China is imposing provisional anti-dumping measures on dichlorosilane imported from Japan, a chemical used in semiconductor chip manufacturing. Reports say Beijing’s Commerce Ministry follows an investigation that finds dumped imports have harmed China’s domestic industry.
The measures require importers to make cash deposits for shipments of dichlorosilane originating from Japan. Japanese outlets report that the deposit requirements start from Tuesday, after a preliminary decision is announced by the ministry. The reported rate for some companies can be as high as 99.2%, reflecting the provisional duty or deposit level set during the anti-dumping probe.
Outlets characterize the investigation and resulting charges in broadly similar terms, while differing mainly in emphasis. One outlet highlights the anti-dumping findings and the impact on Beijing’s domestic producers; another focuses on the operational requirement for importers to provide deposits; and a regional outlet describes the “steep” provisional duties and notes that specific entities, including a named Japanese manufacturer, are part of the measure.
