Bulgaria's Reinforcing Bars Under U.S. Fair Value Scrutiny
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government found that steel bars from Bulgaria are likely being sold in the U.S. for less than their fair price. This means importers from Bulgaria might face extra duties soon, but the final decision is delayed to give everyone more time to weigh in. These changes could affect prices and trade starting from March 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
52.80% Preliminary Dumping Rate
If you import steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Bulgaria, Commerce preliminarily assigned an estimated dumping margin of 52.80 percent. Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and to require a cash deposit equal to that rate for entries of the subject merchandise entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after March 13, 2026.
Provisional Measures Extended to Six Months
Commerce postponed the final determination and granted a request to extend provisional measures from four months to a period not greater than six months. Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination (publication date March 13, 2026).
Which Rebar Is Covered
The investigation covers steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imported in straight length or coil, regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade, and specifically excludes plain rounds (nondeformed/smooth rebar). Key Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) numbers listed include 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010, with additional HTSUS numbers provided in the notice.
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