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Initiation of CVD Investigation of Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Algeria

Commerce Initiates Countervailing Duty Investigation of Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Algeria

On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Algeria.

Alleged Subsidy Rate

Trading PartnerSubsidy Rate
AlgeriaAbove de minimis*

*de minimis = less than one percent for developed countries, less than two percent for developing countries.

Import Statistics

Algeria2023202142025
Volume (KG)34,529,07648,727,72029,805,181
Value (USD)$18,059,682$26,556,740$15,621,276

Source:  U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through Trade Data Monitor (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7213.91.3011, 7213.91.3015, 7213.91.3020, 7213.91.3093, 7213.91.4500, 7213.91.6000, 7213.99.0030, 7227.20.0030, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6010, 7227.90.6020, 7227.90.6030, and 7227.90.6035).

Next Steps

  • Commerce is scheduled to announce its preliminary determination on July 2, 2026. This deadline may be extended in accordance with the statute.
  • There is no concurrent injury investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission because Algeria is not a “Subsidies Agreement Country” within the meaning of the CVD law. Therefore, no injury determination is required for the CVD investigation on imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Algeria.

Other Case Information

  • The petitioners are Charter Steel (Saukville, WI), Commercial Metals Company (Irving, TX), Liberty Steel USA (Peoria, IL), Nucor Corporation (Charlotte, NC), and Optimus Steel, LLC (Beaumont, TX).
  • For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
  • Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation and alleged subsidy programs, are 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-721-003.
  • To date, Commerce maintains 831 antidumping duty and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.

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