China launches anti-dumping probe into imported Japanese dichlorosilane

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorosilane originating from Japan.

The probe was launched in response to an application submitted by a Chinese company operating in electronic materials on behalf of the domestic dichlorosilane industry, the ministry said in a statement.

In response to a media query, a spokesperson for the ministry said the preliminary evidence filed by the applicant indicates that from 2022 to 2024, the volume of dichlorosilane imports from Japan showed an overall upward trend, while prices registered a cumulative decline of 31 percent. The preliminary evidence shows that these dumped imports have caused damages to the domestic industry, said the spokesperson.

Dichlorosilane is primarily used in the production of various types of chips.

Upon receiving the application, the investigating authority reviewed it in accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and in compliance with the rules of the World Trade Organization, according to the ministry.

The review concluded that the application meets the requirements for initiating an anti-dumping investigation, and a decision was made to proceed with the investigation, it said.

The anti-dumping probe will look at dichlorosilane imported from Japan between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. It will also investigate any damage done to the Chinese dichlorosilane industry between Jan. 1, 2022 and June 30, 2025.

The investigating authority will carry out the probe in accordance with the law, ensure the rights of all interested parties, and render an objective and impartial ruling based on the findings, said the spokesperson. ■