Commerce Keeps Ukraine Steel Duties Alive: Dumping Drama Continues
Published Date: 9/30/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed the deal that paused extra taxes on certain steel plates from Ukraine and decided ending it would likely bring back unfairly low prices. This means U.S. steel companies like SSAB, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Nucor can expect continued protection from dumped steel imports starting September 30, 2026. No changes in duties now, but the review keeps the playing field fair and signals ongoing monitoring.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Commerce finds likely dumping up to 237.91%
The Department of Commerce determined that ending the Agreement would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping of certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate from Ukraine at a weighted-average margin of up to 237.91 percent. This determination is applicable September 30, 2026.
Products covered and HTS classifications listed
The Agreement covers certain hot-rolled, cut-to-length carbon steel plates (specified by physical description) that are currently classified under HTS item numbers 7208.40.3030; 7208.40.3060; 7208.51.0030; 7208.51.0045; 7208.51.0060; 7208.52.0000; 7208.53.0000; 7208.90.0000; 7210.70.3000; 7210.90.9000; 7211.13.0000; 7211.14.0030; 7211.14.0045; 7211.90.0000; 7212.40.1000; 7212.40.5000; and 7212.50.0000. Grade X-70 plate is explicitly excluded from the scope.
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