India's Giant Graphite Electrodes Also Unfairly Cheap, Probe Finds
Published Date: 9/30/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that large graphite electrodes from India are likely being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. This means importers from India might face extra duties soon, and the final decision is delayed to give everyone more time to weigh in. These changes could affect companies buying or selling these electrodes starting from 2025 sales data.
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Preliminary finding: imports likely dumped
Commerce preliminarily found that large diameter graphite electrodes from India were sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This finding means importers of these products may soon face antidumping duties if the final determination is affirmative.
Cash deposit rates set for Indian exporters
Commerce set preliminary estimated cash deposit rates to be collected at import entry: Graphite India Limited — 9.88%, HEG Limited — 1.15%, and All Others — 3.53% (these rates are shown in the notice and reflect adjustments for export subsidies where applicable). Importers will be instructed by CBP to post these deposits.
Suspension of liquidation applies retroactively
Because Commerce preliminarily found critical circumstances, suspension of liquidation will apply to unliquidated entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before publication of this notice (publication date: September 30, 2026). Those unliquidated entries may be subject to duties or cash deposit instructions.
Final decision delayed; provisional measures extended
Commerce is postponing the final determination and will make its final decision no later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination, and has extended provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. This delays final resolution and extends the period during which provisional duties or deposits may apply.
Preliminary critical circumstances finding announced
Commerce preliminarily found that critical circumstances exist for Graphite India Limited, HEG Limited, and all other producers and exporters of the subject merchandise. This preliminary finding is cited as the basis for applying suspension of liquidation to earlier unliquidated entries.
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