Commerce Targets Algerian Steel Wire Rod With New Duties
Published Date: 7/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that steel wire rod makers in Algeria are getting unfair government help, which could hurt U.S. businesses. Because of this, extra taxes (called countervailing duties) might be added to these imports starting July 8, 2026. Companies involved should pay attention and can share their thoughts before final decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Very High Preliminary Duty Rate
The Department of Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for Algerian carbon and alloy steel wire rod and set an estimated duty rate of 73.33 percent ad valorem for SPA Algerian Qatar Steel and for all other producers. This preliminary rate is tied to the investigation covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and was announced in the Federal Register on July 8, 2026.
Immediate Cash Deposits and Suspension
Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposits equal to the estimated subsidy rate (company-specific or all-others) for wire rod from Algeria on entries entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after July 8, 2026. That means importers must post cash deposits at the announced rates (e.g., 73.33%) starting the publication date.
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