South Africa has imposed anti-dumping duties on imported flat-rolled steel products from China, Japan, and Taiwan

ArcelorMittal South Africa applied to the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), alleging that certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy, or other alloy steel were being imported into the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) at dumped prices. The application was supported by Columbus Stainless Steel (Pty) Ltd., another major producer in the SACU region.

The products concerned—flat-rolled steel items—are used in general engineering applications, including containers and mining equipment, wheel rim manufacturing, forming small- and large-diameter pipes, and drawing operations. They also find extensive use in the transportation, construction, and machinery sectors.

Following an evaluation of submissions and data from interested parties, the Commission concluded that dumping was taking place and that the SACU industry had suffered material injury as a result of imports originating from China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Accordingly, the Commission requested the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports classified under tariff subheadings 7208.10, 7208.25, 7208.26, 7208.27, 7208.36, 7208.37, 7208.38, 7208.39, 7208.51, 7208.52, 7225.30, and 7225.40.

The duties were implemented by SARS effective 19 March 2026.