Malaysia launches administrative review of anti-dumping tax on cold-rolled stainless steel

Malaysia's Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced the initiation of an administrative review investigation into the anti-dumping duty order on cold-rolled stainless steel.

According to the Department of Trade Remedies, Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced the initiation of an administrative review investigation of the anti-dumping tax order on cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from Vietnam and Indonesia.

This administrative review was initiated by the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry based on information that the plaintiff Bahru Stainless Sdn. BHd, the sole manufacturer of the product subject to the duties, had ceased production as of June 30, 2024.

The administrative review was initiated by the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry on its own initiative based on information from the plaintiff Bahru Stainless Sdn. BHd. Illustrative photo

Goods under investigation: Cold-rolled stainless steel in coils, sheets or other shapes, classified according to HS codes: 7219.31.00.00, 7219.32.00.00, 7219.33.00.00, 7219.34.00.00, 7219.35.00.00; 7220.20.10.00; 7220.20.90.00.

The anti-dumping tax currently applied to Vietnam is 7.81% to 23.84%; for Indonesia it is -0.2% to 34.82%.

The Trade Remedies Authority said that interested parties are invited to submit written comments and provide evidence within 15 days from the date of the initiation notice in the official gazette (ie from November 1, 2024).

Relevant information should be sent to: Director Trade Practices Section Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Level 9, Menara MITI No.7, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Telephone Number: (603) 6208 4632/4641/4637. Facsimile number: (603) 6211 4429. Email address: [email protected].

In the event that the required information is not received in the prescribed form and time, MITI will issue a conclusion on the basis of the available information.

In carrying out its mission of assisting exporting enterprises in responding to foreign trade defense lawsuits, the Trade Defense Department recommends that relevant associations and manufacturing/exporting enterprises: Contact the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry to register and provide information and comments within the prescribed time limit; Cooperate fully with the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry throughout the course of the case.

At the same time, regularly coordinate and exchange information with Malaysian import partners to raise their voice with the Malaysian Government, requesting the Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry to seriously consider socio-economic benefits and consumer rights. Contact and closely coordinate with the Trade Defense Department to receive timely information and support.

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