【SMM Steel】The USDOC initiated a country-wide circumvention probe into corrosion-resistant steel from Indonesia at the request of Steel Dynamics and Nucor. They allege finished products use Chinese HRC/CRC and Vietnamese CRC to bypass AD/CVD orders. If processing is found minor, AD/CVD on Chinese/Vietnamese goods will apply. A preliminary ruling is due within 150 days.

【SMM Steel】The USDOC issued preliminary AD review results for heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes from South Korea (Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024). It found no sales below normal value. Margins: Dong-a-Steel and HiSteel at 0%; Kukje Steel at 35.11% as a non-selected firm. Review for NEXTEEL was partially rescinded. Final results are due within 120 days.

【SMM Steel】On Mar 11, 2026, the USDOC finalized AD and CVD duties on temporary steel fencing from China, concluding a Feb 2025 probe. China exporters face a 129.70% AD margin; nationwide rate 184.27%. CVD: Hebei Minmetals 49.19%, others 178.97%. Products mostly under HTSUS 7308.90.9590. Cash deposit rates after offsets: 129.68% to 184.25%.

【SMM Steel】On Mar 10, 2026, the USDOC preliminarily found that rebar from Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam is sold at unfairly low prices. Margins range from 34.20% to 130.77%. Rates: Bulgaria 52.8%; Egypt general 34.20% (El Marakby, Suez Steel 52.73%); Vietnam general 130.77% (Hoa Phat 121.97%). Final determinations are due around Jul 28, 2026. The ITC is also investigating injury.

【SMM Steel】The USDOC preliminarily found that certain steel racks from China were sold at unfairly low prices during the Sep 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024 review period. A 73.6% dumping margin was set for several qualifying entities, including Jiangsu JISE and Nanjing Jinshidai. Reviews for other firms were cancelled due to withdrawal or no shipments. Final results are expected within 120 days.

【SMM Steel】The USDOC made a final affirmative AD determination on rebar from Algeria on Mar 3, 2026, covering Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025. A 127.32% margin was set for Tosyali and all other Algerian exporters. Products include rebar in straight lengths or coils, all types, lengths, diameters, and grades.