Australia launches AD probe into China-origin HRC imports

Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission has initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into imports of hot-rolled coil (HRC) originating from China, according to a release on November 15 posted by the country's Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

The Commission is acting on a petition lodged by Australian steel producer, BlueScope Steel Limited, Mysteel Global learned. The period of investigation for the dumping assessment is from October 1 2023 to September 30 2024, with a Statement of Essential Facts to be issued no later than March 5 2025. The products targeted