South Africa imposing anti-dumping duties on tyres from China

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has recommended that the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, impose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of passenger car, truck and bus tyres from China. The Minister has approved ITAC’s recommendation. Duties will range from 7.18 per cent to 43.60 per cent ad valorem and remain in place for five years, until July 2028.

ITAC began its investigation on 31 January 2022 at the request of the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), which represents the four locally producing tyre makers, Bridgestone South Africa, Continental Tyre South Africa, Goodyear South Africa, and Sumitomo Rubber South Africa. SATMC says it “welcomes” this final determination.

“We commend ITAC’s expert members for their diligent efforts in conducting a thorough investigation into this complex matter and arriving at a well-justified conclusion, which acknowledges the challenges faced by the domestic tyre manufacturing sector,” says Nduduzo Chala, SATMC managing executive. “We are also satisfied that the Minister found that the evidence of material injury to the industry, was properly substantiated.

“The SATMC and its members remain committed to driving growth, promoting innovation, and ensuring the sustainability of the domestic tyre industry and the continued supplying of the wide SACU customer base,” Chala continues. “These duties will be essential in establishing a fair competitive landscape for our industry, ensuring a level playing field for domestic manufacturers, and preserving local employment opportunities.”

Full details about the anti-dumping duties are available here.