U.S. Department of Commerce Requests Reviews on Trade Duties

Estimated reading time: 5–9 minutes

November 2, 2026

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an opportunity for interested parties to request an administrative review of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, findings, or suspended investigations. This would occur during the anniversary month of the publication of an order. The notice was published in Volume 91, Number 210 of the Federal Register.

The Department of Commerce manages these trade orders through the International Trade Administration. They focus on enforcement and compliance, ensuring fair trade practices.

What Are Antidumping and Countervailing Duties?

Antidumping duties are extra tariffs on foreign imports believed to be priced below fair market value. Countervailing duties are tariffs imposed on subsidized imports, which harm domestic industries.

Who Can Request a Review?

An interested party is someone affected by these duties or investigations. Examples include domestic producers, exporters, or government agencies. They can request a review following specific guidelines.

How Are Companies Reviewed?

If multiple companies are involved, Commerce may limit the number examined. They use data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to select respondents. Decisions are usually made within 35 days after announcing a review.

Respondent Selection Details

• Generally, determinations about collapsing (treating multiple companies as a single entity) require detailed information.
• Companies previously collapsed in other segments might remain so.
• Detailed collapse history must be submitted if relevant.

Key Deadlines

• Requests to review must be submitted by the end of November.
• Withdrawal of review requests is allowed within 90 days of the publication notice.

Market Situation Allegations

Under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, a “particular market situation” (PMS) can affect constructed value. Allegations can be submitted if market conditions do not reflect ordinary trade.

Parties must submit PMS allegations within 20 days of initial Section D responses.

Annual Inquiry Service List

Commerce keeps an annual service list for each order. New entries of appearance are required to be added to the updated list for the next year. Petitioners and foreign governments will remain on the list automatically after their first entry.

Special Instructions for Petitioners and Foreign Governments

Petitioners and foreign governments are automatically placed on the inquiry list each year after their initial request. They must update their details as necessary.

This notice shows the Commerce Department’s efforts to ensure fair trade and involves many complex legal processes. Interested parties are encouraged to understand these procedures fully and meet all necessary deadlines.

Legal Disclaimer

This article includes content collected from the Federal Register (federalregister.gov). The content is not an official government publication. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific consultation, please contact us. Read our full Legal Disclaimer, which also includes information on translation accuracy.