Trade Commission Reviews Tariffs on Fluid End Blocks
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing whether to keep or remove special taxes on fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These reviews will decide if these taxes help protect U.S. businesses from harm and could last up to 90 extra days. If you’re a business or consumer interested, now’s the time to get involved before the deadlines hit!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Five-Year Review Could Keep or Remove Duties
If you import, sell, or use fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, or Italy, you may be affected. On May 28, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission began full five-year reviews to decide whether to keep or revoke the countervailing duty orders on fluid end blocks from China and India and the countervailing and antidumping duty orders on fluid end blocks from Germany and Italy. The Commission also may extend the review period by up to 90 days.
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