On 05 February 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) announced the termination of its investigation into the alleged dumping of other screws fully threaded with hexagon heads and other bolts with hexagon heads, excluding bolt ends, screw studs and screw studding originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China.
Reasons for termination
The investigation was initiated on 26 July 2024 following a complaint filed by the South African Fastener Manufacturers Association (SAFMA). Under Regulation 20 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations (ADR), all anti-dumping investigations must be finalised within 18 months of initiation. The 18-month period applicable to this investigation expired on 26 January 2026, meaning that the investigation was not finalised within this statutory timeframe.
ITAC is therefore precluded, under the ADR, from continuing the investigation or imposing anti-dumping duties in respect of the subject product.
Termination effective date
This termination takes effect immediately from the date of publication of this notice, and the investigation is hereby terminated.
Implications of termination
As a result of the termination of this investigation, no anti-dumping duties will be imposed on imports of other screws fully threaded with hexagon heads and other bolts with hexagon heads, excluding bolt ends, screw studs and screw studding originating in or imported from China.