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Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip Originating in the People’s Republic of China and Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

[Provisional Translation]
July 22, 2025

Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry

Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of
Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet and strip
Originating in the People’s Republic of China and Separate Customs
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu

  1. On May 12, 2025, the Minister of Finance received an application to impose an anti-dumping duty on nickel-added cold-rolled stainless-steel coils, sheets, and strips* originating in the People’s Republic of China** and Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, from NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd., NAS Stainless Steel Strip MFG. Co., Ltd. and NIPPON KINZOKU 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 July 22, 2025).

    *Note: 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. Also, it is used in various fields of demand.

    **Note: Excluding the regions of Hong Kong and Macao.

  2. The investigation is to be concluded within one year, in principle. The ministries will explore objective evidence collected from interested parties including suppliers in China and Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu and domestic producers by providing opportunities for them to present evidence and information.
       Based on the results of the investigation, the Government of Japan will determine whether or not products have been imported into Japan at dumped prices and if such dumped imports have caused material injury to the domestic industry, in accordance with the provisions of the international rules under the WTO Agreements and related domestic laws and regulations, and make a decision on whether or not to impose an anti-dumping duty on products subject to the investigation.

    Reference

    Summary of the Written Application(PDF:31KB)

    Questionnaire 

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