Commerce Initiates AD/CVD Investigations on Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes

ITA AD/CVD Case Announcements

Filed March 17th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India. Alleged dumping margins range from 38.33% to 146.72% for China and 42.59% to 73.40% for India, with subsidy rates above de minimis for both countries.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has initiated antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations concerning large diameter graphite electrodes imported from the People’s Republic of China and India. The alleged dumping margins are substantial, ranging from 38.33% to 146.72% for China and 42.59% to 73.40% for India. Both countries are also subject to allegations of subsidy rates above de minimis levels. The petitioners in these cases are the LDGE Fair Trade Coalition and its members, Resonac Graphite America Inc. and Tokai Carbon GE LLC.

Regulated entities involved in the import or manufacture of these products should monitor the progress of these investigations. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is expected to issue its preliminary determination around April 10, 2026. If the ITC finds a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with injury, Commerce will proceed with its preliminary CVD determination on May 21, 2026, and its preliminary AD determination on August 4, 2026. Importers may face significant duties if these investigations result in final AD/CVD orders.

What to do next

Monitor ITC preliminary determination on or around April 10, 2026
Review import data for large diameter graphite electrodes from China and India
Prepare for potential preliminary CVD determination on May 21, 2026, and preliminary AD determination on August 4, 2026, if ITC finds injury

Penalties

Potential imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties if investigations result in affirmative final determinations.

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Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes from the People’s Republic of China and India

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of large diameter graphite electrodes (large graphite electrodes) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and India.

Alleged Dumping Margins

| Trading Partner | Dumping Margins (Percent) |
| --- | --- |
| China | 38.33 – 146.72 |
| India | 42.59 – 73.40 |
Alleged Subsidy Rate

| Trading Partner | Subsidy rate |
| --- | --- |
| China | Above de minimis* |
| India | Above de minimis* |
* de minimis = less than one percent for developed countries, less than two percent for developing countries.

Import Statistics

| China | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volume (KG) | 4,949,859 | 5,947,402 | 3,732,007 |
| Value (USD) | $15,609,296 | $13,193,207 | $6,928,929 |

| India | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volume (KG) | 2,081,888 | 2,293,614 | 791,695 |
| Value (USD) | $4,434,426 | $4,956,972 | $2,246,566 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (HTSUS subheading 8545.11.0020).

Next Steps

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is currently scheduled to issue its preliminary determination on or around April 10, 2026. For more information related to the ITC’s timeline, please refer to the ITC’s calendar.
If the ITC issues an affirmative preliminary determination, Commerce would be scheduled to announce its preliminary determination on May 21, 2026, for the CVD investigations, and on August 4, 2026, for the AD investigations. These deadlines may be extended in accordance with the statute.
Other Case Information
The petitioners are the LDGE Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members, Resonac Graphite America Inc. (Ridgeville, SC) and Tokai Carbon GE LLC (Charlotte, NC).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers:

| Trading Partner | AD Case Numbers | CVD Case Numbers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| China | A-570-220 | C-570-221 |
| India | A-533-948 | C-533-949 |
- To date, Commerce maintains 825 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

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