New Taxes Hit Unfairly Cheap Rebar from Vietnam and Egypt
Published Date: 9/18/2026
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Summary
Starting September 18, 2026, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) imported from Vietnam and Egypt. This move helps protect American companies from unfairly cheap imports that hurt their business. If you’re in construction or import/export, watch out for these new costs and rules!
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CVD Orders Reinstated for Rebar Imports
Starting September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued countervailing duty (CVD) orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Vietnam and Egypt. CBP will assess CVDs on unliquidated entries of rebar entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after January 13, 2026, and will require cash deposits at the time of import; suspension of liquidation is reinstated and will remain in effect until further notice.
Egypt Rebar Duty Rate 23.27%
Rebar imported from Egypt is subject to an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 23.27 percent ad valorem. Commerce lists the Ezz Group companies (Al‑Ezz Dekheila Steel Alexandria, Ezz Steel Company S.A.E., Ezz Rolling Mills, Al‑Ezz Flat Steel, Contra Steel, and Al‑Ezz Group Holding) at 23.27 percent, and the all-others rate for Egypt is 23.27 percent; CBP must require a cash deposit equal to 23.27 percent on or after the publication date.
Vietnam Rebar Duty Rate 6.80%
Rebar imported from Vietnam is subject to an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 6.80 percent ad valorem. Commerce lists Hoa Phat Group Joint Stock Company (and cross-owned companies) at 6.80 percent, and the all-others rate for Vietnam is 6.80 percent; CBP must require a cash deposit equal to 6.80 percent on or after the publication date.
Entries Between May 12–Publication Are Exempt
Entries of rebar from Vietnam and Egypt made on or after May 12, 2026, and prior to the date of publication of the ITC's final determinations are not subject to countervailing duties; Commerce instructed CBP to discontinue suspension of liquidation effective May 13, 2026 and to liquidate those entries without regard to CVDs.
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