EEC extends AD duties on Chinese welded stainless pipes

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board has extended anti-dumping (AD) duties on welded pipes, tubes, and hollow sections made from corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel originating from China. The measure, originally set to expire on March 13 2026, will now remain in force until and including November 12 2026, the commission announced on January 23.

Duty rates remain unchanged at 14.62% for Foshan Vinmay Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., and 17.28% for Guangdong Sumwin New Material Group Co., Ltd. and all other Chinese producers.

The duties apply to welded corrosion-resistant stainless steel pipes with a wall thickness between 0.4mm and 6mm, and with circular, square, or rectangular cross-sections. The affected products fall under the following Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) tariff codes: 7306 40 200 9, 7306 40 800 1, 7306 40 800 8, and 7306 61 100 9.

The decision follows a sunset review investigation initiated by the EEC on November 13 last year. The review was launched after the EEC Department for Internal Market Protection received a formal request to examine whether allowing the existing duties to lapse would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury to the domestic industry within the EAEU customs territory.

The original AD measures were first imposed on February 12 2021, for a five-year term.

Written by Tiffany Hou, houtianhui@mysteel.com

Edited by Russ McCulloch, russ.mcculloch@mysteel.com