US Slaps Duties on Mexico's Sneaky Steel Wire Mesh Imports
Published Date: 3/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some steel wire made in Mexico and finished into welded wire mesh in the U.S. is dodging important import taxes. Starting March 25, 2026, these products will face the same duties as fully made Mexican mesh, protecting American businesses and leveling the playing field. If you import or sell this mesh, get ready for new rules and possible extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 1 mixed.
Country-wide Circumvention Finding
Commerce determined that certain low‑carbon steel (LCS) wire produced in Mexico and assembled or completed into standard steel welded wire mesh in the United States is circumventing the antidumping and countervailing duty orders, and that the merchandise is covered by the Orders on a country‑wide basis. This final determination is applicable March 25, 2026.
Suspension of Liquidation & Cash Deposits
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits of estimated duties on unliquidated entries of the covered Mexican LCS wire assembled into welded wire mesh. For entries without company‑specific rates, Commerce will require cash deposits equal to the antidumping all‑others rate of 22.01 percent and the countervailing duty all‑others rate of 1.03 percent.
Dates Triggering Retroactive Suspension
For Deacero USA or its affiliates, suspension of liquidation and cash deposit requirements apply to entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after April 2, 2024. For all other companies, suspension and cash deposit requirements apply to entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register (September 16, 2025).
Company‑Specific Findings: Deacero vs. Impulsora
Commerce determined that Mexican‑origin LCS wire produced by Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. and assembled into welded wire mesh in the U.S. is circumventing the Orders, while Mexican‑origin LCS wire produced by Impulsora del Alambre S.A. de C.V. is not circumventing the Orders. Commerce also notes Deacero and Impulsora together accounted for the vast majority of shipments during the inquiry.
Importer Certification & Documentation Requirement
Importers claiming that LCS wire entries are not subject to suspension or cash deposits must complete and retain importer certifications and supporting documentation, and upload required documents into the Document Imaging System (DIS) in ACE at entry summary. Importers must keep records until the later of five years after the latest entry date or three years after conclusion of any related U.S. litigation.
Deadlines for Past Entries and Post‑Summary Corrections
For LCS wire shipments entered (or withdrawn) for consumption by Deacero between April 2, 2024 and September 26, 2025, and for other companies for entries on or after September 16, 2025 through September 26, 2025, relevant certifications should have been completed and uploaded by October 27, 2025. Additionally, unliquidated entries declared as non‑AD/CVD (e.g., type 01) entered between September 16, 2025 and September 26, 2025 must have had a Post Summary Correction filed by September 26, 2025 and pay cash deposits consistent with PSC rules.
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