CSMS 5182406·Trade policy·July 1, 2025·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

Initiation of countervailing duty investigations of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (C-721-002, C-729-806, and C-552-854)

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 5182406 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (trade policy), published on July 1, 2025. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "Initiation of countervailing duty investigations of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (C-721-002, C-729-806, and C-552-854)". It links to 3 AD/CVD cases in Tandom's catalog. CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

Linked AD/CVD cases(3)

Cases referenced or affected by this CSMS message

C-552-854 C-721-002 C-729-806

Message body

Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

1. On 06/30/2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register its initiation of the countervailing duty investigations of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (90 FR 27838). The effective date of this initiation is 06/24/2025 (the applicable date stated in the FR notice). 2. 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 or lack thereof. The subject merchandise includes rebar that has been further processed in the subject countries or a third country, including but not limited to cutting, grinding, galvanizing, painting, coating, or any other processing that would not otherwise remove the merchandise from the scope of these investigations if performed in the country of manufacture of the rebar. Specifically excluded are plain rounds (i.e., nondeformed or smooth rebar). 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 7221.00.0017, 7221.00.0018, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, 7222.11.0001, 7222.11.0057, 7222.11.0059, 7222.30.0001, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6030, 7227.90.6035, 7227.90.6040, 7228.20.1000, and 7228.60.6000. HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope remains dispositive. 3. This proceeding has been assigned case numbers C-721-002, C-729-806, and C-552-854. 4. If there are any questions by the importing public regarding this message, please contact the Call Center for the Office of AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-0984. CBP ports should submit their inquiries through authorized CBP channels only. (This message was generated by OI:CC.) 5. There are no restrictions on the release of this information. Alexander Amdur

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 5182406?

CSMS 5182406 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "Initiation of countervailing duty investigations of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (C-721-002, C-729-806, and C-552-854)". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 5182406 published?

CBP published CSMS 5182406 on July 1, 2025. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Which AD/CVD cases does CSMS 5182406 affect?

CSMS 5182406 references 3 AD/CVD cases (C-552-854, C-721-002, C-729-806). The links on this page take you to each linked order with its current scope, rates, and history.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

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