US maintains countervailing duty on Turkish PC strand after sunset review
The U.S. Department of Commerce has completed its expedited first sunset review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Türkiye. Commerce determined that revoking the order would likely result in the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. The CVD order therefore remains in effect, maintaining tariff protection for U.S. producers against subsidized Turkish imports.
Photo: Ahmet Kurt / PexelsCommerce Maintains CVD Order on Turkish PC Strand
On May 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced final results of an expedited first sunset review of the countervailing duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Türkiye, concluding that the order should remain in place.
What Is PC Strand?
Prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) is a specialized steel product used in construction and infrastructure projects. The product falls under steel-wire classifications in the HS code structure.
Sunset Review Findings
In its final determination, Commerce found that:
"revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from the Republic of Türkiye would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the 'Final Results of Sunset Review' section of this notice."
This conclusion means Commerce determined that Turkish producers continue to receive government subsidies for PC strand exports, and removing the tariff protection would likely allow subsidized imports to resume at commercially harmful levels.
Why Sunset Reviews Matter
Under U.S. trade law, countervailing duty orders are subject to sunset review five years after imposition. During this review, Commerce must determine whether revoking the order would lead to continuation or recurrence of the subsidized conduct. If the agency finds likely recurrence, the order remains in effect indefinitely until the next sunset review (typically five years later). If Commerce determines revocation would not cause recurrence, the order expires.
Impact on Importers and Producers
The continuation of this CVD order means U.S. importers purchasing PC strand from Türkiye remain subject to countervailing duties on top of regular tariffs. Exporters in Türkiye face ongoing market barriers to U.S. sales. U.S. domestic producers of PC strand benefit from continued tariff protection against subsidized Turkish competition.
What this means for shippers
If you import PC strand from Türkiye, the CVD order stays active—verify current duty rates with Commerce and factor countervailing duties into landed-cost estimates alongside standard tariffs. Exporters in Türkiye shipping this product must price competitively against tariff-protected U.S. producers. Check the Federal Register notice for final duty rates specific to your supplier. Use our tariff tools to calculate total landed costs including both CVD and baseline tariffs.
