Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probes Into Steel Imports From China, South Korea, and Taiwan

Japan Launches Anti-Dumping Probes Into Steel Imports From China, South Korea, and Taiwan Japan has initiated anti-dumping investigations into hot- and cold-rolled steel products imported from China, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance announced the probes after Japanese steelmakers filed applications on February 27. Evidence reviewed under WTO rules and Japanese law supported the launch of these formal investigations.

• Japan has opened anti-dumping investigations into steel imports.
• The probes target hot- and cold-rolled steel coils, sheets, and strips.
• Imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan are under scrutiny.
• Japanese steelmakers Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., and Nakayama Steel Works, Ltd. filed the applications.
• The investigations were launched after authorities found sufficient evidence under WTO rules and Japanese law.