hs change Published 2026-02-27

Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China and India; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

Origins: CN,IN

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: U.S. authorities have opened preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India, which could eventually lead to added duties.

What changed: According to the notice, the International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase AD/CVD investigations (Nos. 701-TA-787-788 and 731-TA-1775-1776) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of these electrodes alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese and Indian governments. The notice states the Commission must reach a preliminary determination by April 10, 2026, and transmit its views to Commerce by April 17, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice names large diameter graphite electrodes provided for in statistical reporting number 8545.11.0020 of the HTSUS, and cites China and India as countries of origin.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported goods may fall within the cited HTS number 8545.11.0020 and the product description for large diameter graphite electrodes.
- Confirm with your broker whether products sourced from China or India may be within the scope of these investigations.
- Check the investigation timeline and monitor for any preliminary or final determinations that could affect future duty exposure.
- Confirm with trade counsel whether participation in the proceedings may be relevant to your business.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-787-788 and 731-TA-1775- 1776 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India, provided for in statistical reporting number 8545.11.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China and India. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by April 10, 2026. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by April 17, 2026.

Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.