Commerce Opens Another Round of Routine Import-Duty Reviews
Published Date: 11/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is kicking off reviews of certain trade duties on imports starting November 5, 2026. This affects companies involved in importing goods that might be paying extra taxes to keep things fair. They’ll pick which companies to review based on import data and set deadlines for comments, so businesses should stay alert for deadlines and possible money changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 6 costs, 1 mixed.
Administrative reviews started for listed imports
Commerce is initiating administrative reviews of many antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders effective November 5, 2026, for the periods listed (for example, many reviews cover 9/1/25–8/31/26). Commerce intends to issue final results not later than September 30, 2027. If your company is one of the producers/exporters or importers listed, it will be part of these reviews and may be examined by Commerce.
Respondent selection and short deadlines
If Commerce limits the number of respondents, it will base selection on CBP import data or quantity-and-value (Q&V) questionnaires. Commerce intends to place CBP data or the Q&V questionnaire on the record within 5 days of this initiation notice and to make a respondent-selection decision within 35 days of the Federal Register publication. Comments on that CBP/Q&V data are due within 7 days after placement, with rebuttals due 5 days after the initial comments.
Separate rate applications — 14‑day deadline
Entities in non-market-economy (NME) proceedings that want separate-rate status must file a Separate Rate Application or a Separate Rate Certification no later than 14 calendar days after this Federal Register notice is published. The forms will be available on Commerce's website on the notice date. Note: firms that submit a Separate Rate Application or Certification and then are selected as mandatory respondents must fully respond to the questionnaire to retain separate-rate eligibility.
Duty-absorption inquiries — 30‑day request window
If a review covers a period between the first and second or third and fourth anniversary of an AD order, a domestic interested party may request within 30 days of this initiation notice that Commerce determine whether antidumping duties were absorbed by an exporter or producer when the importer is affiliated. The request must name the exporter or producer for the inquiry.
No duties on 'gap' period entries for first review
For the first administrative review of any order, Commerce states there will be no assessment of AD or CVD duties on entries made during a relevant 'gap' period (the time after provisional measures expire and before definitive measures begin), if that gap applies to the period of review. This rule applies only to the first administrative review where a gap period exists.
Certification eligibility application — 30‑day deadline
Companies that wish to establish eligibility for Commerce's certification program (to track subject vs non-subject merchandise) must file a Certification Eligibility Application no later than 30 calendar days after the Federal Register publication. The application will be available on Commerce's website on the notice date.
Withdrawal of review requests — 90‑day window
A party that requested an administrative review may withdraw that request within 90 days of the publication date of the initiation notice (Commerce may extend this deadline if reasonable). This gives requesters a defined period to change their position about seeking a review.
Particular Market Situation (PMS) allegation timing
If an interested party wants to submit a particular market situation (PMS) allegation under section 773(e) of the Act, it must provide the PMS allegation and supporting factual information no later than 20 days after submission of initial responses to section D of Commerce's questionnaire. A finding of PMS could change how Commerce calculates constructed value.
Factual submission certification requirement
Any party submitting factual information in an AD or CVD proceeding must certify the accuracy and completeness of that information using the certification formats from Commerce's Final Rule. Commerce intends to reject factual submissions that do not comply with the applicable certification requirements.
Extension-of-time rules and timing limits
Requests for extensions of time must be filed before the applicable time limit expires. For submissions due from multiple parties simultaneously, an extension request is untimely if filed after 10:00 a.m. on the due date. Commerce requires extension requests to be separate, standalone submissions and explains when untimely requests may or may not be granted.
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-22628, Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that certain oil country tubular goods from Mexico were sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices from November 2023 to October 2024. This means importers might have to pay extra duties starting November 5, 2026, to level the playing field. Companies involved should watch for these changes to avoid surprises in costs and compliance.
Next: 2026-22630, Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Hyundai Steel and Hyundai Steel Pipe sold steel pipes from Korea at unfairly low prices between November 2023 and October 2024, so they’ll face extra duties. However, Husteel didn’t sell below normal prices and won’t be charged extra. These changes kick in starting November 5, 2026, impacting import costs and trade fairness.