The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed to extend the existing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on organic coated steel (OCS) imports from China for a further five years. If approved, these measures will remain in force until May 4, 2029. The main purpose of the decision is to prevent the British steel industry from being harmed by dumped and subsidized imports if these duties are removed.
A Critical Product for the UK Market
OCS is an important material widely used in the construction industry, metal furniture, heating and ventilation systems, and various household appliances. According to TRA's assessment, measures introduced in 2013 have been effective in protecting local producers by keeping OCS imports from China below 1,000 tons per year.
Tata Steel UK is the only company producing OCS in the UK, producing at its Shotton plant in North Wales. The company generates annual revenues of approximately GBP 222 million ($280 million) from OCS sales and employs a total of 8,100 people.
Taxes and Market Effects
Currently, anti-dumping duties on OCS imports from China range from 5.9% to 26.1%, while countervailing duties range from 13.7% to 44.7% depending on the exporter. TRA expects that once these measures are lifted, Chinese producers may once again adopt aggressive pricing strategies, which would harm UK producers.
In this context, TRA has given potentially affected businesses the opportunity to provide feedback until March 18, 2025. Interested parties will be able to contribute to the decision-making process by submitting their views through TRA's public dossier.
Measures Underway
The UK government and TRA believe that these measures continue to ensure fair competition for local producers. Last week, the UK also approved a five-year extension of anti-dumping measures on corrosion-resistant steel imports from China.
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