U.S. Keeps Antidumping Duties on Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China
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On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of the expedited third sunset review of the antidumping duty order on small diameter graphite electrodes from China.
The Department found that ending the antidumping duties would likely lead to continued or renewed dumping. Dumping margins could be as high as 159.64 percent if the order were removed.
Background
The original antidumping duty order was published on February 26, 2009. The current review is the third to check if the order should remain. This review follows requirements in the Tariff Act of 1930.
Commerce started this third sunset review on March 3, 2025. Domestic companies Tokai Carbon GE LLC and GrafTech International Ltd. sent in their notice to participate and filed a substantive response on time.
No responses were received from companies in China or other respondent parties.
Scope of the Order
The antidumping order applies to small diameter graphite electrodes from China. Full details on what is covered are available in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Review Process
Because only domestic interested parties responded, the Department held an expedited, 120-day review. The review looked at whether dumping would likely restart if the order ended and what margins might result. Details are available on the Enforcement and Compliance’s electronic system.
Final Results
The Commerce Department determined that removing the antidumping duty order would likely cause dumping to continue or return. The likely dumping margins would be weighted-average margins up to 159.64 percent.
Administrative Notes
Those subject to an Administrative Protective Order (APO) should return or destroy all confidential business information as required. Notices for compliance are included.
Details Available
Results and related documents are available through the Department of Commerce and are filed under Federal Register Document No. 2025-12372. The Issues and Decision Memorandum discusses all major topics, including the likelihood of continued dumping and likely dumping margins.
This notice was signed by Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, on June 27, 2025.
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