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On September 10, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam received an application from representatives of the domestic industry (the Applicant) requesting an investigation into the alleged circumvention of anti-dumping measures on hot-rolled steel (HRC) products with a width greater than 1,880mm and less than 2,300mm, originating from China.
As of September 18, 2025, the Investigating Authority confirmed that the application was complete and valid in accordance with Vietnam’s trade remedy regulations.
Next Steps
Pursuant to Article 88 of Decree No. 86/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 11, 2025, within 45 days from the receipt of a complete and valid application, the Investigating Authority will conduct a detailed appraisal to submit to the Minister of Industry and Trade for a decision on whether to initiate an investigation. The appraisal will focus on:
a) Determining signs of circumvention of trade remedies;
b) Assessing changes in the volume and value of imports from countries/territories following the initiation or application of the initial trade remedy measure;
c) Establishing evidence that circumvention has caused injury or reduced the effectiveness of the existing trade remedy measure against the domestic industry.
Product Information and Trade Context
Hot-rolled coil (HRC) is a fundamental raw material in many industries, particularly pipe manufacturing, mechanical engineering, automotive, and construction. In recent years, demand for HRC in Vietnam has surged, while domestic production capacity has not fully met market needs, resulting in increased imports from various markets, with China being one of the largest suppliers.
China remains one of Vietnam’s leading trade partners, serving both as a key export market and a major supplier of raw materials for production. Specifically for hot-rolled steel, imports from China account for a significant proportion. Any potential initiation of an anti-circumvention investigation would directly impact the bilateral trade balance as well as Vietnam’s domestic steel industry development strategy.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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