Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel products
Anti-dumping duties of 27.88 per cent will be imposed on imports from India, while Chinese shipments will face rates ranging from 4.48 per cent to 20.42 per cent, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry said in a statement.
Japanese shipments will be subject to rates ranging from 15.74 per cent to 36.8 per cent, while products sourced from South Korea will face duties ranging from 21.6 per cent to 35.43 per cent.
The ministry said the government decided on the rates after an investigation. It said the anti-dumping duties took effect on May 11, and will last for five years. (Reporting by Ashley Tang; Editing by John Mair)
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