Jerusalem, 21 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Import Administration announced that, in accordance with applicable laws and in accordance with the announcement of the Minister of Finance, the collection of the temporary security deposit on the import of aluminum profiles and aluminum tubes in bulk from China has been discontinued. Any security deposited already paid will be returned.
Earlier this month, Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich informed the Minister of Economy Nir Barkat of his opposition to imposing an anti-dumping duty on aluminum imports from China and decision to block the move. The decision, said Smotrich’s office, was made after examining the macroeconomic implications, and with the understanding that the duty would severely damage the construction industry, delay the delivery of thousands of apartments, and increase the cost of living.