Algerian Rebar Hit with US Subsidy Counter Duties
Published Date: 4/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) from Algeria are getting unfair government help (subsidies). Starting April 1, 2026, extra duties will be added to these imports to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. This means Algerian rebar will cost more in the U.S., protecting American workers and companies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
72.94% Duty on Algerian Rebar
The Department of Commerce assigned an estimated countervailable subsidy rate of 72.94 percent ad valorem to Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA and to all other producers/exporters of rebar from Algeria. That 72.94% rate applies to the subject merchandise identified in the notice and will increase the landed cost of Algerian rebar in the U.S.
Cash Deposits and Suspended Liquidation
Commerce instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits and suspend liquidation of entries of rebar from Algeria entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 13, 2026, at the cash deposit rate of 72.94 percent. The notice is listed as applicable April 1, 2026, and importers should expect CBP collection and suspension per the dates and rate in the notice.
ITC Decision Will Confirm or Refund Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission will decide within 45 days whether U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened; if the ITC finds no injury, the proceeding will be terminated and all estimated duties deposited will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC finds injury, Commerce intends to issue a countervailing duty order and require duties in the amounts indicated in this notice.
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