Australia Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation On Galvanized Steel Imports From Vietnam And South Korea

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On April 30, 2026, the Anti-Dumping Commission under the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources issued Notice No. 2026/62 initiating an anti-dumping investigation into galvanized steel imported from Vietnam and South Korea.
Case Details:

1. Product Under Investigation:

Galvanized steel

2. Relevant HS Codes:

7210.49.00, 7212.30.00, 7225.92.00, and 7226.99.00

3. Product Description:

  •  Flat-rolled products of iron or steel, whether or not alloyed, with a thickness ranging from 0.3 mm to 3.5 mm, of any width, in coils or sheets, coated or plated with zinc.
  • The zinc coating or plating must account for 50% or more of the total coating composition.

4. Excluded Products:

Flat-rolled steel products that are coated or plated with zinc and have been painted, pre-painted, electro-plated, corrugated, or coated with an aluminium-zinc alloy containing 50% or more aluminium content.

5. Country of Origin:

South Korea and Vietnam

6. Investigation Periods:

  • Dumping investigation period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
  • Injury analysis period: Australian market data will be examined from January 1, 2022.

7. Obligations of Vietnamese Manufacturers/Exporters:

The deadline for exporters to submit their questionnaire responses is June 8, 2026.

8. Recommendations from the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam:

  • Cooperate fully with the Commission throughout the investigation; non-cooperative conduct should be avoided as it may result in the application of adverse facts available or the imposition of the highest anti-dumping duty rate.
  • Carefully read the Commission’s guidelines and submit questionnaire responses in the prescribed format and within the stipulated deadlines; proactively request extensions when necessary.
  • Develop an appropriate defense strategy, while also diversifying export markets and product lines.
  • Maintain regular coordination with and provide timely updates to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam to ensure prompt support.

(Pursuant to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam dated May 11, 2026)

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