Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation
Notice ITA
Abstract (official)
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of large diameter graphite electrodes (large graphite electrodes) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination of critical circumstances.
HS codes referenced
- 8545.11.0020 (HTS line)
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation” require from importers?
Federal Register notice 2026-19518 (published 24 Sep 2026) is summarized by its official abstract: “The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of large diameter graphite electrodes (large graphite electrodes) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary…” Importers covered by this action should treat the full Federal Register text as authoritative before making entry or pricing decisions.
Who issued notice 2026-19518 and why does it matter?
It was issued by ITA and classified as a notice. ExportSonar tracks it because notices in this feed drive US tariff, customs-duty and trade-remedy procedure changes that alter landed-cost math.
Where can I verify notice 2026-19518?
The authoritative text is the Federal Register document itself; this ExportSonar page mirrors metadata only (retrieved 16 Oct 2026, 23:26 UTC). When the two differ, the Federal Register record wins — follow the Source link just below this section.
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