The United States has launched an anti-circumvention investigation into steel wheels manufactured in Vietnam

The United States has launched an anti-circumvention investigation into steel wheel exports from Vietnam, alleging that the products use hot-rolled steel originating from China as the main production material, are processed in Vietnam, and then exported to the United States, thereby circumventing the anti-dumping and countervailing duties previously imposed on Chinese steel wheel exports.

According to the Vietnam Trade Remedy Department, the investigation targets steel wheel rims with dimensions between 22.5 and 24.5 inches exported from Vietnam. 35G145 Grain oriented electrical steel, The case stems from a complaint filed by US commercial vehicle wheel rim manufacturers Accuride Corporation and Maxion Wheels USA LLC.

The complainants allege that Chinese steel companies are indirectly entering the US market by exporting hot-rolled steel to Vietnam and completing final processing there, thereby circumventing high tariffs on Chinese products. 35G145 Grain oriented electrical steel, The complaint also cites data showing that since the US imposed tariffs on China, Vietnam's imports of hot-rolled steel from China increased by 291% between 2017 and 2023, while imports from other countries increased by only 12% during the same period.

U.S. statistics show that Vietnam's wheel exports to the U.S. rose from $7 million in 2018 to $76 million in 2024, reaching $90 million in the first half of this year.

According to existing procedures, the U.S. Department of Commerce must make a preliminary decision within 30 days of November 24, 2025, with an extension of up to 15 days if necessary; the final determination is usually made within 300 days of initiation, with an extension period of up to 365 days.

The Vietnam Trade Remedy Department reminds relevant industry associations and exporting companies to proactively review their export practices and production processes, familiarize themselves with U.S. anti-circumvention rules, and actively cooperate with investigations. 35G145 Grain oriented electrical steel, The U.S. initiated a similar investigation into Vietnamese steel trailer wheel hubs in 2023, but the U.S. Department of Commerce ultimately ruled in 2024 that the allegations were unfounded and terminated the case.