The European Commission has opened an investigation into hot-rolled
steel sheet piles imported from China to determine whether they are
being dumped in Europe. The investigation was launched following a
complaint by EU steelmaker group Eurofer and could bring fresh measures
against Chinese steel. The Journal said the complaint was lodged on
behalf of three manufacturers making this product in the EU, including
ArcelorMittal subsidiaries in Luxembourg and Poland and Vitkovice Steel
of the Czech Republic. The complaint says exports from China have
increased significantly at prices that are artificially low.
The product subject to this investigation is hot-rolled steel sheet
piles defined as sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled,
punched or made from assembled elements, composed of hot rolled
corrugated sheets with interlocks that can form an impervious continuous
wall. Cold-formed steel sheet piles are excluded.
The product allegedly being dumped is the product under investigation,
originating in the country concerned, currently falling within CN code
ex 7301 10 00 (TARIC code 7301 10 00 10).
The investigation of dumping and injury will cover the period from 1
April 2017 to 31 March 2018. The examination of trends relevant for the
assessment of injury will cover the period from 1 January 2015 to the
end of the investigation period.
EU Starts Anti Dumping Probe On HR Steel Sheet Piles From China
- May 25, 2018-