U.S. Keeps Duties on China's Very Specific Magnesia Carbon Bricks
Published Date: 11/4/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep extra taxes on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China because removing them could let unfair government help continue. This affects Chinese brick exporters and U.S. brick makers who want a level playing field. The decision is effective starting November 4, 2026, keeping the current duties in place to protect American businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Specific Subsidy Rates Imposed on Imports
Commerce determined the net countervailable subsidy rates that would likely prevail if the Order were revoked: RHI producers/exporters (RHI Refractories Liaoning Co., Ltd.; RHI Refractories (Dalian) Co., Ltd.; Liaoning RHI Jinding Magnesia Co., Ltd.) — 3.00 percent ad valorem; Liaoning Mayerton Refractories and Dalian Mayerton Refractories Co. Ltd. (Mayerton) — 232.63 percent ad valorem; All Others — 3.00 percent ad valorem. These rates are noted in the final results published November 4, 2026.
Countervailing Duty Order Remains In Place
The Department of Commerce decided not to revoke the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain magnesia carbon bricks from China, finding revocation would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of subsidies. This decision is applicable November 4, 2026, and the agency stated it keeps the current duties in place to protect American businesses, including U.S. magnesia brick manufacturers.
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