GL is steel coated with an aluminium-zinc alloy, which combines the barrier protection of aluminium with the sacrificial protection of zinc to give the steel long-lasting corrosion resistance. GL is widely used across various industries, including roofing and wall cladding, structural building components such as purlins and trusses, home appliances, and other industrial applications.

The Affirmative Preliminary Determination issued by MITI follows a petition filed by NS BlueScope Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“NS BlueScope”), representing the domestic industry, pursuant to the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 (“CAADA”) and its accompanying Regulations. MITI initiated the investigation on 17 July 2026 and, after assessing pricing data, import data and the performance of the domestic industry, found preliminarily that the subject merchandise was exported to Malaysia at prices below its normal value, and that the domestic industry has suffered material injury that can reasonably be linked to the dumped imports.

Provisional Measures

Following its preliminary findings, MITI has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties for the period from 7 November 2026 to 6 March 2027. The rates vary by exporter and country and range from 4.41% to 35.06%. These duties act as a temporary safeguard and are intended to prevent further injury to the domestic industry during the remainder of the investigation period. The duties apply as follows:

MITI is now required to make its final determination within 120 days from 6 November 2026, as prescribed in the Notice of Affirmative Preliminary Determination. If the final determination affirms the findings of dumping and injury, definitive anti-dumping duties may be imposed under the CAADA for a period of up to five years.

Concluding Thoughts

The imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties reflects Malaysia’s active enforcement of its trade remedy laws to prevent injurious pricing practices. It serves as a warning to importers and exporters alike that the Malaysian Government remains committed to defending its domestic manufacturing base from unfair trade.

By issuing an affirmative preliminary determination and applying provisional measures, MITI has taken a firm step to safeguard domestic producers from further injury while the investigation proceeds.

NS BlueScope was represented by Jason Tan Jia Xin and Nathaniel Jagan a/l Arul Ezhilan of Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill’s Tax, Customs & Trade Practice.

For further information on Malaysia’s trade remedy laws or to discuss how we may assist in anti-dumping or countervailing duty proceedings, please contact Partner Jason Tan Jia Xin (tjx@lh-ag.com) or Associate Nathaniel Jagan a/l Arul Ezhilan (nje@lh-ag.com).

Reference

See the Federal Government Gazette P.U. (B) 450/2026 (Notice of Affirmative Preliminary Determination) here: https://lom.agc.gov.my/act-view.php?a=dHlwZT1wdWEmbm89UC5VLiAoQikgNDUwLzIwMjYmc3RhdHVzPVBSSU5DSVBBTHw2NWU3MmFmZGU0YWM2YzA0NTRlZGJjNzAyOTI2NTNhN2VmOWY0Nzk5N2I2YWYwMzNhMGM0YzQ5NjZkNzVhMmMz

See the Federal Government Gazette P.U. (A) 388/2026 (Customs (Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties) Order 2026) here: https://lom.agc.gov.my/act-view.php?a=dHlwZT1wdWEmbm89UC5VLiAoQSkgMzg4LzIwMjYmc3RhdHVzPVBSSU5DSVBBTHw1ZTQ3YWQ2Yzg1ZTczYjIwMzg3M2VjM2M5YTNhY2ExYjUxN2QwOGNlNWQ4NTA4NGZjNWY1MjI5Njk2N2IxNjEw