Egyptian Rebar Subsidies Draw U.S. Duty Hammer – Snore Fest
Published Date: 7/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Egypt during the period of investigation (POI), January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
23.27% Countervailing Duty on Egyptian Rebar
Commerce found countervailable subsidies for steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Egypt for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and assigned an estimated ad valorem subsidy rate of 23.27 percent to Ezz Group and to all other producers/exporters. If the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a final affirmative injury finding, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order and require assessment of duties at the 23.27% rate on imports covered by the scope.
CBP Cash Deposits and Suspension Dates
Following the preliminary determination, Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation for subject rebar entries entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after January 13, 2026. Commerce instructed CBP to discontinue suspension of liquidation for entries on or after May 13, 2026, but to continue suspension (and collection) for entries that were suspended between January 13, 2026 and May 12, 2026; any deposits collected will be refunded if the ITC finds no material injury.
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