Australia imposes up to 48% anti-dumping tariffs on steel tubing, raising costs for utility-scale solar projects
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Giles Parkinson
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Summary
The Australian government has agreed to impose new anti-dumping tariffs of up to 48% on imported hollow steel tubing from China, Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea, at the request of local steel manufacturers. This decision, published quietly by Industry Minister Tim Ayres, will significantly increase costs for utility-scale solar projects in Australia, as the steel tubing is used in torque tubes that support solar module mountings. The tariffs are retrospective to September of the previous year, potentially impacting projects already underway.
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Solar industry sources note the decision is retrospective – to September last year – and so could impact multi
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