New US dumping and subsidy investigation into imports of rebar from four countries

The Rebar Trade Action Coalition (RTAC) announced the launch of a new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on steel construction rebar products imported from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. The coalition alleged that these products are being sold at unfair prices in the U.S. market and that some imports benefit from government subsidies, resulting in unfair competition.

The countries under investigation include Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. According to RTAC’s claims, dumping margins for imports from Algeria range between 145.16% and 163.38%, accompanied by significant government subsidies. For Bulgaria, the dumping margin is 25.57%, while imports from Egypt show dumping margins between 110.99% and 129.89%, along with government support. Imports from Vietnam reportedly have a dumping margin of 115.44% and receive government subsidies.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) stated that they will conduct two separate investigations based on the petition. The ITC will determine whether the imports cause injury to domestic producers, while the DOC will investigate the presence of dumping and subsidies and may impose additional duties accordingly.

Importers will be required to post bonds at rates set from the date of the preliminary determination published in the Federal Register. Preliminary antidumping determinations are expected on November 11, 2025, and preliminary countervailing duty determinations on August 28, 2025. However, the Department of Commerce may impose duties earlier if import surges are detected following the petition.

The investigation covers all deformed steel construction rebar products imported in bar or coil form. Products that undergo post-production processes such as cutting, grinding, galvanizing, or painting are also included. Only plain (smooth) rebar products are excluded.

RTAC and legal representatives advised all U.S. importers and foreign producers involved with these products to prepare for the process. Experts emphasized the importance of early preparation due to the strict legal timeline involved.