Commerce Keeps Malaysian Wind Towers Under Tariffs After Expedited Review
Published Date: 10/30/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on big wind towers imported from Malaysia because stopping them could bring back unfair government help to those companies. This means U.S. wind tower makers stay protected starting November 2, 2026, helping keep the playing field fair and supporting American jobs. If you’re in the wind energy business, watch out for these ongoing duties that affect prices and competition.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
6.43% Duty on Malaysian Wind Towers
If you import utility-scale wind towers from Malaysia, those imports are subject to a 6.43% ad valorem countervailing duty. The 6.43% rate applies to CS Wind Malaysia Sdn Bhd and to all other Malaysian producers, and the decision is applicable beginning November 2, 2026.
Order Remains, U.S. Producers Maintained
The Department of Commerce determined that revoking the countervailing duty order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, and reported net countervailable subsidy rates of 6.43% (percent ad valorem). This finding applies as of November 2, 2026.
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