# Trade, Industry and Competition Department will impose safeguard duties on hot-rolled steel imports following the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s final recommendation. Duties will start at 13-percent in year one, eleven-percent in year two, and nine-percent in year three. The department says that the move aims to protect local producers from a recent surge in cheaper imports. The temporary measure allows the local industry time to recover and become more competitive. Exemptions apply to developing countries with minimal import volumes.
Safeguard duties imposed on hot-rolled steel imports