China imposes provisional anti-dumping duties up to 99.2% on Japanese dichlorosilane
Quick Look
- China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2% on Japanese dichlorosilane after an eight-month investigation found dumped imports harmed local manufacturers.
- The Ministry of Commerce announced the ruling, requiring cash deposits from Tuesday, with Denal Silane facing a lower rate of 80.8% and other firms like Shin-Etsu Chemical facing the maximum rate.
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Why It Matters
Beijing launched the anti-dumping investigation into Japanese dichlorosilane in January after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. Dichlorosilane is a critical chemical used in thin-film deposition processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers.
The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding cash deposits from Tuesday.
Shipments from Denal Silane, a manufacturer of semiconductor speciality gases, will be subject to a lower cash deposit rate of 80.8 per cent. Other Japanese companies, including Shin-Etsu Chemical – a major global supplier of semiconductor silicon wafers and electronic chemicals – will face the maximum rate.
“China has consistently applied trade remedy measures in a prudent and restrained manner, remaining firmly committed to safeguarding fair and free trade,” the ministry said in a statement on Monday.
“Moving forward, we will continue the investigation in compliance with the law, fully guarantee the rights of all interested parties, and make an objective and impartial final determination based on the investigation findings,” it added.
Dichlorosilane is mainly used in thin-film deposition processes in semiconductor manufacturing and plays an important role in producing various types of chips. Beijing launched the anti-dumping investigation in January.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
China will issue a final determination on the anti-dumping investigation after completing the review process
Very likely · Within months
Japanese companies may seek consultations or dispute settlement through WTO mechanisms regarding the anti-dumping duties
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What will be the final duty rate after the investigation concludes?
- How will Japanese companies respond to the provisional duties?
- What impact will this have on global semiconductor supply chains?
