The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Thursday preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China, following findings that these critical materials—vital for electric vehicle (EV) batteries—are being sold in the American market below fair value.
According to a Commerce Department document reviewed by Reuters, the hefty 93.5% anti-dumping margin and corresponding cash deposit will be uniformly applied to all Chinese exporters and producers. The new tariff encompasses imports from China that totaled $347.1 million in 2023, underscoring Washington’s sharpened focus on EV supply chain security.
In a separate but concurrent case, the Commerce Department had determined on May 20 that Chinese producers of anode-grade graphite also benefited from government subsidies warranting preliminary countervailing duties. Most Chinese suppliers now face a 6.55% subsidy rate, while two firms—Huzhou Kaijin New Energy Technology Corp and Shanghai Shaosheng Knitted Sweat—incurred exceptionally high rates of 712.03% and 721.03%, respectively.
The Commerce Department is expected to deliver final decisions on both anti-dumping and countervailing duties by December 5, 2025, setting the stage for further developments in Washington’s ongoing push to shield key industries from what it deems unfair Chinese trade practices.
