On May 27, 2025, the European Commission announced that it will impose a definitive anti-dumping (AD) duty on imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel plated or coated with tin (tinplated products) originating in China. This followed a provisional AD measure imposed in January this year.

The AD investigation, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, was launched based on a complaint submitted by the European Steel Association (EUROFER) on April 2, 2024.

According to the official notice, the definitive dumping margin ranges from 13.1% to 62.3%. The decision showed that tinplate imports from China had been sold into the EU market at dumped prices, with a total product value of EUR 2.7 billion yearly, causing injury to the EU industry.

The products involved are tin mill flat-rolled products, of iron or non-alloy steel, coated or plated with tin, whether or not coated with a plastic material and/or varnished, classified under CN codes 7210 11 00, 7210 12, ex 7210 70, 7210 90 40, ex 7210 90 80, 7212 10, and ex 7212 40 (TARIC codes 7210 70 10 15, 7210 70 80 20, 7210 70 80 92, 7210 90 80 20, 7212 40 20 10, 7212 40 80 12, 7212 40 80 30, 7212 40 80 80, and 7212 40 80 85).