U.S. Commerce Department Finds Dumping of Mexican Steel Wire Rod
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On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce released preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review for carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico. The review covers the period from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Preliminary Results
The Department preliminarily found that steel wire rod from Mexico was sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Specifically, Commerce calculated a weighted-average dumping margin of 15.97 percent for Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. and Deacero Summit S.A.P.I. de C.V. These two companies were treated as a single entity for the purpose of this review.
Review Background
The original antidumping duty order was issued on October 29, 2002. The current review was officially initiated on November 14, 2024. Nine companies were included in the scope of the review:
- ArcelorMittal Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AMM)
- Comercializadora Eloro S.A.
- Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V./Deacero Summit S.A.P.I. de C.V.
- Grupo Villacero S.A. de C.V.
- Ingeteknos Estructurales S.A.
- Optimatiks S.A. de C.V.
- TA 2000 S.A. de C.V. (successor to Talleres y Aceros S.A. de C.V.)
- Ternium Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Delays in the Review
The timeline for issuing these preliminary results was extended multiple times. On December 9, 2024, Commerce tolled review deadlines by 90 days. On September 30, 2025, the timeline was extended by an additional 30 days.
Two more delays followed in November 2025 due to a federal government shutdown. A 47-day tolling was imposed on November 14, followed by an additional 21 days on November 24. Finally, on December 29, 2025, another 30-day extension was granted. The deadline was moved to February 6, 2026.
Partial Rescission
Commerce is rescinding the review for seven of the nine companies. This decision is based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, which showed that AMM, Comercializadora Eloro, Villacero, Ingeteknos, Optimatiks, TA 2000 (Talleres y Aceros), and Ternium had no entries of subject merchandise during the review period. Only Deacero and Deacero Summit remain in the review.
Methodology
Commerce used standard procedures under the Tariff Act of 1930. Constructed export prices and normal values were calculated under sections 772(b) and 773 of the Act. The full explanation is available in a separate Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
Comments and Case Briefs
Commerce invites interested parties to submit comments. Case briefs are due within 21 days of this notice. Rebuttal briefs are due within five days after that. Each brief must include a table of contents and a table of authorities. Parties must also provide a public executive summary for each issue, limited to 450 words.
If a hearing is requested, all parties must submit a formal request within 30 days of this notice, through the ACCESS electronic system.
Assessment Rates
Importers will be assessed antidumping duties following the final results. Each importer’s duty will be calculated using total U.S. entry values. If a company’s dumping margin is de minimis (too small to measure), entries will be instructed for liquidation without duties. The final results will also determine future deposit amounts.
For the seven companies dropped from the review, duties will be assessed according to deposit rates in place at the time of entry.
Final Results
Final results are due within 120 days of this notice, unless extended. Commerce will use comments received to prepare the final decision.
Reminders
Commerce reminds importers of their duty to file certificates of reimbursement, as per 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). Lack of certification may lead to double duties.
Cash Deposits
Once final results are published, new cash deposit rates will go into effect for future entries. For companies not reviewed or covered in prior segments, the “all others” rate of 20.11 percent will apply.
For More Information
The Preliminary Decision Memorandum, methodology, and full documentation are available at: https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
Signed,
Christopher Abbott
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations
U.S. Department of Commerce
Dated: 2026-02-06
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