The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated a new investigation into tin mill products imported to the UK from China. This follows an application from Tata Steel UK asking for an anti-dumping measure to be imposed.
Tin mill products are often used in packaging and are known for their paint adhesion, as well as high heat resistance, sturdiness and recyclability. They are made through flat rolling iron or non-alloy steel and coating that with tin. They can also be subsequently coated in plastic or chromium.
The applicant, Tata, has alleged that imports of tin mill products from China are being dumped into the UK, and that these dumped imports are causing injury to the UK industry.
The period of investigation for this investigation will be 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024.
The TRA found that during the period of investigation, imports of tin mill products from China represented 5.3% of the UK market share, while the UK industry held 46% of the market.
Businesses that may be affected by this investigation can register their interest through our public file by 10 October 2024. Any new case developments will be posted on the TRA's public file.
Notes:
- The TRA is the UK body that investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair trading practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
- Anti-dumping duties allow a country or union to act against goods which are being sold at less than their normal value - this is defined as the price for 'like goods' sold in the exporter's home market.
