Saudi Arabia imposes antidumping duties on Stainless Steel pipe imports from China and Taiwan

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed final anti-dumping duties on imports of steel or stainless steel tubes with longitudinally welded circular sections imported from China and Taiwan. The decision, issued by the Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, is effective for five years starting from June 30, 2025. The decision also directs the General Authority of Zakat and Tax to apply and collect customs duties as follows: China: Zhejiang Dewei Stainless Steel Piping Co., Ltd.: 17.3pct Tsingshan Steel Pipe Co., Ltd.: 19.5pct Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd.: 6.5pct All others: 24.6pct Taiwan: Froch Enterprise Co., Ltd.: 23.7pct All others: 27.3pct This move follows an anti-dumping investigation. The General Authority for Foreign Trade initiated an investigation on May 2, 2024, following a complaint from the local industry, in accordance with the Trade Remedies System in International Trade and its Implementing Regulations. The investigation examined dumping activities from January 1 to December 31, 2023, and assessed the damage to the local industry during the period 2020-2023. The affected products include stainless steel pipes of grades 316/316L, 304/304L, Duplex 2205 or 31803S, and Super Duplex 32750S, in sizes ranging from 0.5 to 8 inches, and thicknesses ranging from 1.9 mm to 8.18 mm. These pipes are typically used in water, sewage, chemicals, and oil and gas applications. Imports fall under Harmonized System codes including 73011000001, 730611000002, 730621000001, 730621000002, 730640100000, 730640200000, 730640300000, 730650100000, 730650200000, and 730650300000.