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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:C-533-949

Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From India: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation

Commerce Department, International Trade Administration — observed across 2 documents over 63 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The U.S. is imposing emergency tariffs on Indian graphite electrodes because their government is improperly subsidizing them and harming American makers right now. If you buy or use these electrodes, plan for higher costs and lock in supplier agreements before the tariffs take full effect.

First seen

Jul 30, 2026

Last seen

Oct 1, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 30, 2026·91 FR 48081

    Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From India: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination

    #2026-15396

  2. Notice·Oct 1, 2026·91 FR 62498

    Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From India: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation

    #2026-20162