Riyadh: The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) announced the imposition of final anti-dumping duties on imports of steel or stainless steel pipes with longitudinally welded circular sections originating from China and Taiwan. The decision, issued by Chairman of the Board of Directors of GAFT Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi, was published in the Umm Al-Qura newspaper on June 29, 2025.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the duties will take effect for a five-year period starting June 30, 2025. As part of the decision, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority has been directed to implement and collect duties ranging from 6.5% to 27.3%, depending on the manufacturer, as detailed in the official announcement.

The measure follows the final results of an investigation launched on May 2, 2024, after the local industry submitted a formal complaint. The investigation was conducted in accordance with the Law of Trade Remedies in International Trade and its executive regulations, designed to protect the domestic market from unf
air trade practices such as dumping.

GAFT emphasized that this step is part of broader efforts to safeguard national industries, enhance the Kingdom’s position in global trade, and contribute to the country’s economic growth.

For full details of the tariff decision and to access the public announcement, visit the official GAFT website (https://gaft.gov.sa/ar/Pages/default.aspx) under “Announcements and Circulars for Trade Remedies Investigations.”