Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria: Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. issued a countervailing duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, effective July 6, 2026. Importers must now pay cash deposits equal to the net subsidy rate determined by Commerce.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Importers of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, including China-sourced sellers who may transship via Algeria, and any business in the construction supply chain using Algerian rebar. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective July 6, 2026. Cash deposits are required for entries on or after that date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A countervailing duty order was issued, requiring cash deposits on imports of rebar from Algeria. The order follows an affirmative final determination of subsidies.
Who it affects
Importers of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, including China-sourced sellers who may transship via Algeria, and any business in the construction supply chain using Algerian rebar.
What you must do
Importers must immediately start paying cash deposits of countervailing duties at the applicable rate (specified in Commerce's final determination) for all entries of rebar from Algeria. Review supply contracts and adjust pricing or sourcing.
Deadline
Effective July 6, 2026. Cash deposits are required for entries on or after that date.
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