- Request for possible trade duties in US
- Petition applies to large-diameter electrodes
Japan Metal Daily: The Graphtec International (GTI), a US graphite electrode manufacturer, has announced on 24 February 2026 for initiation to impose anti-dumping (AD) duties and countervailing duties (CVD) on electric furnace graphite electrodes imported into the US from China and India and requested for investigation from the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The request covers large-diameter electrodes of 18 inches or more.
GTI alleges that imports from China and India are being sold at prices below fair value, resulting in injury to US graphite electrode manufacturers. The company stated that anti-dumping duties of up to 74% should be applied to Indian products and up to 147% to Chinese products. It also raised concerns over subsidies granted by the governments of China and India to their domestic electrode producers and has sought the imposition of additional countervailing duties.
GTI CEO Flanagan stated, “maintaining fair competition is essential for the long-term sustainability of the U.S. manufacturing and steel industry,” stressing about the need for a comprehensive investigation and the implementation of concerned measures.
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