South Africa imposes three-year safeguard tariffs on imported corrosion-resistant steel coils
2026-06-26 11:06:09 [Print]
South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) implemented new safeguard tariffs on imported corrosion-resistant steel coils on June 12, 2026.
The measure responds to an unexpected surge in foreign shipments that has caused injury to the industry within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). To provide temporary relief to domestic producers, the protective import duties will decrease over three years, starting at 52.34% in the first year, dropping to 37.34% in the second year, and ending at 22.34% in the third year.
The restrictions apply to flat-rolled steel products with a thickness of less than 0.45 mm and a width of 600 mm or above, covering specific aluminum-zinc and zinc-coated products under tariff codes 7210.61.20, 7210.61.30, 7225.92.25, and 7225.92.35.
Developing countries with individual trade shares of less than 3%, or collective shares of less than 9%, are exempt from the duties.
To protect downstream businesses, the commission has expanded a tax rebate program for items not available locally and will strictly monitor pricing by major domestic producers, including ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and Safal Steel.
The measure responds to an unexpected surge in foreign shipments that has caused injury to the industry within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). To provide temporary relief to domestic producers, the protective import duties will decrease over three years, starting at 52.34% in the first year, dropping to 37.34% in the second year, and ending at 22.34% in the third year.
The restrictions apply to flat-rolled steel products with a thickness of less than 0.45 mm and a width of 600 mm or above, covering specific aluminum-zinc and zinc-coated products under tariff codes 7210.61.20, 7210.61.30, 7225.92.25, and 7225.92.35.
Developing countries with individual trade shares of less than 3%, or collective shares of less than 9%, are exempt from the duties.
To protect downstream businesses, the commission has expanded a tax rebate program for items not available locally and will strictly monitor pricing by major domestic producers, including ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and Safal Steel.
