Eurasian Economic Commission extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese oil and gas field pipes for another 5 years

MOSCOW. Oct 9 (Interfax) - The board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has extended anti-dumping measures for seamless steel pipes originating from China and used for drilling and operating oil and gas wells for another five years.

The text of the EEC decision was posted on the commission's website.

The measure will be in effect until October 5, 2031 inclusive.

The anti-dumping measure in relation to oil and gas field pipes from China in the form of an import duty and price undertakings was introduced by an EEC decision of August 18, 2015. The duty rate ranges from 12.23% to 31% of the customs value depending on the manufacturer.

The validity period of this measure was set to expire on April 26, 2026. However, on the basis of an application from producers in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the commission initiated a repeat investigation at the end of 2025. In February, the anti-dumping duty was extended for the duration of its conduct until December 21, 2026.

In summer this year, the EEC published a report on the results of the repeat anti-dumping investigation, according to which "the analysis of the information obtained during the investigation allows for the conclusion that there is a possibility that dumping imports of the Chinese goods will continue, and renewed harm to the economic sector if the anti-dumping measure is terminated."

"China possesses significant production potential and is the world's largest exporter of casing, tubing and drill pipes. Trade protection measures are in effect for products including the goods [pipes] originating from China in third countries. In particular, anti-dumping measures are applied in the EU, the U.S., Canada and India. Countervailing measures have been introduced in the U.S. and Canada. In the EU and the United Kingdom, tariff quotas are in effect for steel products, including the goods. In addition, in the U.S., additional duty rates are in effect for imports from China. Taking into account the above circumstances, the termination of the anti-dumping measure will with high probability lead to an increase in the amount of dumping imports of Chinese goods into the EAEU's customs territory at significantly lower prices compared to conditions where the anti-dumping measure is applied, and to a further deterioration of the economic sector's production and/or financial indicators," the EEC said.