Commerce Department Preliminary Review on Steel Rebar from Türkiye

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Background of the Review

The review began following requests submitted on August 22, 2025. This involves looking into sales made during the time from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The United States aims to discover if Turkish companies are selling rebar at lower prices in the U.S. than in Türkiye, which might affect U.S. businesses unfairly.

Companies Under Review

The review includes several Turkish companies. Colakoglu Metalurji A.S. and Colakoglu Dis Ticaret A.S. are selected as key respondents in this investigation. The review mainly targets these companies to assess their sales practices related to rebar.

Rescission of Some Reviews

The Commerce Department decided to rescind, or cancel, reviews for three companies. These are Habas Sinai ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Endustrisi A.S., Icdas Celik Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim A.S., and Kaptan Demir Celik Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S., for which no notable entries were found during the review period.

Method of Review

The review process involves various calculations and adjustments. Commerce follows specific rules and methods under the U.S. Tariff Act and regulations. They compare U.S. sale prices against normal values like domestic prices in Türkiye, to decide on dumping activities.

Preliminary Findings

Colakoglu, the main company under the spotlight, was found to have a dumping margin of 13.11%. This means their exported rebar to the U.S. was sold significantly cheaper than in their home market. Ekinciler Demir ve Celik Sanayi A.S., another company reviewed but not individually assessed, also received a preliminary dumping margin of 13.11%.

Future Steps

The Commerce Department allows interested parties to comment on these findings before final results are issued. The parties can submit their comments by specified deadlines and request a hearing if needed.

Cash Deposit Requirements

The outcome of this preliminary review affects the future cash deposits required for imported rebar. If the determined rate is above zero, affected companies might need to deposit additional funds to continue selling in the U.S. without duty offsetting advantages.

Conclusion

These actions and decisions aim to maintain fair competition in the U.S. steel market. The Commerce Department’s ongoing efforts scrutinize foreign trade practices, ensuring domestic producers face fair competition according to established trade laws.

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