Update on Temporary Anti-Dumping Duties on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Products Originating from the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China (AD20)
On April 28, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1204/QD-BCT regarding amendments and supplements to the Decision on applying temporary anti-dumping duties on certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China.
Decision No. 1204/QD-BCT will amend the content of Decision No. 460/QD-BCT dated February 21, 2025.
Accordingly, the new Decision adds Win Faith Trading Limited with a duty rate of 27.83% to the list of related trading companies subject to anti-dumping duties in China. Additionally, other contents remain unchanged according to Decision No. 460/QD-BCT dated February 21, 2025.
1, Case code: AD20.
2, Product Name: Hot Rolled Steel
3, Basic Characteristics:
Products are certain flat-rolled products of iron or alloy or non-alloy steel; hot-rolled; thickness from 1.2 mm to 25.4 mm; width not exceeding 1,880 mm; not further processed than hot-rolling; pickled or not pickled; not clad, plated, coated or lined; oiled or not oiled; carbon content less than or equal to 0.30% by weight.
4, HS Code:
7208.25.00, 7208.26.00, 7208.27.19, 7208.27.99, 7208.36.00, 7208.37.00, 7208.38.00, 7208.39.20, 7208.39.40, 7208.39.90, 7208.51.00, 7208.52.00, 7208.53.00, 7208.54.90, 7208.90.90, 7211.14.15, 7211.14.16, 7211.14.19, 7211.19.13, 7211.19.19, 7211.90.12, 7211.90.19, 7225.30.90, 7225.40.90, 7225.99.90, 7226.91.10, 7226.91.90
5, Temporary anti-dumping duty rates: from 19.38% to 27.83%
6, Detailed list of companies subject to tax:
View here
(According to Decision No. 1204/QD-BCT dated April 28, 2025)
Related article: Anti Dumping Exemption
Canada Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Steel Strapping Imported from Vietnam (Case No. SS 2025 IN)
On May 12, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officially issued a decision to initiate an anti-dumping (AD) investigation concerning certain steel strapping products imported from several countries, including Vietnam.
Case Number: SS 2025 IN
1, Product Under Investigation
- Product Description: Steel strapping made of carbon steel or alloy steel, with or without seals or buckles, whether or not coiled, punched, or waxed; regardless of surface finish (including but not limited to galvanized, painted, blued, or coated), having a nominal width ranging from 9.5 mm (3/8”) to 50.8 mm (2”), and a nominal thickness ranging from 0.38 mm (0.015”) to 1.12 mm (0.044”), inclusive of all tolerances.
- Other names: Metal strapping, steel strap, steel tape, steel tie, coil strap, bale strap, metal strip, steel band, iron strip, flat wire, etc.
- Origin: China, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam
- Excluded Products: Certain products explicitly excluded from the scope of the investigation (not specified in the summary).
- Related HS codes: 7212.20.00.30, 7212.30.00.10, 7212.30.00.30, 7212.40.00.10, 7312.90.00.00, 7212.40.00.29, 7212.40.00.90, 7212.50.00.50, 7212.60.00.00, 7326.20.00.00, 7217.10.00.55, 7217.20.00.10, 7217.30.00.10, 7226.99.00.93
2, Petitioner and Investigating Authorities
- Petitioner:: JEM Strapping Systems Inc.
- Investigating Authorities::
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
3, Investigation Period and Profitability Analysis Period
- Dumping Investigation Period: From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
- Profitability Analysis Period: From January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
4, Information Submission Obligations for Exporters
The CBSA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to relevant Vietnamese exporters. Exporters are required to prepare and submit detailed data on:
- Export sales, costs, and pricing structure of shipments to Canada during the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
- Domestic sales and cost data for like goods during the profitability analysis period from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
- Deadline for RFI Submission: No later than 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), June 18, 2025 — equivalent to 4:00 AM (Vietnam Time), June 19, 2025
- Note: Failure to submit the RFI, or submission of incomplete or late responses, may result in CBSA treating the exporter as non-cooperative and applying the highest possible margin based on facts available.
- Download RFI: here
5, Recommendations for Vietnamese Exporters
- Proactively monitor the development of the case and study Canada’s anti-dumping investigation procedures carefully;
- Fully cooperate and provide accurate, complete, and timely information to the CBSA;
- Work closely with the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam for legal support and timely resolution of arising issues.
6, Contact for Assistance
Division for Foreign Trade Remedies
Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam – Ministry of Industry and Trade
Address: 54 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: kiennh@moit.gov.vn, ngocny@moit.gov.vn
Contact Person: Mr. Nguyễn Hoàng Kiên – Tel: +84 94 261 3889
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References
[1] “Canada initiates anti-dumping investigation with steel belts imported from Vietnam”, Department of Trade Remedies, https://chongbanphagia.vn/…
[2] “Notice of commencement of preliminary injury inquiry – STEEL STRAPPING”, Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), https://citt-tcce.gc.ca/…
[3] “Notice of initiation of investigations: Steel Strapping (SS 2025 IN)”, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/…