On 04 September 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) announced the inclusion of imports originating in or imported from South Korea to be subject to the payment of the safeguard duty in Schedule No.2 Part 3 (Safeguards) at a rate of 11% on certain hot-rolled steel products, classifiable under Chapter 72 from 02 May 2027 up to and including 01 May 2028
The reasoning is contained in ITAC Minute M04/2026.