The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa has announced the preliminary results of an investigation into anti-dumping duty (AD) on imports of corrosion-resistant steel sheets from China.
The investigation was launched on March 20, 2025 at the request of domestic manufacturers ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and SAFAL Steel Pty. During the review period from 1 September, it was found that from 2023 to 31 August 2024, manufacturers from the country in question sold the products in question at below normal prices, which caused material harm to the domestic South African industry.
However, the commission made a preliminary decision not to impose provisional anti-dumping duties at this stage. The current temporary safeguard tariffs may have already helped curb imports and may have had a positive impact on the domestic industry. In addition, the absence of the imposition of preliminary duties could minimize the effect of increased costs on subsequent consumers of these products.
The products in question are described as flat rolled iron or non-alloy steel, 600 mm wide or more, clad or coated with aluminum-zinc alloys, thickness 0.45 mm or more under codes 7210.61.20 and 7210.61.30, as well as flat rolled products from unalloyed or other alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more, coated in another way or with a zinc coating, with a thickness of 0.45 mm or more under codes 7225.92.25 and 7225.92.35.
