The Government of Malaysia has officially launched an anti-dumping investigation on imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, specifically electrolytic tinplate, from China, India, Japan, and South Korea. This action follows a petition submitted by Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima) Berhad, a domestic producer, alleging that these imports were sold at prices significantly lower than their domestic market rates, a practice known as dumping.
The petition claims that these underpriced imports have surged in volume, causing substantial harm to Malaysia’s domestic industry. After reviewing the evidence presented by Perstima, the Government determined that there is sufficient basis to initiate the investigation under the Countervailing & Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 and the related regulations.
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will conduct the investigation, with a preliminary determination expected within 120 days. Should the preliminary findings confirm the dumping allegations, the Government may impose provisional anti-dumping duties to protect the domestic industry from further harm.
MITI will distribute questionnaires to interested parties, including importers, foreign exporters, trade associations, and the governments of the alleged countries. These parties have until 29 August 2024 to request the questionnaires and until 13 September 2024 to submit their responses. If the required information is not provided within the stipulated timeframe, the Government may proceed with its determination based on the available data.
This investigation marks a significant step by the Malaysian Government in addressing unfair trade practices and protecting local industries from the impact of dumped imports.
