US imposes countervailing duties on Russian unwrought palladium
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative countervailing duty (CVD) determination against unwrought palladium from Russia, finding that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Russian producers and exporters. The investigation covered the period January 1–December 31, 2024. This determination will result in additional duties on Russian palladium imports into the United States, affecting shippers and importers sourcing this critical material from Russia.
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On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination against unwrought palladium from the Russian Federation. The investigation, covering January 1–December 31, 2024, concluded that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Russian producers and exporters of palladium.
Who Is Affected
This determination applies to unwrought palladium (HS Chapter 71 materials) sourced from Russia. Importers, freight forwarders, and traders bringing Russian palladium into the U.S. market will face additional countervailing duties on top of any existing tariffs or sanctions-related trade restrictions. U.S. manufacturers relying on Russian palladium for electronics, catalytic converters, dentistry, and jewelry fabrication may experience increased input costs or supply-chain disruption.
What This Means for Shippers
Countervailing duties are levied to offset foreign government subsidies that artificially lower export prices. Russian palladium importers must now recalculate landed costs to account for these additional duties, which will be assessed at the border. Shippers need to immediately revise freight and customs compliance strategies for Russian palladium shipments—any in-transit cargo may be subject to retroactive liability. Review all outstanding purchase orders and update supplier agreements to clarify duty responsibility. Check the Commerce Department's website for the specific CVD rates and entry requirements. Use our landed-cost tool to model the impact on your margins and pricing before your next shipment arrives.
