[Provisional Translation]
April 24, 2024
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry
Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Graphite Electrodes
Originating in the People’s Republic of China
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On February 26, 2024, the Minister of Finance received an application to impose an anti-dumping duty on graphite electrodes* originating in the People’s Republic of China**, from SEC Carbon Ltd., Tokai Carbon, Co., Ltd., and Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd.. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) examined the application in accordance with the WTO Agreements and related domestic laws and regulations. The results showed that the application had sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of an investigation. Therefore, the ministries have decided to initiate a joint investigation (Public Notice on April 24, 2024).
*Note: Graphite electrodes, of poles, mainly used in electric arc furnaces to melt steel scrap with an electric current.
**Note: Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
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The investigation is to be concluded within one year, in principle. The ministries will provide opportunities for interested parties, including suppliers in China, domestic producers, and importers of graphite electrodes, to present evidence, while carrying out a factual investigation.
Based on the results of the investigation, in accordance with the WTO Agreements and related domestic laws and regulations, the Government of Japan will determine whether or not products have been imported into Japan at dumped prices and such dumped imports have caused or threatened material injury to the domestic industry, and make a decision on whether or not to impose an anti-dumping duty on products subject to the investigation.Reference
