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Countervailing Duty USA

Unlike anti-dumping duties, the Countervailing Duty USA targets subsidies in the country of origin rather than below-cost pricing.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.trade.gov/anti-dumping-and-countervailing-duty

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Unlike anti-dumping duties, the Countervailing Duty USA targets subsidies in the country of origin rather than below-cost pricing. The U.S. Commerce Department imposes this tariff on imported goods to shield domestic producers from state support or illegal subsidy schemes by the exporting nation. The duty rate corresponds to the calculated subsidy benefit per unit. Investigations typically begin following complaints from U.S. manufacturers and conclude within several months. Countervailing duties frequently accompany anti-dumping measures to create layered trade barriers.

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