The Chinese government announced on September 7 that it has made a preliminary ruling regarding dumping of Japanese-derived dichlorosilane.
The Ministry of Commerce stated that the anti-dumping investigation, which began on January 7 of this year, found that "dumping exists, the domestic dichlorosilane industry has suffered substantial damage, and a causal relationship exists between the two." This preliminary ruling was released on September 7 (local time).
Dichlorosilane is a high-purity gas primarily used in the silicon thin film deposition process during semiconductor manufacturing, utilized in the production of various types of chips, including memory and analog chips.
As a result, the Ministry announced that it will implement temporary anti-dumping measures in the form of deposits starting September 8, requiring importers to pay deposits based on the rates applicable to each Japanese company.
The deposit rates for Japanese companies have been set at 99.2% for Shin-Etsu Chemical, 80.8% for Denali Silane, and 99.2% for other Japanese firms. These rates are provisional and will be in effect while the investigation is ongoing.
The Ministry indicated that stakeholders can submit written opinions to the investigating agency within 10 days from the announcement date.
A spokesperson for the Ministry emphasized that the anti-dumping investigation was conducted in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations, as well as World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The spokesperson stated, "China consistently maintains a cautious and restrained approach to trade remedy measures and firmly upholds fair and free trade."
The spokesperson added, "We will continue to conduct the investigation in accordance with the law and ensure that the rights of all stakeholders are fully protected, aiming to make an objective and fair final determination based on the investigation results."
This anti-dumping action was initiated following a complaint from the relevant industry in China last December. The domestic industry claimed that while imports of Japanese dichlorosilane increased from 2022 to 2024, the import prices fell by 31%, raising suspicions of dumping. The Chinese industry argued that the dumping of Japanese products harmed domestic production and management, leading the Ministry to conclude that the complaint met the requirements for initiating an investigation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.