Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Wind Towers

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What Happened?

The United States Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of antidumping duties (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on utility-scale wind towers. These orders affect imports from Canada, Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea.

The Department of Commerce, along with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), determined that removing these duties could harm industries in the United States. If the duties were removed, it might lead to dumping and unfair subsidies continuing. This could cause material injury to U.S. companies.

Why Is This Important?

Dumping happens when a foreign producer sells goods in the United States for less than the cost of production or below prices in their home market. Countervailing duties are used to counteract subsidies provided by foreign governments which can make foreign products unfairly cheap.

What Products Are Involved?

The orders cover certain wind towers made of steel. These towers support wind turbines, which generate electricity. The towers included in these duties are taller than 50 meters and support turbines that produce more than 100 kilowatts of power.

Excluded Products

Some products are not covered by these duties:

  • Nacelles and rotor blades, even if attached to the towers.
  • Internal or external components not attached to the wind towers.

What’s Next?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD deposits on these wind towers. The continuation of these orders started on March 13, 2026. The Department of Commerce plans to review these duties again before their next fifth anniversary date.

For More Information

If you have questions or need further details, contact David de Falco at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He can be reached at (202) 482-2178.

This decision ensures that U.S. industries remain competitive and are not harmed by unfair trade practices from foreign markets.


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