South Africa has announced anti-dumping duty rates of up to 74.98% and 20.32% on products from China and Thailand, respectively. These products include U-section steel, I-section steel, H-section steel, among others, for which South Africa has issued specific rulings on the anti-dumping duty rates.

Additionally, rulings on anti-dumping duty rates have been made for flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel products imported from mainland China, Taiwan, and Japan. The final anti-dumping duty rate for producers in Taiwan is 24.20%, while the final rate for Japanese manufacturer Nippon Steel Corporation is 44.95%, and for other Japanese manufacturers, the final rate is 57.23%.

These rulings cover a wide range of products, including flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel products with a width of 600 millimeters or more. These products are identified by specific tariff codes in South Africa, encompassing various types of steel products.

South Africa's decision to impose anti-dumping duties on imported steel products is aimed at protecting domestic industries and addressing an excessive dependency on imports. Data shows that about 36% of South Africa's steel consumption volume relies on imports, with China accounting for 73% of the import share, intensifying pressure on South Africa's domestic industry. These measures by the South African government are intended to safeguard the domestic steel industry from the impacts of unfair trade competition.