Commerce Final Affirmative CVD Determination for Steel Bar from Algeria

ITA AD/CVD Case Announcements

Filed March 25th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria. The investigation found subsidy rates of 72.94% for Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA and all other exporters, impacting significant import volumes and values.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria. The determination establishes a subsidy rate of 72.94% for Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA and all other exporters, based on facts available with adverse inferences. This action follows significant import volumes and values of steel bar from Algeria in recent years, as documented by U.S. Census Bureau data.

This determination means that countervailing duties will likely be imposed on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria once the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes its final injury determination. Importers and exporters of this product should prepare for potential duty assessments. The petitioner in this case is the Rebar Trade Action Coalition, comprising several major U.S. steel producers. Further information and next steps, including the ITC's concurrent investigation, can be found on the Commerce Department's website and through the ACCESS system under case number C-721-002.

What to do next

Monitor International Trade Commission (ITC) injury determination for final duty imposition.
Review import statistics and potential duty liabilities for steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria.
Consult ACCESS system for case number C-721-002 for scope and additional details.

Penalties

Countervailing duties will likely be imposed.

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Final Determination in the CVD Investigation of Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria

Final Affirmative Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its final affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria.

Final Subsidy Rates

Algeria

| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rate (percent) |
| --- | --- |
| Tosyali Iron Steel Industry Algeria SPA | 72.94* |
| All Others | 72.94 |
*This rate is based on facts available with adverse inferences.

Import Statistics

| Algeria | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volume (KG) | 363,625,298 | 440,722,045 | 91,543,926 |
| Value (USD) | $274,667,750 | $268,967,498 | $50,201,882 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010).

Next Steps

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is running concurrent injury determination investigations. For more information related to the International Trade Commission’s timeline, please refer to the ITC’s calendar.

Other Case Information

The petitioner is the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members (Byer Steel Corporation (Cincinnati, OH), Commercial Metals Company (Irving, TX), Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. (Tampa, FL), Nucor Corporation (Charlotte, NC), Optimus Steel LLC (Beaumont, TX), and Steel Dynamics Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN)).
For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of FAQs for the final determination.
Commerce is also conducting a concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigation of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria.
Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case number C-721-002.
To date, Commerce maintains 823 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

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