Anti-Dumping Duties on Nickel Stainless Steel from China and Taiwan
Overview
The Ministry of Finance announced that a cabinet order imposing anti-dumping duties on the subject products had been approved by the Cabinet. Based on investigations by the two ministries and an advisory council’s recommendation, the order will apply for a specified period after its promulgation. The duty rates are the same as the provisional rates. The subject products include goods originating in China or Taiwan and related territories, as well as goods exported to Japan from those regions.
Key points
- It was decided, based on the investigation, to impose anti-dumping duties on the subject products.
- The duties cover nickel stainless cold-rolled steel strip and sheets associated with China or Taiwan and related territories.
- The duty rates are the same as the provisional anti-dumping duty rates.
Overview
According to the Ministry of Finance announcement, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance jointly investigated whether duties should be imposed on the subject products. The investigation followed an application seeking duties. The Cabinet approved imposing duties by order after finding that dumped imports had caused material injury, among other things, to the domestic industry.
The subject products are alloy steel containing at least 10.5% chromium by weight and more than 0.6% nickel by total weight. They offer properties such as corrosion resistance and an appearance derived from their manufacturing method, and are used across various demand sectors.
Impact
The announcement explains that the subject imports caused material injury, among other things, to Japan's domestic industry, and that duties were deemed necessary to protect the industry. A contact point has also been established to handle inquiries from domestic purchasers and businesses using the products.
Details
The subject products are those originating in the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macao, or in the separate customs territory comprising Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, as well as products exported to Japan from those regions. Based on the investigation results and other information, the recommendation by the Special Tariff Section of the Customs and Foreign Exchange Council's Tariff Subcommittee found that duties for 5 years were appropriate and set the rates at the same level as the provisional rates.
The joint investigation began on July 22, 2025, and provisional duties have applied since July 9, 2026. The subject scope includes both products originating in the regions and products exported to Japan from those regions.