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South Africa Imposes Heavy Duties on Steel Imports

3/21/2026

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South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) imposed anti-dumping duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand, effective March 19, 2026: 74.98% for China and 20.32% for Thailand.
The action follows an ITAC investigation that found dumping harmed domestic manufacturers and notes a nearly 19-fold rise in imports in 2023/24.
The measures run five years to shield local producers in an import-reliant sector facing job losses and shutdowns.

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South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) imposed anti-dumping duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand, effective March 19, 2026: 74.98% for China and 20.32% for Thailand.
The action follows an ITAC investigation that found dumping harmed domestic manufacturers and notes a nearly 19-fold rise in imports in 2023/24.
The measures run five years to shield local producers in an import-reliant sector facing job losses and shutdowns.