🚢 Japan 55% Tariff + Korea 33% + EU 50% – CNB Group‘s Ready Stock Keeps Your GI and PPGI Moving

August 2026 has been brutal for steel buyers. In just the first week of the month, Japan dropped a 55.3% tariff bomb on galvanized steel. South Korea‘s 33.67% duties are already in place. The EU’s 50% over-quota tariffs have been in effect since July 1. And Vietnam just launched a mid-term review that could further restrict the last remaining ASEAN.

The “galvanized steel tariff encirclement” is now complete. From East Asia to Europe, your supply chain is under siege.

✅ Ready stock – We have PPGI, GI, GL, aluminized, and ZAM coils in our warehouse. No waiting for mill production.

✅ Fast shipping – Our expanded inventory means we can dispatch within days – before new tariffs take effect.

✅ Multi-market reach – We serve Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. When one market closes, others stay open.

✅ Real-time intelligence – We track every tariff change daily. We know which EU product categories still have quota available and can help you prioritize shipments accordingly.

✅ Alternative products – If GI is now too expensive for your target market, we offer GL, ZAM, and aluminized alternatives that may fit different tariff classifications.

The good news: UK anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold-rolled steel expired on August 5, 2026 – a rare bright spot in an otherwise dark trade landscape.

The bottom line: Every week you delay, your cost goes up. Tariffs are accumulating, markets are closing, and the window to lock in current pricing is closing fast.

📩 Contact us today. Check our ready stock and lock your price now.