Malaysia Reviews China CRC Duties Ahead of October Expiry
Malaysia has opened an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on specified cold-rolled coils from China ahead of the current measure's October 8, 2026 expiry. Existing Chinese producer rates range from 35.89% to 42.08% of CIF value.
- Current review: Malaysia initiated an expiry review on September 25, 2026 covering specified cold-rolled coils originating in or exported from China.
- Current Chinese AD rates: Range from 35.89% to 42.08% of CIF value, depending on producer or exporter.
- Current measure: Scheduled to expire on October 8, 2026.
- Product scope: Alloy and non-alloy CRC with thickness of 0.20–2.60 mm and width of 700–1,300 mm.
- Exclusions: Tin mill black plate and material imported for automotive end use are excluded from the subject merchandise.
The key issue is not a new tariff increase, but whether Malaysia maintains protection on a narrowly defined segment of Chinese CRC after the current measure reaches its scheduled expiry. With duties of up to 42.08% of CIF value, the outcome could materially affect the landed-cost competitiveness of covered Chinese coil. The review does not itself establish that dumping will recur; it is the process through which Malaysia will determine whether continuation of the measure is warranted.
Malaysia has initiated an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on imports of specified cold-rolled coils of alloy and non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China.
The review was formally initiated on September 25, 2026 following a request from Malaysian producer Mycron Steel CRC Sdn. Bhd..
According to the Malaysian Federal Government Gazette, the request was based on concerns that termination of the existing duties could lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury to Malaysia's domestic industry.
Chinese CRC Duties Range From 35.89% to 42.08%
The current definitive anti-dumping duties on the covered Chinese products are assessed as a percentage of the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value.
| Chinese Producer / Exporter | AD Duty | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd. | 42.08% | CIF value |
| BX Steel POSCO Cold Rolled Sheet Co., Ltd. | 35.89% | CIF value |
| Jiangsu Shagang International Trade Co., Ltd. | 42.08% | CIF value |
| Other Chinese producers / exporters | 42.08% | CIF value |
Review Covers CRC From 0.20 mm to 2.60 mm Thick
The subject merchandise consists of cold-rolled coils of alloy and non-alloy steel with a thickness of 0.20 mm to 2.60 mm and a width of 700 mm to 1,300 mm.
Tin mill black plate and covered material imported for automotive end use, across all grades and specifications, are excluded from the measure.
| Product | Alloy and non-alloy cold-rolled coils |
| Thickness | 0.20–2.60 mm |
| Width | 700–1,300 mm |
| Country under current review | China |
Eight HS Codes Are Included in the Review
Malaysia lists the following Harmonized System and ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature codes for information purposes:
7209.15.00.00 • 7209.16.10.00 • 7209.16.90.00 • 7209.17.10.00 • 7209.17.90.00 • 7209.18.99.00 • 7225.50.10.00 • 7225.50.90.00
The Malaysian Gazette notes that the HS and AHTN codes are provided for information and do not have binding effect on classification of the subject merchandise.
Current Measure Is Scheduled to Expire October 8
The current anti-dumping measure is scheduled to expire on October 8, 2026.
Malaysia issued notice of the impending termination earlier this year and subsequently received a request from Mycron Steel CRC for an expiry review.
The government said the applicant submitted evidence concerning alleged dumping, injury to Malaysia's domestic industry and a causal relationship between the covered imports and the alleged injury.
Malaysian authorities determined that the request contained sufficient grounds to initiate the review. The government also said it examined prices for the subject merchandise in Malaysia when considering the likelihood that dumping could continue or recur.
South Korea and Vietnam Were Removed From the Current Measure
The history of the measure is more complex than the original report suggests.
Malaysia's January 2026 customs order initially listed China, South Korea and Vietnam. However, an amendment made on March 18, 2026 deleted South Korea and Vietnam, together with their corresponding producer-specific duty rates, from the schedule.
The current September 2026 expiry-review notice therefore identifies China alone as the origin covered by the review.
Primary sources: Malaysia Federal Government Gazette P.U. (B) 381/2026; Customs (Anti-Dumping Duties) (Administrative Review) (No. 2) Order 2026; and the March 2026 amendment to that order.
Original source: Yieh Corp.
