[Provisional Translation]
August 13, 2025
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry
Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of
Hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip
Originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China
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On April 28, 2025, the Minister of Finance received an application to impose an anti-dumping duty on hot-dipped galvanized steel coil, sheet and strip* originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China **, from NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, NIPPON STEEL COATED SHEET CORPORATION, Kobe Steel, Ltd. and Yodogawa Steel Works, 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 August 13, 2025).
*Note:Steel coil, sheet and strip equipped with high anti-rust by hot-dipped galvanizing on the surface and mainly used for construction materials such as guardrails, houses, fences, and components of electric appliances.
**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 explore objective evidence collected from interested parties including suppliers in Korea and China 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
