Continuation of Duties on Steel Rebar from Mexico and Turkey
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar, also known as rebar, from Mexico and Turkey. This decision follows findings that ending these orders would likely lead to dumping, subsidies, and harm to U.S. industries.
On April 8, 2026, both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finalized their decisions. They found that removing these duties would likely cause continued harm, such as unfair pricing and financial aid to foreign producers, which could damage U.S. companies.
The orders were first put into place on November 6, 2014. These measures were created to protect U.S. industries from harm because of unfair trade practices by other countries.
The scope of these orders includes rebar imported in various forms and sizes, except plain rounds and some specific steel wire. This rebar is often used in construction and is classified under several Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers.
The result of these reviews means U.S. Customs and Border Protection will keep collecting cash deposits from businesses that import this steel rebar. This ensures they pay the correct antidumping and countervailing duties.
The continuation of these orders is effective from April 8, 2026. This means that these protective measures will stay in place without interruption.
The next review of this order will happen in five years. This will make sure that the protective measures are still needed and effective. The U.S. Department of Commerce will announce the next review 30 days before it starts.
Parties involved in these reviews need to manage their sensitive information carefully. They are required to follow strict rules about returning or destroying proprietary data.
This notice serves as a reminder of these requirements and the serious consequences of not following the rules.
This decision helps ensure fair trade practices and supports U.S. industries by maintaining these protective trade measures.
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