Malaysia launches administrative review of anti-dumping duties on imported cold-rolled stainless steel ...

This administrative review was initiated by MITI on its own initiative based on information that the petitioner, Bahru Stainless Sdn. BHd, the sole manufacturer of the product subject to the duties, had ceased production as of June 30, 2024.

- Investigated goods: 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.

- Anti-dumping tax currently applied: for Vietnam is 7.81% to 23.84%; for Indonesia is -0.2% to 34.82%.

- Next procedure:

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments and provide evidence within 15 days of the date of the initiation notice in the Official Gazette (i.e. from 1 November 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.

- Some response recommendations:

In carrying out the task of supporting exporting enterprises in responding to foreign trade defense lawsuits, the Department of Trade Defense (DTD) recommends that associations and manufacturing/exporting enterprises pay attention to the following issues:

- Contact MITI to register to participate and provide information and comments within the specified time limit;

- Cooperate fully with MITI throughout the course of the case;

- Regularly coordinate and exchange information with Malaysian import partners to raise their voice with the Malaysian Government, requesting MITI to seriously consider socio-economic benefits and consumer rights.

- Contact and coordinate closely with the PVTM Department to receive timely information and support.

For more information, please contact: Foreign Trade Remedies Handling Department, Trade Remedies Authority, Ministry of Industry and Trade - 23 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.7303.7898 - Officer in charge: Nguyen Thi Thuy. Mobile: 0904.545.869. Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected].

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Source: https://moit.gov.vn/tin-tuc/bao-chi-voi-nguoi-dan/malaysia-dieu-tra-ra-soat-hanh-chinh-thue-chong-ban-pha-gia-doi-voi-thep-khong-gi-can-nguoi-nhap-khau-hoac-co-xuat-xu-tu.html