U.S. Slaps Extra Taxes on Algerian Steel Rebar Imports
Published Date: 4/29/2026
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Summary
Starting April 29, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) imported from Algeria because they were sold here for less than fair value, hurting American businesses. This means importers will have to pay additional duties, helping protect U.S. rebar makers and leveling the playing field. If you import this rebar, get ready for new costs and rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
127.32% Duties on Algerian Rebar
Starting April 29, 2026, the U.S. Commerce Department issued an antidumping duty order that requires importers of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria to pay duties or cash deposits equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 127.32 percent. Antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of Algerian rebar entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after December 19, 2025, subject to the exclusions described separately.
Temporary Window: No Duties for Some Entries
Entries of Algerian rebar that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after April 18, 2026 and through the day before the publication of the ITC's final injury determination in the Federal Register will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties. Suspension of liquidation and the collection of cash deposits will resume on the date of publication of the ITC's final determination in the Federal Register.
Plain Rounds Excluded from Order
The order covers steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) in straight lengths or coil form but specifically excludes plain rounds (nondeformed or smooth rebar). If you import plain rounds, those products are not covered by this antidumping duty order.
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