According to China Trade Remedy Information Network, the Korea Trade Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation targeting alloy steel bars and rods originating in China on May 7, 2026. The dumping investigation period for this case spans from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, while the injury investigation period covers January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025.
Several months later, on September 17, 2026, the Korea Trade Commission issued Announcement No.2026-22 (Case Investigation No.23-2025-10), rendering an affirmative preliminary anti-dumping determination on alloy steel bars and rods (Bars and rods of steel) originating from China. The commission proposed to the Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea to levy provisional anti-dumping duties on the subject goods. The applicable duty rates for relevant entities are listed as follows: Jiangsu Yonggang Group Co., Ltd. and its affiliates and exporters: 25.08%; Daye Special Steel Co., Ltd., Singapore Jinteng International Pte. Ltd. and their affiliates and exporters: 27.96%; All other producers/exporters: 27.33%.
The products subject to investigation refer to alloy steel bars and rods manufactured by rolling or forging, excluding iron, carbon steel and stainless steel products. The subject goods fall under Korean HS codes 7214.10.0000, 7214.30.0000, 7214.91.0000, 7214.99.1000, 7214.99.9000, 7215.10.0000, 7215.50.0000, 7215.90.0000, 7228.10.0000, 7228.20.0000, 7228.30.1000, 7228.30.9000, 7228.40.1000, 7228.40.9000, 7228.50.0000 and 7228.60.9000.