[Japan Imposes Heavy Anti-Dumping Duties on Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Imports]
The Government of Japan formally announced plans to deploy steep anti-dumping duties targeting imports of nickel-containing cold-rolled stainless steel coils, sheets, and strips from China and Taiwan, effective as early as next month. Following a detailed trade investigation launched in July 2025 after joint industrial complaints from Nippon Steel and Nippon Yakin Kogyo, authorities confirmed that the products were sold at artificially low dumped margins. Ad valorem penalty rates will reach up to 45% for Chinese shipments (including TISCO and POSCO PZSS) and up to 21% for Taiwanese goods