Pakistan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on cold-rolled steel products originating in or exported from several countries, including Viet Nam, China, the European Union and the Republic of Korea.

The period under investigation was from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.

China Steel & Nippon Steel Vietnam Joint Stock Company is subject to the investigation with the proposed tariff of 27,98 per cent.

In a notice issued on February 25, the commission said investigated products are classified under Pakistan Customs Tariff (PCT) heading numbers 7209.1510, 7209.1590, 7209.1610, 7209.1690. 7209.1710, 7209.1790, 7209.1810, 7209.1891, 7209.1899, 7209.2510, 7209.2590, 7209.2610, 7209.2690, 7209.2710, 7209.2790, 7209.2810 and 7209.2890.

Interested parties are requested to identify themselves to the Secretary, National Tariff Commission, State Life Building No.5, Blue Area, Islamabad; Tel: 9251 920 2839; or Fax: 9251 922 1205, no later than 10 days after the publication of the notice.