Australia Anti-Dumping Duties on China Painted Steel Strapping Set to Expire in 2026
Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commission announced on September 26, 2025, that its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duties on painted steel strapping from China will expire on November 26, 2026.
The current measures will automatically end unless a domestic manufacturer requests a sunset review by November 25, 2025. If no review is initiated, the duties will lapse after the expiry date.
Scope of the Measures
The duties apply to painted steel strapping made of carbon steel, with a width of 12–32 mm and thickness of 0.5–1.5 mm.
These products are listed under Australian Customs HS Code 7212.40.00.62.
Excluded items include stainless steel strapping and galvanized steel strapping, which are not covered by the current measures.
Background and Previous Investigation
The original investigation began in May 2020, following complaints from domestic steel producers.
Final duties were imposed in November 2021, after the Commission confirmed evidence of dumping and government subsidies.
Most Chinese exporters were subject to a combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty of 54.1%.
One exception was Qinhuangdao Jiashilun Packaging Materials Co., which was cleared due to negative dumping margins.
Market Implications
The upcoming expiration of these duties could reshape Australia’s industrial packaging market.
If the measures lapse, import competition from China may increase, potentially lowering domestic prices.
Local producers, however, may seek to extend the duties to maintain fair market conditions and prevent renewed dumping activity.
The decision may also influence broader trade relations between China and Australia, particularly in the steel and manufacturing sectors.
Next Steps
Australian producers wishing to continue protection must submit a sunset review application by November 25, 2025.
The review process would allow authorities to reassess whether dumping or subsidization remains a threat to the domestic industry.
If no review is initiated, the anti-dumping and countervailing duties will officially expire on November 26, 2026.
Outlook
Industry observers expect stakeholders to closely monitor the review window.
The outcome could signal Australia’s broader approach toward trade defense policy and steel sector regulation in the coming years.
The expiration decision will play a key role in shaping future China–Australia steel trade dynamics and regional price competitiveness.
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