The National Tariff Commission (NTC) of Pakistan finalized the second sunset review of the anti-dumping (AD) measure for Case ADC36 concerning Chinese continuous casting (steel) billets on April 10, 2026. The authority determined that a 24.04% AD tax remains necessary, keeping this rate in place for five years from June 22, 2025.

The affected goods, semi-finished products of iron and alloy and non-alloy steel under HS codes 7207.1110, 7207.1190, 7207.1210, 7207.1290, 7207.1910, 7207.1920, 7207.1990, 7207.2010, 7207.2020, 7207.2090, 7224.1000, and 7224.9000, are used for manufacturing steel bars, wire rods, beams, channels, T-iron, and so on.

However, imports escape this duty if they serve as inputs for goods destined solely for export or for foreign grant-in-aid projects. This exemption applies to materials qualifying for customs duty relief under the Customs Act, 1969.

Initial duties began in 2017, with a review in 2022. The current decision relies on trade data from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.