ITC Launches Probes into Cheap Graphite Electrodes from Asia
Published Date: 2/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is launching investigations to see if large graphite electrodes from China and India are being sold unfairly cheap or getting government help, which might hurt American companies. If they find problems, extra taxes could be added to these imports. The first big decision is due by April 10, 2026, so things are moving fast!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
AD/CVD Investigations Launched
The U.S. International Trade Commission has started antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India (HTS 8545.11.0020). The petition was filed on February 24, 2026 by Resonac Graphite America Inc. and Tokai Carbon GE LLC to determine whether these imports are sold at less than fair value or subsidized and are injuring a U.S. industry.
Possible Additional Import Taxes
The investigations could lead to extra duties (taxes) being added to imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India if Commerce and the Commission find dumping or subsidization and injury. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by April 10, 2026, with its views transmitted to the Department of Commerce by April 17, 2026.
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