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On April 21, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) – under the Ministry of Industry and Trade – received information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has officially initiated a sunset review of prior anti-dumping findings concerning concrete reinforcing bar (rebar). This is an important assessment step to determine whether the current measures should be maintained or terminated.
1. General information on the case
According to the CITT’s notice, the sunset review covers two previously concluded cases:
• Case NQ-2020-004 (issued on June 4, 2021), concerning rebar originating in or exported from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam (review case No. RR-2026-002);
• Case Q-2020-005 (issued on July 2, 2021), concerning similar products from Oman and Russia (review case No. RR-2026-003).
The product under review is hot-rolled deformed concrete reinforcing bar, in straight lengths or coils, commonly referred to as rebar, with diameters up to and including 56.4 mm, in various finishes. Certain products are excluded from the scope, including plain round bar, fabricated rebar products, and specific small-diameter (10 mm) epoxy-coated rebar meeting particular CSA and ASTM technical standards.
2. Review process and timeline
The sunset review process in Canada is conducted in two stages. First, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will assess whether the expiry of the current anti-dumping measures is likely to result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping. CBSA is expected to issue its determination within 150 days from the initiation date, i.e., no later than September 17, 2026.
If CBSA concludes that there is no likelihood of continued or resumed dumping, the anti-dumping measures will be terminated, and duties already paid may be refunded to importers for relevant shipments. Conversely, if CBSA finds a likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping, the case will be referred to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to assess injury to the domestic industry. In that case, the CITT will issue its decision within 160 days from receiving CBSA’s determination.
3. Recommendations for enterprises
In light of this development, relevant manufacturing and exporting enterprises should closely monitor the review process and thoroughly study Canada’s regulations and procedures to assess the feasibility of participation. Active, timely, and accurate participation may play a crucial role in protecting their interests and minimizing the risk of measure extension.
In addition, enterprises should review their export performance to Canada, including pricing, export volumes, and market share, in order to prepare data for engagement with the investigating authorities when required. Close coordination with domestic authorities is also essential to ensure timely updates and access to necessary support.
4. Implications for Vietnam and potential impacts
Vietnam is among the countries subject to this sunset review; therefore, the outcome will directly affect whether anti-dumping measures on Vietnamese rebar exports to Canada will be maintained or terminated.
If the review results in termination, this would create an opportunity for Vietnamese exporters to restore and expand their market share in Canada. Conversely, if the measures are maintained, enterprises will continue to face duty-related cost pressures, affecting their competitiveness.
More broadly, Canada’s initiation of this review reflects an ongoing trend of maintaining trade remedy instruments in the steel sector amid intensifying global competition. This underscores the need for Vietnamese enterprises to strengthen compliance capacity, enhance data transparency, and proactively engage in investigation and review processes to safeguard their long-term interests in international markets.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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