The US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued orders to impose countervailing duties (CVD) on reinforced concrete reinforcement from Vietnam and Egypt after the final conclusion of the Ministry of Commerce was published on July 30, 2026 that compensatory subsidies were provided to manufacturers and exporters of the relevant goods, and the affirmative final decisions of the US International Trade Commission (ITC) on September 11, 2026, that the American industry has suffered significantly as a result of subsidized imports.
For Vietnam, the doctor determined a net subsidy rate of 6.80 percent for the joint Hoa Phat Group joint stock company and 6.80% for all other Vietnamese exporters.
For Egypt, the doctor determined a net subsidy rate of 23.27 percent for the EZZ Group, consisting of Al-Ezz Dekheila Steel of Alexandria Company (SAE), EZZ metallurgical company S. A. E., Ezz Rolling Mills Company (SAE), Al-Ezz Flat Steel Company (SAE), Contra Steel Co. and the Al-Ezz Group holding company for industry and investment. The document also set a rate of 23.27 percent for all other Egyptian exporters.
The relevant products are listed in subheadings 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000 and 7228.30.8010 of the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).).
The CVD orders will take effect on September 18, 2026, the date of publication in the Federal Register.
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