China extends anti-dumping measures on stainless steel imports for 5 more years

• Imports from EU, UK, Korea, Indonesia to face duties
• Revised duties of 20.2-103.1% to be levied from 1 July

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the extension of anti-dumping duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled stainless steel plates and coils imported from the European Union, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, and Indonesia. These duties will continue for another five years, effective 1 July 2025, aiming to protect domestic producers.

Originally imposed on 23 July 2019, with rates ranging from 18.1% to 103.1%, the extension now sets rates between 20.2% and 103.1%. This decision reflects China’s assessment that lifting these measures would cause renewed harm to its domestic stainless steel industry, ensuring continued market stability.

The move follows a recent review by Chinese authorities, which concluded that the dumping of stainless steel products from these regions could persist or recur if the duties were removed. By maintaining these tariffs, China aims to support its domestic stainless steel sector against unfair competition and price undercutting, while demonstrating its commitment to enforcing trade remedy measures in line with WTO rules.