Communiqué on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports (No: 2025/44) – Türkiye

The investigation outcome differentiates clearly between the two countries examined:

• China (People’s Republic of China)Imports were found to be dumped and to have caused material injury to the domestic industry. As a result, a definitive anti-dumping duty of 3.95% (ad valorem, CIF value) has been imposed on imports under the listed GTIP codes, applicable to all exporters.
• Indonesia (Republic of Indonesia)Dumping margins were assessed as negligible, and no material injury to the domestic industry was identified. Accordingly, the investigation concerning Indonesian-origin imports has been terminated without imposing any anti-dumping measure.

Scope of the measure

The definitive measure applies to a broad range of cold-rolled stainless flat steel products, classified under multiple GTIP codes within Chapters 7219 and 7220, subject to detailed thickness, width, and nickel-content criteria.

For application purposes, the decisive elements remain the current GTIP classification and the product description set out in Article 4 of the Communiqué. Explanatory content in the Investigation Report does not override the binding tariff positions and descriptions.

Practical implications for importers

From an operational perspective, this Communiqué introduces several immediate compliance considerations:

• Additional cost impact: Imports of covered Chinese-origin products will now incur an extra 3.95% anti-dumping duty, collected at the stage of release for free circulation.
• Origin verification risk: Given the country-specific outcome, origin determination and supporting documentation will be under heightened scrutiny. Incorrect or weak origin declarations may trigger retroactive duties, penalties, and potential circumvention allegations.
• Product classification sensitivity: Minor variations in thickness, width, or alloy composition may affect whether a product falls within or outside the scope. Misclassification risk should be reassessed, particularly for borderline specifications.
• Long-term planning: The measure will remain in force for five years, unless a sunset review is initiated earlier. Supply chain and sourcing strategies should therefore be reviewed with a medium- to long-term horizon.

Enforcement and duration

Customs authorities are required to collect the definitive anti-dumping duty upon importation, without prejudice to other applicable customs and trade defence regulations. Any future amendments to tariff nomenclature or product descriptions will not prevent the application of the measure, provided the product remains substantively within scope.

The measure will expire five years from its entry into force, unless a final review investigation is launched before expiry, in which case the duty will remain applicable until the review is concluded.

Consultant’s note

For companies importing stainless flat steel from Asia, this decision reinforces a recurring pattern in Türkiye’s trade defence practice: price-driven sourcing advantages are increasingly offset by trade remedy exposure. Importers are strongly advised to reassess landed-cost calculations, origin structures, and compliance documentation before continuing or expanding Chinese-origin supply.See Official Regulation