South Africa initiates AD probe into Chinese color-coated steel

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), on behalf of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), has initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into imports of color-coated steel from China, according to an official gazette released by ITAC on December 17.

The AD probe was in response to an application submitted by local steel producers ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd and SAFAL Steel (Pty) Ltd, who alleged that these Chinese color-coated steel products have been dumped on the SACU market and caused material injury to the local industry, the release said. The SACU's