Steel Nails from Vietnam Stay Under US Duty Hammer
Published Date: 9/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain steel nails (nails) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Very High CVD Rates for Vietnam Nails
The Department of Commerce found that revoking the countervailing duty order on certain steel nails from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies. Commerce identified net countervailable subsidy rates of 288.56% for Region Industries Co., Ltd.; 313.97% for United Nail Products Co. Ltd.; and 301.27% for All Others. This determination is applicable September 2, 2026.
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