China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Imports Through 2030
On July 1, 2025, China officially announced the extension of anti-dumping duties on certain stainless steel products for another five years, following a sunset review of the original 2019 measures. The decision, led by the Ministry of Commerce and approved by the Tariff Commission of the State Council, aims to protect the Chinese stainless steel industry from continued or renewed injury caused by underpriced imports.
The anti-dumping duties apply to stainless steel billet and hot-rolled stainless steel plate/coil originating from the:
- European Union
- United Kingdom
- South Korea
- Indonesia
China Stainless Steel Duty Rates by Region and Producer
According to the official ruling:
EU and UK companies: flat rate of 43.0%
POSCO (South Korea): 23.1%
Other South Korean producers: up to 103.1%
Indonesian companies: 20.2%
These duties apply to products classified under stainless steel billet and hot-rolled plate/coil, commonly used in construction, chemical, industrial, and heavy equipment manufacturing.
Background: Sunset Review and Domestic Industry Concerns
The extension follows a sunset review investigation launched on July 22, 2024, initiated by Chinese stainless steel producers. The Ministry of Commerce concluded that removing the duties would likely result in continued or renewed dumping by exporters from the affected regions, causing material injury to the domestic industry.
This decision is aligned with China’s Anti-Dumping Regulations, which permit continued duties if the threat to the local industry remains after five years.