Tariffs & HTS
USITC: rebar from Bulgaria, Egypt, Vietnam injures U.S. industry
On September 15, 2026, the US International Trade Commission concluded that US industry is materially injured by imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam, which were sold at less than fair value and subsidized by Egypt and Vietnam.
What changed
The USITC’s final determination on September 11, 2026, finds material injury to the US steel concrete reinforcing bar industry caused by imports from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam.
These imports were previously found by the Department of Commerce to be sold in the US at less than fair value and subsidized (Egypt and Vietnam). The Commission’s investigation was initiated on June 4, 2025, following a petition by the Rebar Trade Action Coalition.
This decision may lead to antidumping and countervailing duties enforcement, but specific duty rates or effective dates are not stated in this document. The determination covers products under HTSUS codes 7213.10.00, 7214.20.00, and 7228.30.80.
Key Actions for Importers Concerning Steel Rebar
- Review current and future shipments of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam for compliance with any forthcoming duties.
- Consult official Commerce Department notices for final antidumping and countervailing duty rates and implementation dates.
- Prepare to adjust procurement strategies and pricing to account for potential increased costs or delays due to duties.