The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative countervailing duty (CVD) determination on steel rebar imports from Algeria, finding that exporters benefited from government subsidies.
Commerce determined a countervailable subsidy rate of 72.94pct for Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria, with the same rate applied to all other exporters. The rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.
The scope of the investigation covers steel concrete reinforcing bar imported in straight lengths or coil form, regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter or grade. It also includes rebar that has undergone further processing in the subject country or a third country-such as cutting, grinding, galvanizing or coating, provided the product’s fundamental characteristics remain unchanged. Plain rounds (non-deformed rebar) are excluded.
The products are primarily classified under HTSUS subheadings 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000 and 7228.30.8010, although imports may also enter under other codes, including 7221.00.0017, 7221.00.0018, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6030, 7227.90.6035, 7227.90.6040, 7228.20.1000 and 7228.60.6000.
Following the determination, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will rule on whether the subsidized imports have caused material injury to the domestic industry. A positive finding would lead to the imposition of definitive countervailing duties.
The decision adds to mounting trade pressure on Algerian rebar exports to the U.S. market. Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce also confirmed anti-dumping margins of 127.32pct for Tosyali Algeria and all other exporters.
