# USITC Retains China Steel Strand Duties

On October 28, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that ending the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China would likely lead to continued or recurring material injury. The existing orders therefore remain in place. For public-works contractors, construction suppliers, and government buyers, the decision is a supply-chain and trade-policy consideration for sourcing and cost assumptions; the USITC’s report is expected by December 3, 2026.

- Buyers and contractors using prestressed concrete steel wire strand should account for the continued import restrictions when evaluating sourcing options and project cost estimates.
- The USITC report is expected December 3, 2026, 35 days from October 29; stakeholders can review it for additional findings relevant to supply planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
- U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)

### Sources
- [USITC Makes Determinations In Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews Concerning Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From China | United States International Trade Commission](https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er1028_69416.htm) - Usitc