The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce of Costa Rica has announced that it has started a safeguard investigation on rebar imports.
The investigation was launched upon the application lodged by the only local rebar producer, ArcelorMittal Costa Rica S.A., alleging that rebar imports into the country increased significantly last year.
The products subject to safeguard investigation currently fall under the Customs Tariff Statistics Position Numbers 7214.20.00.00.10, 7214.20.00.00.90, 7214.99.20.00.10, 7228.30.00.00.10, 7228.50.00.00.10 and 7228.60.00.00.10.