Vietnam Steel Rebar Faces U.S. Dumping Probe Delay and Duties
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. says steel rebar from Vietnam is probably being sold here for less than it should be, which could hurt American businesses. They’re taking more time to finish the investigation and are keeping extra rules in place to protect the market while they decide. This means importers and Vietnamese exporters should watch for updates and possible fees starting now through the next few months.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Huge Dumping Margins and Cash Deposits
Commerce preliminarily found rebar from Vietnam is being sold below fair value and set estimated dumping margins of 121.97% for Hoa Phat Steel and 130.77% for the Vietnam-wide entity. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be instructed to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits equal to those margins for merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after March 13, 2026; cash deposit rules for third-country exporters follow the supplier's applicable rate.
Provisional Measures Extended; Final Due Date
An exporter (Hoa Phat Steel) requested postponement and Commerce extended provisional measures from four months to up to six months. Commerce will make its final antidumping determination no later than 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination (publication March 13, 2026), i.e., by July 26, 2026.
What Products Are Covered
The investigation covers steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Vietnam in straight length or coil form regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade; it includes further-processed rebar and specifically excludes plain rounds. The notice lists primary HTSUS numbers such as 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010 for convenience.
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