Ministry imposes antidumping duties on SS pipe imports from China and Taiwan

Saudi Arabia has imposed final anti-dumping duties on imports of longitudinally welded circular stainless steel pipes from China and Taiwan. The decision, issued by Minister of Commerce and GAFT Chairman Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, will take effect for five years starting June 30, 2025.

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority has been directed to enforce and collect the following duties:

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

The move follows an anti-dumping investigation initiated in May 2024 by the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) in response to a petition filed by Saudi manufacturer Armetal Stainless Pipe.

The investigation examined dumping activities between January 1 and December 31, 2023, and assessed injury to the domestic industry during the 2020-2023 period.

The affected products include stainless steel pipes in grades such as 316/316L, 304/304L, duplex 2205 or 31803S, and super duplex 32750S, in sizes ranging from 0.5 to 8 inches and thicknesses between 1.9 mm and 8.18 mm. These are typically used in water, sewerage, chemical, and oil & gas applications.

The imports fall under the HS codes including 73011000001, 730611000002, 730621000001, 730621000002, 730640100000, 730640200000, 730640300000, 730650100000, 730650200000, and 730650300000.