[Provisional Translation]
October 27, 2026
Ministry of Finance
Decision to Impose Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
Today, the Cabinet has enacted a Cabinet Order relating to definitive anti-dumping duties on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip*¹ originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China)*² and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Taiwan).
The objective of enacting this Cabinet Order is to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from China and Taiwan, since the facts of the importation of dumped products and the material injury, etc., to the domestic industry caused by such importation were confirmed in the investigation carried out upon receipt of an application requesting the imposition of anti-dumping duties, and it is found to be necessary to protect the domestic industry.
The Cabinet Order will be made public on October 30, 2026, and the definitive anti-dumping duty shall be imposed on the goods originating in or exported from China and Taiwan during the period of October 31, 2026, to October 30, 2031.
*¹ An alloy steel containing 10.5% or more of chromium and containing by weight more than 0.6% nickel. The characteristics of this product are that it combines corrosion resistance, the functionality of steel, and a beautiful and clean design by manufacturing methods. It is also used in various fields of demand.
*² Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
Background
● The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have been conducting an investigation since July 22, 2025, to determine whether or not to impose anti-dumping duties on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from China and Taiwan.
● As a result of the investigation, provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 3.6% to 42.1% have been imposed on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from China and Taiwan since July 9, 2026 (Cabinet Order (No. 224, July 2026)).
● On October 19, 2026, considering the results of subsequent investigation etc., the Council on Customs, Tariff, Foreign Exchange and Other Transactions reported that it was appropriate to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip originating in or exported from China and Taiwan. (The rate of the definitive anti-dumping duty is the same as the provisional one, ranging from 3.6% to 42.1%.)
Reference
2. Report by the Council on Customs, Tariff, Foreign Exchange and Other Transactions (Japanese)