Malaysia has introduced provisional anti-dumping duties on tinplate imports from China, India, Japan, and South Korea, according to Kallanish. These duties range from 2.52% to 36.8% and apply to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel (electrolytic tinplate or tinplate) with a width of 600mm or more.
Government Action and Objectives
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced that the preliminary findings of the anti-dumping investigation provided sufficient evidence to continue further investigations. As a provisional measure, Malaysia has implemented temporary anti-dumping duties, effective from January 11, 2025, for a maximum of 120 days. These measures aim to prevent further harm to the domestic tinplate industry.
Background and Industry Petition
The investigation, initiated in August 2024, followed a petition by Perusahaan Sadur Timah Malaysia (Perstima), which represents the domestic tinplate industry. Perstima alleged that imports from these countries were being sold in Malaysia at prices lower than those in their domestic markets, causing material injury to local manufacturers.
Implications for the Market
- Tinplate Imports: Exporters from China, India, Japan, and South Korea may face higher barriers due to the imposed duties, potentially impacting trade volumes.
- Domestic Producers: The duties are expected to provide temporary relief to Malaysia’s domestic industry, which has been under pressure from cheaper imports.
- Regional Trade: The move underscores Malaysia’s commitment to protecting local industries from unfair trade practices while maintaining compliance with international trade norms.
