US announces sunset review cycle for antidumping and countervailing duties
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued advance notification of sunset reviews for antidumping and countervailing duty orders, findings, and suspended investigations. Sunset reviews occur automatically every five years to determine whether revocation of an order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies. Affected exporters and importers should monitor the Federal Register for specific product-country cases entering the review cycle and prepare responses or evidence as required.
Photo: Michał Paćko / Pexels# US Announces Sunset Review Cycle for Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
On June 1, 2026, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) published advance notification of the sunset review process for existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders, findings, and suspended investigations. This routine announcement alerts stakeholders to the cyclical nature of trade remedy enforcement and the administrative procedures that govern case reviews.
Under US trade law, antidumping and countervailing duty orders do not remain in force indefinitely. Instead, they are subject to mandatory sunset review approximately five years after the order is issued. During a sunset review, the ITC and US Department of Commerce examine whether:
- Revocation of the order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping (selling at less than fair value)
- Revocation would likely result in continuation or recurrence of subsidies
If either condition is likely, the agencies may renew the order for another five-year term. If neither condition is met, the order is revoked.
The advance notification serves to inform all interested parties—importers, exporters, domestic producers, and their representatives—that specific cases are entering or approaching the sunset review cycle. Affected parties may be required to submit responses to questionnaires, provide evidence of pricing or cost data, or file substantive comments explaining why an order should or should not continue.
Key deadlines and participation requirements vary by case and are published separately in the Federal Register. Exporters shipping products subject to existing antidumping or countervailing duties must ensure they understand whether their merchandise falls within the scope of any active orders and remain alert to review proceedings that could affect duty rates or order status.
What this means for shippers
Review the Federal Register regularly for specific sunset review notices listing product-country combinations entering the cycle. If your shipments involve merchandise under an antidumping or countervailing duty order, confirm the order status and expected review timeline with your customs broker or legal counsel. Prepare or obtain documented evidence of fair pricing, subsidy status, and market conditions if you may be required to participate in the review. Missing deadlines to respond or submit evidence can result in adverse factual findings and higher duties. Check the ITC and Commerce Department websites for current active orders and review schedules.
