Malaysia imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on aluminum-zinc coated steel

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping (AD) duties ranging from 4.41% to 35.06% on flat-rolled steel coated or plated with aluminum and zinc imported from Taiwan, China and Vietnam, effective November 7, 2026.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the measure, which may remain in force for up to 120 days, is intended to prevent further material injury to the domestic steel industry.

The ministry said preliminary findings provided sufficient grounds to continue the investigation and adopt temporary measures. A final determination is expected no later than March 6, 2027.

The case was initiated on July 17, 2026, following a complaint filed by NS Bluescope Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

The duties cover both alloy and non-alloy steel products. The products involved fall under HS codes 7210.61.11 00, 7210.61.12 00, 7210.61.91 00, 7210.61.92 00, 7210.61.99 00, 7212.50.23 00, 7212.50.24 00, 7212.50.29 00, 7225.92.90 00, 7225.99.90 00, 7226.99.19 00, and 7226.99.99 00.