South America steel buyers & sellers: 25% Brazil tariff, CRC AD duties, Argentina FX controls. Get actionable insights. Download Report.
Brazil has just raised import tariffs on nine steel categories to 25% for 12 months, imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on pre‑painted steel from China and India, and is pushing for “hard quotas”. Colombia added a 35% tariff on non‑FTA country imports. Argentina’s steel consumption surged 18% in 2025 – but foreign exchange controls make payments unpredictable. Meanwhile, Chinese mills are raising domestic prices, and port congestion at Santos is pushing wait times to 7–12 days.
This weekly report helps procurement and sales managers cut through the noise – with decision‑ready intelligence on trade barriers, currency risks, and supply chain disruptions across South America.
• For Procurement Managers, this report helps you solve:
- How do Brazil’s 25% tariff hike (12 months) and definitive AD duties on CRC/pre‑painted steel affect your landed cost – and which origins still offer competitive pricing?
You will get a clear duty‑inclusive CFR calculator for Santos and other key ports, plus alternative sourcing options from Japan, Korea, or Turkey to bypass punitive AD rates. - Argentina’s steel demand is booming (+18%), but FX controls (60‑day waiting period, SIRA licenses) block payments. How can you structure USD contracts and payment terms to secure supply without being trapped by currency rules?
The report breaks down the latest SIRA approval process, prepayment quota reductions, and practical hedging strategies to keep your supply chain moving. - Santos port congestion is pushing vessel wait times to 7–12 days. How do you adjust your logistics planning and inventory safety stock to avoid demurrage and production stoppages?
You will learn which alternative ports (Rio de Janeiro, São Francisco do Sul) offer shorter waits, and how to time orders around Brazil’s seasonal agricultural export peaks.
• For Sales Managers, this report helps you solve:
- Brazil has raised tariffs to 25% on nine steel categories and locked in AD duties on CRC/pre‑painted steel. Which product segments still have open import windows – and which origins (Japan, Korea, Turkey) can you use to bypass these barriers?
The report maps the exact HS codes affected, the effective dates of each measure, and the competitive advantage of offering CFR Santos with a transparent duty breakdown. - Argentina’s 18% consumption growth makes it Latin America’s hottest market – but FX controls scare off many exporters. How can you quote USD terms, shorten payment cycles, and pre‑qualify buyers with SIRA approval to close deals that competitors avoid?
You will get a template for “FX‑resilient” quotes and a checklist for verifying Argentine importers’ SIRA status before contracting. - China’s steel destocking is slowing (social inventories still 13% above last year) and Baosteel just raised HRC prices for May. How do you price CFR South America to stay competitive while protecting margins?
The report provides CFR Santos benchmarks based on current freight, tariff, and currency trends – plus a scenario tool to adjust offers as the real appreciates (USD/BRL down 9% in 2026).
The report’s core value
Brazil‘s 25% tariff window is open for only 12 months and AD duties block Chinese CRC/pre‑painted steel, but Argentina’s 18% demand surge creates a high‑reward market for exporters who master its FX maze – structural trade barriers mean informed players capture premium pricing.
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