Saudi Arabia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties of Up to 38.7% on Chinese Beverage Can Lids
Saudi Arabia imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging between 15.8% and 38.7% on metal beverage can lids manufactured in China for a period of five years starting October 13, 2026.
Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi issued a decision imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on easy-open metal beverage can lids imported from China, with rates ranging between 15.8% and 38.7%.
The decision was published in the official gazette Um Al-Qura on October 12, 2026, with the duties remaining in effect for five years starting October 13, 2026.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will collect these duties on incoming shipments.
The duties cover easy-open can lids with diameters ranging between 50 and 63 mm, and their rates were determined based on the final findings of the investigation conducted by the Authority, aiming to protect local producers from dumping and enhance competitiveness in the domestic market.
What do these terms mean?
Anti-dumping duties: Customs duties imposed by a country on imports sold at prices below their cost or below the domestic market price to protect domestic industry.
Easy-open beverage can lids: The metal pieces used to open soft drink and juice cans.
Um Al-Qura Newspaper: The official gazette of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and laws and regulations do not become effective until published in it.
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