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On 6 November 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2948/QD-BCT initiating an anti-dumping investigation into certain cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from China, Indonesia, and Taiwan (China), under Case No. AD25. Enterprises manufacturing, exporting, importing, or using products subject to the investigation should promptly assess potential impacts, prepare relevant documentation, and complete their registration as interested parties before 5 January 2027.
Information on the Initiation of the Investigation
On 6 November 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2948/QD-BCT initiating an investigation into the application of anti-dumping measures on certain cold-rolled stainless steel products originating from China, Indonesia, and Taiwan (China). The case has been assigned Case No. AD25.
The investigation decision was issued following the completion of the assessment of the application requesting the imposition of anti-dumping measures. The application was submitted by two enterprises representing the domestic manufacturing industry, namely:
- Posco VST Company Limited;
- Tan Viet Metal Technology Science Company Limited.
The products subject to the investigation are classified under the following HS codes: 7219.32.00, 7219.33.00, 7219.34.00, 7219.35.00, 7219.90.00, 7220.20.10, 7220.20.90, 7220.90.10, and 7220.90.90.
Enterprises should cross-check the HS codes, technical specifications, and actual product descriptions to determine whether their products fall within the scope of the investigation. Reliance solely on HS codes may not be sufficient to accurately establish whether a product is subject to the investigation.
Investigation Process and Subsequent Steps
Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2025/ND-CP dated 11 April 2025, following the initiation of the investigation, the competent authority will undertake procedures to collect, analyze, and verify information provided by interested parties.
First, sampling questionnaires will be sent to known foreign producers and exporters of the investigated products exported to Viet Nam, as well as representatives in Viet Nam of the countries and territories subject to the investigation. Foreign producers and exporters that fail to respond to the sampling questionnaires within the prescribed deadline may be considered non-cooperating interested parties.
Where the number of foreign producers and exporters is excessively large or the investigated products comprise numerous product types, the Investigating Authority may limit the scope of the investigation through a sampling methodology.
Following the sampling stage, investigation questionnaires will be sent to interested parties to collect information for the examination of three key issues:
- Whether dumping has occurred by exporters from the countries and territories subject to the investigation;
- Whether the domestic manufacturing industry has suffered injury;
- Whether there is a causal link between the dumping and the injury suffered by the domestic manufacturing industry.
Based on the preliminary investigation findings, provisional anti-dumping measures may be imposed where necessary to prevent continued dumping from causing material injury to the domestic manufacturing industry.
During the investigation, information submitted by interested parties will be subject to examination and verification. The Investigating Authority will also organize public consultations, providing interested parties with opportunities to exchange views, submit additional information, and present their positions before the final investigation determination is issued.
Rights and Obligations of Relevant Enterprises
Organizations and individuals exporting, importing, distributing, trading, or using cold-rolled stainless steel products falling within the scope of the investigation should consider registering as interested parties.
Registration as an interested party provides enterprises with a basis for participating in the investigation process, accessing information permitted for disclosure, submitting comments, and providing evidence to protect their legitimate rights and interests.
According to the case information, the deadline for registration as an interested party is 60 working days from the effective date of the investigation decision. The final registration deadline is 5 January 2027.
Enterprises should note that failure to register as an interested party or provide information as requested during the investigation may affect their ability to protect their rights and interests, particularly when the Investigating Authority assesses the level of cooperation demonstrated by each party.
Recommendations for Enterprises
Following the official initiation of Case No. AD25, enterprises involved in cold-rolled stainless steel products should proactively undertake the following measures:
- Review the scope of investigated products: Compare HS codes, product descriptions, composition, technical specifications, and intended uses against the scope of the investigated products to determine the extent to which their products may be affected.
- Assess supply chains: Verify product origins, manufacturers, exporters, and import transactions involving China, Indonesia, and Taiwan (China).
- Register as interested parties: Determine their eligibility and complete the registration procedures before 5 January 2027.
- Prepare relevant records and supporting documents: Review contracts, invoices, customs declarations, certificates of origin, production records, sales data, and other documents relating to import and export activities.
- Prepare for the questionnaire response process: Establish a verifiable, auditable, and reconcilable data management system to ensure that all submitted information is complete, accurate, consistent, and provided within the prescribed deadlines.
For foreign producers and exporters, early preparation of data concerning selling prices, production costs, input materials, and export activities is particularly important. Failure to cooperate or submit complete information may result in adverse consequences when the dumping margins are determined.
Importers and users of cold-rolled stainless steel should also assess potential changes in input costs, transaction conditions, and supply sources in the event that provisional or definitive anti-dumping measures are imposed.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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