On 10 July 2024, the Malaysian Government received a petition from Recron (M) Sdn. Bhd., a domestic producer, requesting an anti-dumping duty investigation into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of Indonesia. Recron (M) Sdn. Bhd. alleged that these imports were being sold at significantly lower prices than their domestic selling prices in their respective countries, a practice known as dumping.
The petitioner claimed that the increase in dumped imports from PRC and Indonesia has not only raised the volume of these goods but has also inflicted substantial harm on their business. Following a review of the evidence regarding dumping, injury, and causation presented in the petition, the Government has decided to launch an investigation under section 20 of the Countervailing & Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 and regulation 2 of the Countervailing & Anti-Dumping Duties Regulations 1994.
The investigation will involve a preliminary determination within 120 days of its initiation. Should the preliminary finding confirm the allegations, the Government will impose a provisional anti-dumping duty at a rate deemed necessary to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will distribute questionnaires and relevant documents to stakeholders including domestic producers, foreign exporters and producers in PRC and Indonesia, importers, and the governments of China and Indonesia. Interested parties wishing to participate in the investigation must request questionnaires from MITI by 23 August 2024.
Submissions of written views, completed questionnaires, and additional evidence are required by 6 September 2024. If necessary information is not provided or is inadequately presented within the given timeframe, the Government may proceed with its preliminary determination based on the available data.
