South Korea imposes provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 33.67% on Chinese coated steel

South Korea's Ministry of Strategy and Finance has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of certain coated steel products originating from China, with rates ranging from 22.34% to 33.67%. The decision follows a preliminary injury ruling issued by the Korea International Trade Commission.

The duties apply to cold-rolled sheets and coils of iron, carbon steel, and other alloy steel with a thickness of less than 4.75 mm, coated with galvanized, zinc-aluminum, or zinc-aluminum-manganese alloys. The affected products fall under several Korean tariff codes, including 7210.41.0000, 7210.49.9010, 7210.49.9090, 7210.61.0000, 7210.70.2000, 7212.30.9010, 7212.30.9090, 7212.40.2000, 7225.92.9091, 7225.92.9099, and 7226.99.3000.

The provisional duties were set on a company-specific basis. Baogang Steel Union and its Inner Mongolia affiliates received the lowest rate at 22.34%, while Shougang Jingtang and its affiliates were assigned a rate of 26.28%. Hong Kong-based Wing Tung Holdings faced the highest duty at 33.67%, while all other Chinese producers and exporters are subject to a general rate of 25.75%.

The Korea International Trade Commission issued its preliminary affirmative determination on April 16, 2026, concluding that dumped imports had caused material injury to the domestic industry and recommending the imposition of provisional measures.

The duties officially took effect on June 12, 2026, and are scheduled to remain in force until October 11, 2026. Following the expiry of the provisional measures, South Korea may proceed to impose definitive anti-dumping duties for a five-year period.