The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched an anti-dumping duty investigation into imports of flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products with a width of 600mm or more, clad, plated, or coated with tin (electrolytic tinplate or tinplate) from China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
The investigation follows a petition filed by domestic producer Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima) Bhd, alleging that these imports were sold at prices significantly lower than their domestic selling prices in the named countries (dumped prices).
MITI stated that a preliminary determination will be made within 120 days from the date of initiation. If the preliminary determination is affirmative, the government will impose a provisional anti-dumping duty at a rate necessary to prevent further injury to the domestic industry.
The ministry will distribute questionnaires and relevant documents to interested parties, including importers, foreign exporters or producers of the subject merchandise in the named countries, trade associations, and the governments of the named countries. Other interested parties wishing to participate in the investigation must request the questionnaires in writing to MITI no later than Aug 29, 2024.
MITI emphasized that if interested parties fail to provide the necessary information or submit inadequate information and views within the specified time limit, the government may base its preliminary determination on the available facts.
