Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:C-570-221
Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation
Commerce Department, International Trade Administration — observed across 2 documents over 56 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Commerce Department is charging emergency tariffs on graphite electrodes from China because Chinese government subsidies are making them unfairly cheap and flooding the U.S. market too fast. If your business buys or uses these electrodes, expect sharply higher costs when the tariffs fully take effect.
First seen
Jul 30, 2026
Last seen
Sep 24, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Notice·Jul 30, 2026·91 FR 48076
Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
#2026-15397
Notice·Sep 24, 2026·91 FR 60593
Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Critical Circumstances Determination in Countervailing Duty Investigation
#2026-19518