On June 27, 2025, the South African government announced the implementation of a provisional safeguard duty of 52.34% on certain flat steel products, aimed at protecting the local steel industry from the impact of low-priced imports. The measure was officially published in the Government Gazette under Section 57A of the Customs and Excise Act of 1964.
According to the published regulation, the duty applies to flat-rolled steel products with a width of 600 mm or more, coated with aluminium-zinc or zinc alloys.
The safeguard measure covers imports from a wide range of countries, including Türkiye, China, India, Brazil, and Vietnam. However, some developing and least developed countries are exempt from the duty.
The South African International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) stated that the measure was introduced following an investigation that revealed a significant increase in imports posed a serious threat to domestic producers.
The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) welcomed the decision, emphasizing that such measures are vital to maintaining production capacity, encouraging continued investment, and ensuring the sustainability of employment in the local industry.
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