After a sunset review, what outcomes are possible for the measure?

• A. The duty must always be terminated.
• B. The duty may continue, be modified, or be terminated.
• C. The duty must be increased every time it is reviewed.
• D. The duty automatically becomes a non-tariff barrier.

Answer: (B)

Sunset reviews determine whether a tariff measure is still needed to prevent injury to domestic industry. After this review, the measure can remain in place as is, be changed to reflect current conditions (such as adjusting the duty rate or narrowing or broadening the product scope), or be terminated altogether. There is no requirement to always end the measure, no mandate to raise the duty each time, and it does not automatically become a non-tariff barrier. The outcome depends on evidence of ongoing need to protect domestic producers and any changes in market conditions.