Mexico and Turkey Steel Concrete Rebar: New AD/CVD Investigations Deadlines & Scope
The Commerce Department issued Federal Register notices on its recently initiated antidumping duty investigations on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico and Turkey (A-201-844, A-489-818)), and its countervailing duty investigation on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey (C-489-819). The agency will determine whether imports of the subject merchandise from Mexico and Turkey are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, and whether imports from Turkey are being illegally subsidized.
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The Mexico and Turkey AD duty period of investigation is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The China CV duty period of investigation is Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2012.
AD/CVD Respondent Selection
Commerce said it will pick respondents to these investigations based on CBP import data. The decisions will come within 20 days of the publication date of this initiation notice, by Oct. 22. Comments on respondent selection are due by Oct. 9.
Scope of the AD/CVD Investigations
"The merchandise subject to these investigations is steel concrete reinforcing bar imported in either straight length or coil form (“rebar”) regardless of metallurgy, length, diameter, or grade. The subject merchandise is classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) primarily under item numbers 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010. The subject merchandise may also enter under other HTSUS numbers including 7215.90.1000, 7215.90.5000, 7221.00.0015, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6085, 7228.20.1000, and 7228.60.6000. Specifically excluded are plain rounds (i.e., non-deformed or smooth rebar). HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope remains dispositive."
Comments on Scope Due by Oct. 15
Commerce said it discussed the scope with petitioners to ensure it's an accurate reflection of the products for which the domestic industry is seeking relief. Comments on the scope of both investigations are due by Oct. 15.
Investigations Timetable
| Event | AD Duty | CV Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions filed | 09/04/13 | 09/04/13 |
| DOC initiation date | 09/24/13 | 09/24/13 |
| ITC prelim determination1 | 10/21/13 | 10/21/13 |
| DOC prelim determination2 | 02/11/14 | 11/29/13 |
| DOC final determination2 | 04/28/14 | 02/11/14 |
| ITC final determination3 | 06/11/14 | 03/28/14 |
| Issuance of orders4 | 06/18/14 | 04/04/14 |
1If the ITC makes a negative determination of injury, the investigations are terminated.
2These deadlines may be extended under the governing statute.
3This will take place only in the event of Commerce Department final affirmative determinations.
4This will take place only in the event of Commerce and ITC final affirmative determinations.
(See 13090614 for summary of the Commerce Department's receipt of the petition underlying the initiation of this investigation.)
The AD duty initiation notice for Mexico and Turkey is (here).
The CV duty initiation notice for Turkey is (here).