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Minimum import price set at $1,019.50/ton; duties apply to below-threshold shipments for four months
On May 20, 2025, Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MCIT) imposed provisional anti-dumping (AD) duties on welded steel pipes imported from China. The measure establishes a minimum import price of US$1,019.50/ton, with any shipment declared below this threshold subject to a provisional duty equal to the price gap.
This decision follows a formal petition by Tenaris TuboCaribe Ltda., Colombia’s domestic producer, which alleged material injury caused by low-priced imports.
Four-Month Provisional Measure Targets Cable Protection Pipes
The preliminary AD ruling applies to welded steel pipes of circular cross-section made of iron or steel, used primarily for electrical cable protection. Covered products have nominal diameters between 12.7 mm (1/2") and 152.4 mm (6"), and are classified under HS Code 7306.30.99.00.
These pipes are widely used in construction, energy infrastructure, and telecom installations, making fair pricing crucial for domestic manufacturers.
The provisional duties take effect immediately and will remain in force for four months, ending on September 20, 2025. The Colombian government may issue a final decision following this period, potentially extending or modifying the measure.
Tenaris Drives Action Against Dumped Chinese Imports
The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on February 20, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Tenaris TuboCaribe, a subsidiary of the global steel pipe giant Tenaris. The company alleged that dumped Chinese imports were undercutting domestic prices, causing market distortion and financial harm.
The preliminary decision suggests that Colombian authorities found sufficient evidence of price undercutting, prompting immediate provisional relief.
Broader Trade Implications
This move aligns Colombia with other Latin American nations—including Brazil and Mexico—that have taken similar action against Chinese steel imports amid surging global overcapacity. The decision underscores growing trade protectionism as countries seek to defend strategic manufacturing sectors.
The outcome of Colombia’s final ruling will be closely watched by importers, construction firms, and global steel pipe producers, especially those involved in infrastructure and energy development in the region.
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