【SMM Steel】Japan launches AD probe into hot-rolled flat products from 3 Asian suppliers

Published: Jun 2, 2026 18:19

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【SMM Steel】Japan's Ministry of Finance initiated an anti-dumping investigation on June 1, 2026, covering hot-rolled flat steel from China, South Korea, and Taiwan. The probe, requested by Nippon Steel, JFE Steel, Kobe Steel, and Nakayama Steel, examines dumping from April 2025 to March 2026 and injury over the 2021-26 period. Products include iron, non-alloy, and alloy hot-rolled flat steel (excluding clad, plated, or coated goods), used in autos, appliances, construction, containers, and steel pipes. HS codes: 7208, 7211, 7225, 7226 series.

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