UK investigates South Korean plate imports after complaint
The UK Consumer Protection Authority (TRA) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot-rolled steel sheet from South Korea based on a complaint filed by Spartan UK, Kallanish said.
According to a statement from TRA. According to the initial analysis, imports of hot-rolled steel sheet from South Korea increased from about 14,000 tons in 2021 to more than 40,000 tons in 2024.
The investigation period covers the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
The goods to be investigated are hot-rolled. steel sheets with a width of 600 mm or more, not in rolls, without plating, electroplating. These products are not subjected to additional processing, except for hot-rolled products, and have a thickness exceeding 4.75 mm.
The scope of application also includes products with perforations, without additional processing other than surface treatment, or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular. Tool steel is excluded.
Alternative names for the same product include hot-rolled sheet, rolled sheet, and reversible rolled sheet.
These products fall under the following product codes: 72085120, 72085210, 72089020, 72254040, 72085191, 72085291, 72089080, 72254060, 72085198, 72085299 and 72109030.
At any stage of the investigation, if the TRA determines that there are sufficient grounds, it may issue a preliminary positive opinion, requiring importers of the relevant goods to provide a guarantee covering the alleged anti-dumping amount.
The British company Spartan produces steel sheets from 8 to 150 mm thick, with a maximum width of 2,100 mm and a length of up to 22 meters.
The most common brands on the market are EN 10025-2, S275 and S355.
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