- Probe to cover India, Japan, Taiwan, Türkiye, Vietnam
- Provisional measures may be imposed within 7-8 months
The European Commission initiated an anti-dumping investigation on 18 September 2025 into imports of cold-rolled flat steel products (‘CRF’) from India, Japan, Taiwan, Türkiye, and Vietnam. The investigation follows a complaint lodged by EUROFER on behalf of the Union industry on 4 August 2025.
Allegations, investigation scope
The complaint alleges that the imported CRF products are being dumped, causing injury to the Union industry. The investigation will determine if dumping has occurred and whether it has caused injury to the EU market. The product under investigation is specifically defined as flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel (excluding stainless steel) that are cold-rolled, not clad, plated, or coated.
The investigation period for dumping and injury covers 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The examination of trends relevant to injury assessment will span from 1 January 2022 to the end of the investigation period. The Commission will also investigate allegations of “particular market situation” (PMS) in the countries concerned, which might lead to higher dumping margins.
Raw material distortions
The complaint also highlights alleged raw material distortions in India and Vietnam. Export restrictions and taxes on key inputs such as iron ore, coal, and steel scrap are claimed to keep domestic costs artificially low, allowing producers to sell at unfairly competitive prices in international markets.
Procedure, participation
The Commission is inviting interested parties, including exporting producers, Union producers, and importers, to participate in the investigation. Due to the potentially large number of parties, the Commission may use sampling to select a reasonable number of companies to investigate within the statutory time limits. To be considered for the sample, exporting producers and unrelated importers must submit information within 7 days of the notice’s publication date. Union producers who believe they should be included in the sample also have 7 days to contact the Commission. The Commission will register imports of the products from the named countries to facilitate the possible collection of duties.
The investigation is expected to conclude within 12 months, but no more than 14 months, from the publication date. Provisional measures may be imposed within seven to eight months.
Outlook
This process of anti-dumping investigation against cold-rolled steel from India, Japan, Taiwan, Turkiye, and Vietnam, initiated by EUROFER, aims to determine if dumped imports are causing injury to the European Union industry. The outcome may result in the imposition of duties, which would protect the EU market from what are considered unfairly priced imports.
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