Thailand Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel for Another Five Years

On November 10, 2025, Thailand’s authorities released the affirmative final determination of the second sunset review on cold-rolled stainless steel imports from China. The ruling confirms that existing anti-dumping (AD) duties will remain in place for another five years, effective immediately the day after the announcement. The decision aims to protect Thailand’s domestic stainless steel industry from continued injury caused by low-priced imports.
 

Final Duty Rates Remain Unchanged

Under the renewed measures, anti-dumping duties continue to be calculated based on the CIF import price. The final AD margins are as follows:
    •    Ningbo Baoxin Stainless Steel: 8.5%
    •    All Other Chinese Producers: 33.32%
    •    Exempt Producers:
    •    Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel
    •    Tianjin Tisco & TPCO Stainless Steel
    •    Guangdong Taigang Stainless Steel Processing & Distribution
    •    Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Precision Strip

These exemptions indicate that certain Chinese producers successfully demonstrated that their exports no longer cause dumping-related injury.
 

Products Covered Under the Ruling

The AD extension applies to cold-rolled stainless steel in coil, sheet, and strip form, falling under the following HS codes:

72193200030, 72193200040,
72193300030, 72193300040,
72193400030, 72193400040,
72193500030, 72193500040,
72202010030, 72202010040,
72202090030, 72202090040

These products are widely used in household appliances, automotive parts, industrial equipment, kitchenware, and precision components, making the ruling significant for downstream manufacturers in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
 

Impact on the Southeast Asian Stainless Steel Market

Thailand’s decision reflects broader trends in Asia, where governments are increasingly extending or introducing trade protection measures in response to global oversupply. With China’s stainless steel exports remaining highly competitive, Thailand aims to stabilize domestic production and safeguard its local mills.

The extension of AD duties is expected to:
    •    Limit inflow of low-priced Chinese stainless steel
    •    Support Thai cold-rolled stainless steel producers
    •    Influence regional pricing trends, especially in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia
    •    Shift buyer sourcing strategies toward more stable origins
 

What This Means for Global Stainless Steel Buyers

For importers in Southeast Asia, sourcing strategies may now shift toward non-Chinese origins to avoid higher duty-inclusive costs, with buyers increasingly looking to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Europe for more stable and policy-resilient supply chains.

YES Stainless International is ready to support companies navigating these changes—offering reliable stainless steel supply from Taiwan with full ASTM/ASME compliance, transparent documentation, and consistent export capability.

If you require stainless steel products with secure origin and competitive pricing amid Thailand’s renewed anti-dumping duties, YES Stainless International is here to assist.
 

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