Malaysia Anti-Dumping Duties on Galvanized & Galvalume Steel (2025–2030): Essential B2B Procurement & Compliance Guide
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has officially imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 0% to 48.05% on Galvanized Steel/Iron Coils (GI) imported from Vietnam, China, and South Korea, effective from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030.
Concurrently, on July 17, 2026, MITI launched a new anti-dumping investigation targeting Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel (Galvalume) imports from Vietnam, China, and Taiwan, alongside an Expiry Review on Prepainted Steel Coils. Procurement managers and EPC contractors must strictly verify manufacturer duty rates and comply with MITI’s TRIMA portal deadlines to mitigate tariff risks.
Official Anti-Dumping Duty Rates on Galvanized Steel (2025–2030)
MITI’s final administrative determination establishes clear tariff tiers for Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel (GI) Coils across key exporting nations. Major Vietnamese steel manufacturers have secured highly competitive positions, providing a distinct strategic advantage for compliant B2B supply chains.
| Country | Producer / Exporter Entity | Official Anti-Dumping Duty Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Major Industrial Groups (Hoa Sen, Nam Kim, Hoa Phat, Ton Dong A) | 0.00% (Duty-Free) |
| Vietnam | China Steel & Nippon Steel Vietnam | 4.76% |
| Vietnam | Other Specified Listed Enterprises | 42.58% |
| Vietnam | All Other Producers / Exporters | 48.05% |
| China | Shougang Jingtang | 7.72% |
| China | General Exporters / All Others | 26.80% |
| China | Specifically Exempted Entities | 0.00% (Duty-Free) |
| South Korea | POSCO | 2.21% |
| South Korea | Hyundai Steel | 5.61% |
| South Korea | KG Dongbu Steel | 13.82% |
| South Korea | All Other Producers / Exporters | 31.47% |
Key Market Insights for B2B Buyers & Vietnamese Exporters
- Competitive Advantage for Tier-1 Vietnamese Mills: Major exporters including Hoa Sen Group, Nam Kim Steel, Hoa Phat Group, and Ton Dong A received a 0% duty rate. This allows EPC contractors and fabricators in Malaysia to import certified GI coils without additional tariff burdens.
- High Penalties for Unlisted / Non-Cooperative Suppliers: Non-participating or unlisted Vietnamese exporters face prohibitive tariffs up to 48.05%, effectively pricing non-compliant channels out of the Malaysian import market.
- South Korean & Chinese Market Impact: South Korean producers maintain low to moderate tariffs (2.21% to 13.82%), while general Chinese suppliers encounter a standard 26.80% trade penalty, shifting regional procurement preferences toward duty-free certified suppliers.
2026 Trade Defense Actions: New Investigations & Expiry Reviews
1. New Anti-Dumping Investigation: Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel
Initiation Date: July 17, 2026
Target Products: Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel / Galvalume Coils
Subject Countries: Vietnam, China, and Taiwan
Petitioner: NS Bluescope Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Key Risk: Potential preliminary anti-dumping duties on Galvalume imports if injury to domestic industry is established.
2. Expiry Review: Prepainted / Colour-Coated Steel Coils
MITI is conducting a formal Expiry Review on existing trade protection measures for Prepainted/Colour-Coated Steel Coils (PPGI/PPGL) originating from Vietnam and China.
All administrative workflows, submissions, and status tracking are managed digitally through MITI’s TRIMA (Trade Remedy Information Management System) platform.
Strategic Action Plan for EPC Contractors & Procurement Managers
To ensure supply chain continuity and avoid severe margin erosion caused by unexpected trade duties, industrial buyers and exporters should execute the following compliance measures:
- Strict Mill Origin & CO/CQ Verification: Verify that all incoming shipments are directly sourced from 0%-duty certified mills (e.g., Hoa Sen, Nam Kim, Hoa Phat, Ton Dong A). Ensure full compliance with Mill Test Certificates (MTC / CO / CQ) matching ASTM A653 / JIS G3302 standards.
- Mandatory TRIMA Portal Registration: Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters named in or affected by the new July 2026 Galvalume investigation must register and submit complete questionnaire responses via the MITI TRIMA portal within the statutory deadline. Failure to respond will result in duties assigned based on Adverse Facts Available (AFA).
- Supply Contract Protection: Incorporate explicit tariff-adjustment clauses in long-term B2B supply agreements to hedge against prospective duties arising from the ongoing 2026 investigations.
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