Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Indonesian palm oil from MAR and HIP detained under forced-labor orders

CBP will detain shipments of palm oil and its derivative products produced by Mitra Aneka Rezeki (MAR) and Hardaya Inti Plantation (HIP) at all U.S. ports of entry, effective immediately. The two Withhold Release Orders are based on evidence reasonably indicating that forced labor was used to produce those goods.

The orders turn on the goods’ production: palm oil and derivative products produced by MAR or HIP in Indonesia are subject to detention; the notice does not extend the orders to other producers. For a detained shipment, the importer may seek to destroy or export it, or seek to demonstrate that the merchandise was not produced with forced labor; the notice states no deadline for those steps.

Sources

• CSMS # 70061795 - Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on palm oil and its derivative products produced in Indonesia by Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation
  CBP / CSMS · Sep 29, 2026

Raw cane sugar: 1,117,195,000-kg quota with country allocations

The 2027 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota is 1,117,195,000 kg for the quota period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, opening October 1, 2026. CBP allocates quantities by country, and processes quota entries first come, first served until the limit for the applicable quota ID and HTSUS group is reached. If a group exceeds its limit at the opening-time allocation, accepted entries are prorated. (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

The country allocations are: Argentina 49,175,000 kg; Australia 94,919,000; Barbados 8,006,000; Belize 12,580,000; Bolivia 9,148,000; Brazil 100,000,000; Colombia 27,446,000; Congo 7,258,000; Costa Rica 17,154,000; Cote d’Ivoire 7,258,000; Dominican Republic 201,274,000; Ecuador 12,580,000; El Salvador 29,734 ,000; Eswatini 18,298,000; Fiji 10,292,000; Gabon 7,258,000; Guatemala 54,893,000; Guyana 13,723,000; Haiti 7,258,000; Honduras 11,436,000; India 9,148,000; Jamaica 12,580,000; Madagascar 7,258,000; Malawi 11,436,000; Mauritius 13,723,000; Mexico 7,258,000; Mozambique 14,867,000; Panama 33,165.000; Papua New Guinea 7,258,000; Paraguay 7,258,000; Peru 46,887,000; Philippines 154,386,000; South Africa 26,303,000; St. Kitts & Nevis 7,258,000; Taiwan 13,723,000; Thailand 16,010,000; Trinidad-Tobago 8,006,000; Uruguay 7,258,000; and Zimbabwe 13,723,000. A country without an allocation may export if it is not subject to a U.S. embargo, but only at the over-quota rate and without a certificate of quota eligibility (CQE). (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

For in-quota entries, the bulletin requires the listed in-quota HTSUS numbers, a CQE, and entry type code 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52; out-of-quota or non-quota entries use the listed out-of-quota numbers and entry type code 01, 03, 11, 21, 22, 31, 34, or 51. On opening day, entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. receive an 8:30 a.m. entry time for quota purposes. Same-day processing also requires an entry summary on file, payment on file or scheduled for a future statement, and conveyance arrival by 4:30 p.m. local time at the port of unlading. The bulletin gives no numerical duty rates; the HTSUS governs the rates for the listed provisions, and other duties may also apply. (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

Sources

• CSMS # 70064688 - Information: Quota Bulletin 26-303 2027 Raw Sugar Cane Allocations
  CBP / CSMS · Sep 29, 2026
• Quota Bulletin 26-303 2027 Raw Sugar Cane Allocations
  CBP · Oct 1, 2026

2027 AGOA apparel quota capped at 1,690,799,016 SME

The 2027 AGOA apparel quota is 1,690,799,016 square meter equivalents (SME), with 845,399,508 SME available for apparel under the special rule for lesser developed countries, Grouping 5. CBP opens the quota October 1, 2026, for the period through September 30, 2027; the bulletin sets no new duty rate. (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

The quota covers apparel goods described in HTSUS Chapter 98 and Chapters 61, 62, 64, and 65 from designated sub-Saharan African countries that meet AGOA requirements. Group 4 claims use 9819.11.09 and visa grouping 4; Group 5 claims use 9819.11.12 and visa grouping 5. The bulletin’s country lists define which countries qualify for each grouping; South Africa is listed in Group 4, not Group 5. (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

In-quota entries must use an authorized entry type and report the applicable quantity; the AGOA visa number must be transmitted electronically in the 52 record, with full visa documents submitted through DIS if CBP requests them. Entries presented after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on October 1 receive an 8:30 a.m. entry time for quota purposes. If a group exceeds its limit at that time, accepted entries are prorated; otherwise, quota processing is first come, first served once the required entry summary, payment or statement information, and arrival information are on file or transmitted. Merchandise not claimed under AGOA is subject to the NTR rate and requires the appropriate Chapter 1–97 number in the first tariff field; other duties may also apply. (CBP, Oct 1, 2026)

Sources

• Quota Bulletin 26-407 2027 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Limits
  CBP · Oct 1, 2026
• CSMS # 70064651 - Information: Quota Bulletin 26-407 2027 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Limits
  CBP / CSMS · Sep 29, 2026

India graphite electrodes face preliminary AD deposits of 9.88%, 1.15%, or 3.53%

Preliminary antidumping cash-deposit rates are 9.88% for Graphite India Limited, 1.15% for HEG Limited, and 3.53% for all others. The Department of Commerce’s preliminary affirmative determination is applicable September 30, 2026, and Commerce will instruct CBP to require deposits; if the exporter is not a named respondent but its producer is, the producer-specific rate applies. These are provisional rates, not a final determination. [Remove citation marker from prose?]

The investigation reaches Indian large-diameter graphite electrodes over 425 mm and associated joining systems, including pins at least 228.6 mm across; origin is determined by where graphitization occurs. Appendix I excludes qualifying merchandise covered by the existing China small-diameter electrode order and specified thermal-energy-storage graphite blocks, anchors, and pins meeting its stated material, dimensional, and machining criteria. The listed tariff numbers are for convenience; the written scope controls. [Remove citation marker from prose?]

Because Commerce preliminarily found critical circumstances for Graphite India, HEG, and all other producers and exporters, suspension of liquidation reaches unliquidated subject entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after July 2, 2026, 90 days before publication. Commerce also extended provisional measures from four months to no more than six months and will issue its final determination no later than February 12, 2027. If companion countervailing-duty provisional measures expire first, Commerce will direct CBP to collect antidumping deposits unadjusted for countervailed export subsidies. [Remove citation marker from prose?]

Interested parties wishing to request a hearing must submit a written request by October 30, 2026, 30 days after publication; the hearing is limited to issues raised in case and rebuttal briefs. Case briefs are due within seven days after the last verification report, unless Commerce changes that limit, and rebuttal briefs within five days after the case-brief deadline; Commerce will notify parties of that schedule later. [Remove citation marker from prose?]

Sources

• Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair-Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

Chinese large-diameter graphite electrodes face 95.61% preliminary cash deposits

A preliminary 95.61% adjusted cash-deposit rate applies to the China-wide entity for covered large diameter graphite electrodes from China; its estimated weighted-average dumping margin is 98.79%. Commerce’s September 30 preliminary determination directs CBP to collect deposits and suspend liquidation. Based on its preliminary critical-circumstances finding for the China-wide entity, suspension reaches its unliquidated entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after July 2, 2026.

The investigation covers furnace-use electrodes over 425 mm in diameter and graphite joining pins at least 228.6 mm in diameter; origin turns on the country of graphitization. Chinese producers and exporters not eligible for a separate rate are part of the China-wide entity, and an unlisted third-country exporter uses the China-wide rate applicable to its Chinese supplier. Electrodes covered by the existing small-diameter graphite electrode order are excluded from this investigation, and that order controls; specified thermal-energy-storage graphite blocks, anchors, and pins are also excluded under the stated product criteria.

Interested parties may submit case briefs or written comments by October 14, 2026, and rebuttal briefs limited to issues raised in those briefs by October 19. A party seeking a hearing must request it by October 30 and may address only issues raised in the briefs. Commerce states that it will issue the final determination no later than December 6, 2026; the preliminary rates and findings are not the final determination.

Sources

• Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

Korean wind towers: Dongkuk’s preliminary 0.00% margin; review rescinded for eight firms

Dongkuk’s preliminary weighted-average dumping margin is 0.00% for the August 1, 2024–July 31, 2025 review period, and Commerce rescinded the review for eight companies; the preliminary results apply September 30, 2026. This is not a final rate: cash-deposit requirements for shipments begin on publication of the final results, and Commerce will determine assessments under those final results.

The review concerns utility-scale wind towers from Korea. It is rescinded for CS Wind, Enercon Korea, Hyosung Heavy Industries, Nordex, Siemens Gamesa, Unison, Vestas Korea Wind Technology, and Win&P. because they had no reviewable suspended entries during the period; CBP is to assess their appropriate entries at the cash-deposit rate required when entered or withdrawn for consumption. For Dongkuk, if its final margin is zero or de minimis (less than 0.50%), Commerce intends to direct liquidation without antidumping duties; otherwise assessment follows the final results. Interested parties must file case briefs by October 21, 2026, rebuttal briefs by October 26, 2026, and any hearing request by October 30, 2026, to preserve those opportunities; filings must be received in ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable deadline.

Sources

• Utility Scale Wind Towers From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

Korean welded line pipe margins amended: 4.55% SeAH, 5.39% others

The amended estimated weighted-average dumping margin is 4.55% for SeAH and 5.39% for all other producers and exporters of welded line pipe from Korea. Commerce amended the investigation’s final determination and resulting antidumping order, applicable September 25, 2026; these rates concern that order, not goods from other origins.

For SeAH, 4.55% is the amended margin, but this notice does not change its current cash-deposit rate because a later administrative review has superseded it. For all other producers and exporters, Commerce will issue CBP revised cash-deposit instructions for the 5.39% rate; those requirements remain in effect until further notice, and the notice gives no issuance date. The underlying antidumping order governs whether a particular product falls within scope.

Sources

• Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Less-Than-Fair-Value Amended Final Determination; Notice of Amended Final Determination and Notice of Amended Antidumping Duty Order
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

Mexico pipe: amended dumping margins of 10.67% and 6.06%

The amended antidumping margins are 10.67% for Maquilacero/TEFLU and 6.06% for Perfiles and Productos Laminados, applicable September 24, 2026. Commerce will not send revised cash-deposit instructions because subsequent administrative-review results supersede these rates; the notice says current cash-deposit rates for these exporters and producers are unchanged.

The amended margins concern Mexico light-walled rectangular pipe and tube entries for August 1, 2020, through July 31, 2021. The stated injunction keeps entries produced and exported by Maquilacero or TEFLU, and entries produced and/or exported by Perfiles, from liquidation during reconsideration or appeals. If the ruling becomes final and conclusive, Commerce intends to direct assessment on unliquidated entries for those named entities: entries with a nonzero, non-de-minimis importer-specific rate will be assessed; entries with a zero or de-minimis rate will be liquidated without antidumping duties.

Productos Laminados receives the amended 6.06% margin and is covered by the statement that current cash-deposit rates remain unchanged, but the notice’s injunction and conditional liquidation instructions name Maquilacero/TEFLU and Perfiles, not Productos Laminados. The notice does not state what liquidation instructions will apply to Productos Laminados entries under this amended result.

Sources

• Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

Also published

• CSMS # 70060922 - ACE Certification Maintenance Window Set for September 30
  CBP / CSMS · Sep 29, 2026
• Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026
• Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
  Federal Register · Sep 30, 2026

For information only; not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by publishing or reading it. Every development above cites the official document it rests on, and those sources were checked through September 30, 2026.