placement processes.
Next: 2026-03288 — Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From India, Indonesia, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations
The U.S. is investigating if solar panels from India, Indonesia, and Laos are being sold unfairly cheap. Because of government shutdown delays, the first big decision on this is pushed back to March 2, 2026. This affects solar panel makers and importers, who should watch for possible changes in import rules and prices soon.