AD/CVD Cases: Electrodes, Lawn Groomers, OCTG, Plywood, Wire Rod

STR Trade Report

Filed March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 1st, 2026

Summary

The International Trade Administration and International Trade Commission have announced several actions in antidumping and countervailing duty cases involving products from China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Moldova, and Thailand. These actions include new investigations, determinations on existing orders, and adjustments to cash deposit rates.

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What changed

The International Trade Administration and International Trade Commission have issued several updates regarding antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases. Key actions include the institution of AD/CVD injury investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India, with preliminary questionnaires due March 10. The ITC also determined that an existing AD order on tow-behind lawn groomers from China will remain in place for another five years. Furthermore, a determination was made that imports of certain OCTG from Thailand using Chinese steel billets circumvent existing AD/CVD orders on OCTG from China. Preliminary AD investigations on plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam have resulted in adjusted cash deposit rates, with critical circumstances preliminarily found for China. Expedited sunset reviews are also being conducted for various products, and existing AD/CVD orders on wire rod from several countries have been continued.

These developments require importers and manufacturers to monitor ongoing trade investigations and comply with adjusted AD/CVD cash deposit rates. Companies involved in the specified product categories, particularly those trading with China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, should review the specific case details and deadlines. Failure to comply with AD/CVD orders can result in significant penalties, including substantial cash deposit requirements and potential trade restrictions. The information provided is for informational purposes, and entities facing AD/CVD actions should consult with trade law experts to mitigate liability.

What to do next

Review AD/CVD case details for electrodes, lawn groomers, OCTG, plywood, and wire rod.
Adjust cash deposit rates for plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam as per preliminary determinations.
Monitor ongoing investigations and sunset reviews for relevant products and countries.

Penalties

Adjusted AD cash deposit rates ranging from 185.96 percent (China) to 194.80 percent (Vietnam) for plywood; existing AD/CVD orders remain in place for lawn groomers and wire rod.

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March 2, 2026 // Trade Report

AD/CVD News: Electrodes, Lawn Groomers, OCTG, Plywood, Wire Rod

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The International Trade Administration and/or International Trade Commission have recently announced the following actions in antidumping and/or countervailing duty cases. For more information on AD/CVD issues, including how to mitigate liability, please contact ST&R.

Electrodes (China and India) – institution of AD and CVD injury investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India, with questionnaires due by March 10, a staff conference to be held March 17, written briefs due by March 20, and the preliminary injury vote scheduled for April 9

Lawn groomers (China) – ITC determination that revoking the existing AD order on certain tow-behind lawn groomers and parts thereof from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time (as a result, this order will remain in place for an additional five years)

OCTG (China) – final determination that imports of seamless oil country tubular goods completed in Thailand using steel billets produced in China are circumventing the AD and CVD orders on oil country tubular goods from China

Plywood (China, Indonesia, and Vietnam) – adjusted AD cash deposit rates of 185.96 percent (China), 19.88 to 84.94 percent (Indonesia), and 191.85 to 194.80 percent (Vietnam) in preliminary determinations of AD investigations on hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, preliminary affirmative critical circumstances determination with respect to China, and preliminary negative critical circumstances determination with respect to Vietnam

Various products (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Thailand) – ITC decision to conduct expedited sunset reviews of AD and/or CVD orders on the following products: monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia (AD); tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China (AD); and prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Brazil (AD), India (AD/CVD), Japan (AD), Korea (AD), Mexico (AD), and Thailand (AD)

Wire rod (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad & Tobago) – continuation of AD orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad & Tobago, as well as CVD order on subject merchandise from Brazil

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