On October 10th, 2025, the publication of SECEX Ordinance nº 79/2025, initiated an anti-dumping investigation on Brazilian imports of high-strength, cold-drawn, high-carbon steel wire of circular cross-section, with a smooth or indented surface, of low or normal relaxation originating from Egypt, Spain, and Malaysia. The product is usually classified under subheadings 7217.10.19 and 7217.10.90 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM).

The opening of the investigation was motivated by a petition filed on January 29th, 2025, by Belgo Bekaert Arames Ltda. (BBA). After a preliminary analysis, the Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX), through the Department of Trade Remedies (DECOM), found sufficient evidence of dumping, injury to the domestic industry, and a causal link between them.

The main information regarding the investigation is summarized below:

  • Petitioner: Belgo Bekaert Arames Ltda. (BBA).
  • Origin: Egypt, Spain, and Malaysia.

  • Period of investigation:

Dumping: October 2023 to September 2024; and

Injury: October 2019 to September 2024.

  • Product under investigation:

Classification: usually classified in subheadings 10.19 and 7217.10.90 of the NCM; and

Description: The product is a high-strength, cold-drawn, high-carbon steel wire of circular cross-section, with a smooth or indented surface, of low or normal relaxation. It is also known by designations such as Prestressed Concrete (PC) Wire, Low Relaxation (LR) Wire, or Normal Relaxation (NR) Wire. Its primary applications include the prestressing of precast concrete parts or in tie-rod systems.

  • Dumping margins for initiation purposes:

Egypt:

Absolute dumping margin: US$ 82/t; and

Relative dumping margin: 1%

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Spain:

Absolute dumping margin: US$ 692.08/t; and

Relative dumping margin: 2%.

Malaysia:

Absolute dumping margin: US$ 188.13/t; and

Relative dumping margin: 3%.

The participation of interested parties — including domestic producers, importers, exporters and governments of the countries under investigation — must necessarily be carried out through petitions in the Electronic Information System (SEI) of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC).

Questionnaires will be sent to the identified interested parties, who will have 30 days from the date of the notification to send their responses. Parties not initially identified at the beginning of the proceeding, but whoever considers themselves interested, may request to be admitted to the case by November 03rd, 2025.

During the investigation, provisional antidumping measures may be applied if sufficient evidence of unfair trade practices is found and if it is understood that such measures are necessary to prevent injury to the domestic industry during the investigation.

The investigation must be completed within 10 months, extendable for up to 8 additional months. If the initial claims are confirmed, definitive antidumping measures may be applied for a period of up to 5 years.

The team of specialists at Nasser Advogados is available to provide assistance and answer any questions.