On June 9,2017, according to the application filed by International Steels Limited by Pakistani domestic producer on April 10, 2017, the Pakistani National Tariff Commission initiated an anti-dumping investigation on colored coated coils or sheets originating in or imported from China and South Africa. Dumping investigation period is January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, the damage investigation period is January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016.
On December 9, 2017,Pakistani National Tariff Commission released a preliminary ruling on anti-dumping of Color Coated Steel Coils or sheets originating in or imported from China and South Africa. A preliminary ruling on imports involving China and South Africa, There is dumping of products and material damage to the domestic industry in Pakistan, but temporary anti-dumping measures are not taken.