U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Final Results on Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks Review
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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has announced the final results of its first sunset review of the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on forged steel fluid end blocks. These reviews involve imports from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany), India, and Italy. The purpose of the review was to determine if removing the current duties would lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies.
Background
The CVD orders were first published on January 29, 2021. These orders were established to protect U.S. industries from unfair subsidies on forged steel fluid end blocks from the mentioned countries. On December 1, 2025, Commerce began the process of reviewing these orders to decide their future.
On December 11, 2025, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks expressed its intention to participate in the review. This group includes American producers like Ellwood City Forge Company and A. Finkl & Sons. They represent a majority of U.S. manufacturers of these fluid end blocks.
For the review, Commerce had a 30-day deadline to receive responses from interested parties. However, they did not receive any substantive responses from the countries involved or any other interested parties.
Review Process
Due to a backlog of documents from a federal government shutdown, the deadlines for administrative proceedings were extended by 21 days. The deadline for the final results was eventually set for April 14, 2026.
Scope of the Orders
The orders under review specifically address forged steel fluid end blocks. These are important parts used in machinery and equipment within various industries.
Final Results of the Review
Commerce found that if the current orders are lifted, countervailable subsidies at previous rates are likely to continue or recur. Here are the subsidy rates that are likely to prevail if the orders are revoked:
- For China, rates range from 16.80% to 337.07%, depending on the exporter or producer.
- For Germany, the rates range from 7.10% to 14.74%.
- For India, Bharat Forge Limited and others would maintain a rate of 5.92%.
- For Italy, companies would see rates from 13.40% to 44.86%, based on the specific company.
Conclusion
These results underline the importance of maintaining the current protections for U.S. industries against subsidies from China, Germany, India, and Italy. The findings ensure that U.S. industries can compete fairly in the market. The decision reflects Commerce’s commitment to enforcing trade laws and protecting American manufacturing sectors.
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