Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

Brief takeaway: The ITC has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar), a step that could lead to future duties on imports from the named countries.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission scheduled the final phase of AD/CVD investigation Nos. 701-TA-768-770 and 731-TA-1751-1754 (Final) to determine whether a U.S. industry is materially injured by rebar imports. The notice states that Commerce preliminarily determined rebar from Algeria to be sold at less-than-fair-value, while preliminary determinations for Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam (dumping) and for Algeria, Egypt, and Vietnam (subsidies) are pending.

Who's affected: The notice names steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. It cites HTS subheadings 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the rebar description and the cited HTS subheadings.
- Confirm the countries of origin of your rebar shipments against those named in the notice.
- Check with your broker on the status of Commerce's pending preliminary determinations and any resulting deposit or reporting requirements.
- Review the investigation case numbers with trade counsel to follow the final-phase schedule and outcomes.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.