Thailand considers new anti-dumping measures against Chinese steel

  

Thailand considers new anti-dumping measures against Chinese steel

 An investigation by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce could broaden anti-dumping measures against hot-rolled coil steel from China, whose surging exports have Southeast Asia on the defensive while its steel mills reel from overcapacity and low utilization.

 Thailand has launched an investigation into imports of Chinese rolled steel for evading anti-dumping measures, the commerce ministry said in a statement.

The probe includes hot-rolled steel sheets in coils and non-coils from 17 manufacturers in China, according to the statement published on Sept 15.

"There is sufficient evidence that there is avoidance of anti-dumping duties and so an investigation is warranted," the statement said.

The announcement comes after four Thai steel makers lodged a complaint with Thailand's Foreign Trade Department.