- Imports reportedly priced below domestic levels
- Products contain 10.5% chromium, minimum 0.6% nickel
Japan’s Ministry of Economy initiated an anti-dumping investigation into nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet, and strip originating from the People’s Republic of China and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, including Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu.
The investigation follows a petition filed on 12 May , 2025, by major Japanese steel producers Nippon Steel Corporation, Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd., NAS Stainless Steel Strip MFG. Co., Ltd., and Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. who alleged that imports of these stainless steel products were being dumped in the Japanese market at prices significantly lower than those in the exporting countries.
According to the filing, Chinese imports were priced 20% to 50% below domestic Chinese levels, while Taiwanese imports were 3% to 20% undervalued compared to Taiwan prices.
The affected products consist of alloy steels containing at least 10.5% chromium and more than 0.6% nickel by weight, valued for their corrosion resistance and aesthetic finish, used widely across multiple industries.
The investigation aims to determine whether dumping has occurred and if it has caused or threatens to cause material injury to Japan’s domestic stainless steel industry. Following the investigation, Japan will decide whether to impose anti-dumping duties on the targeted imports in compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements and relevant domestic laws.
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