ITC Launches Full Review of Tariffs on Fluid End Blocks
Published Date: 3/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is launching full five-year reviews on special taxes for fluid end blocks imported from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These reviews will decide if the extra duties should stay to protect U.S. businesses from harm. The process started on March 6, 2026, and could affect prices and trade rules soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
CVD five-year review for fluid end blocks
On March 6, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission began full five-year reviews to decide whether to revoke the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on fluid end blocks imported from China, Germany, India, and Italy. The reviews will determine whether revoking those duties would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to U.S. industry. A review schedule will be announced later.
AD five-year review for Germany and Italy
On March 6, 2026, the Commission also began full five-year reviews to decide whether to revoke the antidumping duty (AD) orders on fluid end blocks imported from Germany and Italy. The reviews will assess whether revoking those AD orders would likely cause continuation or recurrence of material injury to U.S. industry. The Commission will publish a schedule for these reviews later.
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