THE Government has announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) originating or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia, following a final determination that the goods were being dumped into the local market.
The investigation, initiated on 9 August 2024, was conducted under the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties Act 1993 and its accompanying 1994 regulations.
It followed a petition lodged by Recron (M) Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of the domestic PET industry.
Pursuant to section 20 of the Act, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) conducted the investigation to determine the presence, extent, and impact of dumping on local manufacturers, the ministry said in a statement today.
"The Government has completed the investigation and made a final determination that the subject merchandise is being imported into Malaysia at a price lower than the selling price in the alleged countries, causing material injury to the domestic industry in Malaysia producing the like product." the statement read.
As a result, the definitive anti-dumping duties will be imposed on China between 2.29% and 11.74%; and for 37.44% on the goods coming in from Indonesia.
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department will enforce the duties for a period of five years, starting from 7 May 2025 to 6 May 2030.
“With the imposition of anti-dumping duties on the imports of subject merchandise from the alleged countries, it is expected that the issue of unfair trade practices will be addressed,” the statement added.
Interested parties, including local producers, importers, foreign exporters, and trade associations involved in the investigation, may request access to the non-confidential version of the final determination report by submitting a written request to the Director of the Trade Practices Section at MITI. - May 7, 2025
