A new antidumping and countervailing duty action has been filed against Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar imported from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam. The subject merchandise covered by this petition is steel concrete reinforcing bar, which is widely used for nonresidential and infrastructure construction. The allegation is that imports from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam are both unfairly subsidized and are being dumped (sold below cost).  

Importers:

  • ArcelorMittal
  • Ag Royce Metal Marketing Dba Concrete Reinforcing Products
  • Duferco Steel LLC
  • Intermetal Rebar LLC
  • Macsteel International USA Corp.
  • Stamford Metal Group

Exporters:

Bulgaria

  • Helios-Metalurg
  • Hus Ltd
  • Intercom Group
  • Promet Steel
  • SIDMA
  • Stad
  • Stomana Industry

Egypt

  • Al-Gioshy Steel
  • Al Madina Steel
  • Delta Steel Mill Co.
  • Egyptian Company for Iron and Steel
  • Egyptian Iron and Steel & Co.
  • Egyptian Steel
  • El-Ashry Steel
  • Elmarakby Steel
  • Ezz Steel
  • Misr National Steel
  • National Port Said Steel Co.
  • Suez Steel
  • Etaqa, Adabya St., Suez

Algeria

  • Algerian Qatari Steel
  • Metal Steel Company LTS SETIF
  • The National Long Products Processing Company (ENTPL)
  • Tosyalı Algérie

Vietnam

  • Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation
  • Hoa Phat Group
  • Hoa Sen Group
  • Mien Hua Precision Mechanical Co., Ltd.
  • Northstar Precision Vietnam
  • Pomina Steel Corporation
  • Tay Do Steel Co., Ltd.
  • Nam Kim Steel
  • Vietnam Steel Corporation
  • Tung Ho Steel Vietnam Corp

Background on AD/CVD Investigations 

 Antidumping duty (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations are brought jointly by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”). AD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports of particular goods from specific countries being sold at less than a fair value. Meanwhile, CVD investigations are triggered when a domestic industry alleges that it has been injured by competing imports that are being unfairly subsidized by their governments. The domestic industry initiating the investigation is known as the petitioner while the foreign industry participating in the investigation is known as the respondent. 

Scope of the Investigation 

The merchandise covered by these investigations is steel concrete reinforcing bar.  

The products subject to the investigations are currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under statistical reporting numbers 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010.  

Full scope here. 

U.S. Import Data of Subject Merchandise  

Algeria

Bulgaria

Egypt

Vietnam

Next Steps 

The Commerce Department will determine whether to initiate the investigations within 20 days. The USITC will reach a preliminary determination of material injury or threat of material injury within 45 days. 

As with any proceeding, participation is very important to protect your rights. We urge anyone who imports steel concrete reinforcing bar to pay close attention to this case and to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to mitigate any damage.  

AD/CVD investigations can result in determinations adverse to respondent interests for years that could effectively prohibit access to the U.S. market. Failure to effectively participate in investigations can put exporters and importers at a significant disadvantage. 

Diaz Trade Law will continue to monitor this case and share updates. 

For more information or questions get in touch with us at 305-456-3830 or info@diaztradelaw.com. 

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